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CAR T-cell Therapy Hailed as Transformative in Pediatric Medicine

CHOP’s clinical and research teams aggressively pursue options in the field of personalized, cellular gene therapies.

CHOP Scientists Report How Some Cancer Cells Develop Resistance to CAR T-cell Therapy

Published on Nov 27, 2018 in CHOP News

Photograph of an acute lymphoblastic leukemia cell

CHOP researchers analyze how some cancer cells resist a groundbreaking cellular therapy, and have found clues to overcoming that resistance.

Working to Improve Cure Rates for High-risk Neuroblastoma

Published on Nov 16, 2018 in Cancer Connections

Researchers at CHOP are working to discover the fundamental mechanisms that subvert normal neural development and orchestrate neuroblastoma tumorigenesis, and then to translate this knowledge into more effective and less toxic therapies.

CHOP Opens Manufacturing Facility, Making Tools for Disease Cures

Published on Nov 01, 2018 in CHOP News

The grand opening of CHOP’s new Clinical Manufacturing Facility highlights its role in manufacturing tools for 21st century precision medicine, to bring innovative treatments to patients.

Remembering Dr. Giulio John D'Angio

Published on Oct 30, 2018 in Cancer Connections

Watch a memorial tribute to Dr. Giulio John D'Angio, pioneer in the treatment of children's cancers.

Targeting Abnormal Signals May Be New Method to Treat a Childhood Blood Disease

Published on Oct 25, 2018 in CHOP News

Blocking disease-causing biological signals may lead to a new treatment for the life-threatening childhood blood disorder Fanconi anemia.

Opening Door to Future Fertility for Survivors of Childhood Cancer

Published on Oct 25, 2018 in CHOP News

Two CHOP researchers were on a team that proposes potential ways to avoid future infertility in boys who are treated with chemotherapy and radiation for childhood cancer.

CHOP Develops an Automated Screening Tool to Identify Cancer Patients for Malnutrition

Published on Oct 10, 2018 in CHOP News, Cancer Connections

CHOP’s pediatric malnutrition screening tool could be implemented to screen all pediatric patients.

No More Kids with Cancer Awards $220,000 to CHOP

Published on Oct 05, 2018 in CHOP News

The $220,000 award will be directed to a Phase I clinical trial that will investigate the effectiveness of CAR T-cell therapy to treat AML.

2018 Parkway Run & Walk Raises Record-breaking $1.38 Million

Published on Oct 02, 2018 in CHOP News

Proceeds from the event will support breakthroughs in pediatric cancer research and care at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

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Cancer Center News and Updates

1 - 10 of 204

CAR T-cell Therapy Hailed as Transformative in Pediatric Medicine

CHOP Scientists Report How Some Cancer Cells Develop Resistance to CAR T-cell Therapy

Working to Improve Cure Rates for High-risk Neuroblastoma

CHOP Opens Manufacturing Facility, Making Tools for Disease Cures

Remembering Dr. Giulio John D'Angio

Targeting Abnormal Signals May Be New Method to Treat a Childhood Blood Disease

Opening Door to Future Fertility for Survivors of Childhood Cancer

CHOP Develops an Automated Screening Tool to Identify Cancer Patients for Malnutrition

No More Kids with Cancer Awards $220,000 to CHOP

2018 Parkway Run & Walk Raises Record-breaking $1.38 Million

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