Research News from CHOP
New study suggests remote, personalized exercise training can safely improve fitness in individuals with Friedreich’s Ataxia
CHOP researchers report a 12-week home exercise program boosted fitness in Friedreich’s ataxia; biggest gains when paired with an energy supplement.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Academic Collaborators Awarded Up To $39.3 Million to Improve Identification of Low Fetal Oxygen and Guide Interventions During Labor
The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) Making Obstetrics Care Smart (MOCS) program has awarded Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), as part of a 9-institution team led by Carnegie Mellon University, a four-year award of up to $39.3 million to speed development of data-driven tools that identify the root cause of low fetal oxygen, improve detection accuracy and guide interventions during labor.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Hosted 4th Annual Cure Sickle Cell Walk & Family Fun Day Presented by West Pharmaceutical Services
Earlier this month, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) hosted the Cure Sickle Cell Walk & Family Fun Day, presented by West Pharmaceutical Services, a morning where over 1,000 participants walked, cheered and celebrated patients with sickle cell disease at Citizens Bank Park.
Age Limits Alone Won’t Fix Smartphone Risks, Suggests Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Study
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in collaboration with other academic centers found that a year after receiving their first smartphone at age 13, teens at 14 who spent significant time on their phones were more likely to experience depression, obesity, and insufficient sleep.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Inaugural I Heart CHOP Run, Walk & Virtual Challenge, presented by Philadelphia Insurance Companies, Raises $1.7M+
On Sunday, April 26, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) hosted its inaugural I Heart CHOP Run, Walk & Virtual Challenge, presented by Philadelphia Insurance Companies. The event was a 5K Run and 3K Family Fun Walk at FDR Park, and, for those who opted to participate remotely, I Heart CHOP continued throughout May with a month-long virtual activity challenge.
Immune Cells Rewire Themselves to Keep Battling Tumors in Nutrient Poor Environments
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Pathology and Laboratory Medicine researchers uncovered how killer T cells – called CD8+ T cells – keep fighting inside tumors, where nutrients are scarce and conditions are harsh.
Penn Medicine and CHOP Name Founding Director for Lurie Autism Institute, Advancing New Era of Autism Research
Penn Medicine and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) today announced the appointment of Eric M. Morrow, MD, PhD, as the founding director of the Lurie Autism Institute. Dr. Morrow will assume this role on September 1, 2026, and will join the departments of Pediatrics and Genetics at the Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM) at the University of Pennsylvania.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Receives Funding to Launch Largest Trial for Children with Chronic Kidney Disease
CHOP announced that PCORI approved a five year award to fund PRESERVE 2.0 – the largest randomized trial on blood pressure management in children with CKD.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Penn Medicine team awarded Breakthrough Prize for developing gene therapy for inherited blindness
Drs. Katherine High, Jean Bennett and Albert Maguire honored for trailblazing work on the first FDA-approved gene therapy for an inherited condition
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Find Remote Simulation Training Linked to Sharp Drop in Pediatric Sepsis Deaths in Ghana
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia found that a tele simulation program for pediatric emergency staff at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi, Ghana, was associated with a large decrease in inpatient hospital deaths among children with suspected sepsis.