CHOP scientists took part in the largest known study to focus on how genes from both mothers and babies affect a child’s birth weight. Improving newborn birth weights may yield lifelong health benefits.

CHOP researchers use novel tool to mine clinical data and identify causative gene in severe childhood epilepsy.

For Bayo Bello, a former CRISSP Scholar and current genetic counseling assistant, feeling valued and respected as an integral member of the team is essential to fulfilling his goals.

CHOP works with all residents who are interested in global health to build global health experiences into their training plans. Dr. Villegas and Dr. Ijaz were among the 2018-19 residents who completed rotations in the Dominican Republic and Pakistan respectively.

A higher number of concussion symptoms and long recoveries predict risk of another concussion, according to a new CHOP/CDC research study.

Preventable risky driving behaviors may contribute to elevate crash risk, according to first large-scale longitudinal study on driving outcomes for teens with ADHD.

The Runway raised funds for CHOP’s Healthier Together Initiative, which works to improve the health of the most vulnerable kids in the Philadelphia community.

Visiting a child in the hospital can lift everybody’s spirits. But if you’re sick or you’ve been around someone who is sick, a hospital visit can have serious consequences.

The SPARK study is open to anyone with a community diagnosis of autism and their biological parents and siblings. Adopted individuals are welcome to join. Learn more about the study.

Transplanting bacteria from stress-vulnerable animals transfers makes recipient animals vulnerable too. The research may lead to future probiotic treatments for human psychiatric disorders.