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The Chordoma Foundation is a nonprofit organization that serves the needs of the worldwide chordoma community, and partners with healthcare providers, scientists, and companies to improve the lives of those affected by chordoma and lead the search for a cure.
If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with chordoma, you are not alone. The Chordoma Foundation and a supportive community of peers are here to help you through your journey with this disease.
Our vision is a future in which everyone affected by chordoma is able to overcome the disease and maintain their quality of life. Since 2007, we have served thousands of chordoma patients across the world and have dramatically accelerated the search for better treatments.
If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with chordoma, you are not alone. The Chordoma Foundation and a supportive community of peers are here to help you through your journey with this disease.
Our vision is a future in which everyone affected by chordoma is able to overcome the disease and maintain their quality of life. Since 2007, we have served thousands of chordoma patients across the world and have dramatically accelerated the search for better treatments.
Overview
Location
United States, North Carolina, Durham
Employees
1-10
Founded date
2007
Mentions in press and media 8
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| Oct 15, 2012 | Genomics field gets a boost with rare-cancer breakthrough | Today, scientists made a major step in cancer research; they identified the underlying genetic cause behind a rare form of carcinoma cancer, chordoma. This discovery puts the emerging field of genomics on the map, may speed up the drug appr... |
| Oct 15, 2012 | Genomics field gets a boost with rare-cancer breakthrough | We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 - 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today! Today, scientists made a major step in cancer res... |
| May 18, 2012 | Chordoma: Drug screening starts to find new treatment for rare bone cancer | Chordoma is a cancerous bone tumor that occurs along the spine, typically either in the base of the spine or the base of the skull. It’s very rare. For every million people, there is just one case a year, according to the Durham, North Caro... |
| Dec 8, 2011 | 4 tips for life sciences companies seeking foundation funding | “Our job is to put the ball in the air, throw the long ball,” he said. Angel investors and venture capitalists are not the only path for companies looking to traverse the so-called valley of death. Life sciences companies have a funding alt... |
| The secret sauce of venture philanthropy: Passion and forced collaboration #CEDLSC15 | Last fall, all eyes darted to the concept of venture philanthropy – using venture dollars to empower patient advocacy efforts – when the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation sold its royalty rights to the Vertex drugs it funded for $3.3 billion. A so... | |
| 4 tips for life sciences companies seeking foundation funding | Max Wallace, CEO of Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure, uses a football analogy when explaining his foundation’s approach to funding life sciences research. Large companies aren’t getting into the game, which they see as too risky. But the stakes... | |
| Chordoma: Drug screening starts to find new treatment for rare bone cancer | The rare bone cancer chordoma can’t be treated with drugs right now, but the National Institutes of Health has identified 40 already-approved drugs that show promise as potential treatments. Now, a Johns Hopkins University scientists has fu... |
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FAQ about Chordoma Foundation
When was Chordoma Foundation founded?
Chordoma Foundation was founded in 2007.
What has the press written about Chordoma Foundation?
Parsers VC has collected 8 articles mentioning Chordoma Foundation, among them “Genomics field gets a boost with rare-cancer breakthrough” (Oct 15, 2012) and “Genomics field gets a boost with rare-cancer breakthrough” (Oct 15, 2012).
Is Chordoma Foundation still active?
Yes, Chordoma Foundation is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Mar 4, 2015.