Remembering Dr. Giulio John D'Angio
Oct 30, 2018
Watch a memorial tribute to Dr. Giulio John D'Angio, pioneer in the treatment of children's cancers.
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CHOP Scientists Report How Some Cancer Cells Develop Resistance to CAR T-cell Therapy
Nov 27, 2018
CHOP researchers analyze how some cancer cells resist a groundbreaking cellular therapy, and have found clues to overcoming that resistance.
Working to Improve Cure Rates for High-risk Neuroblastoma
Nov 16, 2018
Researchers at CHOP are working to discover the fundamental mechanisms that subvert normal neural development and orchestrate neuroblastoma tumorigenesis, and then to translate this knowledge into more effective and less toxic therapies.
CHOP Opens Manufacturing Facility, Making Tools for Disease Cures
Nov 1, 2018
The grand opening of CHOP’s new Clinical Manufacturing Facility highlights its role in manufacturing tools for 21st century precision medicine, to bring innovative treatments to patients.
Opening Door to Future Fertility for Survivors of Childhood Cancer
Oct 25, 2018
Two CHOP researchers were on a team that proposes potential ways to avoid future infertility in boys who are treated with chemotherapy and radiation for childhood cancer.
Targeting Abnormal Signals May Be New Method to Treat a Childhood Blood Disease
Oct 25, 2018
Blocking disease-causing biological signals may lead to a new treatment for the life-threatening childhood blood disorder Fanconi anemia.
CHOP Develops an Automated Screening Tool to Identify Cancer Patients for Malnutrition
Oct 10, 2018
CHOP’s pediatric malnutrition screening tool could be implemented to screen all pediatric patients.
No More Kids with Cancer Awards $220,000 to CHOP
Oct 5, 2018
The $220,000 award will be directed to a Phase I clinical trial that will investigate the effectiveness of CAR T-cell therapy to treat AML.
2018 Parkway Run & Walk Raises Record-breaking $1.38 Million
Oct 2, 2018
Proceeds from the event will support breakthroughs in pediatric cancer research and care at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Immunotherapy: What’s Next for CAR-T Therapy
Jan 24, 2019
Trials of more game-changing cell therapies for pediatric cancer and other diseases are underway or on the horizon at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.