The Gabriella Miller Kids First Data Resource Centre (Kids First DRC) announces the addition of the full Children's Brain Tumour Network (CBTN) dataset to the Kids First DRC portal.

This significant milestone provides researchers worldwide with unprecedented access to a vast repository of paediatric brain tumour data, paving the way for groundbreaking discoveries and accelerating the development of innovative treatments.

The CBTN dataset, which includes genomic, clinical, imaging data and specimen information from 7,631 paediatric brain tumour patients, is now seamlessly integrated into the Kids First DRC portal.

Researchers can explore and analyse this comprehensive dataset to identify new biomarkers, understand disease mechanisms, and develop targeted therapies.

"We are thrilled to make our data available through the Kids First Data Resource Centre," said Allison Heath, Ph.

D, Director of Data Technology and Innovation at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia-Centre for Data-Driven Discovery in Biomedicine.

"This collaboration will empower researchers to delve deeper into the complexities of paediatric brain tumours and ultimately improve outcomes for children and their families from one central source."

The Kids First DRC portal is a centralised platform for collaborative research and data sharing within the paediatric research community.

By combining the CBTN dataset with those of other paediatric cancer studies, researchers can better understand childhood cancers and identify potential therapeutic targets.

"The addition of the CBTN data to the Kids First DRC portal is a major step forward in our mission to accelerate paediatric cancer research," said Marcia Fournier, Ph.

D Programme Officer Gabriella Miller Kids First Paediatric Research Programme.

"We are confident that this collaboration will lead to significant advancements in the field."

The CBTN data is now accessible through the Kids First DRC portal.

Researchers can sign up to access data, tools and resources.

Source: Gabriella Miller Kids First Data Resource Center