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Cook Children's Medical Center
Claim this profileFort Worth, Texas 76104
Global Leader in Leukemia
Global Leader in Neuroblastoma
Conducts research for Tumors
Conducts research for Lymphoma
Conducts research for Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma
488 reported clinical trials
17 medical researchers
Summary
Cook Children's Medical Center is a medical facility located in Fort Worth, Texas. This center is recognized for care of Leukemia, Neuroblastoma, Tumors, Lymphoma, Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma and other specialties. Cook Children's Medical Center is involved with conducting 488 clinical trials across 607 conditions. There are 17 research doctors associated with this hospital, such as Kelly L. Vallance, Kenneth M. Heym, Mary Meaghan P. Granger, and Sibo Zhao, MD.Area of expertise
1Leukemia
Global LeaderStage II
t(8;21)(q22;q22) positive
t(16;16)(p13;q22) positive
2Neuroblastoma
Global LeaderMYC positive
Stage IV
MYC negative
Top PIs
Kelly L. VallanceCook Children's Medical Center6 years of reported clinical research
Expert in Tumors
Expert in Cancer
20 reported clinical trials
35 drugs studied
Kenneth M. HeymCook Children's Medical Center4 years of reported clinical research
Expert in Leukemia
Studies Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma
17 reported clinical trials
58 drugs studied
Mary Meaghan P. GrangerCook Children's Medical Center3 years of reported clinical research
Studies Neuroblastoma
Studies Ganglioneuroblastoma
9 reported clinical trials
23 drugs studied
Sibo Zhao, MDCook Children's Medical Center4 years of reported clinical research
Studies Brain Tumor
Studies Astrocytoma
10 reported clinical trials
25 drugs studied
Clinical Trials running at Cook Children's Medical Center
Brain Tumor
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Germ Cell Tumors
Tumors
Lymphoma
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
Leukemia
Solid Tumors
Selumetinib vs. Chemotherapy
for Brain Cancer
This study is evaluating whether a drug called selumetinib may help treat low-grade glioma.
Recruiting2 awards Phase 3
Selumetinib vs Carboplatin/Vincristine
for Brain Cancer
This study is evaluating whether a drug which blocks enzymes that tumor cells need for growth may help treat low-grade glioma.
Recruiting2 awards Phase 328 criteria
Selumetinib + Vinblastine
for Low-Grade Glioma
This study is evaluating whether a combination of two drugs may be more effective than one drug alone in treating low-grade glioma.
Recruiting2 awards Phase 339 criteria
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of research happens at Cook Children's Medical Center?
Cook Children's Medical Center is a medical facility located in Fort Worth, Texas. This center is recognized for care of Leukemia, Neuroblastoma, Tumors, Lymphoma, Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma and other specialties. Cook Children's Medical Center is involved with conducting 488 clinical trials across 607 conditions. There are 17 research doctors associated with this hospital, such as Kelly L. Vallance, Kenneth M. Heym, Mary Meaghan P. Granger, and Sibo Zhao, MD.
Where is Cook Children's Medical Center located?
Cook Children's Medical Center, situated at 801 7th Ave, Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading not-for-profit pediatric hospital featuring 430 beds and a Level II pediatric trauma center. It provides comprehensive pediatric specialties and subspecialties, such as a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit and a nationally accredited heart center. Esteemed for its excellence, the hospital is consistently ranked among the nation's top children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.
Who should I call to ask about financial aid or insurance network?
For financial assistance at Cook Children's Medical Center, contact their financial team at 682-885-4000 or visit [www.cookchildrens.org/patients-families/billing-insurance/financial-assistance/](www.cookchildrens.org/patients-families/billing-insurance/financial-assistance/). They provide support for uninsured or underinsured children, including CHIP, Medicaid, and their health plan company, and offer financial aid for families ineligible for government programs. For insurance inquiries, visit the Cook Children's Health Plan website at [www.cookchildrenshealthplan.org](www.cookchildrenshealthplan.org) or email CommunityMarketing@cookchildrens.org for application assistance.
What insurance does Cook Children's Medical Center accept?
Cook Children's Medical Center accepts a wide range of insurance plans, including but not limited to Children's Medical Center Health Plan, Cook Children's Health Plan, Aetna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Not all plans are accepted by all affiliated companies of Cook Children's Health Care, and some plans may not cover specific services. Cook Children's does not accept Healthcare Sharing Ministry Plans, Physicians Only Product, or Referenced based pricing plans.
What awards or recognition has Cook Children's Medical Center received?
Cook Children's Medical Center, located in Fort Worth, Texas, is renowned for its exceptional pediatric healthcare services. The center has been honored with the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses and the 2023 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award® for its unwavering commitment to patient care. Furthermore, it has been awarded a $2.3 million R01 research project grant by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke of the NIH to advance pediatric epilepsy diagnosis.