Research and Breakthroughs The Future of Low-Field MRI for Pediatric Imaging May 23, 2023 New research into low-field MRI could transform pediatric imaging for the heart, lungs and more. Read more
Research and Breakthroughs New cGMP Facility Aims to Accelerate Cell Therapy for Pediatric Cancer May 12, 2023 Four investigators share their research—and how the USC/CHLA facility will help bring novel cell therapies to clinical trials faster. Read more
Research and Breakthroughs Autism Is Diverse But Our Model Systems Haven’t Been May 9, 2023 Investigators at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles published a new approach for studying autism spectrum disorder in preclinical research. Read more
Research and Breakthroughs Study Offers New Insights Into How the Most Common Kidney Cancer Starts in Kids May 1, 2023 Findings may lead to better diagnosis and treatment of childhood kidney cancer. Read more
Research and Breakthroughs Study: A Novel Medication for the Most Difficult-to-Treat Hemophilia Patients March 29, 2023 Study results are promising for an investigational drug to prevent bleeding in patients with a severe clotting disorder. Read more
Research and Breakthroughs CHLA-Developed Blood Test Can Differentiate Between Multiple Types of Solid Tumors in Children March 1, 2023 Children’s Hospital Los Angeles researchers develop a pediatric solid tumor liquid biopsy for use when obtaining a tissue biopsy is not feasible. Read more
Research and Breakthroughs Team Aims to Transform Care for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma February 15, 2023 Two federal grants are supporting efforts at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to develop novel therapies for this aggressive childhood brain tumor. Read more
Research and Breakthroughs Improving Surgical Outcomes for Children With Rickets February 6, 2023 A new study finds that metabolic control after surgery is associated with successful correction of leg deformities in children with hypophosphatemic rickets. Read more
Research and Breakthroughs Improving Disease Monitoring for Hispanic Children With IBD February 3, 2023 Study aims to adjust the Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis Activity Index to better reflect disease activity in Hispanic children. Read more
Research and Breakthroughs Presentations Showcase Latest Pediatric GI Research February 3, 2023 Children’s Hospital Los Angeles faculty share new findings on transnasal esophagoscopy, fatty liver disease screening and the role of Malrd1. Read more