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News at CHOP: Fall 2022
Meet three new division chiefs and more news and updates from CHOP.
For Kids With Kidney Disease, Pediatric Expertise Is Key — But Not Always Close By
Dr. Sandra Amaral, attending physician in CHOP’s Division of Nephrology and the Kidney Transplant and Dialysis Program, led a study recently published in JAMA that found an association between dialysis facility ownership and access to the waiting list and transplant in pediatric patients with end-stage kidney disease in the United States. The findings were covered in this Kaiser Health News article.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Appoints New Chief of Nephrology
Benjamin Laskin, MD, an expert in kidney disease and infection in immunosuppressed children, will fulfill new leadership role.
Summer Camps and After-School Programs
The Children’s Advocacy Project of Philadelphia — aka CAP 4 Kids is a great site that provides reliable, up-to-date information about resources in the Philadelphia area for children and families.
Kidney-friendly Granola Bar Recipe
Check out this kidney-friendly recipe for granola bars developed by our very own, in-house chef educator Paige Vondran.
Liver Disease in Children
Research in the lab and at the bedside offer new hope for young patients with biliary atresia, Alagille syndrome and other chronic liver disorders.
New Study Seeks to Preserve Kidney Function in Children with CKD
CHOP's Preserving Kidney Function in Children with Chronic Kidney Disease (PRESERVE) study was recently awarded funding from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). PRESERVE is a three-year, multi-institutional clinical trial evaluating blood pressure management and urine protein monitoring strategies to preserve kidney function in pediatric chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients.
Next Level Kidney Care: The New Glomerular Disease Center
CHOP and Penn collaborate to establish a unique center that provides continuity of care for children with glomerular disease.
A Warm Welcome to Our New Pediatric Nephrologists and Pediatric Nephrologists in Training
Our three new fellows reveal what makes Philly such a great place to live and work.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Appoints Susan L. Furth, MD, PhD as New Chief Scientific Officer
Following an extensive national search, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has appointed Susan L. Furth, MD, PhD as Chief Scientific Officer. In her new position, effective June 1, 2021, Dr. Furth will oversee the CHOP Research Institute.