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Chemotherapy and radiation target cancer cells but these treatments produce unwanted side effects on healthy tissue. The intestines are particularly sensitive to this toxicity. A better understanding
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
Critical Windows When Experience Shapes the Brain
May 16, 2019
Pat Levitt, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Simms/Mann Chair in Developmental Neurogenetics, received a $3.7M grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to
"Wonder" Creates Awareness for Those With Facial Differences
November 17, 2017
As the best-selling book “Wonder” gains more traction with its film adaption so does the awareness of individuals with facial differences and especially for syndromes like Treacher Collins. “Wonder”
A Higher Resolution Image of Human Lung Development
October 21, 2019
The invention of interactive map applications has revolutionized wayfinding, providing an unprecedented level of information far beyond what printed road maps can offer. Researchers at Children’s
Trainee Spotlight: Kevin Stachelek
March 16, 2023
A fifth-year PhD student, Kevin is studying patterns of genetic mutation in retinoblastoma.
Faculty Spotlight: Charlotte DiStefano, PhD
March 20, 2023
Dr. DiStefano joined CHLA in 2021 and is the lead psychologist for the Boone Fetter Clinic.
Kids Get Creative with the Rialto Jean Project
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