Nicole Willmarth, PhD

The ABTA Chicago BT5K is celebrating two decades of coming together to support the brain tumor community—and it’s all thanks to you! Since 2006, BT5K events across the country have raised over $20 million to fuel critical brain tumor research and support patients and families. Be part of the legacy. Walk, run, and make an impact with us in Chicago. We hope to see you there! Learn more here: bit.ly/BT5KChicago2026 #braintumor #braincancer #runforacause #chicago

Talking to children about brain tumors can feel overwhelming, whether the child is facing the diagnosis themselves or trying to understand a loved ones. Join us on April 21st for "Helping Kids Understand Brain Tumors", a live webinar designed to help families have honest, age-appropriate conversations while supporting children’s emotional well-being. Register here: bit.ly/April2026webin… After the live webinar, continue the conversation with Dr. Sayour and Katelin Jones through the Ask the Expert post in our online Connections community: bit.ly/ABTAAskTheExpe… #braincancer #cancer #patientresources Hablar con los niños sobre tumores cerebrales puede resultar abrumador, ya sea que el niño este enfrentando el diagnóstico o intentando comprender a sus seres queridos. Únase a nosotros el 21 de abril en el Seminario "Ayudando a los niños a comprender los tumores cerebrales". El seminario web en vivo está diseñado para ayudar a las familias a tener conversaciones honestas y apropiadas para la edad del niño mientras apoyamos su bienestar emocional. Regístrate aquí: bit.ly/April2026webin… Después del seminario web en vivo, continúe la conversación con el Dr. Sayour y Katelin Jones a través del evento virtual Pregúntele al experto en nuestra comunidad en línea Connections: bit.ly/ABTAAskTheExpe… #cáncercerebral #cáncer #recursosparapacientes

A brain tumor diagnosis changes a lot. What we’re seeing in the ABTA AYA Meetup Group (for ages 18–39 diagnosed with a brain tumor) is that growth doesn’t stop—it just looks different. Three simple practices emerging from these conversations: • Reconnecting with a sense of future • Navigating relationships with more clarity • Rebuilding trust with your body 👉 bit.ly/4dwRSDI

Breakthroughs don’t happen without support. Interested in ways to support #ABTA's mission? Learn more: bit.ly/ABTASupport26 #Support #Research #FuelTheFight #BrainTumorAwareness

What can you expect at the Tampa Bay BT5K next week? A morning program followed by a 5k walk and run uniting patients, caregivers, clinicians, researchers, and partners. Saturday, March 28, 2026 Al Lopez Park 8:00 am site opens | 9:00 am program | 9:30 am start Register: bit.ly/BT5KTAMPA #RunForACause #BT5K #Tampa #BrainTumors #5KWalk #RunWalk

Two weeks to go. On Saturday, March 28, the Tampa Bay BT5K brings our community together at Al Lopez Park to stand with patients and families impacted by brain tumors. Be part of a morning that unites our community in strength, hope, and action. Learn more and register: bit.ly/BT5KTAMPA #RunForACause #BT5K #Tampa #BrainTumors #5KWalk #RunWalk

Chicago, it’s time to lace up! Join #ABTA for the 20th Anniversary of the 2026 Chicago BT5K on Sunday, April 26 at 8:00 AM in Grant Park. Walk or run to honor loved ones and fuel critical brain tumor research. Save the date and learn more: bit.ly/ChicagoBT5K2026 #runforacause #BrainCancer #Chicago

Save the date for the #ABTA 2026 National Conference. Sept 18–20, 2026 Schaumburg, IL + online Conference Co-Chairs: • @MichaelLimMD, Professor & Chair of @StanfordNsurg • Akanksha Sharma, MD, Director of Neuro-Oncology, @SutterHealth Registration opens in early spring. Stay connected: bit.ly/ABTA2026NC #ABTA26NC #Research #Collaboration #Community #BrainTumors

Returning to work after a brain tumor diagnosis can bring unexpected physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges. Join this free webinar to learn practical strategies for managing fatigue, brain fog, and stress, and hear how caregivers and families can support this important transition. Register here: bit.ly/2026FebWebinar After the webinar, continue the conversation through Ask the Expert, available February 17–19. Submit your questions here: bit.ly/ABTAAskTheExpe…

