Brain Tumor Network Executive Director Search

Since its launch ten years ago, Brain Tumor Network has become a major, treasured resource for patients, families and caregivers across the country who are in need of personalized information and support following a diagnosis of
brain cancer.

BTN now seeks an Executive Director to build on the collective experiences of the past decade and guide the organization through its next stage of growth. The overarching goal is to reach and stay connected with a greater percentage of the 25,000 patients diagnosed with brain cancer each year.

Rebecca Voorhees, DSA'22, named Freeman Hrabowski Scholar by HHMI

The Freeman Hrabowski Scholars Program recognizes outstanding early career faculty in science who “have potential to become leaders in their research fields and to create diverse and inclusive lab environments in which everyone can thrive,” according to the HHMI.

Sontag Foundation Announces 2022 DSA Grantees

Five winners of the 2022 Distinguished Scientist Award will receive $3M in funding ($600,000 each).

Ben Deneen, DSA '11, awarded the NINDS Outstanding Investigator Award

Ben is among a handful of researchers from across the country who have been awarded this highly competitive distinction, which includes up to $7.4 million in funding.

Mikhail Shapiro, DSA '16 wins two prestigious national awards.

Mikhail was named a 2021 Howard Hughes Investigator & received the 2021 NIH Pioneer Award.

Mariella Filbin, DSA '19 wins prestigious national award.

Mariella was awarded a 2021 NIH New Innovator Award.

Sontag Foundation Announces 2021 DSA Grantees

Six winners of the 2021 Distinguished Scientist Award will receive $3.6 million in funding.