CHOP Researchers Discover Key Metabolic Process Responsible for Rapid Immune Responses
Mar 15, 2024
A metabolite called NAD encourages immune cells to divide more quickly and could be used to improve efficacy of cell-based therapies.
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Annual Philly Spin-In Raises More than $1M Benefiting Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Cardiac Center
Mar 14, 2024
On Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10, more than 200 teams rode for little hearts at the eighth annual Philly Spin-In, raising funds and awareness for cardiac care and research.
Cheers for CHOP presented by BAYADA raises $650,000 for Children’s Fund
Mar 11, 2024
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) hosted Cheers for CHOP presented by BAYADA at The Fillmore to benefit our Children’s Fund.
CHOP Researchers Find Pre-Existing Mental Health Diagnoses May Prolong Time to Recovery from Concussion
Mar 7, 2024
Pre-existing mental health diagnoses associated with longer recovery times and greater emotional burden after concussion, affecting boys with prolonged recovery at a higher rate than girls.
New CHOP Facility Expands Mental Health Crisis and Inpatient Care in Philadelphia
Mar 7, 2024
There is a new CHOP Facility to expand mental health crisis and inpatient care in Philadelphia.
CHOP Kidney Transplant Team Celebrates Milestone 500 Transplants
Mar 6, 2024
Our Kidney Transplant Program recently achieved an important milestone: 500 kidney transplants! Learn more about kidney transplantation here.
International Team of Researchers Details Genetic Cause of Immune Dysregulatory Disease
Mar 6, 2024
The first patient with this specific autoimmunity disorder was identified at CHOP.
International Team Led by CHOP Cancer Expert Receives Multimillion Dollar Grant for Childhood Cancer Research from Cancer Grand Challenges
Mar 6, 2024
Dr. Yael Mossé receives recognition for project dedicated to researching and potentially developing new therapies for undruggable solid tumors.
CHOP Researcher Part of Team Receiving Up to $25 Million from Cancer Grand Challenges
Mar 6, 2024
Team MATCHMAKERS will focus on the interaction between t cell receptors and cancer antigens.
Vaccine News & Notes — March 2024
Mar 5, 2024
Learn about VaccineInformation.org’s redesigned website. Watch Dr. Offit's video about outbreaks of measles in early 2024. Check out a new biography by Katalin Karikó, who won a Nobel Prize for her work with mRNA.