What other research projects to cure spinal cord tumors is the the CORD Foundation currently sponsoring?
We’ve also accepted the application of Dr. Richard Gilbertson of St. Jude’s Research Hospital. Dr. Gilbertson will study spinal ependymomas, the most common type of spinal cord tumors, occurring in both adults and children, with very limited treatment options. The proposal theorizes that a particular stem cell known as the radial glial cell is the most likely origin of the spinal ependymomas. This research will use the latest in stem cell cultures and the first mouse model to research this type of spinal cord tumor. Hopefully the use of cutting edge technology will provide insight into how we can treat spinal ependymomas. How can someone get involved with the CORD Foundation and its chapters? There are a million ways to get involved with CORD. It might seem easy to say send a donation, but honestly the foundation, and anyone who would want to get involved, will get more out of the experience if they give their time. CORD is completely volunteer-based, so there are always things people
