Journal of Neuro Oncology: immunotherapy for brain tumors

Excerpt

As we write this editorial, the world has stood up against systematic and institutionalized racism that has resulted in the premature death and subjugation of countless Black men and women in the United States. During these times, scientific discussions about brain tumors and therapeutic discovery seems even more difficult and the call for a cure even further from reach. We have created this special issue in collaboration with successful and diverse scientists and clinicians throughout the country and feel the content is novel and provides a basis for the future of brain tumor immunotherapy. As you read these articles and listen to the webinars created for this effort, please know that we all join together with our global community in protest against the violent and non-violent measures used to prevent Black Americans and other under-represented minorities from living full and healthy lives that are free from fear. Our efforts to bring this work to fruition is not due to lack of activism for our brothers and sisters. …