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Shaving the Way to a Cure
December 8, 2018
Grants from the St. Baldrick's Foundation are among the most competitive in the field of pediatric cancer. Since 2005, Children's Hospital Los Angeles has received nearly $7.4 million in philanthropic
Precision Medicine for Pediatric Cancer
March 15, 2019
Research performed over the last several decades has led to an increased understanding of the genetics of cancer. The clinical application of this knowledge for pediatric cancer has lagged behind
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Researcher Awarded $1.5 Million to Study “Gatekeeper Protein” in the Intestines
August 6, 2020
Mark Frey, PhD, an investigator at The Saban Research Institute of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, studies how the intestines repair themselves after injury.
Kids at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Skype with Marvel’s Thor Stars
November 6, 2013
The Walt Disney Company and Marvel held a special screening of "Thor: The Dark World" for CHLA patients.
Gores Family Supports Care for Families Facing Allergies
January 7, 2016
Even if a child’s food allergy is not life-threatening, a chance encounter with the wrong food can be a scary experience for every member of the family. CHLA has provided comprehensive support for
Bone Loss Associated With Leukemia Therapy Occurs Sooner Than Previously Thought
February 12, 2016
Patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia are at increased risk for bone fractures due to bone loss resulting from treatment. This decrease in bone density (as illustrated here) can occur as soon as
Still Going Strong
September 14, 2020
A 7-year-old boy received part of a liver from his mother’s friend. Today, he’s perfectly healthy—a testament to everyone involved.
Slime Time
April 3, 2018
If you have school-age children in your house I am sure you are familiar with the homemade slime craze. Many parents love the idea of making slime and why not? It’s a rare chance for kids to be
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