Investment fuels innovative cloud-based technologies to
fast-track new treatments and cures for children battling brain
tumors.
FORT
MYERS, Fla., July 16,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bridge To A Cure
Foundation announces that it has awarded $200,000 to empower the leading-edge data-driven
discovery work of the Children's Brain Tumor Network (CBTN). CBTN
will use this investment to develop advanced artificial
intelligence (AI)-powered tools to simplify electronic health
records (EHR) data extraction and analysis, setting the stage for
groundbreaking advancements in pediatric brain tumor research.
"We aim to ensure the fully realized power
of generative AI technology in pediatric research . . . The
effective use of this donation will drive research that ultimately
helps save the lives of many thousands of children and see that
their families can thrive." - Robert
Martin
In distributing the grant, Bridge To A Cure Foundation Founder
and President Robert Martin shared,
"This gift exemplifies our determination to remove the barriers
that for far too long have held back badly needed progress in the
fight against pediatric brain tumors. We aim to ensure the fully
realized power of generative AI technology in pediatric research
delivered alongside CBTN's expert technical guidance and
collaborative approach. The effective use of this donation will
drive research that ultimately helps save the lives of many
thousands of children and see that their families can thrive."
The $200,000 donation from Bridge
To A Cure accelerates a first-of-its-kind effort to seamlessly
integrate data and support the creation of globally accessible
information and AI-driven tools, including developing the
transformative GenAI Copilot platform. This ambitious project
includes CBTN partnerships with Amazon Web Services (AWS), the
National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other big names in
cloud-based healthcare technology.
PROJECT GOALS
Key milestones include implementing a pilot version of the GenAI
Copilot, which will be unveiled at the October 2024 CBTN Summit. This effort also lays
the groundwork for investment from federally funded programs to
achieve national and international interoperability of the EHR
system.
This CBTN project also supports Bridge To A Cure's efforts to
pursue breakthroughs that channel the potential of the immune
system, angiogenesis, and apoptosis to extinguish childhood brain
tumor cancers. To accomplish this, the grant supports:
- Simplification of EHR extraction and transformation into a
standardized format (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources
[FHIR]).
- Development of a clear production roadmap for EHR extraction at
identified hospitals and additional network institutions.
- Implementation of robust clinical data quality control measures
to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Establishment of user-friendly pilot versions for both EHR data
transfer and a GenAI CoPilot, which serve as proofs of concept for
ultimately allowing researchers to navigate data quickly and pursue
new approaches to solving pediatric brain tumors.
"CBTN's AI-powered solutions promise a significant impact on
pediatric brain tumor research and lay the groundwork for
advancements across all cancers," explains Dr. Adam Resnick, executive director of CBTN.
"Through the generosity of visionary supporters including Bridge To
A Cure Foundation, we can automate data collection and analysis to
accelerate the pace of discovery, which in turn drives the
development of innovative treatments and improved outcomes for
young patients. We are tremendously grateful for the foundation's
leadership in giving."
ABOUT BRIDGE TO A CURE FOUNDATION
Bridge To A Cure Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization
established in 2017, raises funds to unify and transform the
pediatric cancer research community to reduce childhood cancer
deaths 50% by 2030. The foundation is a member of the CBTN
Executive Council. For more information, visit
BridgeToACure.org.
Media Contact
Robert Martin, Bridge To A Cure
Foundation, +18774602873, rmartin@bridgetoacure.org,
bridgetoacure.org
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