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Nick Vitanza @nickvitanza.bsky.social · 29d

Honored to be supported by #TheCureStartsNow & their community in advancing #CARTcell therapies at @seattlechildrens.org & @stjuderesearch.bsky.social for children with #braintumors and spinal cord tumors. 🙏❤️🔬

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The Cure Starts Now Funds $1 Million Big Fat Grant to Advance CAR T Cell Therapy for Childhood Brain Cancer | The Cure Starts Now

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Nick Vitanza @nickvitanza.bsky.social · Aug 26

Caballero should still be in there

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Nick Vitanza @nickvitanza.bsky.social · Jul 25

Honestly, with our current runs scored, I’m glad we didn’t sell the farm for an error-prone slugger. IMO, great move.

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Nick Vitanza @nickvitanza.bsky.social · Jun 25

If you told me when I was at @aucmed.bsky.social that I'd apply for an R01 - much less that it would score so well that it would converted to an R37 MERIT award - I dont know what I'd have said. This ones for the Caribbean grads! And thanks to @seattlechildrens.bsky.social and the #NIH! #EndDIPG

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Nick Vitanza @nickvitanza.bsky.social · Jun 24

That is insane

Nick Vitanza @nickvitanza.bsky.social · Jun 24

Can SNL please invite the Thunder and riff on the Nate Bargatze sketch but with Chet as Lincoln talking about all America’s problems being solved after the civil war

Nick Vitanza @nickvitanza.bsky.social · May 24

It’s always nice when NY fans can agree on something

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The Onion @theonion.com · May 22

Nation Can't Believe It On Harvard's Side

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · May 11

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker plans to sign an executive order preventing state agencies from obtaining or disclosing data that personally identifies people with autism, unless required for medical care or legal matters.

“Every Illinoisan deserves ... the freedom to live without fear of surveillance.”

Dem Governor Launches Plan to Counter RFK Jr.’s Autism Registry

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has a plan to undermine the autism registry RFK Jr. keeps talking about.

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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · May 2

NIH's work saves lives—& Trump is gutting it.

Straight from D.C. I headed to Seattle Children's to hear from researchers & patients alike about the importance of NIH funding—it's not just about lines in a budget, it's about lifesaving discoveries.

We ALL need to speak up to save it.

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Nick Vitanza @nickvitanza.bsky.social · May 2

The #RunofHope is an annual fundraiser for the Seattle Children's #pediatriccancer & blood disorders research. Please consider joining us and/or making a donation. No amount is too small! All donations to our team will go to the Brain Tumor Research Program
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Mario CAR Ts for Kids - Run of Hope Seattle

The fact that some brain and spinal cord tumors are incurable is unacceptable. The fact that so many standard treatments have so many side effects is unacceptable. The fact that when tumors recur ther...

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Nick Vitanza @nickvitanza.bsky.social · Apr 30

A privilege to publish in Cancer Discovery and to work with amazing colleagues to offer some insight into the current state of the pediatric #CNS #CARTcell field. #AACR25

Elizabeth McKenna @elizsmckenna.bsky.social · Apr 29

For more on CAR T cell therapy to overcome barriers in treating pediatric central nervous system tumors, read the review by #AACR25 speaker Andrea Timpanaro (along with @nickvitanza.bsky.social and colleagues) - online now in Cancer Discovery! doi.org/10.1158/2159...

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Nick Vitanza @nickvitanza.bsky.social · Apr 22

Thrilled to have secured Breakthrough Therapy Designation. This will accelerate our ability to bring #CARTcells to more children with #DIPG and brain & spinal cord tumors.

BrainChild Bio @brainchildbio.bsky.social · Apr 22

Breakthrough Therapy designation gives us the possibility to accelerate the development path for BCB-276 as a CAR T-cell therapy to potentially transform treatment of #DIPG, an incurable brain tumor. Our #CARTcells approach opens a new paradigm for other CNS brain tumors.
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Nick Vitanza @nickvitanza.bsky.social · Apr 20

I love that he plays with such a 1990’s NBA intensity, he is not friends with the opposition and every possession matters - great game 1

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Nick Vitanza @nickvitanza.bsky.social · Mar 26

❤️

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Nick Vitanza @nickvitanza.bsky.social · Mar 22

Seattle Symphony’s A TRIP TO OUTER SPACE vs. Seattle Children’s B7-H3 CAR T CELLS AGAINST DIPG

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Nick Vitanza @nickvitanza.bsky.social · Mar 20

An anthem that hits every time. #ForzaAzzurri 🇮🇹

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Nick Vitanza @nickvitanza.bsky.social · Mar 20

Out now, the March 2025 cover of @natmedicine.bsky.social! Thank you @sahelisadanand.bsky.social & Nature Medicine team. It’s never been more important to advocate for children’s health, so thank you for bringing awareness to this terrible disease. #DIPG #DMG

(Amazing cover artist: Katie Vicari)

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Nick Vitanza @nickvitanza.bsky.social · Mar 20

Thanks to Dr. Syal & @nbcnews.com for visiting our #CARTcell program to highlight one of our courageous little patients with #DIPG #DMG. So much work left to do but thankful for the support of Seattle Children’s and our brave families. ❤️

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Experimental brain tumor treatment shows promise for pediatric brain cancer

Gavin Nielsen, who was 2 years old when he was diagnosed with a rare brain cancer, met Dr. Nicholas Vitanza who is part of a growing group of researchers exploring CAR-T therapy. The treatment program...

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Nick Vitanza @nickvitanza.bsky.social · Mar 19

Thanks, Jaehyuk!

Nick Vitanza @nickvitanza.bsky.social · Feb 19

Thrilled to join this extremely talented group of neuroimmunooncologists working to improve outcomes for children & adults with brain and spinal cord tumors. Thanks to @sitcancer.bsky.social for organizing this summit!!

Registration is free so pop in and join us! www.sitcancer.org/education/we...

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Nick Vitanza @nickvitanza.bsky.social · Feb 16

We have 4 season tickets before some of the games so sometimes we have them to give away but they are also pretty cheap. Great atmosphere, ok football!

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Nick Vitanza @nickvitanza.bsky.social · Feb 15

Respect to @soundersfc.com for their new kit representing the Salish peoples & @acmilanofficial.bsky.social for their new “Dreamland” kit in memory of MLK for black history month ❤️🔥💪🏼

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Nick Vitanza @nickvitanza.bsky.social · Feb 14

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Sounders FC @soundersfc.com · Feb 13

x̌ax̌aʔ ti qʷuʔ // Water Is Sacred

Introducing The Salish Sea Kit 🌊

Seattle Sounders FC introduces the Salish Sea Kit

YouTube video by Seattle Sounders FC

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Nick Vitanza @nickvitanza.bsky.social · Feb 10

Thank you Washington state for joining this!! #medsky

Nigel Goldenfeld @nigelgoldenfeld.bsky.social · Feb 10

🧪California and 21 other States sue over the NIH funding cuts.

"We are suing President Trump & his administration because they are ... violating the law ... to eviscerate funding for medical research that helps develop new cures & treatments for diseases like cancer ...”

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Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration over Unlawful NIH Funding Cuts for Universities and Research Institutions

Coalition also seeks court order barring Trump Administration from implementing drastic funding cuts OAKLAND — As part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, California Attorney General Rob Bonta tod...

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