European Chordoma Conferences bring together patients, researchers, and physicians
In 2011, the Chordoma Foundation launched efforts to stimulate research, improve patient care, and organize the chordoma patient and physician … Continue reading
Latest Updates
Two new chordoma cell lines developed, heading to repository
We are pleased to announce that we have completed validation of two new chordoma cell lines: JHC7 – created by … Continue reading
Mouse model repository will facilitate next step in drug testing
Once a potential cancer-fighting drug shows promise in laboratory tests using tumor cells, the next step is to test that … Continue reading
European liaison expands Foundation’s reach overseas
When Hans Keulen was first diagnosed with skull base chordoma in 2009, he searched for organizations near his home in … Continue reading
Chordoma cell lines now available worldwide through partnership with public repository
Today marks the launch of a new resource that will make it easier for researchers around the world to study … Continue reading
Doctor’s leadership in drug screening project yields promising results for chordoma patients
Dr. Gary Gallia of Johns Hopkins University treats today’s chordoma patients, but he is also dedicated to finding better treatments … Continue reading
Final gift creates a legacy of hope
Bill Victor arranged to donate his chordoma tumor to the CF Biobank upon his death. This amazing act of generosity … Continue reading
Survivor teams with fellow cyclists to raise funds for foundation
For most of his life, Chris Kuhn wasn’t a cyclist. At age 38, he still preferred distance running, hockey, and … Continue reading
CF seed grant awarded to scientist who unexpectedly discovered a new chordoma animal model
Dr. Andreas Fritz, a developmental biologist at Emory University, never intended to study chordoma. In fact, Dr. Fritz was not … Continue reading
Breakthrough findings allow scientists to use the immune system against cancer, including chordoma
As the body’s first line of defense against disease, the immune system should be an important factor in protection from … Continue reading