Updates

In December, Texas Children's Cancer Center held the Rare Tumor Conference – Bridging the Gap: SMARCB1 Mutated Tumors. The symposium brought together world-leading experts, researchers and medical professionals to exchange knowledge and insights on the latest advancements in the field of SMARCB1 mutated tumors.


Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center Announces New Medical Director (Texas Children's Hospital - December 13, 2023)

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Dr. Raj Nagarajan, a distinguished pediatric hematologist-oncologist, has been appointed as the Medical Director of Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Center. With over 20 years of experience in pediatric hematology-oncology and a decade of service as a medical director, he will collaborate with various leadership teams to enhance oncology services across Texas Children’s campuses.

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This gene-editing therapy could cure sickle cell disease, and it’s close to FDA approval (NBC Austin, The Hill, The Miami Herald - November 15, 2023)

Genetic insights could help remove medulloblastoma’s cellular ‘trigger’: Building on a 50-year-old discovery, a team in Texas aims to consign a deadly childhood cancer to the history books (Nature Portfolio - November 13, 2023)

Children With Down Syndrome More Vulnerable to Leukemia (HealthDay - November 1, 2023)

Examining outcomes in children with Down syndrome and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Baylor College of Medicine - October 30, 2023)

Market Street Announces Lighting Luminary for 16th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting (Hello Woodlands - October 30, 2023)

Texas Children’s Hospital Champions For Children Luncheon Breaks Fundraising Record (Curated Texan - October 23, 2023)

The Vascular Anomalies Center at Texas Children's Named Among Best in The Nation by Cure HHT (Texas Children's Hospital - October 18, 2023)

Texas Children’s Salute to Champions Turns Into a Completely Joyous Romp Thanks to Young Cancer Patients Celebrating Their Recovery (PaperCity - October 11, 2023)

Michelle Alozie balances Houston Dash soccer, medicine (Defender Network - October 5, 2023)

Raising awareness during Childhood Cancer Month (KPRC 2 - September 28, 2023)

100 hospitals and health systems with great oncology programs (Becker's Hospital Review - September 28, 2023)

Houston Astros shortstop's home run impact at Texas Children's Hospital (FOX 26 - September 26, 2023)

Jeremy Peña shows off new kicks painted by patients at Texas Children's Hospital (KHOU 11 - September 26, 2023)

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Houston toddler triumphs over rare eye cancer (FOX 26 - September 26, 2023)

Long-term survivor program at Texas Children’s Hospital helps monitor patients rest of their lives (KPRC 2 - September 25, 2023)

American Cancer Society Announces New Funding for Hospital Therapy Dogs to Support Children with Cancer and their Families (Yahoo! Finance - September 21, 2023)

How music is helping kids with cancer fly through treatment (KPRC 2 - September 19, 2023)

Carlos Ponce y Karina Banda visitan a niños en hospital de Texas (People en español - September 18, 2023)

Enfermedad de células falciformes: niña hispana nació con este trastorno y así lucha por llevar una vida normal (Univision - September 18, 2023)

Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month: Why one family moved to Houston to treat daughter’s histiocytosis (KPRC 2 - September 15, 2023)

Houston Dash’s Michelle Alozie chases two goals: Pro soccer and finding a cure for cancer (Houston Chronicle - September 13, 2023)

From the lab to the World Cup: Meet footballer–scientist Michelle Alozie (Nature - August 29, 2023)

Hyundai Hope On Wheels gives $250,000 to support pediatric cancer research (CW 39 - August 23, 2023)

SQUID increases accessibility to single-cell tumor profiling to improve treatment outcomes (Baylor College of Medicine - August 22, 2023)

NASA astronauts make out-of-this-world visit to Texas Children’s Hospital (KSAT San Antonio - August 3, 2023)

Astronauts visit patients at Texas Children's Hospital (KHOU 11 - August 3, 2023)

Summer camp for pediatric cancer patients (FOX26 - August 1, 2023)

Houston Dash stars to battle each other on Women’s World Cup Field (Houstonia - July 20, 2023)

Texas Children’s Hospital Selects Dr. Jackie Powers as Section Chief of Hematology (Texas Children's Hospital - July 6, 2023)

Dr. David Poplack Awarded the 2023 Excellence in Teaching Award by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (Texas Children's Hospital - June 29, 2023)

Periwinkle Foundation hosts a five-day summer camp for Texas Children's Hospital's cancer patients (Houston Chronicle - June 23, 2023)

Houston Dash standout who does cancer research selected for 2023 World Cup (ABC13 KTRK - June 16, 2023)

Houston Dash star also shines inside Texas Children's Hospital lab (Yahoo! News - June 16, 2023)

13 year old beats ovarian cancer and returns to ice skating (FOX26 - June 12, 2023)

Boy, 9, had double vision. His parents thought he needed glasses. It was a brain tumor (TODAY - May 24, 2023)

19th Annual Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center Research Symposium (Baylor College of Medicine - May 18, 2023)

CAR-NKT cell therapy shows promising results against neuroblastoma in phase 1 clinical trial (Baylor College of Medicine - May 15, 2023)

Edinburg teen celebrating the end of his cancer treatment (KGRV 5 - May 6, 2023)

Childhood cancer survivor aspires to help children with cancer (FOX26 - May 3, 2023)


Toronto neurosurgeon tapped to lead Texas Children's, Baylor research into childhood brain cancer (Houston Chronicle - February 8, 2023)

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Michael Taylor, MD, PhD, FRCS(C)

Dr. Michael Taylor, a molecular biologist and an international leader in pediatric neuro-oncology, has joined Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine to become the inaugural director of the institutions’ childhood brain cancer research program. He will focus on pursuing therapies for difficult-to-treat brain tumors.

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Becker’s Hospital Review with Dr. ZoAnn Dreyer, Dr. Alison Bertuch, Dr. Judith Margolin: 761 Exceptional Women In Oncology (Becker's Hospital Review - April 11, 2023)

ABC News World News with Dr. Courtney Pette and Dr. ZoAnn Dreyer: Childhood cancer survivor returns to the hospital where life was saved (ABC World News - April 8, 2023)

This Houston-area poet’s nonprofit helps sick children express themselves through writing (Houston Chronicle - March 27, 2023)

Former NFL Player Devon Still on his daughter’s cancer diagnosis, recovery (Fox & Friends - March 26, 2023)

Childhood cancer survivor now a doctor at hospital that saved her life (ABC Localish - March 23, 2023)

Texas Children's Periwinkle Foundation marks 40 years of long-term care for young cancer survivors (Houston Chronicle - February 23, 2023)

The Ugandan hospital tackling childhood cancer (BBC - February 17, 2023)

CPRIT approves $90 million to boost cancer research, prevention efforts across Texas (Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) - February 15, 2023)

King Cake fundraiser at Common Bond (Houston Press - February 13, 2023)

Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine name Dr. Michael Taylor director of research program (Becker's Spine Review - February 9, 2023)

Dr. Michael Taylor joins Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine as Director of the Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Research Program (Texas Children's Hospital - February 8, 2023)

El Nacional: Profile on Dr. Luisanna Sánchez Ventura pegged the Dominican Republic National Youth Award (Digo - January 31, 2023)

‘Getting Close’ to making stem, bone marrow transplants safer for patients with blood cancer (Cure Today - January 16, 2023)

Novel T-cell therapy effective against common viruses after stem cell transplantation (HemOnc Today - January 12, 2023)

An investigational T-cell therapy shows promise against six viral infections common after stem cell transplants (American Association for Cancer Research - January 11, 2023)

Houston boy fighting brain cancer gets support from TCU's football team (CBS - January 8, 2023)

Data science can help healthcare leaders navigate the global health landscape (Artificial Intelligence in Medicine - January 4, 2023)

Study reveals approach to testing adolescent girls for VWD (ASH Clinical News - January 3, 2023)

NHF Fellowship: 50 Years of insights, innovation, and breakthroughs (National Hemophilia Foundation - December 22, 2022)

Dr. Susan Blaney talks about Judge Yates’s plaque dedication for sickle cell disease advocacy (Swoon Memorial - December 16, 2022)

