Clinical Trials | CHOP Research Institute

Dr. Aboian's research focus is to identify imaging biomarkers in neuro-oncology. Her training and clinical experience focused on neuroimaging of primary brain tumors and metastatic cancer to the brain with dedicated subspecialty training in neuroradiology and nuclear medicine.

E-mail:

aboianm [at] chop.edu

Chan Laboratory

In the Chan lab, we are motivated by our belief that no child should die from a preventable cause. To advance our shared goal, our work is rooted in rigorous science while cultivating a culture of intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and innovation.

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‘Breakthrough’ Phase 3 Study Changes Standard of Care for Childhood B-cell Leukemia

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Jan 6, 2025

Phase 3 Study Changes Standard of Care for Childhood B-cell Leukemia

The CHOP-led trial showed that blinatumomab plus chemotherapy drastically improved survival rates for patients with B-ALL.

CHOP Kidney Stone Center

The CHOP Kidney Stone Frontier Program integrates multidisciplinary clinical expertise in urology and nephrology with advanced multi-omics research to develop new diagnostic tests that will transform the management of children and adolescents with kidney stone disease.

Posterity Trial

The purpose of this study is to find out if the study drug, Obinutuzumab, is effective in achieving a complete renal response for adolescents with active class III or IV lupus nephritis.

Research Family Partners

Research Family Partners assists study teams with community engagement and incorporating the patient and family voice in research.

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Clinical Research Coordinator Discovers Passion for Painting

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Jul 12, 2024

Clinical Research Coordinator Discovers Passion for Painting

Subecha “Suvy” Dahal shares how she discovered a natural inclination for creating whimsical oil paintings.

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CHOP-Penn Team Tests First In-Body CRISPR Therapy to Treat Blindness

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Jun 20, 2024

Using CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing in an early-stage clinical trial, researchers showed improved vision for a severe inherited form of blindness.

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CHOP-Penn Autism Experts Share Vision for Accelerated Discovery

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Jun 3, 2024

Joseph W. St. Geme, MD, chair, Department of Pediatrics at CHOP; Lisa Guay-Woodford, MD, senior advisor for Clinical and Translational Research Initiatives at CHOP; and Benjamin Prosser, PhD, director, Center for Epilepsy and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

The CHOP-Penn Autism Research Symposium explored opportunities for breakthroughs in the understanding and treatment of autism spectrum disorder.

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A 30-Year Journey: How CHOP Researchers Designed the Gene Therapy Playbook

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May 29, 2024

How CHOP Researchers Designed the Gene Therapy Playbook

Decades ago, Katherine A. High, MD, and colleagues began an unprecedented journey to develop a new kind of treatment for hemophilia B.