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Published on Sep 11, 2024 in Announcements
Apply today to gain CV-building experience in research administration at CHOP.
Published on Sep 9, 2024 in Cornerstone Blog
The opportunity to work in CHOP labs with faculty mentors creates some of the most memorable research experiences for interns in our CHOP-RISES and CRISSP.
Published on Aug 8, 2024 in Announcements
ATOP invites late-stage graduate students or early-stage postdoctoral fellows to apply for the Postdoctoral Research Fellowship for Academic Diversity.
Published on Aug 5, 2024 in Announcements
We are thrilled to announce that the fall travel application period for the CHOP Research Travel Award Program is now open!
Published on Jul 1, 2024 in Announcements
Applications are now open for the CHOP Academic Certificate in Teaching Program.
Published on Jul 1, 2024 in Announcements
ATOP is preparing broad professional development programming for our postdocs and research staff in the new fiscal year!
Published on May 2, 2024 in Announcements
Attend the SSRC and learn about a range of scientific disciplines and research career paths from the faculty of the Research Institute.
Published on Apr 15, 2024 in Announcements
2024 CHOP Research Poster Day and Scientific Symposium – Abstracts are now Available Online
Published on Apr 9, 2024 in Announcements
The call for CHOP faculty and postdoc alumni mentors is now open for the 2024-2025 CHOP Career Mentoring Program.
Published on Mar 14, 2024 in Cornerstone Blog
During Women’s History Month, student intern Sarai Sales reflects on women who have empowered her to further her career.
Published on Mar 7, 2024 in Cornerstone Blog
Students from Santa Casa de São Paulo School of Medical Sciences share their CHOP experiences through the “Researchers of the Future” program.
Published on Mar 4, 2024 in Announcements
CHOP Research Poster Day and Scientific Symposium 2024: Abstract Submissions Open
Published on Mar 4, 2024
Learn who to contact within the Office of Academic Training and Outreach Programs.
Published on Dec 27, 2023 in Cornerstone Blog
Kemar Prussien, PhD, participates in a program that prepares diverse postdocs and early-stage scientists to become tenure track faculty.
Published on Dec 12, 2023 in Announcements
Applications for the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute Summer Scholars Program (CRISSP) are now open!
Published on Nov 29, 2023 in Announcements
Request for Applications 2023 Extended: Diversity Fellowship at CHOP
Published on Sep 13, 2023 in Announcements
Schedule a virtual chat session with ATOP staff members for professional development and connection to resources.
Published on Aug 9, 2023 in Cornerstone Blog
High school and undergraduate interns reflect on knowledge gained through CHOP’s summer programs.
Published on Jul 26, 2023 in Cornerstone Blog
Native American Research Internship alumni share how STEM communities can support more Native Indian/Alaska Native representation.
Published on Jul 17, 2023 in Cornerstone Blog
This month’s Featured Research Trainee is Petra Molnar, PhD, who studies metabolic regulators to develop antimalarial therapies.
Published on Jul 17, 2023 in Announcements
The Office of Academic Training and Outreach Programs is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the CHOP Research Travel Award.
Published on Jul 14, 2023 in Cornerstone Blog
Outside of the Eisch Lab, Fred Kiffer, PhD, pushes his limits in a different way by entering endurance rock climbing competitions.
Published on Jun 12, 2023 in Announcements
Apply for Academic Entrepreneurship Fundamentals Course, being offered Oct. 4 to Nov. 15, 2023.
Published on Jun 7, 2023 in Announcements
Attend the SSRC and learn about a range of scientific disciplines and research career paths from the faculty of the Research Institute.
Published on May 25, 2023 in Announcements
The Office of Academic Training and Outreach Programs announces the 2023 Outstanding Research Staff awards.
Published on May 15, 2023 in Cornerstone Blog
This year’s Poster Day and Scientific Symposium featured all manners of bugs, breakthroughs, and big discoveries.
Published on May 11, 2023 in Announcements
Effective June 30, 2023, the In-person Responsible Conduct of Research training requirement relaxed during COVID-19 will end.
Published on Apr 20, 2023 in Announcements
The Biomedical Technician Training Program prepares Philadelphia residents for Research Technician roles at CHOP.
Published on Apr 18, 2023 in Cornerstone Blog
Susan Furth, MD, PhD, received the 2023 Mentorship Innovation Award from the Association for Clinical and Translational Science.
Published on Apr 17, 2023 in Announcements
Apply for the Preparing for Academic Teaching Workshop, a four-day program to learn how to design a course.
Published on Mar 13, 2023 in Announcements
The call for the 2023 Outstanding Research Staff Nominations is now open.
Published on Mar 6, 2023 in Announcements
Abstract submission for the 30th annual CHOP Research Poster Day is now open! Anyone conducting research at CHOP is welcome to participate.
