Who Will Jordan Be?
June 26, 2024
Jordan was diagnosed with Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome as a baby. A multidisciplinary team of experts at CHLA is helping him overcome every obstacle.
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Growing Clinical Research for Pediatric Urology
January 25, 2024
The Division of Urology at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has expanded its clinical research team, which focuses on innovative ways to improve care.
Expanding Prenatal Care for Hydronephrosis and Urologic Conditions
February 9, 2022
Virtual consultations help ease parents’ anxiety—and improve care after a baby is born.
Improving Care in Bladder Exstrophy and Urologic Conditions
February 15, 2021
From surgical readiness to prenatal consultations, a pediatric urologist is investigating new ways to enhance patient care.
A Bench-to-Bedside Approach to Wilms Tumor
October 16, 2020
Program combines clinical expertise and basic science to advance care in an understudied cancer.
How One Family Turned a Negative Into a Positive
June 23, 2020
After their son was diagnosed with kidney disease, Elisa and Michael Schenkman channeled their energy into finding a cure. More than a decade and $8 million later, their efforts are paying off.
CHLA Scientists Develop Breakthrough In Vitro Model
August 13, 2019
Scientists at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles develop first physiologically-accurate in vitro model of the human kidney glomerulus, representing a milestone in the field of kidney disease research
A Leap Forward in Kidney Disease Research
August 13, 2019
Kidneys work to constantly filter blood and remove toxins from the body. Conditions such as chronic kidney disease (CKD) are characterized by a reduced ability to perform this essential function. CKD
Meeting SienaGrace in Unique Circumstances
April 10, 2015
SienaGrace was diagnosed with multicystic dysplastic kidney while still in utero. Lucky for her, Dr. Roger De Filippo was there every step of the way.
Urological Issues are the Second Most Common Conditions for Newborns
October 23, 2014
CHLA physician Roger De Filippo, MD, discusses urology care and research in children.