THE NICHOLAS CONOR INSTITUTE
for Pediatric Cancer Research
for Pediatric Cancer Research
Building Better Therapies for Children
The Nicholas Conor Institute
is a non-profit medical research organization with the goals of identifying and developing both innovative therapies and original diagnostic approaches to treating childhood cancer. In order to achieve our goals we aim to develop efficient, mutually beneficial partnerships within both the academic and biomedical industry communities.
Press Releases:
July 9, 2010 - Praxeon Provides Its State-Of-The-Art Healthcare Search Platform to Aid Members of The Nicholas Conor Institute
April 19, 2010 - AltheaDx and The Nicholas Conor Institute for Pediatric Cancer Research Announce Molecular Diagnostics Collaboration to Improve the Diagnosis and Treatment of Childhood Cancer
In the Media:
Local resident brings personal and professional experience to fight against pediatric cancer through The Nicholas Conor Institute. Rancho Santa Fe Review article provides an excellent synopsis of the Institute's current activities and upcoming events.
Cancer Researcher Draws Inspiration From Nightmare. Voice of San Diego article reports on the story behind the Institute.
Battling Rare Diseases in a Blockbuster World. 2010 California Biomedical Industry Report (Page 53-55) names the Institute as a "translational research catalyst."
No Child Left Behind: How molecular diagnostics could improve the treatment of childhood cancer. PricewaterhouseCoopers Health Industry Advisory Report, The new science of personalized medicine: Translating the promise into practice, highlights collaborative efforts between The Nicholas Conor Institute and AltheaDx.
July 9, 2010 - Praxeon Provides Its State-Of-The-Art Healthcare Search Platform to Aid Members of The Nicholas Conor Institute
April 19, 2010 - AltheaDx and The Nicholas Conor Institute for Pediatric Cancer Research Announce Molecular Diagnostics Collaboration to Improve the Diagnosis and Treatment of Childhood Cancer
In the Media:
Local resident brings personal and professional experience to fight against pediatric cancer through The Nicholas Conor Institute. Rancho Santa Fe Review article provides an excellent synopsis of the Institute's current activities and upcoming events.
Cancer Researcher Draws Inspiration From Nightmare. Voice of San Diego article reports on the story behind the Institute.
Battling Rare Diseases in a Blockbuster World. 2010 California Biomedical Industry Report (Page 53-55) names the Institute as a "translational research catalyst."
No Child Left Behind: How molecular diagnostics could improve the treatment of childhood cancer. PricewaterhouseCoopers Health Industry Advisory Report, The new science of personalized medicine: Translating the promise into practice, highlights collaborative efforts between The Nicholas Conor Institute and AltheaDx.
Upcoming Events:
Help Nicholas Conor create a world where all children with cancer receive personalized treatment. This world can be a reality and we need your help to make it happen. On September 13th, National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day, join us for Life Out Loud from 5 pm to 9pm at Life Technologies, Carlsbad, CA.
Save the Date- Tri-oomph Expo and Inspirational talk by Ironman Kyle Garlett, 4 time cancer survivor and heart transplant recipient, on September 22nd from 5pm to 9pm at the UCSD Price Center, La Jolla, CA
Patient's Perspective Podcasts:
New Model f0r Funding Research
Dr. Beth Anne Baber, Co-founder and CEO, reveals her son's story and her institute's mission.
Click here for the Burrill Report podcast
Novel Approaches to Treatment Needed in Pediatric Cancer
Susan Cornelius, Principal and COO of Scientific Solutions and business advisor to The Nicholas Conor Institute, speaks about her granddaughter's struggle against cancer and her frustration that new technologies were not available in current treatment regimens.
Click here for the Burrill Report Podcast
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"The unique features of childhood cancer necessitate a unique research and treatment effort that has the capacity to build effectively from both fundamental science and clinical experience. The Nicholas Conor Institute for Pediatric Cancer Research will be essential for establishing the range of innovative approaches required and for catalyzing many other novel translational and clinical efforts around the world. The importance of the goals, the dedication and organization of the planning process, and the integrity and promise of the vision is what makes all of us committed to serve on The Nicholas Conor Institute Board of Directors."
-John Wooley Ph.D.
Associate Vice Chancellor of Research,
University of California- San Diego
Associate Vice Chancellor of Research,
University of California- San Diego
The Nicholas Conor Institute
3525 Del Mar Heights Road, #946
San Diego, California 92130
(858) 945-0552
info@thenicholasconorinstitute.org