Progress in chordoma research serves as a template for other rare cancers
Since the Chordoma Foundation started, we have been driven by the belief that success in enabling and accelerating research for … Continue reading
Category Archives: Research
Results of the Chordoma Genome Project reveal genetic changes that drive chordoma
Why mutations matter All cancers are the result of abnormal changes (“mutations”) in DNA which cause uncontrolled growth of the … Continue reading
Definitive textbook on chordoma gets an update
“Significant advances have occurred in the last two decades, both in our understanding of the basic pathology and molecular biology … Continue reading
New mouse models provide a valuable tool for chordoma drug development
One Friday evening in 2011, just before Halloween, Dr. Byron Hann was alone in his lab at the University of … Continue reading
New chordoma cell lines available to the research community
This month brought two exciting milestones in our ongoing quest to supply the research community with the scientific materials needed … Continue reading
An experimental treatment changed the life of a courageous young chordoma survivor
As the youngest child in a family of California dairy farmers, Frankie Fernandes was used to waking up early. But … Continue reading
New Medical Advisory Board Chair helps usher in new era of clinical research
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Shreyaskumar “Shreyas” Patel, Medical Director of the Sarcoma Center at MD … Continue reading
Now open: immunotherapy research study designed specifically for chordoma patients
Nivolumab + stereotactic radiosurgery A new clinical trial has opened for chordoma patients with advanced or metastatic tumors testing a … Continue reading
New $25,000 prize available for pediatric chordoma cell lines
Since the Foundation’s inception, a key part of our strategy to advance chordoma research has been to ensure that scientists … Continue reading
Celebrating 10 years of uncommon progress
As we celebrate the Chordoma Foundation’s 10-year anniversary this month, we want to share our sincere thanks to everyone who … Continue reading