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CHOP Researchers Advance Understanding and Treatment of Childhood Epileptic Disorders

Published on
Mar 5, 2025
A Base Editing Approach to Treat Dravet Syndrome
The Goldberg Lab is uncovering the mechanistic underpinnings of the disease, while studying a new form of genome editing as a potential fix.
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New Translational Neuroscience Center is BRIDGE between Genetics and Therapies

Published on
Sep 16, 2024
New Center of Emphasis is BRIDGE between Genetics and Therapies
CHOP’s new translational neuroscience center, BRIDGE, works to understand basic and translational mechanisms of neurodevelopmental disorders.
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Mapping Underpinnings of Autism, Schizophrenia with Genetic and Genomic Tools

Published on
Aug 19, 2024
Mapping the genetic underpinnings of autism, schizophrenia
In two new studies, the Gandal Lab has identified thousands of new gene transcripts.

Center for Brain Research in Development, Genetics, and Engineering

Center for Brain Research in Development, Genetics, and Engineering

The Center for Brain Research in Development, Genetics and Engineering (BRIDGE) applies innovative technology and advanced model systems to understand basic mechanisms of brain development and advance the implementation of novel therapeutics.

Song Laboratory

Song Lab

The Song Lab seeks to elucidate the cellular and molecular basis governing the formation, maintenance, and function of neural circuits under physiological and pathological conditions.

Marsh Laboratory

Marsh Lab

The Marsh lab focuses on understanding how changes in brain development lead to epilepsy, intellectual disability, and autism.

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Breaking Barriers: Q&A With Stephanie Bowles, PhD, New Diversity Fellow

Published on
Nov 18, 2020
Stephanie Bowles, PhD
New Diversity Fellows expand research network and investigative skills within the CHOP community.

Raymond G. Perelman Center for Cellular and Molecular Therapeutics

Raymond G. Perelman Center for Cellular and Molecular Therapeutics

Understanding, developing, and applying gene and related cell and nucleic acid therapies to find cures for debilitating disorders.

Hajime Takano, PhD
Hajime Takano

Dr. Takano's research focuses on basic epilepsy and related neuroscience research centered on advanced optical imaging techniques such as fluorescence lifetime imaging and two-photon microscopy; and application of micro- and nanotechnology like graphene transparent electrode to functional cellular imaging.

E-mail:
takanoh [at] chop.edu
Yuanquan Song, PhD
Yuanquan Song

Dr. Song works to elucidate the cellular and molecular basis governing the formation, maintenance, and function of neural circuits under physiological and pathological conditions, using both Drosophila and mammalian models.

E-mail:
songy2 [at] chop.edu