These are the ABC13 Houston team's most memorable stories of 2022 (ABC13 - December 15, 2022)

America’s children are in pain, too. But they shouldn’t be treated as little adults. (USA Today - December 11, 2022)

11 year old girl gives back after beating cancer (CBS 4 - November 12, 2022)

ABC 13 Houston: Cypress father whose Olympic dream was cut short helps daughter learn to walk post-cancer (ABC 13 KTRK - October 6, 2022)

Promising approach to mitigate complications of leukemia treatment (Baylor College of Medicine - October 6, 2022)

This 12-year-old has battled a brain tumor. Now she's on a mission to help other kids smile. (Houston Chronicle, Re/New Houston - October 6, 2022)

Pediatric cancer survivors strut their stuff on the runway at River Oaks Country Club (Houston CityBook - October 5, 2022)

Kid cancer patients and generous Houstonians spotlighted in Texas Children's Salute to Champions (October 4, 2022 - PaperCity)

Astros’ mascot, Orbit, delivers Nintendo Switch gaming systems at Texas Children’s Hospital while visiting patients (KPRC 2 - September 30, 2022)

Clinic aims to meet the needs of childhood cancer survivors (September 29, 2022)

‘He is a little lion’: Pearland toddler battles rare brain cancer with bravery (KPRC 2 - September 28, 2022)

Artist collaborates with young cancer patients to create moving memories of ‘home’ (Houston CityBook - September 26, 2022)

In the lab: Houston Dash's Michelle Alozie has 'other' career at Texas Children's Hospital (September 22, 2022)

Texas Children’s Hospital specialized clinic helps prevent childhood cancer (KPRC 2 Houston Life - September 19, 2022)

After surviving pediatric cancer, 12-year-old boy starts toy drive for kids (Today - September 16, 2022)

Dogs visit kids at Texas Children's Hospital (KVUE Austin - September 14, 2022)

Perros de terapia visitan a pacientes pediátricos con cáncer en el Texas Children’s Hospital (El Venezolano - September 14, 2022)

Therapy dogs visit pediatric cancer patients at Texas Children’s to brighten their day (KPRC 2 Houston Life - September 13, 2022)

Texas Children’s Hospital and Faris Foundation team up to advance childhood cancer research (KPRC 2 - September 9, 2022)

Pilot grants awarded to researchers for innovative therapies (September 7, 2022 - Texas Children's Hospital)

See How LLS® Is funding life-saving research (Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - September 5, 2022)

TikTok famous: Houston-area girl goes viral after battle with cancer (FOX 26 - August 31, 2022)

Researchers identify an Achilles’ heel in neuroblastoma (Baylor College of Medicine - August 16, 2022)

How a 9-year-old Texas girl's fight against a rare cancer made her a TikTok star (Houston Chronicle - August 9, 2022)

Dominican doctor wins academic scholarship of 100 thousand dollars (Diario Libre - June 23, 2022)

Taking stock of breakthroughs and struggles in pediatric cancer care (U.S. News and World Report - July 1, 2022)

A faster, less expensive approach identifies highly specific anti-cancer compounds (Baylor College of Medicine - June 7, 2022)

Molecular profiling identifies new high-risk subtype of pediatric liver cancer (Baylor College of Medicine - May 24, 2022)

NCI-COG Pediatric MATCH study shows benefit of genetic screening in refractory tumors (Baylor College of Medicine - April 4, 2022)

New study shows “Living Drug” can provide a lasting cure for cancer (Leaps - March 23, 2022)

Katy teen is the first Texas Medical Center patient to receive gene therapy for sickle cell disease (Houston Chronicle - March 15, 2022)

Dr. Ricardo Flores on KXLN-TV (UNIVISION - March 1, 2022)(En Español)

EpicentRx and Texas Children’s Cancer Center announce the initiation of a Phase 1 clinical trial with RRx-001 for pediatric CNS tumors (EpicentRx - February 24, 2022)

Once ashamed of her diagnosis, doctor is now changing the narrative around sickle cell disease (Today.com - February 22, 2022)

American Society of Hematology announces 2022 Scholar Award recipients (American Society of Hematology - February 17, 2022)

Pediatric oncology social worker finds out her son, 13, has leukemia after he struggled to exercise, now she’s urging parents to listen to their children (SurvivorNet - February 16, 2022)

2022 ANA Innovation Award winners address gaps in health equity and education brought on by COVID-19 (Nursing World - February 16, 2022)

Teen with sickle cell disease becomes first Texas Medical Center patient cured using her own donor cells (Black News Channel - February 15, 2022)

Baylor receives more than $15.6 million in CPRIT funding (Baylor College of Medicine - February 17, 2022)

5 things a pediatric oncologist wants you to know about preventing cancer (KPRC 2 - February 16, 2022)

Baylor faculty elected to the American Society for Clinical Investigation (Baylor College of Medicine - February 15, 2022)

Mother shares story of son’s cancer fight (CBS 23 - February 15, 2022)

Baylor faculty elected to American Society for Clinical Investigation (Baylor College of Medicine - February 11, 2022)

Katy teen becomes first sickle cell disease patient in Texas Medical Center to become her own donor (KPRC 2 - February 9, 2022)

Texas Children's Hospital inaugurates new Center for Advanced Innate Cell Therapy (Texas Children's Hospital - February 4, 2022)

JML Fellowship Honors the Future of Hematology (National Hemophilia Foundation - December 21, 2021)

Endothelial cells play important role in blood clotting (Baylor College of Medicine - December 7, 2021)

Global HOPE partners with fellowship program at University of Cape Town to expand access to pediatric hematology-oncology physician training in sub-Saharan Africa (Texas Children's Hospital - November 11, 2021)

A potential Achilles heel of pediatric acute myeloid leukemia (Baylor College of Medicine - October 28, 2021)

Dr. Helen Heslop elected to the National Academy of Medicine (Baylor College of Medicine - October 26, 2021)

How one program is ensuring cancer survivors have support for the long term (KPRC 2 - October 25, 2021)

Neighbors, police, firefighters shower 7-year-old double-cancer survivor (ABC 13 KTRK - October 9, 2021)

Local experts offer parents tools for in school and virtual classes (Houston Chronicle - October 7, 2021)

Cancer and Hematology Center announces new Endowed Chairs and Professorship (Texas Children's Hospital - September 30, 2021)

For a child battling cancer, dogs can make all the difference, this hospital says (KPRC 2 - September 28, 2021)

How this team is making strides in treating pediatric cancer around the world (KPRC 2 - September 24, 2021)

Gene RARA surfaces as potential drug target in pediatric AML (Baylor College of Medicine - September 23, 2021)

Baylor awarded NIH funding for Clinical Genome Resource (Baylor College of Medicine - September 22, 2021)

Teen leukemia patient raises awareness of childhood cancer (FOX26 - September 22, 2021)

Local artist Sarah Fisher is Making A Mark® (Houstonia - September 13, 2021)

September marks Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month in Texas (Texas Health and Human Services - September 9, 2021)

Meet Elsa, a therapy dog helping in the battle against childhood cancer (KPRC 2 - September 8, 2021)

How one Houston cancer survivor spent 70 days biking across the U.S. to spread hope (Houston Chronicle - September 8, 2021)

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Valley mother shares son's story (KRGV 5 - September 8, 2021)

September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month! KPRC 2 going gold in Fight 2 End Pediatric Cancer (KPRC 2 - September 3, 2021)

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Expert interviews & an Advocacy Guide (Counseling Schools - September 1, 2021)

Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center celebrates Awareness Month (Texas Children's Hospital - September 1, 2021)

Dr. Rayne Rouce: Stand Up To Cancer (Stand Up To Cancer / CBS - August 23, 2021)

Baylor receives more than $20 million in CPRIT funding (Baylor College of Medicine - August 20, 2021)

College grad survives cancer and rides her bike across the country to raise awareness (FOX 26 - August 3, 2021)

Turning the molecular clock back on halts neuroblastoma tumor growth (Baylor College of Medicine - July 27, 2021)

