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The Wyss Foundation provides $5 Million in funding for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Wyss/Campbell Center for Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome

Feb 22, 2024

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is thrilled to announce a gift of $5 million from the Wyss Foundation to support innovations that improve the lives of patients with thoracic insufficiency syndrome (TIS).

Celebrating Patients and Families at the Wyss/Campbell CTIS 2023 Reunion

May 31, 2023

More than 100 people gathered at the Philadelphia Zoo on May 20 to celebrate patient milestones at the Wyss/Campbell Center for Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome.

MRI Innovation at CHOP Lauded by Two Leading Scoliosis Organizations

Feb 3, 2021

Two recent papers from the Wyss/Campbell Center for Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) were recognized with awards by the International Congress of Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS) and the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS).

A Year Like No Other: The Wyss/Campbell Center for Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome

Feb 4, 2020

2019 was a year of great strides for the Wyss/Campbell Center for Thoracic Insufficiency. Read about new research projects and efforts to improve outcomes for children with chest wall/pulmonary and spinal deformities.

Two Trailblazers

Nov 7, 2019

Longtime friends worked together to create an innovative device. Now, one is honoring the other’s legacy.

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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Establishes Wyss/Campbell Center for Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome

Oct 17, 2019

The Wyss Medical Foundation gifted CHOP $5 million to support thoracic insufficiency syndrome (TIS) patient care, innovative research and education at CHOP.

Case Study: 4-Year-Old with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2

Feb 6, 2019

Using dynamic MRI to accurately assess function and a novel treatment approach can dramatically change clinical outcomes in patients with complex chronic disease and can alter expectations and disease progression.

Dynamic Lung MRI: Powerful Imaging Study Available Exclusively at CHOP

Feb 5, 2019

A revolutionary technique called dynamic lung MRI (dMRI) allows clinicians to visualize the lungs as they move inside the body.

Dr. Campbell

Remembering Dr. Robert Campbell

Aug 3, 2018

Dr. Campbell's innovative thought-leadership and inventions changed the world’s approach to caring for children with complex and life-threatening spine and chest wall deformities. Join us in honoring his remarkable career.

VEPTR device

State-of-the-art Care for Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome

Feb 1, 2018

We evaluate hundreds of children from around the world and offer complete care — from evaluation through long-term follow-up — for severe spine and rib cage abnormalities.