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Two CHOP Studies Find Role for ALT in Treatment-Resistant CNS Tumors

Apr 26, 2023

Two recent papers from CHOP cancer researchers have advanced the understanding of treatment-resistant pediatric central nervous system tumors.

Harnessing Data to Accelerate Discovery and Treatment of Brain Tumors

Jan 5, 2023

Through collaboration with research partners, patients, foundations, and community members, we are working to defeat childhood brain cancer and find better treatments for current patients. Read about recent milestones we’ve hit to accelerate pediatric brain tumor research.

CHOP Study Offers Proof of Concept for Treating Pediatric Brain Tumors with Immunotherapy

Nov 1, 2022

CHOP researchers have identified a protein on the surface of multiple pediatric brain tumors that they can target using immunotherapy in preclinical models.

CHOP and COG Will Validate New Tool to Measure NF1-Related Progressive Vision Loss

Jul 15, 2021

CHOP researchers will use optical coherence tomography (OCT) to measure vision changes associated with NF1-related optic pathway gliomas.

CHOP Participates in a Multi-institutional Clinical Trial Leading to First-Ever Therapy for Neurofibromatosis Type 1

Oct 6, 2020

New therapy shrinks tumors associated with NF1 and improves quality of life.

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Cheers for CHOP Raises $735,000

Mar 6, 2019

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s sixth annual Cheers for CHOP raised $735,000 to support pediatric brain tumor research and care.

Pediatric Brain Tumors: Advances in Low-grade Glioma Care and Research

Jan 10, 2019

Learn about CHOP's goal to develop improved, less toxic therapies for pediatric brain tumors by integrating neuro-oncology, neurosurgery, research and big data.

Proton Therapy for Craniopharyngioma

Jan 10, 2019

Proton therapy at CHOP helped Elena regain her vision and remain free of craniopharyngioma two years after treatment.

Phillip Storm, MD, Named a Healthcare Hero

Jan 10, 2019

The Healthcare Hero in the field of Cancer was awarded to Phillip “Jay” Storm, MD, for his transformative work in pediatric brain tumor research and care.

Seeking Solutions with Suzanne Highlights Pediatric Brain Tumors

Sep 24, 2018

Watch this video segment to learn about advances in pediatric brain tumor treatments and research at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.