A promising two-punch therapy for Langerhans cell histiocytosis (Baylor College of Medicine - June 29, 2021)

9 nonprofits working in SCD care awarded GBT ACCEL grants (Sickle Cell Disease News - June 29, 2021)

Restoring molecular clock suppresses neuroblastoma tumor growth (Baylor College of Medicine - June 28, 2021)

GBT awards $450,000 in ACCEL grants to improve access to care in sickle cell disease (Globe Newswire - June 15, 2021)

Fluorescent dye helps guide pediatric liver tumor resection (Baylor College of Medicine - May 20, 2021)

Athenex, Texas Children’s Cancer Center, and the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy at Baylor College of Medicine present new clinical data on GD2 CAR-NKT cells in neuroblastoma at ASGCT Annual Meeting (Athenex - May 17, 2021)

Alemtuzumab as part of conditioning therapy for Graft-Vs-Host Disease in children and young adults (Hematology Advisor - May 5, 2021)

Sickle cell disease advocates in Texas push for better data tracking (KXAN Austin - May 4, 2021)

Baylor and TCH researchers honored with AACR Team Science Award (Baylor College of Medicine - April 15, 2021)

POT1 gene mutation predisposes to glioma and affects survival in a sex-specific manner (ReNew Houston - April 20, 2021)

AACR to recognize the St. Baldrick’s Foundation-Stand Up To Cancer Pediatric Cancer Dream Team with 2021 Team Science Award (American Association for Cancer Research - April 8, 2021)

Administering CAR T-cell therapy to younger patients requires ‘ongoing and open’ relationships (Healio - March 24, 2021)

Proteomics analysis identifies potential drug targets for aggressive human cancers (Baylor College of Medicine - March 4, 2021)

Because of You, We are One Amazing Team (Texas Children's Hospital - March 2, 2021)

In memoriam: Dr. Charles Kenneth Landrum (Texas Children’s Hospital - March 2, 2021)

Despite challenges, CAR-T may have ‘expanded role’ for children (Healio - February 23, 2021)

Cancer and Hematology Center honor staff with Bravo Award (Texas Children's Hospital - February 9, 2021)

Surge of new drugs fuels optimism in pediatric oncology (OncLive - February 4, 2021)

Curing Kids Cancer gives $1.5 Million to childhood cancer research projects (Digital Journal - February 4, 2021)

At-home cervical cancer screenings to offer women new level of privacy and comfort (Houston Chronicle - February 2, 2021)

St. Baldrick’s Foundation welcomes pediatric sarcoma expert to its Board of Directors (St. Baldrick's Foundation - January 26, 2021)

Op-ed: A push for answers about the environmental causes of child cancer (Environmental Health News - January 14, 2021)

Texas Children’s physicians and Baylor faculty contribute to leading textbook in field (Texas Children's Hospital - December 18, 2020)

Gene editing shows promise in sickle-cell disease (The Wall Street Journal - December 5, 2020)

The Faris Foundation grant funds research for advanced sarcoma clinical trial (Baylor College of Medicine - December 4, 2020)

Multitalented hematologists spit bars for the love of blood (ASH Daily News - December 4, 2020)

Hegde and team receive funding from The Faris Foundation for advanced sarcoma clinical trial (Texas Children's Hospital - December 2, 2020)

ASTCT leadership course shapes the next generation of change makers (ASTCT - November 20, 2020)

Hispanic Heritage Spotlight: Interview with Dr. Nino Rainusso (Baylor College of Medicine - November 12, 2020)

CAR NKT cells, a promising step forward in the treatment of solid tumors ( Baylor College of Medicine - November 10, 2020)

Texas Children's awarded Inaugural Survivorship Champion's Prize (Children's Cancer Cause - October 15, 2020)

CAR NKT cells offer a promising novel immunotherapy for solid tumors (Baylor College of Medicine - October 12, 2020)

Texas Children’s nurses recognized with 2020 Excellence in Nursing Award from Good Samaritan Foundation (Texas Children's Hospital - October 9, 2020)

Events raise $500K for pediatric cancer research (Midland Reporter-Telegram - October 2, 2020)

Approximately 40 percent of babies born with sickle cell disease in Texas are in Houston (Houston Chronicle - October 1, 2020)

Global HOPE provides infrastructure for improving pediatric cancer care in Africa (Baylor College of Medicine - September 30, 2020)

More Houston babies born with sickle cell than anywhere else in Texas, according to health officials (KPRC 2 - September 29, 2020)

Texas Children’s patients, families and staff go gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (Texas Children's Hospital - September 21, 2020)

Rep. McCaul, childhood cancer survivor support cancer patients (Houston Chronicle - September 15, 2020)

Film available on YouTube shines light on childhood cancer (Houston Chronicle - September 9, 2020)

Texas Children’s Hematology Center raises awareness for sickle cell disease and ITP (Texas Children's Hospital - September 8, 2020)

Texas Children’s Cancer Center Goes Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (Texas Children's Hospital - August 31, 2020)

Fighting cancer with rejection-resistant, ‘off-the-shelf’ therapeutic T cells (Baylor College of Medicine - August 20, 2020)

Cancer and Hematology Centers honor staff with Bravo Award (Texas Children's Hospital - August 11, 2020)

CAR T cell immunotherapy results in patient recovery (Baylor College of Medicine - July 15, 2020)

New approach called nano-radiomics assesses changes in the tumor microenvironment (Baylor College of Medicine - July 13, 2020)

Understanding the cancer risk in children with birth defects (Baylor College of Medicine - June 25, 2020)

Texas Children’s joins TMC in peaceful protest and walking vigil (Texas Children’s Hospital – June 11, 2020)

Study assesses cancer diagnosis in children with birth defects (Big News Network - May 31, 2020)

Assessing cancer diagnosis in children with birth defects (Baylor College of Medicine - May 29, 2020)

Texas Children’s DNP graduates share their journey, reflections on graduation (Texas Children’s Hospital – May 28, 2020)

Mahoney receives George R. Buchanan Lectureship Award (ASPHO - May 22, 2020)

Fritsch named president elect for Association of Pediatric Oncology Social Workers (Texas Children's Hospital - May 21, 2020)

Franklin named president elect for Association of Child Life Professionals (Texas Children's Hospital - May 20, 2020)

Pandemic Q&A (KRGV 5 - May 18, 2020)

NHGRI-funded KidsCanSeq study brings clinical sequencing to Texas hospitals (Precision Oncology News - May 15, 2020)

CAR T cell therapy promising treatment for recurrent pediatric brain cancer (Medical Dialogues - May 3, 2020)

Promising new treatment for recurrent pediatric brain cancer (Baylor College of Medicine - April 27, 2020)

Cancer and Hematology Centers honor staff with Bravo Award (Texas Children's Hospital - April 13, 2020)

Researchers engineer better way to target leukemia cells (Baylor College of Medicine - April 6, 2020)

Neighbors welcome home 11-year-old cancer survivor (KHOU 11 - March 29, 2020)

US Congressman brings fight against childhood cancer to Africa (Daily Maverick - March 21, 2020)

LCIF and Global HOPE Partner to Fight Childhood Cancer in Africa (GlobeNewswire - March 6, 2020)

Children with ITP: Navigating an unpredicatable course - Episode 2 (Medscape - February 24, 2020)

Children with ITP: Navigating an unpredicatable course - Episode 1 (Medscape - February 18, 2020)

Texas Children’s unveils Sky High for Kids Immunotherapy Center on 7 West Tower (Texas Children's Hospital - February 18, 2020)

World Cancer Day Spotlight: Meet Dr. David Poplack (Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation - February 4, 2020)

Botswana: First Lady hails efforts to tackle childhood cancer (allAfrica - February 2, 2020)

Bells for Abigail: A tribute to a courageous cancer fighter, Officer 758 (KPRC 2 - January 27, 2020)

U.S.-China collaboration may boost childhood leukemia treatments (U.S. News and World Report - January 28, 2020)

Texas Children’s hematologist/oncologists contribute to leading textbook in field (Texas Children's Hospital - January 27, 2020)

Cancer and Hematology Centers honor staff with Bravo Award (Texas Children's Hospital - January 27, 2020)

