Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Appoints New Chief of Hematology
Jan 6, 2022
Alexis Anne Thompson, MD, to fulfill new leadership role, bringing with her expertise in blood disorders and clinical practice.
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Jan 6, 2022
Alexis Anne Thompson, MD, to fulfill new leadership role, bringing with her expertise in blood disorders and clinical practice.
Nov 17, 2021
Results from multicenter study are first to show improved production of coagulation factor VIII over prolonged period, leading to reduction or complete elimination of bleeding events.
Aug 10, 2021
A collaborative team of researchers, including Dr. Stephan Grupp, recently presented preliminary data showing that a CRISPR-based gene-editing therapy for inherited blood disorders is safe and effective.
Jul 13, 2021
Kwaku Ohene-Frempong, MD was named a 2021 Honorific Award Recipient by the American Society of Hematology.
Jun 1, 2021
CHOP researchers have developed a proof-of-concept treatment for blood disorders like sickle cell disease that elevates both fetal and adult hemoglobin.
May 12, 2021
CHOP researchers were interviewed as a part of a comprehensive article about cell and gene therapy in Philadelphia Magazine.
Apr 15, 2021
CHOP researchers have identified BAFF as a key target that may be responsible for treatment failure in about 30% of patients with hemophilia A.
Mar 11, 2021
The findings identify possible targets for future therapies for ribosomopathies, childhood disorders that lead to bone marrow failure (BMF).
Jan 29, 2021
CHOP researchers have developed a gene therapy vector for sickle cell disease and other blood disorder that is potentially superior to competitors.
Jan 13, 2021
CHOP researchers identified an in vivo role for activated protein C (APC), which could potentially be exploited for future hemophilia A treatments.