Published on Feb 28, 2023 in Announcements
All are invited to CHOP Research Poster Day and the Scientific Symposium on May 2 and 3, 2023.
Published on Feb 7, 2023 in Cornerstone Blog
Our Featured Research Trainee for February, Stephanie Bowles, PhD, studies the role of stress in disease development.
Published on Jan 17, 2023 in Announcements
Applications for the Advancing Representation in Research Administration (ARRA) are now open.
Published on Dec 27, 2022 in Announcements
If you’re ready, apply to our Grant Proposal Success (GPS) 2023 cohort. Applications are now open for the GPS Workshop Series.
Published on Dec 27, 2022 in Cornerstone Blog
Featured Diversity Fellow Arnold Olali, PhD, is focused on understanding how mitochondria affect overall health.
Published on Dec 22, 2022 in Announcements
Applications for The CHOP Research Institute Summer Scholars Program (CRISSP) are now open.
Published on Dec 2, 2022 in Announcements
Apply today to gain CV-building experience in research administration here at CHOP.
Published on Nov 22, 2022 in Cornerstone Blog
Students from four local high schools got a glimpse of the possibilities and promise of a career in STEM-M.
Published on Nov 21, 2022 in Announcements
CHOP-Penn Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP)
Published on Nov 18, 2022 in Announcements
The Call for Nominations for the 2023 Distinguished Research Trainee Award is now open! The deadline to apply is Friday, December 2.
Published on Nov 16, 2022 in Cornerstone Blog
From cancer research to radiotherapy in space, Diversity Fellow Frederico Kiffer, PhD, aims to improve therapeutic outcomes in an aggressive pediatric brain cancer.
Published on Nov 15, 2022 in Announcements
Applications are now being accepted for the CHOP Bridge to Faculty program.
Published on Nov 14, 2022 in Announcements
The Cell and Gene Therapy Clinical Training Program provides training on developing bench-to-bedside cell and gene therapy research.
Published on Sep 21, 2022 in Announcements
Introducing the Global Scientific Excellence Award highlighting rewarding contributions to pediatric research focused on global impact.
Published on Sep 14, 2022 in Announcements
Are you part of the international community? We want to connect with you!
Published on Sep 6, 2022 in Announcements
The Postdoctoral Research Fellowship for Academic Diversity at CHOP is now accepting applications for fellowships starting in July 2023.
Published on Aug 17, 2022 in Cornerstone Blog
High school students and undergraduates spent their summers with science through our CRISSP and CHOP-RISES internships.
Published on Jul 13, 2022 in Announcements
The call for applications is now open for the CHOP Career Mentoring Program for Postdocs. The deadline to apply is August 12, 2022.
Published on Jun 30, 2022 in Announcements
New HHMI opportunity for tenure track assistant professors committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through mentorship.
Published on May 31, 2022 in Announcements
Attend the SSRC and learn about a range of scientific disciplines and research career paths from the faculty of the Research Institute.
Published on May 31, 2022 in Announcements
The Office of Academic Training and Outreach Programs (ATOP) will once again be offering the CHOP Career Mentoring Program in fall 2022.
Published on Apr 27, 2022 in Announcements
The NIH announced that the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) stipend levels have been increased for FY2022.
Published on Mar 22, 2022 in Announcements
Preparing for Academic Teaching (PAT) Workshop: Apply by April 25.
Published on Mar 14, 2022 in Announcements
Abstract submission for the 29th annual CHOP Research Poster Day is now open!
Published on Feb 15, 2022 in Announcements
CHOP Research Poster Day and the Scientific Symposium, a two-day celebration of all-things-research, will take place May 25-26.
Published on Feb 7, 2022 in Announcements
Apply today to gain CV-building experience in research administration here at CHOP.
Published on Jan 3, 2022 in Announcements
Ready to write an NIH Individual Fellowship, Career Development Award or equivalent? Applications are now open for Grant Proposal Success.
Published on Jan 3, 2022 in Announcements
The call for nominations for the Award for Excellence in Mentoring Research Trainees is now open.
Published on Dec 27, 2021 in Cornerstone Blog
Elease McLaurin, PhD, a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship for Academic Diversity scholar, focuses on human-centered designs and implementation strategies.
Published on Dec 20, 2021 in Cornerstone Blog
Dr. Carpenter’s research seeks to better understand how environmental factors affect the origins of disease via epigenetic modifications.
Published on Dec 14, 2021 in Cornerstone Blog
A new Diversity Fellow, Dr. Prussien studies barriers and facilitators of transition to adult medical care in adolescents with SCD.
Published on Dec 14, 2021 in Announcements
The Research Institute Seminar Series, formerly known as CHOP Research Faculty Luncheon, will launch in January with in-person, one-hour presentations designed to share ideas, create collaborations, build community, and celebrate achievements within the Research Institute.
