Learn about the scientific evidence that supports the long-term safety of COVID-19 vaccines.

CHOP researchers found 100% of patients with negative COVID-19 tests up to three days before surgery were also negative at the time of surgery.

CHOP and Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital announced an affiliation agreement that will increase access to and further advance the delivery of pediatric health care to families in central and northeast Pennsylvania.

Early research shows how mild defects in the “batteries” of cells in brain tissue can lead to behaviors similar to those of autism.

Crash-involved autistic drivers were half as likely to crash due to speeding, but more than three times more likely to crash when making a left- or U-turn, suggesting need for tailored training

Funds raised through the 2020 Cheers for CHOP helped to create the Cheers for CHOP Chair in the Clinical Epidemiology of Pediatric Urologic Disease, and a collection of grants are allowing researchers at CHOP to establish a Center for Machine Learning in Urology.

Using pelvic floor physical therapy in bladder exstrophy treatment has been shown to improve a child’s ability to achieve continence.

This year, members of CHOP’s Division of Urology have been busy advancing pediatric urology through research activities as well as through online educational opportunities necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

CHOP researchers have developed a gene therapy vector for sickle cell disease and other blood disorder that is potentially superior to competitors.

One of our occupational therapists gives examples of how parents can turn playing with their children into opportunities for developmental growth.