It's Different Here
We’re all about coordinated care. Experts in every area (not just in disease treatment) working together to care for the body, mind, and overall quality of life. Together, these experts dedicate their lives to a single mission: finding the solutions to treat brain tumors in children.
Yes, at Nationwide Children’s Hospital we know what it takes. And that’s what we’ve built. An exceptional team who cares—and a global destination for pediatric Neuro-Oncology care.
Recognized As a National Leader
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is consistently recognized by U.S. News and World Report for excellence as an institution, in the fields of cancer and neurosurgery, and in outcomes for cancer care.
- Consistently named an Honor Roll hospital by U.S. News and World Report, awarded to only 10 hospitals every year.
- Our Neurosurgery team was ranked #6 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report
- Our Cancer team was ranked #8 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, and has ranked in the top 5 in outcomes since 2016
The Definition of Personalized Medicine
The best way to beat a complex cancer diagnosis is to know exactly what we’re fighting against. That’s what our patients get with our genomic medicine team. Using sequencing to study the DNA from cancer cells, the Institute for Genomic Medicine is able to compare a tumor’s DNA to normal cells. This allows us to identify the genetic mutations that are the root molecular cause for a patient’s disease and determine precisely what type of cancer we’re fighting, which in turn may suggest specific therapies designed to shut down that root cause.
“IGM’s comprehensive testing of the cancer genome gives us more information about each cancer’s vulnerabilities and how aggressive the cancer is, so we can focus on the most beneficial therapy choices. This is precision medicine at its best!”
Supporting Every Family, Everywhere
Whether your family is down the street or across the world, we’re built to make your journey as smooth as possible. From transport, to housing, to coordination with your current care team, Nationwide Children’s is ready to help.
Global Patient Services
Nationwide Children’s provides care for thousands of families from outside our home state of Ohio each year. We know it takes seamless coordination at every step to provide best outcomes, especially when travel is involved. You can expect our team to provide detailed plans before you arrive, while you’re in Columbus, Ohio, and for transition when it’s time to go back home.
The Ronald McDonald House
Located across the street from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, it serves as a home away from home for families of children receiving care here. One of the largest (and most comforting) of its kind—and it’s just steps away from our main hospital.
A Global Reach
Patients have travelled from all over the world for Nationwide Children’s expert neuro-oncology treatment and expertise.
Speak With our Team
We’re in this together. Whether you’re looking for treatment, a second opinion, information about a clinical trial, or just want to speak with our team about possible solutions, contact our team today.
The CONNECT Consortium
Launched by Nationwide Children’s Dr. Maryam Fouladi in 2017, CONNECT includes 18 international partners designed to provide the most promising therapies to children with the poorest prognoses.
The NEXT Consortium and Head Start Clinical Trials
Led by previous neuro-oncology co-director Dr. Jonathan Finlay, Head Start 4 runs a multinational clinical trial for young children with newly diagnosed brain and spinal cord malignant embryonal tumors.
Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium (PBTC)
We are 1 of 16 sites chosen to design the next generation of studies to improve outcomes for children with high-risk brain tumors through PBTC.
The Pacific Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium (PNOC)
With more than 220 brain tumor specialists involved, PNOC works to quickly science data into targeted treatments for pediatric brain tumors.
Children’s Oncology Group
Nationwide Children’s is one of a few sites in the country selected to work in the Pediatric Early Phase Clinical Trial Network with the Children’s Oncology Group to develop new therapeutic treatments.
International DIPG/DMG Registry
Nationwide Children’s own Dr. Maryam Fouladi is a founding member of the International DIPG/DMG Registry, which aims to find solutions for some of the most lethal and devastating pediatric brain tumors.