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Ben Towne Center for Childhood Cancer Research

Scientists at the Ben Towne Center for Childhood Cancer Research have a singular mission: to discover and translate research advances that lead to new cures for children, adolescents and young adults with cancer. Using state-of-the-art tools and knowledge, our investigators are generating critical new insights into the biology of childhood cancer and harnessing the power of the immune system to create new cures.

Featured Research

Largest Study of Acute Myeloid Leukemia Survivors Reveals Bone Marrow Transplant Impacts

Cancer survivorship expert Dr. Eric Chow and colleagues authored a Childhood Cancer Survivor Study report in the journal Blood.

Shannon Oda Awarded Washington State Cancer Research Grant

The immunology researcher and her team aim to improve adoptive cell therapy to eliminate cancer tumors.

Molly Taylor Awarded Funds to Study Stress Biomarkers

The oncologist and researcher received a five-year, $729,000 award from the American Cancer Society.

Sarah Leary Awarded R50 to Develop Cancer Trials and Programs

Mar. 13, 2023 - The pediatric oncologist received a five-year, renewable Research Specialist Award (R50) — a new award mechanism for clinical researchers — to further her work on children’s cancer trials.

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