Houston Astros Caravan makes stop at Texas Children’s (Texas Children's Hospital - January 20, 2020)

Medical marijuana: Getting into the weed(s) (Baylor College of Medicine - January 10, 2020)

Young Cancer Center patient prefers to look on the bright side (Texas Children's Hospital - January 6, 2020)

Rep. McCaul’s Global Hope Act brings lifesaving cancer treatments to children in developing nations (Houston Chronicle - January 3, 2020)

11-year-old boy rings bell after defeating leukemia (ABC13 KTRK - December 27, 2019)

Holidays bring good news to family who really needed it (Texas Children's Hospital - December 23, 2019)

Toddler’s siblings step up to help him get through treatment (Texas Children's Hospital - December 18, 2019)

ASPHO Career Path Spotlight: Jacquelyn M. Powers, MD, MS (ASPHO - December 12, 2019)

Teen undergoes bone marrow transplant after second relapse (Texas Children's Hospital - December 6, 2019)

Pediatric hematology/oncology: A small specialty experiencing big changes (ASH Clinical News - December 1, 2019)

Proton radiotherapy better for pediatric brain cancer patients (Baylor College of Medicine - November 27, 2019)

Giving thanks for early detection of retinoblastoma (Texas Children's Hospital - November 27, 2019)

Sky-high efforts: Nonprofit raises money for pediatric cancer (Midland Reporter-Telegram - November 26, 2019)

Applying basic science helps predict poor treatment outcomes in ALL (Baylor College of Medicine - November 21, 2019)

Preteen’s leukemia mysteriously fails to show up on blood tests (Texas Children's Hospital - November 15, 2019)

Children's Cancer Cause presents Rosen Award to Dr. David Poplack in NYC (Children's Cancer Cause - November, 13, 2019)

Increasing enrollments on clinical trials through infrastructure grants (St. Baldrick's Foundation - November 12, 2019)

Periwinkle Kickball Classic brings in $52,000 (Texas Children's Hospital - November 11, 2019)

Cancer and Hematology Centers honor staff with Bravo Award (Texas Children's Hospital - November 7, 2019)

Learning to stop cancer at its roots (Baylor College of Medicine - November 7, 2019)

Congratulations Dr. Peggy Goodell, Baylor’s new member of the National Academy of Medicine (Baylor College of Medicine - October 29, 2019)

Good Samaritan Award: What it means to me (Texas Children's Hospital: Voice of Nursing - October 29, 2019)

MLB, Houston Astros Foundation unveil gift to Texas Children’s (Texas Children's Hospital - October 24, 2019)

Gift of life: Baby receives lifesaving donation of cord blood (KPRC 2 - October 24, 2019)

Dr. Peggy Goodell elected to National Academy of Medicine (Baylor College of Medicine - October 21, 2019)

Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation names awardees of Early Career Development research grants (Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation - October 17, 2019)

Champions walk down runway for a cure (Texas Children's Hospital - October 15, 2019)

Ring that bell! 9-year-old celebrates being cancer-free (WebMD - October 11, 2019)

Mom & daughter share survivor bond, same oncologist decades apart (FOX 26 - October 8, 2019)

ON A MATTER OF HEALTH: Clinical trial tests novel treatment strategy for ITP (Baylor College of Medicine - October 8, 2019)

ArQule announces first patient dosed in Registrational MOSIAC trial of Miransertib for the treatment of proteus syndrome and PIK3CA-related overgrowth spectrum (BioSpace - October 2, 2019)

Working together against cancer can reap results (Houston Chronicle - September 26, 2019)

Clinicians with sickle cell disease use experience to better connect with patients (Texas Children's Hospital - September 26, 2019)

Passport for Care plans for childhood cancer survivor's future (Baylor College of Medicine - September 24, 2019)

Exploring the risk of ALL in children with Down syndrome (Baylor College of Medicine - September 24, 2019)

Cancer Center on forefront of cutting-edge research, clinical trials (Texas Children's Hospital - September 17, 2019)

Body of Work podcast: Harnessing the body’s immune system to fight cancer (Baylor College of Medicine - September 16, 2019)

You’ve survived cancer. What comes next? (The Wall Street Journal - September 15, 2019)

Local researchers discuss childhood cancer awareness (Houston Chronicle - September 13, 2019)

Cancer Center ranked No. 3 in the nation by U.S. News (Texas Children's Hospital - September 13, 2019)

Texas Children's goes gold for National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (Texas Children's Hospital - September 13, 2019)

Hyundai Hope on Wheels supports Texas Children's fight against cancer (Texas Children's Hospital - September 13, 2019)

Local cancer survivor shares her inspiring journey (KPRC 2 - September 12, 2019)

Promoting early intervention and prevention for e-cig use (FOX 26 - September 10, 2019)

Grant funds action against youth e-cigarette usage (Baylor College of Medicine - September 10, 2019)

Baylor College of Medicine uses grant to fight e-cigarette usage (KPRC 2 - September 10, 2019)

Grant funds action against youth e-cigarette usage (Baylor College of Medicine - September 9, 2019)

Hyundai Hope On Wheels presents Texas Children's Hospital with Hyundai Young Investigator & Scholar Hope Grant totaling $500,000 to support pediatric cancer research (PR Newswire - September 5, 2019)

Astros Foundation's childhood cancer efforts (AT&T Sportsnet - September 1, 2019)

Congratulations to the awardees of CPRIT grants supporting cancer research (Baylor College of Medicine - August 29, 2019)

We didn't know this could happen: Sickle cell disease (AAP Voices - August 29, 2019)

Houston-area ovarian cancer survivor, 9, to host benefit race (TMC News - August 29, 2019)

Congratulations to the awardees of CPRIT grants supporting cancer research! (Baylor College of Medicine - August 29, 2019)

Baylor awarded CPRIT grants to support cancer research (Baylor College of Medicine - August 23, 2019)

Professor optimistic cancer will become less life-threatening (Otago Daily Times - August 14, 2019)

9-year-old rings bell after beating stage III ovarian cancer (Good Morning America - August 8, 2019)

Families seek answers for US rise in childhood cancers (The Guardian - July 30, 2019)

Trial underway in US uses CRISPR gene-editing in people with severe sickle cell disease (CNN Health - July 30, 2019)

Cancer and Hematology Centers honor staff with Bravo Award (Texas Children's Hospital - July 29, 2019)

Fort Bend girl, 9, cancer-free after months-long struggle drew widespread support (Houston Chronicle - July 27, 2019)

'BUSTING MY WAY OUT': 9-year-old Kaylee rings bell after defeating stage III ovarian cancer (ABC13 KTRK - July 26, 2019)

Immunotherapy for pancreatic cancer shows promise (Baylor College of Medicine - July 23, 2019)

Camp Periwinkle bringing hope to child cancer patients (CW39 KIAH - July 18, 2019)

First Lady of the Republic of Botswana is inaugural member of Global HOPE’s International Council (Texas Children's Hospital - June 28, 2019)

Childhood brain tumor survivors face more struggles (HealthDay Reporter - June 25, 2019)

College students begin 4,000-mile bike ride to deliver hope for cancer research (TMC News - June 6, 2019)

Clinical Research Center/Research Resources Office presents research award to Dr. Patricia Baxter (Texas Children's Hospital - June 6, 2019)

New genetic weapons challenge sickle cell disease (ScienceDaily - June 3, 2019)

Grand opening held for Halo House’s 33-unit facility (Houston Chronicle - May 29, 2019)

Meet Eden: 2019 Family Advocacy Day Champion (Speak Now for Kids - May 18, 2019)

Houston area 9-year-old battles stage 3 ovarian cancer (FOX 26 - May 17, 2019)

Pediatric precision medicine approach proven possible in pediatric MATCH trial (OncLive - May 15, 2019)

Pediatric MATCH trial finds more frequent targetable genetic alterations in pediatric cancers than predicted (American Society of Clinical Oncology - May 15, 2019)

Pediatric MATCH study finds more targetable genetic changes than expected (National Cancer Institute - May 15, 2019)

