In this powerful episode of Game Over: c*ncer, we delve into the transformative impact of collaborative research in pediatric oncology. Hosts Val Solomon, Director of Program Impact, and Dana Nichols, Executive Director of Cannonball Kids' cancer Foundation (CKc), are joined by special guest Dr. Jonathan Metts, a pediatric oncologist at Moffitt Cancer Center. Dr. Metts shares his inspiring journey from a kid motivated by his father’s battle with cancer to a dedicated researcher at the forefront of developing safer, more effective treatments for children with solid tumors. Listen in as Dr. Metts discusses his innovative clinical trial focusing on tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy and the complex, multi-institutional collaborations that bring this groundbreaking research to life. Learn about the critical role of cellular therapies in advancing care for young cancer patients, and discover how organizations like CKc and others are uniting to fund, support, and drive vital research forward. Whether you're a supporter, family member, or advocate for change, this episode will inspire you to join the fight against pediatric cancer. Get ready to be part of Team CKc as we educate for change, provide tangible hope, and empower our community to make a difference. Support CKc’s mission at cannonballkidscancer.org, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to educate for change. Connect with Dana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danaknichols/ Connect with Val: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-solomon-516b50b8/ Upcoming Ckc Events: https://cannonballkidscancer.org/category/make-an-impact/events/ Learn more about the Cannonball Kids cancer Foundation: https://cannonballkidscancer.org/ GameOverCancer. #PediatricCancer #CannonballKidsCancer #CancerResearch #ChildhoodCancerAwareness
