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Parents Magazine Names Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Among 20 Most Innovative Children’s Hospitals

Sep 5, 2018

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia was recognized specifically for significant contributions to the development of a new treatment for a certain pediatric leukemia.

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European Commission Approves Innovative CAR T-cell Therapy Pioneered at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Aug 24, 2018

The European Commission (EC) approves Kymriah, the first-ever U.S. FDA approved personalized CAR T-cell gene immunotherapy for aggressive blood cancers.

Dr. Stephan Grupp to Lead Cellular Therapy and Transplant Section in CHOP Cancer Program

May 15, 2017

A leading pediatric oncologist at CHOP, Dr. Grupp is now Chief of the Section of Cellular Therapy and Transplant in the Hospital’s Division of Oncology.

Sun Safety Tips to Prevent Skin Cancer

Jul 24, 2018

Too much sun can cause sunburn and, over time, skin cancer. Know the risks of skin cancer and how to spend time outside safely.

John Maris, MD, Receives Outstanding Investigator Award

Jun 25, 2018

The award supports accomplished leaders in oncology research who make significant contributions toward the understanding and treatment of cancer.

Dr. Grupp Discusses CAR T-Cell Therapy on CureTalks Radio

Apr 25, 2018

Dr. Grupp focuses on required preparations, recovery phase, and potential new applications of CAR T-cell therapy.

A Generous Gift for a Collaborative Effort

May 9, 2018

The Templeton family's $3 million gift to CHOP will support the Philadelphia Coalition for a Cure, a brain tumor initiative led by CHOP’s Center for Data-Driven Discovery in Biomedicine.

CHOP’s Breakthrough Cancer Immunotherapy Program Receives Generous Grant from the Emily Whitehead Foundation

Apr 17, 2018

Emily Whitehead, the first pediatric patient to receive CAR T-cell therapy, and her family honor the CHOP team who saved her life with a $250,000 research grant to expand the use of the therapy for relapsed or refractory ALL.

Streamlining Care for Patients with Neurofibromatosis Type 1

Feb 12, 2018

The Neurofibromatosis Multidisciplinary Clinic allows patients with NF1 to see three or more specialists in one day, allowing for a seamless flow of appointments from morning until afternoon.

T-cell Therapy Pioneered at CHOP Shows Persistent Benefits in Young Leukemia Patients

Feb 1, 2018

Updated results from a global clinical trial of the CAR T-cell therapy for ALL reveal that children and young adults continued to show high rates of durable, complete remission of their disease.

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