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    Education, Research

    Join the Upcoming Synovial Sarcoma Webinar

    February 11, 2026 joshs Comments Off on Join the Upcoming Synovial Sarcoma Webinar

    Join the Synovial Sarcoma Foundation for a live, one-hour webinar focused on where synovial sarcoma research is heading and what that progress means for patients and families today. The conversation will bring together real patient experiences with insights from researchers and clinicians leading efforts in synovial sarcoma. We’ll discuss emerging research, areas of real momentum, […]

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    Research, Development

    A New Cell Therapy Approach Advances Toward Clinical Testing in Synovial Sarcoma

    December 22, 2025 joshs Comments Off on A New Cell Therapy Approach Advances Toward Clinical Testing in Synovial Sarcoma

    Zelluna, a Norway-based biotechnology company, has announced the submission of a Clinical Trial Application (CTA) in the United Kingdom for ZI-MA4-1 (ZIMA-101), a first-in-human cell therapy study that will include patients with synovial sarcoma. While this trial is still in its earliest phase, it represents a notable scientific development for the synovial sarcoma community. What […]

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    Latest News

    Synovial Sarcoma Foundation Welcomes Julie Kramer as Community Engagement & Partnerships Manager

    December 12, 2025 joshs Comments Off on Synovial Sarcoma Foundation Welcomes Julie Kramer as Community Engagement & Partnerships Manager

    Current Patient to Drive Relationships and Support for the Synovial Sarcoma Community [Philadelphia, PA] – 12/12/25 – The Synovial Sarcoma Foundation (SSF) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Julie Kramer as our new Community Engagement & Partnerships Manager. With a wealth of experience in advocacy and nonprofit communications, and as a survivor of synovial […]

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    Research

    Arizona Pioneers New Immune Therapy for Synovial Sarcoma Treatment

    December 12, 2025 joshs Comments Off on Arizona Pioneers New Immune Therapy for Synovial Sarcoma Treatment

    In a groundbreaking advancement in cancer treatment, a patient with synovial sarcoma in Arizona has become the first in the state to receive a cutting-edge immune-cell therapy, TECELRA, at the HonorHealth Research Institute in Scottsdale. Synovial sarcoma is a rare soft-tissue cancer that primarily affects large joints in the arms and legs, though it can […]

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    Research

    Revolutionary Insights Unveiled in Latest Synovial Sarcoma Research

    December 4, 2025 joshs Comments Off on Revolutionary Insights Unveiled in Latest Synovial Sarcoma Research

    A landmark study just published in Nature Communications finally pinpointed the exact “cell of origin” for synovial sarcoma — a rare, primitive fibroblast that still carries embryonic markers (Hic1⁺ Pdgfra⁺ Lgr5⁺). Breaking 2025 Research: Read the entire article here. Learn more about our world-renowned registry efforts here.

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    Healthcare, Education

    2025 Connective Tissue Oncology Society

    November 14, 2025 joshs Comments Off on 2025 Connective Tissue Oncology Society

    The Synovial Sarcoma Foundation is excited to share that we are on site this week at the 2025 Connective Tissue Oncology Society (CTOS) Annual Meeting in Boca Raton, Florida. This global event brings together leading researchers, oncologists, and experts in sarcoma to discuss the latest data-driven advancements in diagnosis, treatment, and clinical trials. Representing our Board of […]

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    CHOP, Dr. Theodore Laetsch

    Dr. Theodore W. Laetsch, Synovial Sarcoma Foundation Board Member, Receives $1 Million Grant to Advance Rare Tumor Studies

    September 29, 2025 joshs Comments Off on Dr. Theodore W. Laetsch, Synovial Sarcoma Foundation Board Member, Receives $1 Million Grant to Advance Rare Tumor Studies

    The Synovial Sarcoma Foundation is pleased to highlight a significant milestone at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), where pediatric oncologist and Synovial Sarcoma Foundation Board Member, Dr. Theodore W. Laetsch, has been awarded a prestigious $1 million multi-year grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI). This funding aims to accelerate research and treatment development […]

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    Latest News, Research

    Innovative Approach Shows Promise Against Synovial Sarcoma Using Protein-Blocking Drugs

    September 11, 2025 joshs Comments Off on Innovative Approach Shows Promise Against Synovial Sarcoma Using Protein-Blocking Drugs

    The Synovial Sarcoma Foundation is dedicated to supporting cutting-edge research that advances treatment options for this rare and aggressive cancer. Recent findings published in The EMBO Journal highlight a promising new strategy: using drug blockers to target a problematic protein involved in synovial sarcoma’s genetics. Synovial sarcoma primarily develops in soft tissues such as muscles […]

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    Research, Latest News

    New Market Insights Highlight Growth in Synovial Sarcoma Treatments

    September 10, 2025 joshs Comments Off on New Market Insights Highlight Growth in Synovial Sarcoma Treatments

    The Synovial Sarcoma Foundation is committed to staying informed on the latest research and developments in this rare and aggressive cancer. A recent market report indicates that the global synovial sarcoma market is projected to grow significantly, reaching an estimated USD 420 million by 2034 — up from USD 245 million in 2024, at a […]

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    Tumor Board, Research

    Tumor Board Continues to Grow with New Members to Advance Breakthrough Treatments for Synovial Sarcoma Patients

    July 22, 2025 joshs Comments Off on Tumor Board Continues to Grow with New Members to Advance Breakthrough Treatments for Synovial Sarcoma Patients

    We are proud to share that the Tumor Board now includes 42 participating institutions, strengthening our collective expertise and reach. These new members, along with our existing institutions, greatly enhance our ability to develop and implement cutting-edge, individualized treatment plans.

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