Research

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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 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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CHOP, Development, Dr. Theodore Laetsch, Research

Synovial Sarcoma Foundation Celebrates Groundbreaking Achievement by Rachel Dr. Hurly

June 3, 2025 Comments Off on Synovial Sarcoma Foundation Celebrates Groundbreaking Achievement by Rachel Dr. Hurly

The Synovial Sarcoma Foundation is proud to announce a significant milestone in pediatric cancer research: Dr. Rachel Hurly, a dedicated pediatric oncology fellow from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), has been honored with the prestigious American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Young Investigator Award. Dr. Hurly conducts her research under the mentorship of Dr. Ted Laetsch at the Haldor Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania, with support from the Synovial Sarcoma Fund.

The Synovial Sarcoma Foundation Surpasses $2 Million in Research Funding
Development, Research

The Synovial Sarcoma Foundation Surpasses $2 Million in Research Funding

February 26, 2025 Comments Off on The Synovial Sarcoma Foundation Surpasses $2 Million in Research Funding

Thanks to the generosity of donors and supporters, the Fund has now raised over $2 million, accelerating research initiatives at CHOP and Penn Medicine. These funds are driving critical advancements in patient care, clinical trials, and the development of future treatment strategies. This milestone represents a major step forward in expanding Synovial Sarcoma research, allowing […]