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NIH Awards Penn Medicine and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia $26 Million Grant to Develop Therapies for Rare Newborn Genetic Diseases
A Penn Medicine and CHOP team will seek to develop treatments for three rare, incurable genetic diseases with the help of a $26 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.
CHOP Nurse Practitioner Develops Improved Device for Tube-Fed Children
The device is a better way to remove excess air in the patient’s stomach, making the tube-feeding process more efficient and comfortable.
Uncovering Lysosomal Storage Diseases Beyond Newborn Screening
Jaden was a 4-year-old who presented to his PCP’s office with a persistent cough following an upper respiratory infection. Parents reported Jaden also had easy bruising, a symptom they had also noted after he had started walking.
CHOP Researchers Use Base Editing in Preclinical Model to Correct Lethal Lysosomal Storage Disease Before Birth
In a proof-of-concept study, CHOP researchers used a vector to edit a single base mutation in Hurler Syndrome, halting progression of a disease that causes irreversible damage before birth.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Dietitian Creates Blenderized Tube Feed Recipe Builder to Help Families with Tube-Fed Children Provide Real Food, Meet Nutritional Needs
CHOP collaboration with Nestlé Health Science elevates an idea that is a win for families.
Turning Health Improvement Ideas into Marketable Products and Services
Children’s Hospital's Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation empowers employees to find “a better way” and foster an entrepreneurial spirit.
CHOP Announces Membership in PLEXUS Shared Workspace
The Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation recently announced its membership in a new shared workspace, PLEXUS, specifically designed for healthcare innovation companies.
Impact Pediatric Health SXSW Interactive Startup Pitch Competition Opens Applications
A one-of-a-kind pitch competition designed to help showcase and support the best pediatric healthcare innovations, Impact Pediatric Health has announced an open call for submissions through Friday, Feb. 6.