March is International Women’s Month, a time to recognize the incredible contributions women make across every field. In science and medicine, women are helping drive discoveries that change and save lives.

At the Children’s Leukemia Research Association, we are proud to support researchers who are pushing the boundaries of what we know about blood cancer. This year, we are honored to highlight our 2026 research grant recipient, Dr. Christina Glytsou.

What Her Research Means for Patients

Today, Dr. Glytsou leads her own lab at Rutgers University, where she is working to better understand how blood cancers grow and become resistant to treatment.

With the support of the Children’s Leukemia Research Association, Dr. Glytsou is continuing her work to study how mitochondria play a role in the progression of blood cancers. In simpler terms, she is looking at how cancer cells use their energy systems to survive, grow, and resist treatment.

By understanding these processes, researchers like Dr. Glytsou can begin to identify new ways to target cancer cells more effectively. This could lead to treatments that work better and last longer for patients.

Why Supporting Women in STEM Matters

Dr. Glytsou’s work is a powerful example of the impact women are making in science and medicine. While women have made incredible strides in STEM fields, there is still work to be done to ensure equal opportunities and representation.

Supporting women in research is not only about equity. It is about progress. Diverse perspectives lead to better ideas, stronger innovation, and more breakthroughs.

When young girls see women leading research labs and making discoveries, it opens the door to what they believe is possible for their own futures.

How You Can Be Part of the Progress

Research like this is only possible because of supporters like you. By funding innovative scientists like Dr. Glytsou, we are investing in new ideas, new treatments, and better outcomes for patients and families facing blood cancer.

This International Women’s Month, we celebrate the women who are shaping the future of medicine and invite you to be part of that impact.

Together, we can continue to support groundbreaking research and bring us closer to a world without blood cancer.

*This video interview with Dr. Glytsou is intended for educational purposes only and not offered as medical advice. Please consult your doctors with medical questions and concerns.