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Published on Feb 4, 2025 in Cornerstone Blog
Supported by the NIH, the Down Syndrome Research Group is embarking upon a comprehensive study of Down syndrome, engaging the community along the way.
Published on Oct 11, 2024 in Cornerstone Blog
In The News this week, we celebrate CHOP being named a top children’s hospitals in the nation for the 17th consecutive year.
Published on Sep 24, 2024 in Cornerstone Blog
Pediatric Cancer Survivorship Outcomes Research Program dedicated to improving long-term health and outcomes for childhood cancer survivors.
Published on Sep 20, 2024 in Cornerstone Blog
CHOP researchers are encouraging a holistic view to understand one of the most common childhood diseases.
Published on May 21, 2024 in Cornerstone Blog
CHOP Research celebrated its clinical research staff and their unique contributions at the 11th annual CRC RE@CH Awards on May 7.
Published on Mar 26, 2024 in Announcements
The hourly rates for flow cytometry and cell sorting services in the Flow Cytometry Core have been decreased.
Published on Aug 16, 2023 in Cornerstone Blog
CHOP researchers find self-esteem of healthy children with short stature is tied to social supports — not height.
Published on Jan 27, 2023 in Cornerstone Blog
By studying the molecular basis of pediatric thyroid cancer, Dr. Franco seeks to improve outcomes and quality of life for patients.
Published on Jul 29, 2022 in Cornerstone Blog
Dr. Levine’s great pastimes outside of his endocrinology lab are crossword puzzles and flying radio-controlled airplanes with his grandsons.
Published on Jun 8, 2022 in Cornerstone Blog
CHOP researchers are leading IAMFIT, a clinical study testing an exercise intervention to enhance lifelong health for young HCT survivors.
Published on May 3, 2022 in Cornerstone Blog
Michael Levine, MD, receives lifetime achievement awards from both the Pediatric Endocrine Society and the Human Growth Foundation.
Published on Apr 22, 2022 in Cornerstone Blog
Philadelphia Regional Center for Children’s Environmental Health takes on environment threats to children in the area’s most vulnerable communities.
Published on Apr 13, 2022 in Cornerstone Blog
New evidence from CHOP researchers supports the use of exendin-(9-39) as an effective treatment for children with HI.
Published on Apr 1, 2022 in Cornerstone Blog
Learn about earn about a regional research collaboration, prestigious awards, and listen to a special podcast series.
Published on Sep 17, 2021 in Cornerstone Blog
This week’s In the News highlights
Published on Sep 13, 2021 in Press Releases
A pilot study at CHOP is the first to demonstrate the effectiveness of a device, known as bihormonal bionic pancreas, in hyperinsulinism patients.
Published on Aug 6, 2021 in Cornerstone Blog
This week’s research news features Dr. Audrey Odom John and her discovery of six breath compounds that could lead to a COVID breathalyzer for kids.
Published on Jul 28, 2021 in Press Releases
The TODAY2 study found those diagnosed with type 2 diabetes during childhood and adolescence have a high risk of developing serious health complications by early adulthood.
Published on Jun 14, 2021 in Cornerstone Blog
CHOP and its individual departments ranked high in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals for 2021-2022.
Published on Dec 8, 2020 in Cornerstone Blog
Michael Levine, MD, is the recipient of the International Award from the European Society of Paediatric Endocrinology.
Published on Jun 16, 2020 in Cornerstone Blog
U.S. News &World Report once again ranked CHOP as one of the top children’s hospitals in the United States
Published on Feb 21, 2020 in Cornerstone Blog
Exposure to BPA in utero during critical periods of fetal development linked to obesity and diabetes.
Published on Jan 28, 2020 in Press Releases
CHOP researchers find chemical’s impact on metabolic genes most pronounced in male offspring
Published on Dec 20, 2019 in Cornerstone Blog
A new Frontier Program offers families hope backed by the experience of treating hundreds of cases of congenital hyperinsulinism.
Published on Oct 9, 2019 in Cornerstone Blog
The NIH INCLUDE project supports research inclusive of individuals with Down syndrome, who have been historically underrepresented in clinical trials.
Published on Jun 20, 2019 in Cornerstone Blog
U.S.News & World Report has ranked CHOP among the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals — again!
Published on May 17, 2019 in Cornerstone Blog
In this week’s recap, our researchers make headlines with their work in endocrinology, autism research, telehealth, the gut-brain connection, and more.
Published on Mar 11, 2019 in Cornerstone Blog
In this week’s roundup, learn about new findings in obesity and vitamin D, predicting early sepsis, and mitochondrial disorders.
Published on Oct 3, 2018 in Cornerstone Blog
In his nearly four decade-long career, Dr. Levine has advanced our understanding of the complex genetic basis of several bone and mineral disorders.
Published on Jun 29, 2018 in Cornerstone Blog
This week's roundup of research headlines at CHOP is all about making connections.
Published on Jun 25, 2018 in Press Releases
Diva D. De León-Crutchlow, MD, MSCE, will assume the role as Chief of the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), effective July 1, 2018.
Published on Apr 13, 2018 in Cornerstone Blog
From research to the real world: Meet the six scholars in our Entrepreneurial Science Scholars Program at CHOP.
Published on Mar 6, 2018 in Cornerstone Blog
CHOP researchers led an international team who found a new clue to a rare, genetic form of vitamin D-dependent rickets.
Published on Sep 19, 2017 in Cornerstone Blog
Bone mineral accrual doesn't keep pace with height growth prior to adolescence, according to a national study. After a teenager reaches adult height, bone mineral accrual tends to play catch-up: Roughly 10 percent of bone mass continues to accumulate after height growth is…
Published on Jul 8, 2016 in Cornerstone Blog
Many research projects aim to keep things on track, from healthcare expenditures to patients’ long-term health. Make certain that you know of the research happenings this week at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia by reading on for more highlights.
Published on Mar 25, 2016 in Cornerstone Blog
News abounds this first week of spring, and we bring you fresh insights from new scientific studies cultivated by experts at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. But first, take a moment to celebrate a special award that recognizes the dedication of pediatric oncologist…
Published on Mar 24, 2016 in Cornerstone Blog
Children with Down syndrome (also known as Trisomy 21) are prone to obesity. Their families may be concerned about their future risks for cardiovascular problems as well as their quality of life.
Published on Sep 3, 2015 in Cornerstone Blog
Certain defects in the way the mitochondria work may lead to diabetes, and the ways our bodies adapt to high blood sugars share many features with the ways our bodies respond to mitochondrial disease.
Published on Apr 16, 2014 in Cornerstone Blog
A new project at The Children’s Hospital of Philadephia seeks to gain a clearer idea of what effect the novel cystic fibrosis drug ivacaftor has on energy balance and weight gain.