CHOP Researchers Find Possible Increased Tumor Risk in Some Patients with Beckwith-Wiedemann Spectrum
Dec 20, 2021
Researchers have unlocked patterns to improve the diagnosis of the most common epigenetic childhood cancer disorder.
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Stephan Grupp, MD, PhD, a Panelist at Distinguished Conference About National Cancer Act
Dec 13, 2021
A cell and gene therapy expert, Grupp discussed progress in clinical care in the 50 years since the legislation was signed.
Focused on Victory
Nov 24, 2021
Parents of a precious child lost to cancer are determined to find a cure.
Parkway Run & Walk Raises $1.6 Million to Support Childhood Cancer Research and Care
Nov 10, 2021
CHOP’s annual Parkway Run & Walk, presented by Citadel, raised over $1.6 million to support childhood cancer research and care at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
CHOP Researchers Develop a New Class of CAR-T Cells that Target Previously Untargetable Cancer Drivers
Nov 3, 2021
CHOP researchers have developed a novel cancer therapy that targets proteins inside cancer cells that are essential for tumor growth and survival but have been historically impossible to reach.
CHOP Welcomed Members of the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Celebrated a Long-standing Relationship Built on Mutual Commitment to Improve the Care of Pediatric Patients
Oct 13, 2021
To celebrate a long-standing relationship built on their mutual commitment to improve the care of pediatric patients within Saudi Arabia, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia welcomed members of the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia.
Positive Preliminary Data on CRISPR Treatment for Blood Diseases
Aug 10, 2021
A collaborative team of researchers, including Dr. Stephan Grupp, recently presented preliminary data showing that a CRISPR-based gene-editing therapy for inherited blood disorders is safe and effective.
Supporting Adolescents and Young Adults with Medication Adherence during Cancer Treatment
Aug 4, 2021
There are many reasons why patients miss taking doses of medications. These 10 tips can help.
Dr. Garrett Brodeur Receives ASPHO’s Distinguished Career Award
Aug 2, 2021
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is proud to announce that Garrett Brodeur, MD, has been honored with the Distinguished Career Award from the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ASPHO).
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Announces Citadel Credit Union as Returning Presenting Sponsor of Parkway Run & Walk
Jul 27, 2021
CHOP announced that Citadel Credit Union has renewed its partnership for an additional three years as the presenting sponsor of CHOP’s annual Parkway Run & Walk.