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CHOP Research Poster Day and Scientific Symposium: Celebrating Frontier Programs

Published on
May 13, 2025
CHOP Research Poster Day and Scientific Symposium
Scientists, staff, and students from CHOP and the University of Pennsylvania community celebrated the next generation of pediatric researchers and the continuation of collaborative scientific discovery at the Poster Day and Scientific Symposium.
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STAT Madness, Synovial Sarcoma Conference, Sickle Cell Disease, Pediatric-onset MS

Published on
Mar 7, 2025
STAT Madness, Synovial Sarcoma Conference, Sickle Cell Disease, Pediatric-onset MS
STAT Madness selects CHOP-led research on hemophilia A gene therapy for the bracket competition, and two scientists are nominated as "Disruptors of the Year."
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National Academy of Medicine Elects Alexis Thompson, MD, MPH

Published on
Dec 11, 2024
National Academy of Medicine Elects Alexis Thompson, MD, MPH
The National Academy of Medicine elects Alexis Thompson, MD, MPH, for her significant contributions to sickle cell disease research.
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Precision Approach for Sickle Cell Disease Could Offer a Perfect Donor Match

Published on
Nov 27, 2024
A Perfect Blood Match for Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
A study funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute aims to improve blood transfusion outcomes.
Kemar V. Prussien, PhD
Kemar V. Prussien, PhD

Dr. Prussien’s work focuses on utilizing biopsychosocial methods to improve health equity for individuals living with sickle cell disease (SCD). Specifically, her work examines how structural and interpersonal racism influences SCD through physiological stress and behavioral responses.

E-mail:
prussienkv [at] chop.edu
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Biomedical Technician Training, Asthma Diagnoses, Machine Learning

Published on
Apr 26, 2024
Biomedical Technician Training, Asthma Diagnoses, Machine Learning
News highlights this week include the Biomedical Technician Training Program recognition event, new COVID-19 outcomes research, and more.
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New Frontiers, Novel Findings in Fanconi Anemia, Concussion Recovery

Published on
Mar 15, 2024
In the News
This week, CHOP announces two new Frontier Programs, and researchers define the origins of hematopoietic failure in Fanconi anemia.
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First Two Gene Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease Supported by CHOP Clinical Research

Published on
Jan 3, 2024
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.
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Sickle Cell Disease, Concussion Prevention, Firearm Injury, Epilepsy Disorders

Published on
Dec 22, 2023
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.
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CAR T-cell Therapy, Red Ribbon Award, APS Inductees, Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Published on
Dec 8, 2023
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.