Mitochondrial Medicine News & Announcements

The Pilot Grant Program supports CHOP researchers in launching research studies on clinical effectiveness and policy-oriented health services.

CHOP Research celebrated its clinical research staff and their unique contributions at the 11th annual CRC RE@CH Awards on May 7.

This week, AACR names CHOP physician-scientists as grant recipients, and CIRP researchers publish new findings on driving and mood disorders.

This week’s news roundup highlights a web-based tool that analyzes the dual genome nature of mitochondrial disease, a CHOP STAT Madness competitor, and more.

This three-year, $6.4 million gift, named The Connor Initiative: Precision Therapeutics for Osteosarcoma & Rare Cancers, will support cutting-edge research in osteosarcoma and other rare cancers.

The Connor Initiative, a multimillion dollar gift from the Holveck Family, will support precision therapeutics for osteosarcoma and rare cancers.

This week’s In The News reports on higher education vaccination policies, college athletes’ concussions, a new genetic disease, and zebrafish.

1-year fellowship focused on clinical and research training in CHOP Mitochondrial Medicine

This week’s research news roundup includes accolades for our scientists and the spaces they work in.

A U.S. Department of Defense grant will support CHOP researchers in their study of noninvasive methods to diagnose mitochondrial diseases.

In the News: Researcher Awards, Hearing Loss in Mitochondrial Disease, Abu Dhabi Partnership

Read the latest findings and new grants from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia researchers.

This week’s In the News highlights research on mitochondrial disease, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, type 2 diabetes, and sleep apnea.

Learn about earn about a regional research collaboration, prestigious awards, and listen to a special podcast series.

This week in the news: a pediatric cancer summit, early diagnosis of Leigh Syndrome, quality of life in severe epilepsy, and more.

The Mitochondria and Cancer Connections (MC2) Research Program will study how cancer cells find the energy to grow and ways to prevent their return.

Marni Falk, MD, and Adam Resnick, PhD, to lead the Mitochondria and Cancer Connections (MC²) Research Program, a new CHOP research initiative.

This week’s In the News highlights two new studies, a new grant, the new director of the Cystic Fibrosis Center, and a physician’s new role.

Outcome measurements revealed information about muscle weakness and differences between pediatric and adult patients.

A combination of vitamins and supplements appears to be beneficial in treating mitochondrial disease, which has no approved treatment.

Study is first to demonstrate how specific combination therapy may be beneficial to patients with mitochondrial respiratory chain disorders.

This week’s roundup features research reinforcing the need for better universal surveillance for developmental delays and increased access to early intervention. This and more In The News.

CHOP researchers led an international effort to standardize how variants in mitochondrial DNA are interpreted.

CHOP Research Institute honored clinical research coordinators’ talent with the CRC RE@CH Awards.

CHOP’S Mitochondrial Medicine team helped bring this book for researchers and clinicians to life.

The findings reveal new clues about the disease’s underlying biology

In this week’s roundup, our researchers make impactful discoveries in genetics, cancer treatment, and more.

For more than two decades, mutations in a gene located in the DNA of mitochondria have been classified as a mitochondrial disease and linked to a particular set of symptoms. However, according to new findings from researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP),…

New preclinical findings from extensive cell and animal studies suggest that a drug already used for a rare kidney disease could benefit patients with some mitochondrial disorders—complex conditions with severe energy deficiency for which no proven effective treatments exist.…

In Newly Recognized Cause of a Pediatric Mitochondrial Disease, CHOP Researchers Find Long-awaited Answers for Parents

From innovative pediatric medical devices to a new podcast from Madeline Bell, don't miss this week's headlines.

From honey's protective effect against button battery injuries to a video game intervention for ADHD, don't miss this week's research roundup.

CHOP Researchers: Patient-Centric Perspective Offers Key Insights into Upcoming Treatment Studies

This week in research news: teasing out genetic clues across the skeleton, a "missing mutation" in infant epilepsy, and studying soy-based baby formulas.

CHOP Researchers Find Notable Responses, No Adverse Events in Children with Mitochondrial Disease

CHOP Researchers Co-Author Expert Review of Nutritional Interventions

The last two weeks of 2017 were packed with exciting news for children's health. Catch up in our latest roundup of research headlines.

From new insights into brain tumor biology to building a network for pediatric trials, don't miss this week's research roundup.

CHOP Clinician Co-Leads Consensus Statement for Managing Complex Group of Genetic Disorders