My name is George Pischinas. I’m from Greece and I currently live in Reading (UK). I first learned about SMARCB1 Hope through my sister Vera Pischina when she was diagnosed in December 2021 with SMARCB1-deficient sinonasal carcinoma (SD/SC). I promised her that I would support the inspiring work that SMARCB1 Hope
is doing, whether or not this cancer took her life.
Vera passed away in April 2023, and I joined the team. I am committed to helping accelerate research on SMARCB1-deficient cancers in any way I can so that one day other families do not have to go through what my family has. I have a variety of roles within the organization, including helping with fundraising and growing our digital presence.