Research News Listing
Published on April 3, 2023
The NANT pediatric cancer consortium at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has published results of a phase 1 trial for high-risk neuroblastoma. Read More
Published on March 1, 2023
A single blood test can detect various tumor types less invasively than tissue biopsy. Read More
Published on December 30, 2022
CHLA team receives grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to create MRI image analysis tools for pediatric brain research. Read More
Published on November 23, 2022
The GOFARR lab is developing novel tools for targeted treatments to preserve kidney function. Read More
Published on September 23, 2022
New genes implicated in disease create new therapeutic targets and ability to assess disease severity. Read More
Published on August 10, 2022
The Carl F. Braun Trust awards Children’s Hospital Los Angeles $1.92 million to conduct research on integrative techniques to alleviate pain in children. Read More
Published on August 2, 2022
A Children’s Hospital Los Angeles researcher uncovers discrepancies between doctor reports and child self-reports about the side effects of cancer treatment. Read More
Published on June 1, 2022
Extended opioid use may cause health and developmental issues. A $3 million grant will help identify the long-term effects of opioid pain relief for newborns. Read More
Published on February 16, 2022
A study led by Children’s Hospital Los Angeles shows parents in disadvantaged communities are talking to their kids more about disease-preventing behaviors. Read More
Published on February 14, 2022
A Children’s Hospital Los Angeles study validates a new risk assessment for hepatoblastoma and finds some histological characteristics also predict prognosis. Read More
Published on February 3, 2022
A collaboration of 10 pediatric hospitals safely reduces opioid use following appendectomy.
There is considerable variation in how doctors prescribe opioids to children and adolescents following removal of the appendix. A quality improvement project involving 10 pediatric... Read More
Published on November 17, 2021
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Disney Junior collaborate to create an interactive experience Read More
Published on November 11, 2021
Researchers at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles have brought us closer to understanding the biology of autism spectrum disorder, a condition affecting a person’s ability to communicate, learn and socialize. The findings are published in The Journal of Child Psychology and... Read More
Published on November 2, 2021
Stem cells are the seeds that grow our hearts, brains, lungs, intestines—every one of the body’s tissues and organs. By studying stem cells and their potential to replace damaged or dysfunctional cells, researchers are gaining knowledge to better understand diseases and develop... Read More
Published on October 19, 2021
The new center will address health concerns that disproportionately affect the Latino/a/x community in Southern California. Read More
Published on October 5, 2021
Groundbreaking 25-site study will follow thousands of children from multiple demographics before birth through early childhood. Read More
Published on September 28, 2021
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Children’s National Hospital collaborate, creating the first ever toolbox to help clinicians understand how the brain and cranium grow together. Read More
Published on September 21, 2021
In a worldwide pediatric study, researchers from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles show the clear benefit of using living donor liver tissue for transplants. Read More
Published on August 25, 2021
A study at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles shows that engaging in VR can reduce pain and anxiety in children undergoing painful medical procedures and reduce the need for anesthesia. Read More
Published on August 23, 2021
Christopher Russell, MD, MS, will lead a multicenter study designed to reduce antibiotic exposure in a vulnerable pediatric population. Read More