Creating Tomorrow’s Cures Today

Ben Towne Center for Childhood Cancer Research

Scientists at the Ben Towne Center for Childhood Cancer Research have a singular mission: to discover and translate research advances that lead to new cures for children, adolescents and young adults with cancer. Using state-of-the-art tools and knowledge, our investigators are generating critical new insights into the biology of childhood cancer and harnessing the power of the immune system to create new cures.

Featured Research

Molly Taylor Awarded Funds to Study Stress Biomarkers

The oncologist and researcher received a five-year, $729,000 award from the American Cancer Society.

Sarah Leary Awarded R50 to Develop Cancer Trials and Programs

Mar. 13, 2023 - The pediatric oncologist received a five-year, renewable Research Specialist Award (R50) — a new award mechanism for clinical researchers — to further her work on children’s cancer trials.

Tyler Ketterl Awarded DOD Grant to Study Germ Cell Cancers

Mar. 3, 2023 - Congratulations to Dr. Tyler Ketterl for his four-year, $1.3 million Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program Translational Team Science Award from the U.S. Department of Defense.

Todd Cooper Appointed to Children’s Oncology Group Committee Chair

Apr. 5, 2023 - Seattle Children’s Dr. Todd Cooper will soon lead the Children’s Oncology Group Myeloid Committee.