N.A.B.T.C.
T.H.E. BRAIN TRUST is a member of the North American Brain Tumor Coalition.
The North American Brain Tumor Coalition (NABTC) is a network of charitable Organizations dedicated to
eradicating brain tumors. The member Organizations of the Coalition have awarded over $20 million in private
funds for research related to brain tumors. The Coalition also represents the interests of its constituency
by raising awareness of brain tumors and by advocating for increased research funding, access to specialized
care and other issues affecting brain tumor patients.
Since its inception in 1991, the Coalition has established a strong public policy voice on behalf of adults
and children with brain tumors. NABTC representatives have testified before Congress in favor of increased
biomedical research and ready access to new drugs and therapies. The Coalition also participates in meetings
on biomedical research and health care delivery at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the National Institutes
of Health (NIH), and other federal agencies, and collaborates with other Organizations representing patients
with serious life-threatening illnesses.
Mission Statement:
The North American Brain Tumor Coalition, a network of nonprofit brain tumor Organizations, is dedicated to
improving the prognosis and quality of life for brain tumor patients. The Coalition educates policymakers and
advocates for increased research into brain tumor treatments, causes and rehabilitation.
Supported by its member Organizations, the Coalition works independently and in collaboration with other patient
and professional groups towards these goals.
NABTC website
