Grants Funded

These grants, made possible by the generous donations received at "Elora for a Cure," will fund the critical work of exceptional researchers:

Your Generosity is Fueling Hope

The Elora J Khan Foundation is thrilled to announce the awarding of two significant grants to groundbreaking research projects in 2025 focused on Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) and Diffuse Midline Glioma (DMG).
Sabine Mueller, MD, PhD, MAS

University of California, San Francisco Project: Microbiome Discovery in Pediatric DMG Patients Impact: Dr. Mueller's pioneering work explores the connection between the microbiome and outcomes in DMG patients. By analyzing stool samples and integrating this data with other profiles, her research aims to uncover crucial microbial pathways that could impact treatment effectiveness and survival, opening new avenues for therapeutic intervention.
Rebecca Ronsley, MD, FRCPC

Seattle Children’s Hospital Project: "Novel Correlative assessments of performance of quad-targeting CAR T cells for children and young adults with high grade tumors DIPG/ DMG, Glioblastoma among others" Impact: Dr. Ronsley's innovative research will advance our understanding of CAR T-cell therapy by analyzing changes in cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) during treatment. This will help us understand how these advanced therapies are performing and inform future clinical trials, moving us closer to effective treatments.

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