Spotlight on Research

Take a look at some of the exciting research developments at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. As we advance the frontiers of pediatric research, we’ll spotlight the progress of our most promising projects.

“Conditioning” Key to Curing Sickle Cell Disease
Pediatric sickle cell patients can now be cured through a unique approach to bone marrow transplantation pioneered in part by a physician from Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. It’s all about conditioning.

Freezing Out Brain Injury
When it comes to treating children with traumatic brain injuries, hypothermia therapy may prove to be a lifesaver.

Giving Injured Hearts a Lift
Research has demonstrated that stem cells taken from one's own arm or leg muscles may help in the repair of heart dameage - just one of many promising stem therapies being explored by Children's Stem Cell Research Center.

Ear Tubes Often Unnecessary
A long-running study shows that fluid in the middle ear does not impair development and ear tubes may not always be necessary.

Female Stem Cells Are Sturdier
Scientists find stem cells from females regenerate skeletal muscle more efficiently.