CHOP Researchers Share New Findings on Pediatric Heart Disease at 2018 AHA Conference More than 60 clinicians and researchers from the Cardiac Center at CHOP presented at the AHA Conference, with five presentations nominated for awards. Read more
New Genetic Counseling Program Means More Growth for CHOP Team Published on Dec 12, 2018 in CHOP News The newly established Master of Science Genetic Counseling Program will further strengthen CHOP's resources.
Philly Voice Highlights CHOP’s School Telehealth Program Published on Dec 11, 2018 in CHOP News CHOP recently developed a school telehealth program in the Norristown Area School District.
Center for Autism Research Celebrates 10 Years of Advances Published on Dec 07, 2018 in CHOP News The center for Autism Research at CHOP celebrates its first decade with new report on milestones achieved and advances on the horizon.
Children’s Hospital Celebrates European Commission Approval of First-of-its-kind Gene Therapy for Blindness Published on Dec 05, 2018 in CHOP News CHOP celebrates a pivotal moment in medicine: approval by the European Commission (EC) of LUXTURNA®, the first and only gene therapy for patients with an inherited retinal disease.
CHOP Expert Attends the First-ever Scientific Workshop on CKD Published on Dec 05, 2018 in CHOP News Susan Furth, MD, PhD, joined dozens of professionals in pediatric nephrology to make recommendations that will improve the care for kids living with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
CHOP's Chief Information Officer Named One of “Most Influential Women in Health IT" Published on Nov 30, 2018 in CHOP News Dr. Kisha Hortman Hawthorne, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, was named one of the “Most Influential Women in Health IT” by HIMSS.
CHOP Hosts Your Heart and Your Future: Growing and Thriving with Congenital Heart Disease Published on Nov 30, 2018 in CHOP News The Cardiac Center held a conference for adolescents and young adults aged 14 to 22 years old with heart disease who will require lifelong cardiology care.
Heart Matters Symposium 2018 Published on Nov 28, 2018 in CHOP News During the recently hosted Heart Matters meeting, attendees learned about hypertension guidelines, obesity, hyperlipidemia and more.
CHOP Scientists Report How Some Cancer Cells Develop Resistance to CAR T-cell Therapy Published on Nov 27, 2018 in CHOP News CHOP researchers analyze how some cancer cells resist a groundbreaking cellular therapy, and have found clues to overcoming that resistance.
CHOP Wins Pediatric Excellence Award Published on Nov 26, 2018 in CHOP News The award recognizes a hospital or unit that has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the delivery of pediatric care.