ASCO: Promising start to pediatric MATCH trial (Cancer Network - May 15, 2019)

Texas Children’s offers life-saving treatment option for children with rare liver cancer (Texas Children's Hospital - May 14, 2019)

Cancer and Hematology Centers honor staff with Bravo Award (Texas Children's Hospital - May 13, 2019)

9-year-old girl survives Harvey, leukemia (KHOU 11 - May 10, 2019)

How to become a pediatric hematologist (MedChatMonday - May 7, 2019)

How this disease changes the shape of your cells - Amber M. Yates (TEDEd - May 6, 2019)

Texas Children’s holds radiation exercise (Texas Children's Hospital - May 6, 2019)

Retinoblastoma Center of Houston turns 10 (Texas Children's Hospital - May 6, 2019)

New experimental therapy CAR NKT-cells tested In cancer patients for the first time (Forbes - May 1, 2019)

Global HOPE initiative in Africa makes great strides during first year (Texas Children's Hospital - April 25, 2019)

Shauntelle's story (Texas Children's Hospital - April 23, 2019)

Houston Business Journal honors Texas Children’s clinicians (Texas Children's Hospital - April 23, 2019)

Purple Songs Can Fly documentary recognized at 2019 WorldFest-Houston (Texas Children's Hospital - April 22, 2019)

Joseph, Hegde receive Immunotherapy Scholar Award from the Faris Foundation (Texas Children's Hospital - April 9, 2019)

“Journey to Hope” documentary about Purple Songs Can Fly premieres at WorldFest (TMC News - April 9, 2019)

Several Texas Children’s clinicians receive Women of Excellence Award (Texas Children's Hospital - April 2, 2019)

Purple Songs Can Fly Documentary to be shown at 2019 WorldFest-Houston (Texas Children's Hospital - April 2, 2019)

Cancer treatment uses genetically modified cells to fight tumors (CBS - April 1, 2019)

Alemtuzumab plus Myeloablative conditioning reduces post-transplant GVHD risk (ASH Clinical News - April 1, 2019)

Purple Songs Can Fly helps pediatric cancer patients express personal melodies (TMC News - March 29, 2019)

Purple Songs Can Fly documentary ‘Journey to Hope’ shines light on pediatric cancer at 2019 WorldFest-Houston (Houston Chronicle - March 27, 2019)

Texas Children’s Cancer Center “And So We Fight” publication online (Texas Children's Hospital - March 25, 2019)

Periwinkle Foundation Making A Mark Exhibit reception (Woodlands Online - March 22, 2019)

Baylor College of Medicine Women of Science (Baylor College of Medicine - March 19, 2019)

4-year-old Texas boy survives rare form of cancer (KHOU 11 - March 18, 2019)

New, 'inspiring' rodeo attraction showcases hats created by children (KPRC 2 - March 15, 2019)

Survivor doing what he can to help fight childhood cancer (KPRC 2 - March 12, 2019)

Heslop receives lifetime achievement award (Texas Children's Hospital - March 11, 2019)

Meet five women leading the way to cures for childhood cancer (Alex's Lemonade Stand - March 8, 2019)

Dr. Sarah Injac: Emerging research grant – Medulloblastoma (Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation - March 7, 2019) 

Shortages of pediatric cancer medicines threaten outcomes (Baylor College of Medicine - March 4, 2019)

Jordin Sparks on her personal connection to sickle cell disease (WFSB 3 - February 26, 2019)

Houston-area physicians, scientists receive a combined $38.1M for cancer research (Houston Business Journal - February 22, 2019)

Marker Therapeutics congratulates Helen E. Heslop, MD, DSc (Hon) on receiving the ASBMT Lifetime Achievement Award (MarketWatch - February 21, 2019)

My incredible Professional Day experience (Voice of Nursing - February 19, 2019)

CPRIT changing lives of childhood cancer survivors (mySA - February 17, 2019)

Parsons named deputy director of Cancer and Hematology Centers (Texas Children's Hospital - February 15, 2019)

Little boy rides to Texas Children's Hospital in Lamborghini (KHOU 11 - January 31, 2019)

Stand Up To Cancer Dream Team tackles T-cell lymphoma (Baylor College of Medicine - January 29, 2019)

Certified PA earns national recognition in pediatrics ( National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants - January 29, 2019)

Mutant PPM1D gives stem cells a survival advantage (Baylor College of Medicine - January 8, 2019)

Venkatramani named director of Solid Tumor Programs (Texas Children's Hospital - January 7, 2019)

Meet Dr. Jennifer Foster, the researcher searching for cures for rare cancers (Alex's Lemonade Stand - December 17, 2018)

Social media can help doctors stay up to date (Hematology News - December 11, 2018)

Growing up Baylor: Dr. Timothy Porea (Baylor College of Medicine - December 5, 2018)

Remission for Remington: Groesbeck junior battles cancer with rare complication (KCEN - November 30, 2018)

Muralist brings patient drawings to life in Wallace Tower concourse (Texas Children's Hospital - December 4, 2018)

Houston’s own angel — Texas Children’s doctor wins major award (PaperCity - November 23, 2018)

Cancer and Hematology Center’s partnership in Rio Grande Valley continues to thrive (Texas Children's Hospital - November 19, 2018)

Transition from pediatric to adult care (Lymphangiomatosis and Gorham's Disease Alliance - November 5, 2018)

Re-useable bags at HEB benefit Periwinkle Foundation (FOX 26 - October 25, 2018)

Irish teen conquers cancer in Houston after emotional video plea (KPRC 2 - October 22, 2018)

$5 million grant to expand blood cancer therapy options (Baylor College of Medicine - October 18, 2018)

Houston’s kid cancer champions celebrated in a rollicking River Oaks bash (Paper City - October 18, 2018)

Pediatric cancer survivors, community leaders take their turns on the runway (Houstonia - October 18, 2018)

Pediatric cancer patients, survivors walk runway for Cancer Center (Texas Children's Hospital - October 18, 2018)

Irish teen whose YouTube video plea went viral completes lifesaving cancer treatment at Texas Children’s Hospital (TMC News - October 17, 2018)

The results of your genetic test are reassuring. But that can change (New York Times - October 16, 2018)

Why black and hispanic kids Are more likely to die of some cancers (US News - October 15, 2018)

Pediatric cancer patients and survivors walk the runway for Texas Children’s Cancer Center (TMC News - October 12, 2018)

Hispanic children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at higher risk for neurotoxicity (Healio HemOnc Today - October 11, 2018)

The next frontier in the battle against childhood cancer: Genetics and genomics (Baylor College of Medicine - October 9, 2019)

Preparation vital before embarking on short-term global health experience (American Academy of Pediatrics - October 9, 2018)

Lifetime Achievement Award: David G. Poplack, MD (Children's Brain Tumor Foundation - October 8, 2018)

Texas Children’s hematologists contribute to leading textbook in field (Texas Children's Hospital - October 8, 2018)

Shauntelle Tynan: 20 years old (US News - October 5, 2018)

New high-dose radiation therapy available for pediatric liver cancer patients (Baylor College of Medicine - October 4, 2018)

Houston oilmen set a Texas record, raise $83 million for new Texas Children's Hospital tower (Houston Chronicle - October 2, 2018)

Texas Children’s announces naming of Legacy Tower by Lester and Sue Smith (Texas Children's Hospital - October 2, 2018)

Texas Children's receives $50M pledge for tower, cancer center (Hospital CFO Report - October 2, 2018)

President of Botswana visits Texas Children’s to discuss past and future work in Africa (Texas Children's Hospital - October 2, 2018)

Major Houston philanthropists give $50M to Texas Children's, tower to be named in their honor (Houston Business Journal - October 1, 2018)

Texas Children's Hospital pediatric cancer doctor receives $300K in Hyundai grant (Houston Chronicle - September 28, 2018)

Therapy dogs interacting with pediatric cancer patients (KPRC 2 - September 28, 2018)

First neuroblastoma patient successfully dosed with innovative CAR therapy utilizing natural killer T cells (CAR-NKT) (Cell Medica - September 27, 2018)

