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Published on Sep 9, 2024 in Cornerstone Blog
The Pilot Grant Program supports CHOP researchers in launching research studies on clinical effectiveness and policy-oriented health services.
Published on May 21, 2024 in Cornerstone Blog
CHOP Research celebrated its clinical research staff and their unique contributions at the 11th annual CRC RE@CH Awards on May 7.
Published on Apr 12, 2024 in Cornerstone Blog
This week, AACR names CHOP physician-scientists as grant recipients, and CIRP researchers publish new findings on driving and mood disorders.
Published on Mar 1, 2024 in Cornerstone Blog
This week’s news roundup highlights a web-based tool that analyzes the dual genome nature of mitochondrial disease, a CHOP STAT Madness competitor, and more.
Published on Nov 16, 2023 in Press Releases
This three-year, $6.4 million gift, named The Connor Initiative: Precision Therapeutics for Osteosarcoma & Rare Cancers, will support cutting-edge research in osteosarcoma and other rare cancers.
Published on Nov 16, 2023 in Cornerstone Blog
The Connor Initiative, a multimillion dollar gift from the Holveck Family, will support precision therapeutics for osteosarcoma and rare cancers.
Published on Sep 29, 2023 in Cornerstone Blog
This week’s In The News reports on higher education vaccination policies, college athletes’ concussions, a new genetic disease, and zebrafish.
Published on Dec 15, 2022 in Announcements
1-year fellowship focused on clinical and research training in CHOP Mitochondrial Medicine
Published on Nov 11, 2022 in Cornerstone Blog
This week’s research news roundup includes accolades for our scientists and the spaces they work in.
Published on Nov 9, 2022 in Cornerstone Blog
A U.S. Department of Defense grant will support CHOP researchers in their study of noninvasive methods to diagnose mitochondrial diseases.
Published on Oct 28, 2022 in Cornerstone Blog
In the News: Researcher Awards, Hearing Loss in Mitochondrial Disease, Abu Dhabi Partnership
Published on Oct 14, 2022 in Cornerstone Blog
Read the latest findings and new grants from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia researchers.
Published on Sep 16, 2022 in Cornerstone Blog
This week’s In the News highlights research on mitochondrial disease, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, type 2 diabetes, and sleep apnea.
Published on Apr 1, 2022 in Cornerstone Blog
Learn about earn about a regional research collaboration, prestigious awards, and listen to a special podcast series.
Published on Mar 18, 2022 in Cornerstone Blog
This week in the news: a pediatric cancer summit, early diagnosis of Leigh Syndrome, quality of life in severe epilepsy, and more.
Published on Oct 4, 2021 in Press Releases
The Mitochondria and Cancer Connections (MC2) Research Program will study how cancer cells find the energy to grow and ways to prevent their return.
Published on Sep 22, 2021 in Cornerstone Blog
Marni Falk, MD, and Adam Resnick, PhD, to lead the Mitochondria and Cancer Connections (MC²) Research Program, a new CHOP research initiative.
Published on Sep 3, 2021 in Cornerstone Blog
This week’s In the News highlights two new studies, a new grant, the new director of the Cystic Fibrosis Center, and a physician’s new role.
Published on Sep 1, 2021 in Press Releases
Outcome measurements revealed information about muscle weakness and differences between pediatric and adult patients.
Published on Mar 26, 2021 in Cornerstone Blog
A combination of vitamins and supplements appears to be beneficial in treating mitochondrial disease, which has no approved treatment.
Published on Mar 2, 2021 in Press Releases
Study is first to demonstrate how specific combination therapy may be beneficial to patients with mitochondrial respiratory chain disorders.
Published on Oct 23, 2020 in Cornerstone Blog
This week’s roundup features research reinforcing the need for better universal surveillance for developmental delays and increased access to early intervention. This and more In The News.
Published on Oct 6, 2020 in Press Releases
CHOP researchers led an international effort to standardize how variants in mitochondrial DNA are interpreted.
Published on Jul 29, 2020 in Cornerstone Blog
CHOP Research Institute honored clinical research coordinators’ talent with the CRC RE@CH Awards.
Published on Jun 12, 2020 in Press Releases
CHOP’S Mitochondrial Medicine team helped bring this book for researchers and clinicians to life.
Published on Nov 7, 2019 in Press Releases
The findings reveal new clues about the disease’s underlying biology
Published on Mar 22, 2019 in Cornerstone Blog
In this week’s roundup, our researchers make impactful discoveries in genetics, cancer treatment, and more.
Published on Mar 12, 2019 in Press Releases
For more than two decades, mutations in a gene located in the DNA of mitochondria have been classified as a mitochondrial disease and linked to a particular set of symptoms. However, according to new findings from researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP),…
Published on Feb 26, 2019 in Press Releases
New preclinical findings from extensive cell and animal studies suggest that a drug already used for a rare kidney disease could benefit patients with some mitochondrial disorders—complex conditions with severe energy deficiency for which no proven effective treatments exist.…
Published on Nov 15, 2018 in Press Releases
In Newly Recognized Cause of a Pediatric Mitochondrial Disease, CHOP Researchers Find Long-awaited Answers for Parents
Published on Aug 10, 2018 in Cornerstone Blog
From innovative pediatric medical devices to a new podcast from Madeline Bell, don't miss this week's headlines.
Alex's Lemonade Stand, Button Batteries, Mitochondrial Medicine, Project EVO, Citizen Diplomat Award
Published on Jun 15, 2018 in Cornerstone Blog
From honey's protective effect against button battery injuries to a video game intervention for ADHD, don't miss this week's research roundup.
Published on Jun 6, 2018 in Press Releases
CHOP Researchers: Patient-Centric Perspective Offers Key Insights into Upcoming Treatment Studies
Published on Mar 23, 2018 in Cornerstone Blog
This week in research news: teasing out genetic clues across the skeleton, a "missing mutation" in infant epilepsy, and studying soy-based baby formulas.
Published on Mar 9, 2018 in Press Releases
CHOP Researchers Find Notable Responses, No Adverse Events in Children with Mitochondrial Disease
Published on Jan 10, 2018 in Press Releases
CHOP Researchers Co-Author Expert Review of Nutritional Interventions
Published on Dec 29, 2017 in Cornerstone Blog
The last two weeks of 2017 were packed with exciting news for children's health. Catch up in our latest roundup of research headlines.
Published on Nov 3, 2017 in Cornerstone Blog
From new insights into brain tumor biology to building a network for pediatric trials, don't miss this week's research roundup.
Published on Oct 25, 2017 in Press Releases
CHOP Clinician Co-Leads Consensus Statement for Managing Complex Group of Genetic Disorders