News & Blog Posts

Creating an Atlas to Map the Progression of Rare Childhood Cancers

October 1, 2024

CHLA researchers receive NIH grant to build Pediatric Solid Tumor Microenvironment Atlas for Wilm’s Tumor, Neuroblastoma and Rhabdomyosarcoma

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Research and Breakthroughs

Medical Students Explore a Future in Research Through the Summer Oncology Research Fellowship Program

August 29, 2024

Students worked with mentors on oncology research projects, presented their work and bonded with one another through career development and social activities.

Press Release

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

Work That Matters

Research Trainee Spotlight: Manon Watzky, PhD

June 7, 2024

Dr. Watzky is using 3D spheroid models to explore what drives Ewing sarcoma cells to grow and spread.

Press Release

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Awarded $6 Million from CIRM to Advance CAR T-Cell Therapies in Recurring Solid Tumors in Children

February 29, 2024

CHLA Researchers receive CIRM award to develop regenerative therapy for recurring solid tumors in children.

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Work That Matters

Staff Spotlight: Krinio Giannikou, PhD

October 19, 2023

Dr. Giannikou joined CHLA after serving as a Postdoctoral Fellow and then Instructor in Medicine (junior faculty) at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School.

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Research and Breakthroughs

The Tiny Fish With Big Impact

August 30, 2023

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.