Another #SU2CInnovationSummit was focused on developing novel approaches for detecting and treating brain cancers called gliomas. #StandUpToCancer

Congratulations to Jeffrey Zuccato for receiving them CNS Metastases Award, supported by the American Brain Tumor Association. #SNO2025 #WFNOS #ScientificMeeting. @theABTA

Stopped by the @theABTA booth at #SNO2025 and was excited to see our lab featured on their U.S. grantee map. Proud to share this moment with my graduate student while we continue building new ideas and collaborations in brain tumor research. Grateful for the support! 🙌🧠

Discover next-gen approaches to #glioma care! 🧠 Join our live in-person or virtual symposium at #SNO2025 with @PeerView to explore molecularly targeted therapies for IDH-mutant gliomas 📅 11/20 | 5:45-6:45 PM HST / 10:45-11:45 PM EST 🔗 bit.ly/2025Glioma-T #MedEd #Oncology #BTSM #IDHmutantGlioma

🚨 Applications are now open for 2026 @theABTA research grants! 💡 Discovery Grants, Basic Research Fellowships, Research Collaboration & Medical Student Summer Fellowships are available. Apply now 👉 abta.org/grants #BrainTumorResearch #ResearchFunding #NeuroOncology #ABTA

Launch Day 🚀 We are proud to announce the first-ever collaborative grant focused on CNS metastasis, through the Metastatic Brain Tumor Collaborative (MBTC). Together with 10 cancer nonprofits, we’re funding bold research to improve care for patients with metastatic brain tumors. 🔗 abta.org/metastatic-bra… #BrainTumorResearch #BrainTumorStrong #CNSMetastasis #CancerResearch #MBTC #Collaboration #ResearchFunding @KidneyCancer @LUNGevity @AIMatMelanoma @CureMelanoma @mbcalliance @FightCRC @GO2forLungCancr @LivingBeyondBC @SusanGKomen @MDAndersonNews @penn_state

The American Brain Tumor Association is proud to stand alongside the Brain Tumor Funders’ Collaborative (BTFC) in announcing two new grants totaling $1 million to advance liquid biopsy research for brain tumors. Congratulations to Paul Northcott, PhD (St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital) and Ching Lau, MD, PhD (Connecticut Children’s) for their outstanding proposals! These grants represent a powerful investment in innovation and collaboration, fueling discoveries that bring hope to patients, families, and caregivers everywhere. Together with our BTFC partners, we’re driving forward groundbreaking research that moves us closer to new answers and better outcomes for the brain tumor community. 💙 @BrainTumourFdn @NBTStweets @PBTF @jude_children @beadragonmaster @glioblastomaorg @sontagfdn @sbtfoundation @StacheStrong

“You can feel it here.” At the ABTA 2025 National Conference, stories are shared, connections are made, and hope comes alive. Sept 12–14 | Chicago & Online In-person registration ends August 29 Watch the video, then join us: bit.ly/ABTA2025NC

Exciting news! Our chair, @MichaelLimMD will be presenting at @theABTA 2025 National Conference!👏 Join virtually or in-person on September 14th #ABTANationalConference2025

The #ABTANationalConference2025 is THE place to be this fall to connect with your community. In-person registration includes access to an intimate reception with @Jas0nTharp, recording artist @ryanneal_music, ABTA-funded research posters to explore, therapy dogs, light apps and more! Sign up: 🔗 bit.ly/ABTA2025NC Open to all in-person attendees! #BrainTumorStrong #BrainTumorAwareness #Connect #BrainCancerSupport #BrainTumor #MeetHopeHeadOn #EndBrainTumors #PatientEmpowerment #Support #Community #Strength

Jason Tharp was given 7 months to live with #glioblastoma. That was 4 years ago. He’s still here. Still choosing life. Still inspiring others. Read his story & help us raise $50K for GBM research—matched dollar for dollar. 🔗 abta.org/mindmatters/re…