Press Release
Ivy Brain Tumor Center and Vivace Therapeutics Collaborate to Test Targeted Agent in Glioblastoma and Meningioma
Ivy Brain Tumor Center has announced a new partnership with Vivace Therapeutics. This collaboration will allow researchers at the Ivy Center to evaluate a first-in-class TEAD inhibitor in glioblastoma and meningioma.
Ivy Brain Tumor Center and BridgeBio Pharma’s QED Therapeutics announce dosing of first patient in investigator-initiated Phase 0/2 clinical trial of infigratinib in recurrent glioblastoma
The Ivy Brain Tumor Center announced that the first patient has been dosed in an investigator-initiated Phase 0/2 clinical trial of infigratinib in recurrent high-grade glioma driven by FGFR genetic alterations. Infigratinib is an investigational, orally administered, FGFR1-3 selective tyrosine kinase inhibitor being developed by BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: BBIO) affiliate company QED Therapeutics, Inc.
Ivy Brain Tumor Center and COVID Nurse, Ian Youngblood, Honor Second Annual National Glioblastoma Day on July 22, 2020
Dr. Nader Sanai, director of the Ivy Brain Tumor Center and Ian Youngblood, RN, who was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor, have come together for the second annual Glioblastoma Awareness Day (#GBMDay) on July 22, 2020 to raise national consciousness.
Benjamin Cravatt, Ph.D. Joins Ivy Brain Tumor Center’s Scientific Advisory Board
The Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow Neurological Institute has announced the appointment of Benjamin Cravatt, Ph.D to its Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Cravatt is a world-renowned chemical biologist with extensive experience in drug discovery and drug development.
Ivy Brain Tumor Center Launches New Clinical Trial For Recurrent Glioblastoma
The Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow Neurological Institute announced that patient recruitment has opened for a Phase 0 clinical trial to evaluate two targeted therapy drugs, abemaciclib and LY3214996. The study will evaluate central nervous system (CNS) penetration in patients with recurrent glioblastoma scheduled for resection. This is the first time a combination of these two drugs will be tested in brain tumor patients.
Ivy Foundation Makes Multi-million Dollar Contribution To AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund
“It’s very important to me that the medical personnel in this state have the right tools and supplies to fight this battle,” said Catherine Ivy, co-founder of the Ivy Brain Tumor Center.
Ivy Brain Tumor Center Expands Phase 0 Clinical Trials Program to the East Valley
The Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow Neurological Institute has announced a partnership with two East Valley hospitals to expand its novel Phase 0 clinical trials program, the first of its kind in neuro-oncology.
Ivy Brain Tumor Center and SonALAsense to Test Novel Drug-Device Combination for Glioblastoma
The Ivy Brain Tumor Center at the Barrow Neurological Institute, today announced a strategic collaboration with SonALASense to develop and test a new, non-invasive drug-device combination, sonodynamic therapy (SDT), for recurrent glioblastoma through a Phase 0/2 clinical trial.
Ivy Brain Tumor Center And BridgeBio Subsidiary QED Therapeutics Announce Collaboration To Advance Cancer Research And Treatment Options
The Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow Neurological Institute, today announced a new collaboration with QED Therapeutics, Inc., a subsidiary of BridgeBio Pharma, Inc., to investigate the FGFR1-3 tyrosine kinase inhibitor, infigratinib, for the treatment of glioblastoma (GBM).
Ivy Brain Tumor Center And Salarius Pharmaceuticals Launch Collaborative Partnership To Develop New Cancer Treatment For Glioblastoma
The Ivy Brain Tumor Center at the Barrow Neurological Institute and Salarius Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLRX), today announced a collaborative partnership to test Salarius’ therapeutic candidate, Seclidemstat, for the treatment of glioblastoma.