National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS)

Research: National Brain Tumor Society (nbts) throughout its history has funded some of the most important discoveries that have led to the advancement of Brain Tumor research. Today, nbts is funding innovative team-science initiatives including projects in our defeat Brain tumors program portfolio designed to translate discoveries into transformative medical breakthroughs for adults and children with Brain tumors. Our "defeat" program brings together world-renown institutions to accelerate the pace of research by requiring data sharing and partnerships with industry. Nbts Brain Tumor investment fund catalyzes the Brain Tumor biotech and biopharma space bridging promising academic research to move into industrial development. The nbts' research roundtable program convenes stakeholders to take on barriers and opportunities to Brain Tumor treatment development.

Information, awareness and remembrance: nbts is committed to helping patients and care partners obtain essential information from the time of diagnosis including information about treatment options and clinical trials. Through its Brain Tumor experience website, personalized support and navigation for patients and group support programs, nbts provides, to many across the u.s. and globally, timely information and is available to help connect to treatments centers and support services. It also helps patients find clinical trials through the nbts clinical trials finder. Nbts also connects patients to each other through regional events and helps families honor their loved ones. The events provide access to treatment providers for families and friends, and help make the broader public more aware of our cause through communications programs.

Public policy & advocacy: nbts is well-recognized as a leader in public policy related to Brain tumors and cancer generally. Each year we advance a specific policy agenda with congress and the executive branch to improve patients lives and the likelihood of the development of new treatments. Nbts advocacy efforts have led to greater federal investment in Brain Tumor research and improved policies that speed the research process. Through advocacy patients and their families, and researchers also have a voice and can come to Washington dc for our signature head to the hill held annually.