Hyundai Hope on Wheels Presents CHOP with $500,000 Grant
Sep 28, 2018
Hyundai Hope on Wheels Awards CHOP with Hyundai Hope Scholar and Young Investigator Grant to support pediatric cancer research.
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CBS3 Features CHOP Patient Kissed by Pope
Sep 17, 2018
CHOP patient family credits faith and doctors for recovery and donates $50,000 to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
CHOP-Led Gabriella Miller Kids First Data Resource Center Launches New NIH-Funded Childhood Disease Research Portal
Sep 10, 2018
The new research platform will make large-scale data on childhood cancer and birth defects available to researchers, clinicians and patients within a cloud-based environment.
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.
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.