Research and Breakthroughs

CHLA study shows diagnostic procedure to extract aqueous humor in liquid biopsy is safe and well tolerated in children with retinoblastoma

A new study published by CHLA investigators shows that using exome sequencing to analyze copy number variants can increase diagnostic yield.

CHLA experts will share new research and present on critical topics across pediatric medicine at PAS 2025 in Honolulu.

A CHLA-led team received the highly selective USC NEMO Prize to support their work on a novel device to help bridge Fontan patients to transplant.

Investigators led by CHLA’s Jonathan D. Santoro, MD, published a new research study that links Down syndrome Regression Disorder (DSRD) with neuroinflammation and dysfunction of the blood-brain

CHLA cardiologists partnered with USC engineers to design the first leadless pericardial pacemaker for children and adults.

Low-field MRI offers a quieter and more spacious environment for patients—and the chance to image areas that high-field MRI can’t.

New research at CHLA is harnessing low-field MRI to improve the diagnosis—and treatment—of lung disease in children.

A CHLA study was the first to examine a medial pectoral nerve to axillary nerve transfer in babies with brachial plexus birth injuries.

An international expert at CHLA talks about the state of hemophilia gene therapy—and what’s on the horizon.