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Brad worked with Adam to develop novel approaches to the standard of care, and Adam\u2019s cancer went into prolonged remission. Knowing that one day Adam\u2019s cancer would return, Brad sought to develop a therapeutic treatment that could save his son\u2019s life. In 2024, Adam faced another challenge when his cancer returned as Leptomeningeal Disease, a terminal complication of cancer that involves metastasis to the spine and brain stem. This time, Brad was ready, with the ability to make a personalized cancer vaccine for Adam, using mRNA technology developed at Providence Therapeutics.<\/p>\n<p>Brad is a patient advocate and spends his time speaking with patients and parents of children diagnosed with brain cancer, advocating for patient empowerment. Prior to Brad\u2019s involvement in biotech, he was an active entrepreneur in the real estate and energy sectors. 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