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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Dr. Susan Furth Receives the Maureen Andrew Mentor Award at Pediatric Academic Societies 2021

Published on May 05, 2021

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is pleased to announce that Susan Furth, MD, PhD, Chief of the Division of Nephrology, has received The Society for Pediatric Research (SPR) annual Maureen Andrew Mentor Award, which recognizes pediatricians with outstanding records of mentor leadership. The award was presented to Dr. Furth on May 4, 2021 during the SPR Plenary Session at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2021 Virtual Meeting.

CHOP Researchers Discover New Disease that Prevents Formation of Antibodies

Published on May 05, 2021

CHOP researchers discovered a new condition, which they named PU.MA, and treated a patient with a bone marrow donation from the patient’s older brother.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia President and CEO Releases Special Podcast Series

Published on May 05, 2021

Breaking Through with Madeline Bell’s “Pioneered at CHOP” series highlights stories about some of CHOP’s amazing breakthroughs, told by the people who made them.

Applying New Framework Improves Big Data Analysis for Pediatric and Adult Epilepsies

Published on May 05, 2021

When applying new terminology to existing data through computational methods, researchers increased the number of descriptive terms five-fold, improving diagnostic capabilities.

CHOP Researchers Demonstrate How Dynamic Changes in Early Childhood Development May Lead to Changes in Autism Diagnosis

Published on Apr 28, 2021

Many toddlers on the boundary of a diagnosis may fall in or out of an autism classification, suggesting more individualized evaluations are needed.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Find Individualized Training Is Key for Autistic Adolescents Learning to Drive

Published on Apr 20, 2021

Specialized driving instructors say path to getting licensed for autistic teens may be longer, but achievable with tailored instruction and other support.

Cancer Researchers Receive Grant to Study Indolent Neuroblastoma

Published on Apr 20, 2021

Grant awarded to CHOP and collaborating institutions will fund research into identifying and treating slowly progressive neuroblastoma, which currently lacks treatment options.

CHOP Researchers Pinpoint a Simple Test for Foods that Cause EoE

Published on Apr 19, 2021

CHOP researchers found a simple assay using a blood sample could identify EoE milk allergy with accuracy and sensitivity.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Appoints Sophia G. Holder as New Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Published on Apr 19, 2021

CHOP has appointed Sophia G. Holder as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. In joining the CHOP leadership team, Sophia brings more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, most recently serving as the Vice President of Finance at Boston Children’s Hospital.

CHOP-led Research Study Identifies Key Target in Treatment-Resistant Hemophilia A

Published on Apr 15, 2021

CHOP researchers have identified BAFF as a key target that may be responsible for treatment failure in about 30% of patients with hemophilia A.