In sickle cell project, Baylor scientist discovers link to fetal hemoglobin production (Qiagen - September 27, 2018)

Young cancer patients in poor countries get a boost (Wall Street Journal - September 26, 2018)

Every hand-print tells a story with Hyundai’s Hope on Wheels (KHOU 11 - September 26, 2018)

Texas Children’s hematologist develops sickle cell disease treatment (Texas Children's Hospital - September 26, 2018)

Grant supports identifying leukemia, Down syndrome link (Baylor College of Medicine - September 25, 2018)

Mes de concientización del cáncer infantil (Telemundo - September 24, 2018)

September Superhero: Eden (KPRC 2 - September 20, 2018)

One year after Maria, an island endures: Health care in Puerto Rico (TMC News - September 20, 2018)

CPRIT awards $6 million to find new biomarkers and therapies for childhood liver cancers (Texas Children's Hospital - September 19, 2018)

Melinda Rushing named first fellow for Sharma family endowed scholarship (September 18, 2018 - University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston)

Patients on Bone Marrow Unit celebrate National Cancer Awareness Month (September 18, 2018 - Texas Children's Hospital)

Periwinkle Foundation’s ‘Making A Mark’ exhibit inspires children at Texas Children’s Hospital (Houston Chronicle - September 18, 2018)

Thinking globally to help families battling childhood cancer (American Academy of Pediatrics - September 17, 2018)

September Superhero: Emmy (KPRC 2 - September 13, 2018)

Global HOPE earns Fast Company Innovation Design Honors (Cannon Design - September 10, 2018)

Cancer Center patients, families, employees Go Gold and invite you to do the same (Texas Children's Hospital - September 4, 2018)

New histiocytic disorder insights may improve therapies (Baylor College of Medicine - August 30, 2018)

Baylor awarded CPRIT Grants for research, recruitment (Baylor College of Medicine - August 27, 2018)

First class of the East African Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Fellowship Program graduates (Bristol-Myers Squibb - August 27, 2018)

Case Beken, 14-year-old with terminal brain tumor, fulfills dream of becoming firefighter (ABC13 KTRK - August 15, 2018)

Firefighters treat teen with terminal illness as one of their own (KHOU 11 - August 15, 2018)

Makerere University awards Dr. Poplack, late Ryoichi Sasakawa honorary doctorates (Campus Times - August 10, 2018)

MAK honours doctor's hand in fight against cancer in children (New Vision - August 9, 2018)

Dr. Poplack, Ryoichi Sasakawa receive Mak’s prestigious honorary doctorates (Makerere University Vision - August 9, 2018)

Jackson doc's work saves live in Africa (Jackson Hole News & Guides - August 1, 2018)

Blaney to lead children’s cancer and hematology center (Baylor College of Medicine - August 1, 2018)

Cancer Center patients get up-close look at World Series trophy (Texas Children's Hospital - July 24, 2018)

St. Baldrick’s Foundation awards seven Baylor faculty with pediatric cancer research grants (Baylor College of Medicine - July 19, 2018)

Child Life department launches ‘Elsa on call’ (Texas Children's Hospital - July 17, 2018)

Advocating on behalf of my patients (Texas Children's Hospital Voice of Nursing - July 10, 2018)

New leadership at Texas Children’s Cancer Center (Houston Chronicle - July 9, 2018)

Cancer and Hematology Centers announce transition in leadership (Texas Children's Hospital - July 5, 2018)

Texas Children’s celebrates World Sickle Cell Day (Texas Children's Hospital - July 3, 2018)

How a chance encounter in the U.S. Army led to a career in nursing (Texas Children's Hospital Voice of Nursing - July 3, 2018)

Sickle Cell Perspectives (Novartis, Facebook Live - June 28, 2018)

Texas Children’s pediatric surgery PA fellows reflect on unique program (Texas Children's Hospital - June 25, 2018)

Shauntelle's story: 5,000 miles away for a cure (Texas Children's Hospital - June 22, 2018)

First-in-human clinical trial aims to treat neuroblastoma (Baylor College of Medicine - June 15, 2018)

Bone marrow transplant patient hosts art show of original work (Texas Children's Hospital - June 13, 2018)

New robot provides comfort, excitement for patients during medical procedures (Texas Children's Hospital - June 11, 2018)

Conrad's story: Weeks to spare (Texas Children's Hospital - May 29, 2018)

Hailey's story: HOPE for HAILEY (Texas Children's Hospital - May 25, 2018)

NBA Legend Shaquille O'Neal shows support for Texas Children's Cancer Center (Texas Children's Hospital - May 23, 2018)

Super Star Employee: David Butler (Texas Children's Hospital - May 23, 2018)

How 'Sky High' is raising millions for cancer research (ABC13 KTRK - May 21, 2018)

Physician Rayne Rouce activated social network to rescue families, gather donations (Houston Chronicle - May 10, 2018)

International Pediatric Thyroid Cancer Conference will be Sept 13-14, 2018 (Texas Children's Hospital - May 8, 2018)

National Nurses Week 2018 – Inspire, innovate, influence (Texas Children's Hospital - May 7, 2018)

Gabi’s story: Quiet grace, a teenager’s journey with Ewing sarcoma (Texas Children's Hospital - May 4, 2018)

Vannie Cook Clinic meets the needs for South Texas children with cancer and blood disorders (Texas Children's Hospital - May 1, 2018)

Global HOPE initiative in Africa makes great strides during first year (Texas Children's Hospital - April 24, 2018)

Comfort care or medical treatment? (Baylor College of Medicine - April 23, 2018)

Shaquille O'Neal Brings His Charming Ways to Houston, Hangs Out With Kid Cancer Patients (Paper City - April 18, 2018)

Narnia comes to Texas Children's (Texas Children's Hospital - April 18, 2018)

Claire's story: Braver, stronger than ever (Texas Children's Hospital - April 13, 2018)

Emerging Technologies in Childhood Cancer Survivorship Research Conference will be November 9, 2018 (Texas Children's Hospital - April 9, 2018)

Baylor, Texas Children's cancer initiative in Africa hits milestone (Houston Chronicle - April 9, 2018)

Ethan's story: Making a life by what we give (Texas Children's Hospital - April 3, 2018)

Reflections from the hidden world of childhood cancer (Texas Children's Hospital - March 9, 2018)

Vascular Anomalies Center at Texas Children’s Hospital (Texas Children's Hospital - March 6, 2018)

First Mutton Bustin' champ of 2018 RodeoHouston is cancer survivor (ABC13 KTRK - March 1, 2018)

Texas Children's raises awareness for rare diseases (Texas Children's Hospital - February 28, 2018)

Scientists near sickle cell cure (The Guardian - February 20, 2018)

Looking for a cure far from home: Shauntelle's story (St. Baldrick's Foundation - February 19, 2018)

The 80/20 paradox in global pediatric oncology (Texas Children's Hospital - February 19, 2018)

'Celebration of Champions' for Texas Children's Cancer Center (FOX 26 - February 15, 2018)

Jeff Bagwell and Mary Lou Retton Get Together in Houston to Make a Difference (Paper City - February 14, 2018)

Library exhibits 'Making a Mark' (My San Antonio - February 13, 2018)

Houston champions and childhood cancer survivors rock River Oaks runaway for a good cause (CultureMap - February 13, 2018)

Our champion Maddie's bone marrow transplant journey (Texas Children's Hospital - February 8, 2018)

Cancer on the rise among children from poor families (New Vision - February 6, 2018)

Cancer on the rise among children (New Vision - February 5, 2018)

Global HOPE supports parent-led advocacy group in Uganda (Texas Children's Hospital - February 5, 2018)

Spring teen battling second round of leukemia (Houston Chronicle - February 3, 2018)

Athlete Spotlight: Tiffany Rattler (Baylor College of Medicine - January 30, 2018)

Klein HS student prepared to fight after rare cancer returns (ABC13 KTRK - January 11, 2018)

Researchers develop approach for identifying tumor targets when genetic drivers are unknown (Medical Xpress - January 5, 2018)

Research reveals path to ependymoma chemotherapy (Baylor College of Medicine - January 4, 2018)

