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Results for Neurodegenerative Diseases

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Ophir Shalem, PhD
Ophir Shalem

Dr. Shalem’s research focuses on translational target discovery for a range of neurodegenerative diseases. He combines technology development of large-scale CRISPR-based perturbation screens with application of such technology together with additional genomic approaches.

E-mail:
shalemo [at] chop.edu
Beverly L. Davidson, PhD
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Dr. Davidson works to understand the molecular basis of childhood onset neurodegenerative diseases and the development of gene and small molecule therapies for treatment. She also focuses on how noncoding RNAs participate in neural development and neurodegenerative disease processes, and how they can be harnessed for therapies.

E-mail:
davidsonbl [at] chop.edu
Yuanquan Song, PhD
Yuanquan Song

Dr. Song works to elucidate the cellular and molecular basis governing the formation, maintenance, and function of neural circuits under physiological and pathological conditions, using both Drosophila and mammalian models.

E-mail:
songy2 [at] chop.edu
Naiara Akizu, PhD
Photo of Naiara Akizu

Dr. Akizu's research focuses on cerebellar ataxias and motoneuron disorders, with the specific goals of uncovering the particularities of these neuronal types, understanding disease mechanisms, and exploring treatment options.

E-mail:
aquizun [at] chop.edu
Amy Waldman, MD, MSCE
Amy T. Waldman

Dr. Waldman works to understand metrics to quantify disease burden in acquired and genetic neurologic disorders that affect the white matter of the brain. She also focuses on clinical trial methodology to bring novel therapies to neurodegenerative diseases.

E-mail:
waldman [at] chop.edu
Geary "Chip" Smith, DVM, MS
Geary "Chip" Smith

Dr. Smith is a laboratory animal medicine veterinarian. As Technical Director of the CCMT Comparative Medicine Services Core, he helps guide promising therapeutics and devices from discovery and developmental studies through nonclinical studies.

E-mail:
smithgr [at] chop.edu

In the News: CHOP at ASGCT, Treatment for Friedreich’s Ataxia, New Nephrology Chief

Published on
Jul 8, 2022
in Cornerstone Blog
In the News
This week’s In the News features ASGCT meeting highlights, our new Nephrology Chief, and more.

Introducing BrainChart: A Benchmark Tool for Brain Growth

Published on
Apr 11, 2022
in Cornerstone Blog
Introducing BrainChart: A Benchmark Tool for Brain Growth
BrainChart aggregates brain imaging data to provide benchmarks for brain growth.

‘Progress to Benefit Patients:’ Faculty Spotlight With Elizabeth Bhoj, MD, PhD

Published on
Feb 28, 2022
in Cornerstone Blog
Faculty Spotlight With Elizabeth Bhoj, MD, PhD
From bench to bedside, Dr. Bhoj studies rare genetic disorders, particularly neurologic syndromes.

In The News: Kidney Stones, Low-risk Deliveries, SARS-CoV-2 Seroprevalence, MIS-C, Leigh Syndrome

Published on
Jan 21, 2022
in Cornerstone Blog
In The News: Kidney Stones, Low-risk Deliveries, SARS-CoV-2 Seroprevalence, MIS-C, Leigh Syndrome
Learn about novel findings and new funding from our Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia researchers.
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In this section

Filter By

  • Principal Investigator / Faculty (6)
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Organizations

  • Raymond G. Perelman Center for Cellular and Molecular Therapeutics (13)
  • Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (6)
  • Department of Pediatrics (6)
  • Division of Neurology (6)
  • Center for Mitochondrial and Epigenomic Medicine (4)
  • Division of Human Genetics (4)
  • Center for Applied Genomics (3)
  • Friedreich’s Ataxia Center of Excellence (3)
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  • Center for Childhood Cancer Research (2)
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  • Division of Neonatology (2)
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  • Leukodystrophy Center of Excellence (1)
  • Lifespan Brain Institute (1)
  • Minds Matter Concussion Program (1)
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