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New Frontiers, Novel Findings in Fanconi Anemia, Concussion Recovery

Published on
Mar 15, 2024
in Cornerstone Blog
In the News
This week, CHOP announces two new Frontier Programs, and researchers define the origins of hematopoietic failure in Fanconi anemia.

First Two Gene Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease Supported by CHOP Clinical Research

Published on
Jan 3, 2024
in Cornerstone Blog
Two Gene Therapies Tested at CHOP Approved for Sickle Cell Disease
After decades of limited progress in treating sickle cell disease, we have reached an historical moment with two new gene therapies.

Health Equity for SCD: Q&A With Kemar Prussien, PhD, Bridge to Faculty Trainee

Published on
Dec 27, 2023
in Cornerstone Blog
Q&A With Kemar Prussien, PhD, Bridge to Faculty Trainee
Kemar Prussien, PhD, participates in a program that prepares diverse postdocs and early-stage scientists to become tenure track faculty.

Sickle Cell Disease, Concussion Prevention, Firearm Injury, Epilepsy Disorders

Published on
Dec 22, 2023
in Cornerstone Blog
In the News
Our research news roundup highlights newly approved gene therapies, insights into common genetic epilepsy disorders, and head injury prevention for young athletes.

CAR T-cell Therapy, Red Ribbon Award, APS Inductees, Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Published on
Dec 8, 2023
in Cornerstone Blog
In The News: CAR T-cell Therapy, Red Ribbon Award
Our research news roundup highlights the improvements made in CAR therapies through structural biology discoveries and cost reduction strategies.

Faculty Spotlight: 'Cultivating a Beginner's Mind' With Kandace Gollomp, MD

Published on
Jun 28, 2023
in Cornerstone Blog
Faculty Spotlight: 'Cultivating a Beginner's Mind' With Kandace Gollomp, MD
Kandace Gollomp, MD, attending physician in the Division of Hematology, studies neutrophils to understand how they interact with infections.

Food Allergies, Telemedicine, Parkway Run, Fungal Disease, Sickle Cell Documentary

Published on
Sep 30, 2022
in Cornerstone Blog
In the News
Learn about novel findings and new grants from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia researchers.
Alexis Thompson, MD, MPH
Alexis Thompson

Dr. Thompson is the chief of the Division of Hematology at CHOP and holds the Elias Schwartz, MD, Endowed Chair in Hematology. Her research focuses on sickle cell disease and thalassemia.

E-mail:
thompsona7 [at] chop.edu

Featured Research, Tonsillectomy, Gene Therapy, CAR T-Cell Therapy

Published on
Jun 24, 2022
in Cornerstone Blog
In the News
This week’s In the News features endocrinology research, news on gene therapy in blood disorders, CAR T-cell therapy, and more.

Gladiolus Study

FORMA 201 Study

This Phase 2 clinical research study is evaluating the safety and effectiveness of a once-daily oral investigational medicine that may improve anemia and reduce the need for red blood cell (RBC) transfusions among some patients who are chronically transfused.