Leading the Fight Against COVID-19

At Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), we have been finding the right answers to previously unsolvable problems for 165 years. Our physicians and scientists develop new vaccines, invent pioneering surgical techniques, and use gene and cell therapies to treat a spectrum of diseases.

Discover the Difference We're Making

Today, we are using our incredible expertise to grow the body of medical knowledge to effectively treat COVID-19. By making research advances and sharing what we learn, we aim to make a difference in the fight against COVID-19 here and across the world.   

CHOP Scientists Identify Targets for COVID-19 Vaccine

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Cancer researchers at CHOP have harnessed tools used for the development of cancer immunotherapies and adapted them to identify regions of the SARS-CoV-2 virus to target with a vaccine, employing the same approach used to elicit an immune response against cancer cells to stimulate an immune response against the virus.

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Predicting COVID-19's Spread

Physicians and scientists at CHOP’s PolicyLab have created a unique modeling tool, called "COVID-Lab: Mapping COVID-19 in Your Community". With this powerful tool, we aim to predict the spread of the virus across the country.

CHOP and the Community Meet Challenges of COVID-19

With the help of generous friends and members of the community, we are extending our reach to touch more lives.

Exploring Experimental Treatments for COVID-19

Our teams are using a collaborative approach to identify and test potential treatments for the disease.

CHOP Leaders Discuss COVID-19 Hot Topics

From tips for your family’s safety, to questions about vaccine development, to research being done right here at CHOP, our experts have been recognized as national leaders and will continue to offer advice as this pandemic unfolds.

 

Support the COVID-19 Relief Fund

Our brave patients and their families rely on you to make our care possible — especially during times like these. Support the efforts of our doctors, nurses and staff who are responding to COVID-19 in real time. Your gift today will make a difference for a child tomorrow.

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