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Nick Strong - Finding Strength in Pediatric Cancer

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The Nick Strong Podcast shares powerful stories of strength, hope, and perseverance from families, doctors, and researchers united in the fight against pediatric cancer. Hosted by Jen Gaspar, mother of Nick Gaspar and co-founder of the Nick Strong Foundation, each episode explores the human side of medicine — the parents navigating impossible choices, the scientists pushing for breakthroughs, and the communities that rise together to support them. Through candid conversations and heartfelt storytelling, Jen invites listeners into the ongoing mission to honor Nick’s legacy: advancing research,...

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Meryl Summers, Adelia Strong Foundation, and 3rd Annual Golf Tournament Updates 30.06.2026 37:27

In this episode we talk to Meryl Summers from the Adelia Strong Foundation. You can find out more at adeliastrong.com In the opening half of the episode, we update you on the 3rd Annual Nick Strong Golf Tournament. Read more in our newsletter update on the website.

Dr. Katie Fehnel - Pediatric Hematology and Oncology 02.02.2026 30:21

In this episode of the Nick Strong Podcast, pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Katie Fehnel shares her insights on navigating the complexities of pediatric brain tumors, the importance of family support, and the tight-knit community of specialists in this field. She discusses the emotional challenges faced by families and healthcare providers, the significance of fundraising for research and support, and...

Dr. Joanna Gell — Understanding Germ Cell Tumors and the Power of Research 04.11.2025 35:20

In the very first episode of the Nick Strong Podcast , hosts Matt Medeiros and Jen Gaspar speak with Dr. Joanna Gell , a physician-scientist at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine and Connecticut Children’s. Dr. Gell shares an accessible and heartfelt look at her groundbreaking research into germ cell tumors , including those found in the brain, and explains how scientific progress connect...