Topics: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Four people in a hospital room talk behind surgical masks. One is a child, who sits on a woman's lap. The child's shirt has been pull aside. He gestures at a man who stands taking notes on a pad.

The voice: Four Diamonds-funded translator helps families struck by childhood cancer

Feb 5, 2024

When dancers take the floor at THON, one of the outcomes they're dancing for is Ernesto Garcia, medical interpreter in the pediatric hematology-oncology unit at Penn State Health Children's Hospital.

Eight people in casual business attire pose behind a Nittany Lion statue. A tree as well as a building made of concrete and windows is in the background.

FDA approves pediatric neuroblastoma drug based on Penn State College of Medicine professor’s work

Dec 20, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug — based on Giselle Saulnier Sholler's research and clinical trials — to reduce the risk of relapse for pediatric high-risk neuroblastoma patients.

A head and shoulders professional portrait of Dr. Stuthi Perimbeti against a background image of Penn State Cancer Institute.

Cancer Institute researcher receives grant award to increase diversity in clinical trials

Dec 1, 2023

Penn State Cancer Institute researcher Stuthi Perimbeti, MD, has received the Robert A. Winn Diversity in Clinical Trials Career Development Award.

A mother puts her baby to sleep in a crib.

The Medical Minute: Parents can guard against Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Oct 18, 2023

Whether it’s nap time or bed time, there’s a safe way to urge your baby to sleep. A Penn State Health expert discusses why it’s so important to take the right steps.

A decorative image reads "Register today, Sixth Annual Cancer Research Day, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Students, trainees, faculty members invited to Penn State Cancer Institute Cancer Research Day on Oct. 7

Sep 15, 2023

Registration is open for Penn State Cancer Institute’s sixth annual Cancer Research Day on Oct. 7. Attendees can network with peers and learn about cancer research careers from established professionals.

Eight people in casual business attire pose behind a Nittany Lion statue. A tree as well as a building made of concrete and windows is in the background.

Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, Penn State College of Medicine bring international research consortium to Hershey to strengthen their fight against childhood cancer

Aug 2, 2023

Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine are strengthening their commitment to curing childhood cancer by bringing Dr. Giselle Saulnier Sholler, an internationally known physician-scientist, and her research consortium to Hershey.

Photo shows a bell that pediatric cancer patients ring during their final cancer treatments at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital. The bell is places above a sign that says, “Conquer.”

Penn State Health Children’s Hospital’s pediatric cancer program ranked among the best in the nation

Jun 21, 2023

U.S. News & World Report has ranked Penn State Health Children’s Hospital as one of the best in the nation for pediatric cancer treatment.

A group of faculty members who have been appointed to endowed positions at Penn State College of Medicine since 2021 gather on a stage for a group photo prior to the Spring 2023 Dean’s Lecture on Tuesday, May 9.

College of Medicine recognizes endowed faculty appointments at Dean’s Spring Lecture

May 11, 2023

Kevin Black, MD, interim dean of Penn State College of Medicine, recognized the holders of endowed faculty positions prior to the Spring 2023 Dean’s Lecture on Tuesday, May 9.

A head and shoulders professional portrait of Dr. Yatin Vyas against a background image of Penn State College of Medicine.

‘Guardian of the Genome’ and the ‘WASp’ team up to repair DNA damage

Aug 9, 2022

College of Medicine researchers found that replication protein A works with an ally called the WAS protein to ‘save the day’ and prevent potential cancers from developing.

Students hold up signs with numbers on them to reveal a fundraising total of more than $5.7 million

Four Diamonds Mini-THONs raise $5.7 million to help fight childhood cancer

Aug 5, 2022

Four Diamonds Mini-THON raised $5.7 million during the 2021-22 school year to help conquer childhood cancer.

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