Children's Brain Tumor Network (CBTN)
The Department of Neurosurgery's Pediatrics Division is part of the Children's Brain Tumor Network.
The Children's Brain Tumor Network collects data in an effort to understand and treat more than 30 unique brain tumor subtypes.
Children's Oncology Group (COG)
The Department of Neurosurgery's Pediatrics Division is part of the Children's Oncology Group.
The Children's Oncology Group is the largest organization in the world dedicated to childhood and adolescent cancer research, and has more than 100 active clinical trials open at a time.
Cerebral Palsy Research Network (CPRN)
The Division of Pediatrics in the Department of Neurosurgery is a member of the Cerebral Palsy Research Network (CPRN).
Members of the network work together to improve treatments and outcomes for patients with cerebral palsy.
Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network (HCRN)
The Division of Pediatrics in the Department of Neurosurgery is a member of the Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network.
One of the HCRN's co-founders, John Kestle, MD, directs research and collaborates with other centers around the country to improve treatments and outcomes for patients with hydrocephalus
Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium (PNOC)
The Department of Neurosurgery's Pediatrics Division is part of the Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium.
The primary goal of the Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium is to find a cure for pediatric brain tumors through collaboration with individuals, hospitals, research institutions, patients, and families across the globe.
Pediatric Spine Study Group (PSSG)
The Division of Pediatrics in the Department of Neurosurgery is part of the Pediatric Spine Study Group.
Patients enrolled in the Pediatric Spine Registry are followed throughout their care by group members. The members strive to improve treatments and outcomes for patients with early onset scoliosis, immature complex scoliosis, cervical spine disorders, and tethers.
Vein of Galen Malformation Genetics Research Consortium (VOGM-GRC)
The Division of Pediatrics in the Department of Neurosurgery is part of the Vein of Galen Malformation Genetics Research Consortium.
The consortium is multi-institutional and includes a variety of pediatric specialists. Their aim is to understand the genetic underpinnings of VOGM.