Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer

Malignant brain tumors are the most common cause of cancer-related death in children. The current standard of care treatment is often associated with lifelong cognitive and motor deficits and is almost inevitably followed by disease recurrence. Therapiesthat specifically and efficiently target tumor cells and minimize toxicity to normal cells are thus critical to the next generation of interventionsthat promise improved clinical outcomesfor children affected by these deadly diseases.