Nicole Willmarth, PhD

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…

July is all about #Glioblastoma—deadliest brain cancer, no cure, no early detection. 💔 But there's hope. Join us this month as we spotlight the latest in GBM treatment & honor those we’ve lost. PLEASE RETWEET AND SPREAD THE WORD 🧠💙 🔗 abta.org/glioblastoma

Big things happen when great minds come together. 💡🧠 Yesterday, we welcomed the leadership team from the American Brain Tumor Association to the USC Brain Tumor Center for a powerful day of collaboration. From cutting-edge research to critical funding needs, we explored how we can work together to better serve the brain tumor community. We’re proud to stand alongside the ABTA as partners in progress—and excited to sponsor both the upcoming BT5K and their National Conference this fall. Stay tuned. There’s more to come. #BrainTumorAwareness #USCBTC #ABTA #BT5K #BrainTumorResearch #TogetherWeCan

Join our upcoming ABTA webinar for a comprehensive look at seizure management: from understanding common triggers and exploring treatment options, to practical tips and steps for seizure first aid. 📅 Don’t miss this vital conversation. Register now: bit.ly/MayWebinar2025