Hundreds join 55-hour run to raise money for kids fighting cancer  (ABC13 KTRK - December 30, 2017)

Houston doctors day stem cell treatments could save an infant from life in a plastic bubble  (Rare Houston - December 27, 2017)

On the bubble: Family of baby with rare disease not taking risks  (Houston Chronicle - December 25, 2017)

Astros shortstop Carlos Correa visits Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands  (Texas Children's Hospital - December 20, 2017)

Why I am so grateful this holiday season  (Voice of Nursing - December 19, 2017)

Cancer and Hematology Centers receive donation from regional foundation  (Texas Children's Hospital - December 19, 2017)

Young cancer patients partner with NASA  (FOX 26 - December 14, 2017)

NASA Space Art Program at Texas Children's  (FOX 26 - December 14, 2017)

The emerging role of precision oncology in childhood cancer treatment (Oncology Times - December 10, 2017)

Everyday heroes (Texas Children's Hospital - December 7, 2017)

Doctor delivers help from Houston (KHOU 11 - December 6, 2017)

Rockets gift tickets and gear to young fan with cancer (ABC13 KRTK - December 6, 2017)

Texas Children’s awarded Advanced Palliative Care Certification  (Texas Children's Hospital - December 05, 2017)

Texas Children’s Hospital opens MIBG suite  (Healthcare Design Magazine - December 05, 2017)

Alex’s Lemonade Stand funds Phase 1 neuroblastoma trial  (Baylor College of Medicine - December 04, 2017)

Quessenberry visits Texas Children’s Hospital  (Houston Texans - December 04, 2017)

Katy hospital’s new recording booth gives young patients a creative retreat  (Community Impact - December 01, 2017)

Offering HOPE to Pediatric Oncology Patients Around the Globe  (Oncology Times - November 25, 2017)

Texas Children’s Cancer Center focus of Forum Luncheon  (Texas Children's Hospital - November 21, 2017)

Counting blessings: Young cancer survivors, families come together to give thanks  (The Monitor - November 17, 2017)

Cancer and Hematology Centers hold annual APP symposium  (Texas Children's Hospital - November 14, 2017)

Purple Songs Can Fly opens recording studio at Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus  (Texas Children's Hospital - November 14, 2017)

Astros are a gift to teen baseball player who lost leg during World Series  (KHOU 11 - November 02, 2017)

Puerto Rico’s Cleanup Hitters  (TMC News - October 27, 2017)

Genetic testing recommended for children considered at risk for most common eye cancer  (American Academy of Opthalmology - October 25, 2017)

Cancer Center director and Puerto Rican native helps island recover  (Texas Children's Hospital - October 17, 2017)

Making A Mark exhibit on The Auxiliary Bridge until October 27  (Texas Children's Hospital - October 17, 2017)

Youth football teammates tackle cancer together  (ABC13 KTRK - October 13, 2017)

Caring for pediatric cancer patients during storm  (Baylor College of Medicine - October 12, 2017)

Pediatrics faculty make a difference in their communities during storm  (Baylor College of Medicine - October 12, 2017)

NASA brings Spacesuit Art Project to patients at Texas Children’s Cancer Center  (Texas Children's Hospital - October 03, 2017)

Rally for research grant to fund osteosarcoma research  (Baylor College of Medicine - September 28, 2017)

Texas Children’s Hospital Nursing Blog: Why I go gold for patients in our Cancer Center  (Voice of Nursing - September 26, 2017)

Book published benefitting Purple Songs Can Fly  (Texas Children's Hospital - September 26, 2017)

International scholar in Uganda gives kids with cancer hope  (St. Baldrick’s Foundation - September 25, 2017)

Online tool helps empower pediatric cancer survivors  (Baylor College of Medicine - September 19, 2017)

A Force For Good: St. Baldrick’s + The Children’s Oncology Group  (St. Baldrick’s Foundation - September 15, 2017)

Disrupting DNA loops suggests new approach to glioma therapy  (Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News - September 12, 2017)

New medicine offers hope to those with sickle cell  (ABC13 KTRK - September 12, 2017)

Siri saves sick girl from Harvey floodwaters  (CNN - September 06, 2017)

Grant to compare large-scale genomic sequencing, standard clinical tests for childhood cancer patients  (Baylor College of Medicine - August 08, 2017)

Clinical trial shows ready-to-use cells are safe and effective to treat viral infections  (Baylor College of Medicine - August 07, 2017)

Life-saving treatment shows why Houston needs medical-startup ecosystem  (Houston Chronicle - July 31, 2017)

Houston researchers to get boost in fight against childhood cancer  (Houston Chronicle - July 28, 2017)

Cypress girl battling cancer captures hearts with viral dance video  (CBS 11 KHOU - July 28, 2017)

Texas Children’s hosted graduation for terminally ill student before she passed away  (ABC13 KTRK - July 21, 2017)

First-of-its-kind therapy has cancer experts excited  (Houston Chronicle - July 13, 2017)

New medicine offers hope to those with sickle cell  (ABC13 KTRK - June 30, 2017)

Texas Children’s Hospital ranks 4th nationally among all children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report  (Texas Children's Hospital - June 27, 2017)

Texas Children’s Sickle Cell Program celebrates World Sickle Cell Day  (Texas Children's Hospital - June 27, 2017)

Patients and families have fun at Camp Periwinkle  (Texas Children's Hospital - June 20, 2017)

Texas Children's camp for cancer patients  (ABC13 KTRK - June 16, 2017)

Parents winning fight against disorder, as ‘bubble boy’ leaves hospital  (Houston Chronicle - June 15, 2017)

TCH patients enjoy summer camp experience  (KHOU 11 - June 15, 2017)

Beyond the Bubble: Baby born without an immune system benefits from lessons learned decades ago  (Houston Chronicle - June 10, 2017)

On the Side: Stacey Berg, MD  (TMC News - June 06, 2017)

Ladies Circle of Botswana Happy Hearts Project (Texas Children's Hospital - June 05, 2017)

Cancer patient beats her disease and rings end-of-treatment bell (Texas Children's Hospital - May 31, 2017)

Clinical Research Center/Research Resources Office presents research award to Kathy McCarthy (Texas Children's Hospital - May 31, 2017)

Texas Children’s is a special place to be a nurse  (Voice of Nursing - May 30, 2017)

Michael Phelps talks Baywatch bikinis and reveals his future plans in a $1.2 million Texas night  (PaperCity magazine - May 24, 2017)

Heslop to lead cell and gene therapy society (Baylor College of Medicine - May 23, 2017)

Olympian Michael Phelps visits Texas Children’s Hospital  (ABC13 KTRK - May 23, 2017)

Texas Children’s receives $50,000 donation from ABC13 viewer  (ABC13 KTRK - May 23, 2017)

Healthy Habits: Dr. Jenny Despotovic combines exercise, family time and fun  (Baylor College of Medicine - May 22, 2017)

Healthy Habits: Cycling, frequent walks help Dr. Kenneth McClain stay active  (Baylor College of Medicine - May 15, 2017)

True Colors: How the magical paint of a Ford Cobra brought happiness to a brave little girl  (My Ford - May 12, 2017)

Changing the pediatric cancer landscape in Africa  (Baylor College of Medicine - May 03, 2017)

Clinical trial results show benefit of brain cancer therapy  (Baylor College of Medicine - April 24, 2017)

Russell named to state advisory team  (Baylor College of Medicine - April 14, 2017)

Meet Dr. Monica Gramatges  (St. Baldrick’s - April 12, 2017)

Cancer survivor support expanding for Texans with help from Texas Children’s Cancer Center  (Texas Children's Hospital - April 11, 2017)

Grant to fund potential new glioblastoma treatment research (Texas Children's Hospital - April 08, 2017)

Texas Children’s Cancer Center to host neuroblastoma research conference (Texas Children's Hospital - April 08, 2017)

12th Annual An Evening with a Legend honoring Michael Phelps (Texas Children's Hospital - April 04, 2017)

Four-legged hospital employee bringing joy to sick kids  (FOX 26 - March 31, 2017)

