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CHLA team discover genetic variants in both nuclear DNA and mitochondrial DNA genomes implicated in tumorigenesis of pediatric chordoma.

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5 Things to Know About Advances in Cancer Research

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Dramatic advances in cancer research and treatment over the past two decades have made it possible for more children to survive a cancer diagnosis.

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The Tiny Fish With Big Impact

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The zebrafish is one of the most powerful biomedical research tools in use today. CHLA is using them to better understand what causes pediatric cancer.

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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Researcher Recognized for Contributions in Retinoblastoma Research

April 18, 2024

CHLA has been at the forefront of retinoblastoma research for decades. Cobrinik was invited to review the current state of retinoblastoma research.

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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Names James F. Amatruda, MD, PhD, as Director of the Cancer and Blood Disease Institute

August 13, 2024

LOS ANGELES (August 13, 2024) – Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has named James F. Amatruda, MD, PhD, a highly respected medical leader, clinician, and researcher with global recognitions, as Director

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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Researchers Probe Immune Microenvironment to Prevent Pediatric Liver Transplant Rejection

April 15, 2024

CHLA researchers use imaging mass cytometry analysis of biopsies to find potential biomarkers that can predict transplant rejection.

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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.

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Why Is Metastatic Stomach Cancer on the Rise in Young Adults?

August 14, 2024

A new CHLA study aims to unravel the risk factors behind a disturbing increase in advanced stomach cancer in young adults.

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Early Career Researchers Offer Glimpses Into Their Research During Data Blitz at The Saban Research Institute Science Day 2024

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Poster session finalists were voted on by a scientific committee and presented key takeaways from their research during Science Day 2024.

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