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Emory & Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta now part of nationwide pediatric emergency research network

Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta have been selected to participate as a new research site for the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN), the first such federally funded network in the country, which began in 2001.

Dr. Shannon Gourley Awarded Curt Richter Award in Milan, Italy

Dr. Shannon Gourley, Associate Professor (with tenure) in our Division and at Yerkes, was awarded the prestigious Curt Richter Award in Milan, Italy, last week, for internationally acclaimed advances in psychoneuroendocrinology made by a young investigator around the globe.

Pediatric hematologists introduce ‘The Atlanta Protocol’ a novel way to treat pediatric hemophilia A

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University researchers publish findings in Haemophilia journal

PCORI engagement award will build capacity for intestinal disease in premature infants

Researchers from Emory University School of Medicine and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta will collaborate on a project to expand research and treatment for patient-families with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) -- a rare but potentially lethal intestinal disease affecting premature and medically fragile infants. The project is sponsored by the NEC Society and is supported by a Eugene Washington Engagement Award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). 

3q29 deletion survey: distinct social profile, high ASD risk

Children with 3q29 deletion tend to score high on social motivation, while retaining other impairments connected with autism spectrum disorder.

Genetic variation linked to cognitive differences after radiation for pediatric medulloblastoma

Although clinicians have aimed at reducing doses of radiotherapy to lessen long-term impairment in medulloblastoma patients, research thus far has shown that lower doses lead to greater tumor relapse and decreased overall survival.

Congratulations to the 2019 Pediatric Research Alliance Pilot Grant Awardees!

We are excited to announce our 2019 Pediatric Research Alliance Pilot Grant Awardees!

Scientists track brain tumor turncoats with advanced imaging

Glioblastomas, the deadliest type of brain tumor in adults, attract “turncoats.” These are macrophages, a type of immune cell, which promote tumor progression and mask tumors from the immune system’s scrutiny. To better understand the cells that brain tumors recruit, scientists led by Dolores Hambardzumyan, PhD, developed advanced imaging techniques to visualize macrophages found in the brain tumors of living mice.

The results were published Monday, June 24 in PNAS.