Research

Our Priority

Keep Punching funds innovative research aimed at preventing and eradicating brain cancer while minimizing treatment-related side effects. Our grants support researchers at leading institutions who are investigating both traditional and complementary therapies.

Impact Report

Research Summaries

A decade of funded research — from patient care studies to cutting-edge immunotherapy trials at top institutions nationwide.

Univ. of Maryland Medical Center
Patient Care Radiation

Patient Preferences & Radiation

Dr. Mark Mishra used a discrete choice experiment to evaluate patient preferences for radiation therapy treatment attributes.

2015
Johns Hopkins University
Immunotherapy Clinical Trial

Immunotherapy for Glioblastoma

Research into immune checkpoint inhibitors and their potential to improve outcomes for patients with glioblastoma multiforme.

2018
Columbia University
Genomics Precision Medicine

Genomic Profiling of Brain Tumors

Advancing precision medicine through comprehensive genomic analysis of brain tumor samples to identify targeted treatment options.

2020
University of Maryland
Complementary Quality of Life

Complementary Therapies Study

Investigating the role of complementary therapies in improving quality of life for brain cancer patients during and after treatment.

2022