Cancer
SPARC has performed landscaping and diligence across the research, clinical, and funding ecosystem with the aim of generating awareness and increasing participation in medical philanthropy to accelerate the translation of high-impact research into accessible medical solutions to combat glioblastoma multiforme (GBM).
In 2019, SPARC assessed the GBM research and clinical care ecosystems to identify areas of promising clinical research that could serve as the tipping point toward extending survival in GBM patients and pave the way to a cure. The GBM Giving Smarter Guide outlines areas of opportunity for philanthropic impact on GBM research and clinical infrastructure to drive improved outcomes.
Pediatric brain cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in children. SPARC’s Giving Smarter Guide outlines key opportunities for philanthropy to strengthen research infrastructure and transform care for young patients.
Neurotechnology offers powerful new ways to treat brain disorders. SPARC’s Giving Smarter Guide, funded by the BrightFocus Foundation, highlights key opportunities for philanthropy to advance research, innovation, and collaboration in the field.
The New Vision of Health guide explores how longer lives, advances in technology, and innovative approaches to care are reshaping aging—emphasizing prevention, connectedness, and breakthrough dementia research.