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Researchers have been delving deeper to better understand long-term cancer survival and quality of life for adolescent and young adult patients.

Astgik Petrosyan, PhD Astgik is a senior postdoctoral researcher working in Laura Perin ’s laboratory. When asked about where her interest in biology comes from, her answer took us back to the

Stephanie Yi-Tsi Chen, MD Stephanie is a research resident and fellow investigating immunotherapy resistance in neuroblastoma. Stephanie’s dream is to become a pediatric surgeon at an academic

Sex-based differences in incidence and long-term outcomes have been well documented in pediatric cancer patients. Investigators at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles have now discovered similar

Paige Berger, PhD, RD Paige is a postdoctoral research fellow studying early nutrition and brain development. “I’ve always been interested in the interplay between nutrition and exercise—the use of

A Children’s Hospital Los Angeles researcher uncovers discrepancies between doctor reports and child self-reports about the side effects of cancer treatment.

A CHLA oncologist led a pivotal clinical trial leading to the approval of the first drug to prevent cisplatin hearing loss in children.

Niharika Gajawelli, PhD Staff Scientist As an electrical and computer engineering student at Rutgers University, Niharika experimented with various research areas, including microelectromechanical