Published on Dec 6, 2021 in Cornerstone Blog
A new Diversity Fellow, Dr. Colon studies early life models of neuropsychiatric disorders.
Published on Nov 10, 2021 in Announcements
Are you looking for opportunities to build your CV, grow as a leader, develop transferable skills, and network?
Published on Nov 8, 2021 in Announcements
The CPA International Committee is seeking postdocs interested in serving as a 'buddy' in the Postdoc Partner Program (P3).
Published on Oct 5, 2021 in Announcements
Postdocs: Register to participate in 3MT to build communication skills and gain an advantage as you embark on your career.
Published on Sep 14, 2021 in Announcements
Postdocs for Diversity in Science (PDS) Information Flyer.
Published on Sep 10, 2021 in Cornerstone Blog
The non-partisan civic leadership organization appointed Wendy Williams, PhD, to its Board of Directors.
Published on Sep 2, 2021 in Announcements
The Postdoctoral Research Fellowship for Academic Diversity at CHOP is now accepting applications for fellowships starting in July 2022.
Published on Aug 30, 2021 in Announcements
CPA and PDS are hosting a Back-to-School Supply Drive to benefit Teachers’ Teammates.
Published on Aug 12, 2021 in Cornerstone Blog
Meet this year’s CHOP-RISES scholars, who engaged in a unique hybrid curriculum involving hands-on work in our labs and virtual learning.
Published on Aug 2, 2021 in Announcements
ATOP is encouraging faculty to nominate trainees to be the Featured Research Trainee of the month.
Published on Jul 2, 2021 in Announcements
Apply today to gain CV-building experience in research administration here at CHOP.
Published on Jun 17, 2021 in Cornerstone Blog
The CHOP Research Institute Summer Scholars Program celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.
Published on Apr 8, 2021 in Cornerstone Blog
In this Q&A, Dr. Perry discusses her research, her experience as a CHOP Diversity Fellow, and the importance of Celebrate Diversity Month.
Published on Mar 26, 2021 in Announcements
The call for applications is now open for the CHOP Career Mentoring Program for Postdocs. The deadline to apply is April 30, 2021.
Published on Mar 12, 2021 in Announcements
The CHOP Research Institute Scientific Symposium to be held virtually on Thursday, May 20, 2021.
Published on Feb 19, 2021 in Cornerstone Blog
This week’s research news features CHOP Oncologist Stephen Hunger, MD, as quoted in a “TODAY Show” article about pediatric cancer research.
Published on Feb 8, 2021 in Announcements
The NIH released the new Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) stipend levels for FY 2021.
Published on Feb 4, 2021 in Announcements
ATOP is pleased to continue the 2020-2021 CHOP Research Faculty Luncheons in a virtual format through June 2021, now on Thursdays.
Published on Jan 12, 2021 in Announcements
The ATOP Office is pleased to announce the opening of the 2021 Distinguished Research Trainee Award call for nominations.
Published on Dec 31, 2020 in Cornerstone Blog
Our most engaging stories of 2020 highlight moments of positivity, hope, and inspiration in a year of challenge and change.
Published on Dec 23, 2020 in Announcements
We will be accepting applications for the 2021 Grant Proposal Success (GPS) Workshop Series starting 1/4/21.
Published on Nov 25, 2020 in Announcements
CHOP’s Cell and Gene Therapy Clinical Training Program is now accepting applications!
Published on Nov 19, 2020 in Announcements
A summary of the Research Institute Nov. 12 All Hands Meeting/Town Hall.
Published on Nov 16, 2020 in Announcements
The Office of Academic Training and Outreach Programs (ATOP) will be piloting a new mentorship initiative, the CHOP Career Mentoring Program
Published on Sep 23, 2020 in Announcements
Explore administrative careers and gain CV-building experience.
Published on Jul 24, 2020 in Cornerstone Blog
Paulette McRae, PhD, not only works to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment in the office, but also at home as a foster parent.
Published on Jun 8, 2020 in Announcements
Attend the SSRC and learn about a range of scientific disciplines and research career paths from the faculty of the Research Institute.
Published on Mar 31, 2020 in Announcements
Introducing virtual office hours with Academic Training and Outreach Programs: Sign up for a 30-minute career chat with an ATOP adviser.
Published on Feb 27, 2020 in Announcements
Calling All Research Mentors: Serve as a judge for CHOP Research Day on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 in Houston Hall at Penn.
Published on Feb 26, 2020 in Announcements
The call for nominations for the 2020 Award for Excellence in Mentoring Research Trainees is now open.
Published on Feb 24, 2020 in Announcements
The CHOP Postdoctoral Alliance (CPA) is currently soliciting volunteers for two positions within the CPA Steering Committee.
