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Cure Quest

SOPHIA'S FUND INC

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Funding Amount

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Cure Quest

Program Overview: Sophia's Fund is committed to supporting research that specifically works toward a cure for childhood cancers and brain tumors. The program funds clinical research initiatives designed to improve treatments and increase survival rates.

Rationale

Childhood cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children
Childhood cancer treatments remain grossly underfunded
Program aims to support more successful and less harmful treatments

Research Focus

Rare childhood cancers
Brain tumors (DIPG - diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma)
Neuroblastoma (relapsed, refractory, or progressive)
Innovative combination treatments and personalized immunotherapy
Molecular-guided therapy
Cancer vaccine development
Adoptive T cell therapy

Recent Research Funded

PEACH Protocol - $7,500 contributed

Prospective treatment for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and recurrent neuroblastoma

Human clinical trial led by pediatric oncology teams at University of Florida and Atrium Health Levine Children's in Charlotte, N.C.

Tests innovative combination of molecular-guided therapy and personalized immunotherapy

Uses unique genetic information to design three-pronged approach: tailored drug treatment, cancer vaccine with dendritic cells, and adoptive T cell therapy

DFCI Relapsed, Refractory or Progressive Neuroblastoma - $1,500 contributed

Dana Farber Cancer Institute & Jimmy Fund

Phase 2 Randomized Study of Irinotecan/Temozolomide/Dinutuximab with or without Eflornithine (DFMO)

IND# 141913

Research on children with relapsed, refractory or progressive neuroblastoma