17. From the Lab to the Clinic: Dr. Joelle Straehla’s Mission to Save Young Lives

In this inspiring episode of Game Over: c*ncer, we sit down with Dr. Joelle Straehla, a CKc-funded young investigator who is revolutionizing pediatric brain cancer treatment with cutting-edge nanoparticle drug delivery systems.

Dr. Straehla, a self-proclaimed “nerd” who combines her passion for science, medicine, and engineering, shares her incredible journey — from her days at Dana-Farber and MIT to her new role at Seattle Children’s Hospital.

We discuss:
 -Her path to becoming a physician-scientist.
 -How nanoparticles are changing how we treat pediatric brain cancer.
 -The importance of celebrating small wins on the long road to finding a cure.
 -Mentoring the next generation of researchers and building a community of hope.

Dr. Straehla’s story is a reminder that finding a cure isn't a singular success — it’s about progress, innovation, and collaboration every step of the way.

Learn how you can support groundbreaking research and be part of the fight: cannonballkidscancer.org

Connect with Dana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danaknichols/

Connect with Val: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-solomon-516b50b8/

Upcoming Ckc Events: https://cannonballkidscancer.org/category/make-an-impact/events/

Learn more about the Cannonball Kids cancer Foundation: https://cannonballkidscancer.org/

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