Division of Cardiology News & Announcements

A multimillion-dollar gift from the Topolewski’s will further advance both clinical and basic science research at CHOP to treat pediatric heart valve disease.

Scientists from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia attend the American Society of Cell & Gene Therapy Annual Meeting to share their expertise through posters, panel discussions, and workshops.

Researchers explore how serotonin may affect the heart’s mitral valve and potentially accelerate degenerative mitral regurgitation.

In this news roundup, we celebrate research tools new and old, from RNA sequencing to gene editing to the best tool of all: collaboration.

This week’s In the News highlights research on MIS-C, an association between serotonin and heart valve disease, a genetic basis for sleep disorders, and neonatal resuscitation guidelines.

See highlights of work by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia researchers that is leading to novel findings.

CHOP-led research found those with a history of MIS-C had mild reactions to the vaccine, with no diagnosis of myocarditis or recurrent MIS-C.

When he’s not at work, CHOP cardiologist David Goldberg, MD, is an avid baseball fan and loves watching and coaching the game.

As a CHOP research assistant, Alana Cianciulli found a way to combine her passions for art and science.

Higher rates of bystander CPR occur in states with laws requiring CPR training according to CHOP researchers.