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Phillip B. Storm, M.D.

Department of Neurosurgery

Professor of Neurosurgery at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Dr. Peter J. Madsen is a pediatric neurosurgeon at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia specializing in pediatric brain and spinal cord tumors, hydrocephalus, congenital spine disorders, craniofacial abnormalities, and peripheral nerve tumors. His research focuses on developing targeted immunotherapies, including CAR T-cell therapies, for pediatric brain tumors, with the goal of translating laboratory discoveries into novel treatments that improve outcomes for children and young adults.

Jessica B. Foster, M.D.

Department of Pediatric Oncology

Professor of Oncology at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Dr. Jessica Foster is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Oncology at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. She specializes in the care of children and young adults with brain and central nervous system tumors. Her research focuses on improving outcomes for pediatric brain tumors through clinical trials, novel therapeutics, and translational research aimed at advancing precision medicine for children with cancer.