
← Moving Medicine Forward27 Aug · 34 min
Stronger Together: Families, Researchers, and CancerFree KIDS
<p>Childhood cancer research advances through the combined efforts of families, researchers, advocates, and donors. In this episode, <strong>Matt Robinson</strong> of CancerFree KIDS and <strong>Dr. Lindy Miles</strong> of Cincinnati Children's discuss how early-stage research funding, clinical trials, and community support help bring new treatments to children with cancer. Matt shares his family's experience navigating leukemia treatment, while Dr. Miles offers insight into the scientific process behind developing the next generation of therapies.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>00:37</strong> Meet Matt Robinson and Dr. Lindy Miles <br><strong>01:18</strong> A family's childhood cancer journey and "ringing the bell" <br><strong>03:04</strong> Why Dr. Miles chose pediatric leukemia research <br><strong>06:02</strong> How CancerFree KIDS supports families and funds research <br><strong>07:42</strong> The importance of early-stage research funding <br><strong>10:26</strong> Connecting families, researchers, donors, and advocates <br><strong>14:36</strong> Understanding clinical trials and research opportunities <br><strong>18:40</strong> The challenges of pediatric cancer as a rare disease <br><strong>20:11</strong> Why cancer research takes time and collaboration <br><strong>26:24</strong> Ways to support childhood cancer research <br><strong>28:43</strong> The CancerFree KIDS 100 Mile Challenge <br><strong>32:50</strong> Final thoughts and call to action</p>