National Cancer Institute Opens First Therapeutic Vaccine Trial for Chordoma Patients
The National Cancer Institute has expanded an ongoing Phase I clinical trial of a therapeutic vaccine targeting the brachyury protein … Continue reading
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Record Number of Labs Apply For CF Seed Grants
Following the Fourth International Chordoma Research Workshop, letters of intent poured in with new ideas and potential collaborations that researchers … Continue reading
Momentum Surges Following Chordoma Research Workshop and Community Conference
Last month, doctors, scientists, patients and family members from around the world gathered in Boston for the Fourth International Chordoma … Continue reading
Chordoma Foundation Presents First Annual Uncommon Awards
Whether a patient, family member, volunteer, donor, physician, or researcher, our connection to chordoma makes us uncommon in what we make of … Continue reading
New Radiation Therapy for Chordoma Patients Open at MGH
Dr. Tom DeLaney of Massachusetts General Hospital is leading a new Phase II study that will utilize the newest technology … Continue reading
Chordoma Foundation Executive Director Named to Forbes 30 Under 30
Chordoma Foundation Executive Director, Josh Sommer, has been named by Forbes to its list of “30 Under 30,” 30 individuals … Continue reading
CF Recruits Experienced Cancer Scientist as Manager of Research
The newest member of the Chordoma Foundation’s growing team, Patty Cogswell brings over 25 years of cancer research experience to … Continue reading
Breaking News: Genetic Risk Factor for Chordoma Identified
Foundation-funded research yields major discovery that could open door to new therapies For the first time ever, scientists have identified … Continue reading
Clinical Trial Using Novel Cancer Killing Bacteria Opens to Chordoma Patients
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Hospital are testing a new cancer treatment that uses bacteria to kill tumors, and chordoma may … Continue reading
Join us for the 2013 Chordoma Community Conference
We are pleased to announce that registration is open for the Fourth Chordoma Community Conference, which will be held from … Continue reading