May 15 2013
Stem cells have the unique ability to develop, or differentiate, into other kinds of cells in the body. Researchers have now manipulated human stem cells so that they produce the types of brain cells that play important roles in neurodevelopmental disorders such as epilepsy, schizophrenia, and autism.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.research.chop.edu/blog/turning-stem-cells-into-brain-cells-sheds-light-on-neural-development/
Apr 19 2013
We’re pleased to announce that during the 2012 Federal fiscal year, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute received more NIH funding than any other independent children’s hospital. Children’s Hospital received more than $125 million in NIH funds in 2012, beating out Boston Children’s Hospital.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.research.chop.edu/blog/chop-ranked-top-nih-funded-childrens-hospital/
Mar 26 2013
According to new research from The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania, two children with an aggressive form of childhood leukemia achieved a complete response after being treated with an innovative cell therapy.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.research.chop.edu/blog/advanced-cell-therapy-eliminates-aggressive-leukemia-in-two-children/
Mar 20 2013
CHOP’s Peter Adamson, MD, who heads the Children’s Oncology Group, the largest organization in the world dedicated to childhood and adolescent cancer research, was recently interviewed by journalist Paul Goldberg for the March 15 issue of The Cancer Letter.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.research.chop.edu/blog/chop-investigator-sheds-light-on-effects-of-sequestration-on-cancer-research/
Mar 14 2013
On Tuesday, U.S. News & World Report released its 2014 Best Graduate Schools rankings, and Children’s Hospital, along with its academic affiliate, the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine, garnered the #1 spot in Pediatrics.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.research.chop.edu/blog/chop-pediatrics-named-1-by-u-s-news-and-world-report/
Feb 04 2013
We are proud to announce that The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has been named the nation’s overall best pediatric hospital by Parents magazine in its exclusive list of the 10 Best Children’s Hospitals.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.research.chop.edu/blog/parents-magazine-names-chop-top-pediatric-hospital/
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