Published on Jan 31, 2020 in Announcements
Find a Summer Student via the New Internship Inquiry Database!
Published on Jan 15, 2020 in Announcements
Are you ready to write an NIH Individual Fellowship, Career Development Award or equivalent?
Published on Dec 4, 2019 in Announcements
POSTPONED: The annual CHOP Research Institute poster day and Scientific Symposium celebration will be May 20 and 21 at the University of Pennsylvania.
Published on Nov 7, 2019 in Cornerstone Blog
Diversity fellow Arwa Abbas, PhD, learned early on the value of working together with a diverse group of individuals to solve a problem.
Published on Nov 6, 2019 in Cornerstone Blog
Diversity fellow Rui Fu, PhD, explores the implications of diverse contexts for children’s and teens’ social and psychological development.
Published on Nov 5, 2019 in Cornerstone Blog
Meet a nurse scientist who is one of our newest postdoc diversity fellows.
Published on Sep 19, 2019 in Cornerstone Blog
From principal investigators to teaching-focused faculty, CHOP postdocs use their unique experiences in a variety of roles.
Published on Sep 2, 2019 in Announcements
CHOP is committed to contributing to and supporting an inclusive and representative biomedical research workforce and has
partnered with Penn to fund Postdoctoral Research Fellowships for Academic Diversity.
partnered with Penn to fund Postdoctoral Research Fellowships for Academic Diversity.
Published on Aug 7, 2019 in Cornerstone Blog
The six-week CHOP-RISES internship gives students the chance to work in some of our most innovative laboratories.
Published on Mar 1, 2019 in Cornerstone Blog
Closing our Q&A series, Diversity Fellow Jean-Bernard Lubin, PhD, shares his fascination with the role of bacteria in human development and its effects on autoimmunity.
Published on Feb 27, 2019 in Cornerstone Blog
In our three-part Q&A series introducing our newest Diversity Fellows, Phylicia Fitzpatrick Fleming, PhD, shares her work to make communities stronger through research.
Published on Feb 25, 2019 in Cornerstone Blog
Kicking off a three-part Q&A series on Cornerstone, meet Diversity Fellow Ozell Sanders, PhD, and learn how he bridged a passion for biomechanics and engineering with rehabilitation medicine.
Published on Dec 31, 2018 in Cornerstone Blog
We peeked into our data to see which research stories captivated our readers the most in 2018: Here are our top six.
Published on Aug 1, 2018 in Cornerstone Blog
A summer of science hosted by the CHOP-RISES program sparked the curiosity of six students from under-resourced high schools.
Published on Jul 26, 2018 in Cornerstone Blog
Don't miss some of the moments & memories from our 2018 CRISSP students' summer.
Published on Jun 22, 2018 in Cornerstone Blog
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs hosted a Q&A session featuring five expert panelists and designed to help the next generation of research scientists.
Published on Dec 5, 2017 in Cornerstone Blog
Collaborating with clinicians and getting involved with patient advocacy groups can help basic scientists connect their benchwork to the bedside.
Published on Oct 20, 2017 in Cornerstone Blog
At Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, our investigators are continuously helping to develop evidence-based technology that will improve the way we care for and protect children's health.
Published on Oct 13, 2017 in Cornerstone Blog
If you glance at a diagram of the continuum of translational research, the arrows point orderly to five phases — from basic research to improving population health.
Published on May 9, 2017 in Cornerstone Blog
Synapses were firing throughout the conference room in the Colket Translational Research Building as attendees at the 2017 Research Institute Scientific Symposium held May 2 learned about their colleagues' intriguing research endeavors. The four sessions' themes…
Published on Jan 25, 2017 in Cornerstone Blog
Looking at a scientific problem from new and different perspectives is what research is all about, which is why Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Research Institute is dedicated to cultivating a more diverse workforce. "We value diversity within our research…
Published on Jun 14, 2016 in Cornerstone Blog
Diversity has long been a key driver of achievement at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute, particularly when it comes to innovation and performing more accurate and inclusive research.
Published on Feb 8, 2016 in Cornerstone Blog
The latest translational research project for Rajarshi Sengupta, PhD, just might be his own career. He was inspired to look beyond his current work as a staff scientist at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute to get a better perspective of how…
Published on Jul 16, 2015 in Cornerstone Blog
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute’s Office of Academic Training and Outreach Programs announced the selection of two new Research Administration fellows. Katherine Yang-Iott and Danika Johnston, PhD.
Published on Mar 27, 2015 in Cornerstone Blog
CHOP Research was awarded more than $500,000 from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development to support the CHOP Research Institute Summer Scholars Program (CRISSP).
Published on Jul 1, 2013 in Cornerstone Blog
As one of the premier pediatric research institutions in the country, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute has long been committed to education and to training the next generation of pediatric pioneers. CHOP Research offers educational programs at all…