Ependymoma Awareness Video
Ependymoma Awareness Day (EAD) was established in 2012 by the CERN Foundation as part of a global effort to shine a light on this poorly understood disease. Our goal with Ependymoma Awareness Day is to increase public and professional recognition of this rare tumor, shine a light on the unique challenges faced by the ependymoma community, and express the urgent need to develop better-targeted treatments and clinical trials to improve quality of life and ultimately find a cure for those living with this disease.
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Ependymoma Basics
If you or a loved one has just been diagnosed, we are here to help you get the facts on ependymoma. Learn More
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Diagnosis
Learn how ependymoma is diagnosed, what it looks like and what to do after being diagnosed. Learn More
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Treatment
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“The CERN Foundation provided me with a wealth of knowledge. There is so much information; between research, studies, and families’ stories. I never had to feel alone. I took refuge in the information provided in those early days of my son’s diagnosis. It was scary, but with knowledge, I felt I had taken some of the power back. I wasn’t quite as helpless.”
CERN Headlines
CERN Foundation Releases Ependymoma Community Blog Series
Featuring a collection of articles written by members of the ependymoma community. Some authors are ependymoma survivors and others are care partners. They share their advice to help others with ependymoma cope with their illness.
- Jan26
Congratulations to Siri Ippagunta, recipient of the 2026 CERN and Robert Connor Dawes Scientific Fellowship awarded by the National Brain Tumor Society!
Dr. Siri Ippagunta, from the Mack Lab at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, is the recipient of the 2026 CERN and Robert Connor Dawes Scientific Fellowship awarded by the National Brain Tumor Society. Her research efforts, under the leadership of Dr. Stephen Mack, will focus on Targeting Nuclear Transport as a Therapeutic Vulnerability in Ependymoma. This prestigious honor kicks off the 20th Anniversary year of CERN, and perfectly highlights the program’s commitment and dedication to global ependymoma research and advocacy. - Dec11
2025 Ependymoma Awareness Day Outreach Report
In a groundswell of international support, patients, care partners, medical professionals, and advocates participated in a variety of events marking June 10, 2025, as Ependymoma Awareness Day. - Oct15
The Shadow that Glows
Ependymoma Community Blogger Adam Holland shares his perspective on the realities of survivorship and the ups and downs he has experienced along the way. He encourages readers to reflect on how survivorship has impacted them and empowers others by sharing his experience. Adam describes his reality by sharing "Almost daily I am reminded that I am a survivor of a rare cancer, and maybe you or your loved ones are too." Read more about his survivorship experience and how it has changed his perspective on the next chapter in his journey.