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Dana Bate

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Former Senior Medical & Science Writer @ChildrensPhila. Before that, reporter for @whyynews and @bizrpt.

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CHOP is celebrating 100 years of pediatric research. Its contributions include groundbreaking vaccines — for whooping cough, rabies, rotavirus — and revolutionary treatments like the first approved gene therapy. trib.al/AXpV3ZQ
CHOP is celebrating 100 years of pediatric research. Two leaders talk about the opportunities for...

CHOP is celebrating 100 years of pediatric research. Two leaders talk about the opportunities for...

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is celebrating 100 years of pediatric research by reflecting on medical advancements over the last century.

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Did you know that this year marks the 100th anniversary of our first research lab? To commemorate this milestone, @CHOP_Research has launched a new podcast hosted by our CSO Dr. Susan Furth. Tune in & subscribe to hear the 1st episode & those to come! bit.ly/3QkV9Hx

BENCH to BEDSIDE | Dr. Susan Furth

Susan Furth, MD, PhD, chief scientific officer of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute, showcases the ingenuity of scientists and staff who make achievements in pediatric science...

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For Dr. Kim Smith-Whitley, an attending physician in our Division of Hematology, the #pandemic has underscored the importance of not only providing a checkup for patients with #sicklecell disease, but also offering a check-in. More via @statnews. bit.ly/3pY02w6
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Today, we joined @PennMedicine for a White Coats for Black Lives observance. Children are the future & all are entitled to a safe, healthy life where social & racial inequities are intolerable, & one day, obsolete. As champions for kids, we won't rest until this is achieved.
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I feel like not nearly enough people are talking about how “Robert” from Guess Who? is actually Tom Wambsgans. @Matt_Macfadyen
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So honored to receive this award with my amazing @WHYYNews colleagues! This series will always hold a special place in my heart. ❤️
Susan Phillips (@susanphill) profile pictureSusan Phillips@susanphill12 May 2020
Proud of all my @WHYYNews colleagues who helped make our Reviving the River series an @RTNDA #MurrowAwards winner! @danabate @EugeneSonn @mussonidel whyy.org/series/reviving-the… rtdna.org/content/2020_regio…
Reviving the river

Reviving the river

How a giant piece of regulation and federal dollars helped transform the Delaware River from a stinky ugly mess to a year-round attraction.

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As we cheer on all of our team working during this unprecedented time, we had to share these "doctors'" #CheerOnCHOP photos for #DoctorsDay. Thank you Drs. Emma and Harper! Now it's your turn - post words of encouragement, photos or videos with #CheerOnCHOP! #NationalDoctorsDay
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Compelling read from @nytimes about the impacts of the coronavirus on school closures -- and the ripple effects that has on society and the economy. nytimes.com/2020/03/04/world…

‘When Can We Go to School?’ Nearly 300 Million Children Are Missing Class (Published 2020)

The global scale and speed of the educational disruption from the coronavirus epidemic is “unparalleled,” the United Nations said.

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Who’s ready for March Madness…for research? Voting is open for @statnews #STATMadness, a bracket competition for the best biomedical research of 2019. Our researchers are in the running for a life-saving genetic discovery. Help vote us to victory! bit.ly/2PCjGuj
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Have #peanutallergy, will travel: Learn more about the first-ever treatment for peanut allergies that “opens lives up tremendously,” according to @ChildrensPhila's Dr. Jonathan Spergel, who led initial preclinical studies of the oral #immunotherapy. research.chop.edu/cornerston…
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Our #cancer researchers have won $200K from @UCScienceCenter to develop a new commercially viable immunotherapy to treat acute myeloid leukemia (#AML). Read more about their cutting-edge research and its potential to improve cancer treatment: bit.ly/3b7Sz3x
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The @US_FDA approved the first oral immunotherapy for peanut allergies. Learn how our Frontier Allergy Program helped make this breakthrough possible & what it means for the future of food allergies: bit.ly/2tdUvq2 #peanutallergy #foodallergy #FDAapproves
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Results of the MOMS2 study, led by @ChildrensPhila Dr. Scott Adzick, are out! Learn how the benefits of fetal surgery for #spinabifida continue into childhood on Cornerstone. research.chop.edu/cornerston… @SpinaBifidaAssn, #spinabifida @CHOPFetalCenter
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“It is extremely gratifying to see that the positive results from the initial MOMS trial endure into childhood,” said Dr. N. Scott Adzick, surgeon-in-chief at CHOP. Read more from the @PhillyInquirer bit.ly/2vf2hk8 #fetalsurgery #spinabifida
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New research out today shows the results of our landmark 2011 study, which showed #fetalsurgery for #spinabifida has measurable benefits over postnatal surgery, continue a decade into childhood. bit.ly/2tNfVuy
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CHOP is on the cutting edge of treatment for Ewing sarcoma, a rare bone tumor affecting children and young adults. The @NHLFlyers ice hockey player Oskar Lindblom was recently diagnosed. Read in the @PhillyInquirer about our innovative treatment approach: bit.ly/2T2xv7W
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A new gene sequencing method developed by Dr. Kai Wang, #genomics researcher in the Raymond G. Perelman Center for Cellular & Molecular Therapeutics, is helping to diagnose previously undetected rare genetic conditions. research.chop.edu/cornerston…
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We’re announcing a new partnership with @CIRPatCHOP to bring an evidence-based, pediatric-focused lens to the issue of firearm safety for children & families. Learn more about our project: policylab.chop.edu/project/e…
Examining the Evidence: A Pediatric Perspective on Firearm Safety Research

Examining the Evidence: A Pediatric Perspective on Firearm Safety Research

In 2019, PolicyLab and CVP launched a collaboration to bring an evidence-based, child-focused lens to the issue of firearm safety. For our first joint resource, we released an Evidence to Action...

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“hey you’re bringing your briefcase today for your nationally televised impeachment hearing right?” “no no i’ll be fine with this.”
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My last story for @whyynews! School districts are jumping on the propane bus. (Horrible pun...but I couldn’t resist...)
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