Research and Breakthroughs

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.

A CHLA team is looking deep into the intestinal lining to uncover potential new treatment targets in IBD.

Neuromuscular scoliosis curves 80 degrees or larger require more resources—and achieve less optimal results.

The research uses clinical trial data to find how often infants with neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy have perinatal arterial ischemic strokes.

The novel approach marks a significant step forward in developing CAR T-cell therapy for acute myeloid leukemia.