Touched by Grace  (KOLN 1011 News - March 31, 2017)

Childhood cancer survivor support expanding for Texans  (Baylor College of Medicine - March 27, 2017)

How a Blueprint for Treating HIV/AIDS Is Helping Address Childhood Cancer in Africa  (Philanthropy News Digest - March 21, 2017)

Houston man awards medals to young cancer fighters  (ABC13 KTRK - March 17, 2017)

Girl donates birthday gifts to kids with cancer  (ABC13 KTRK - March 15, 2017)

Student battling terminal bone cancer gets early graduation  (FOX 26 - March 13, 2017)

HISD student battling cancer gets his diploma  (CBS 11 KHOU - March 13, 2017)

Can we fight childhood cancer in Africa the same way we fought HIV? (Texas Children's Hospital - March 09, 2017)

Baylor, Texas Children’s take pediatric cancer fight to Africa  (Houston Chronicle - February 21, 2017)

Full Circle  (Katy Magazine - February 20, 2017)

Dr. Lubega devoted to tackling child cancers  (The Observer - February 18, 2017)

Staff, volunteers surprise patients at Texas Children’s Hospital with Valentine’s Day gifts  (NBC 2 KPRC - February 14, 2017)

Super Bowl: Devon and Leah Still Inspire Cancer Patients (Extended Version) | SUPER BOWL LI (FOX Sports - February 08, 2017)

11-year-old diagnosed with rare, unnamed cancer headed to Super Bowl  (FOX News - February 03, 2017)

Texas Girl surprised with Super Bowl tickets after being treated for rare cancer  (ABC News - February 03, 2017)

Young cancer survivor receives Super Bowl surprise  (CBS 11 KHOU - January 31, 2017)

Proudly supports our Hometown Heroes: Shelley Barineau  (Absolutely Memorial - January 31, 2017)

Five Texas Children’s nurses, two patients surprised with tickets to the big game  (Texas Children's Hospital - January 31, 2017)

Team Paige: Paige Lejeune, who lost her cancer battle, inspired Houston Texans defensive end Christian Covington (TMC News - January 25, 2017)

Astros SS Carlos Correa visits 14-year-old in hospital  (NBC 2 KPRC - January 20, 2017)

Correa reconnects at Sunshine Kids party  (MLB - January 20, 2017)

Astros visit Texas Children’s patients at Sunshine Kids party  (CBS 11 KHOU - January 19, 2017)

International Neuroblastoma Research Conference will be May 3-5, 2017 (Texas Children's Hospital - January 17, 2017)

Fighting sickle cell disease using a type 2 diabetes medication  (Baylor College of Medicine - January 10, 2017)

Young patient beats rare cancer at Texas Children’s Hospital  (ABC13 KTRK - January 06, 2017)

Giving a Texas touch to children’s cancer treatment in Uganda  (Christine Namulindwa Blog - January 04, 2017)

Patient family credits compassion, support to positive patient experience  (Texas Children's Hospital - January 04, 2017)

Cancer survivor gives back to clinic  (KRGV 5 – McAllen - January 04, 2017)

Kids helping kids with Lily pads  (FOX 26 - December 21, 2016)

New online resource aims to promote, advance global childhood cancer education  (Baylor College of Medicine - November 30, 2016)

Surgical Oncology Program delivers results when stakes are high  (Texas Children’s Hospital - November 29, 2016)

Young cancer warriors ring bell to end their treatment  (ABC - November 22, 2016)

CPRIT awards additional $7 million to individual investigators  (Baylor College of Medicine - November 21, 2016)

A Parent’s Guide to Childhood Cancer, with Pediatric Oncologist Dr. Wendy Allen-Rhoades  (Podcast - November 15, 2016)

Curated: ‘Making A Mark’ features artwork by patients at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers  (TMC Pulse - November 04, 2016)

What I learned from training nurses in Botswana  (Voice of Nursing - October 26, 2016)

Baylor and Texas Children’s Hospital partner to bring fellowship training in oncology and hematology to East Africa  (Baylor College of Medicine - October 26, 2016)

These are the top children’s doctors in Houston (Texas Children's Hospital - October 25, 2016)

Statewide research program in Texas expected to advance understanding of causes of childhood cancer (Texas Children's Hospital - October 19, 2016)

Dr. Malcolm Brenner named to National Academy of Medicine (Texas Children's Hospital - October 18, 2016)

Hyundai Hope on Wheels awards $400,000 research grant to Texas Children’s Hospital in honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month  (Hyundai - October 07, 2016)

Devon Still’s message on hospital visit: My family is proof you can beat cancer  (ESPN - September 30, 2016)

New pediatric oncology training program bridges the gap for kids in Africa  (St. Baldrick’s - September 29, 2016)

Texans’ Devon Still visits cancer patients at Texas Children’s Hospital  (Houston Chronicle - September 27, 2016)

Southeast Texas kids fighting cancer show their “True Grit” (Texas Children's Hospital - September 23, 2016)

Special T cells that target solid tumors offer potential treatment for pediatric and adult cancers (Texas Children's Hospital - September 20, 2016)

Oncology Nurse now working for hospital that saved her life  (ABC13 KTRK - September 16, 2016)

Defeating a diagnosis and raising awareness  (KPRC - September 16, 2016)

Celebrating “the true heroes”  (The Monitor - September 16, 2016)

Brain cancer now most deadly cancer in children (Texas Children's Hospital - September 16, 2016)

Selective predators: Natural killer T cells take aim at solid tumors (Texas Children's Hospital - September 13, 2016)

Improving outcomes for children with rare cancers (Texas Children's Hospital - September 12, 2016)

Texas Children’s helps a local teen in his fight against a rare cancer (Texas Children's Hospital - September 07, 2016)

Children’s cancer research funded by St. Baldrick’s Foundation (Texas Children's Hospital - August 26, 2016)

Children’s cancer research at Baylor, Texas Children’s Cancer Center funded by St. Baldrick’s Foundation (Texas Children's Hospital - August 23, 2016)

Madison’s story: Battling a vascular malformation at Texas Children’s Hospital (Texas Children's Hospital - August 22, 2016)

Dr. Stacey Berg mixes passion for medicine with sci-fi writing, Olympic Games (Texas Children's Hospital - August 10, 2016)

Texas Children’s Cancer Center extends its global impact (Texas Children's Hospital - August 01, 2016)

My Wish: 9-year-old fan teaches J.J. Watt about true ‘Will Power’ (Texas Children's Hospital - July 27, 2016)

Astros’ Altuve, McCullers surprise cancer-stricken 10-year-old fan (Texas Children's Hospital - July 27, 2016)

Texas Children’s Hospital helps young girl with rare syndrome  (ABC13 KTRK - July 11, 2016)

Where can you find the best pediatric cancer care in Houston?  (Houston Chronicle - June 27, 2016)

Nurse practitioner and cancer survivor Danielle Johnston is #ShapingHouston (Texas Children's Hospital - June 26, 2016)

Angola Sickle Cell Initiative teaming with Bristol-Myers Squibb to provide children with medication for sickle cell disease (Texas Children's Hospital - June 24, 2016)

Texas Children’s Hospital ranks #2 nationally in cancer among nation’s best pediatric institutions by U.S. News & World Report (Texas Children's Hospital - June 23, 2016)

Celebration bells are ringing at Texas Children’s Cancer Center  (ABC13 KTRK - June 23, 2016)

U.S. News and World Report (Texas Children's Hospital - June 21, 2016)

First-of-its-kind children’s cancer center launches in Botswana capital (Texas Children's Hospital - June 15, 2016)

Aggressive care for young cancer patients (Texas Children's Hospital - June 14, 2016)

Teen defeats thyroid cancer with the help of Texas Children’s Hospital (Texas Children's Hospital - June 06, 2016)

Texas Children’s Developmental Therapeutics Program helps young boy  (ABC13 - June 06, 2016)

David Poplack, MD, receives ASPHO Distinguished Career Award (Texas Children's Hospital - June 03, 2016)

Evenings with Genetics: Neurofibromatosis Type 1: Updates in Lifelong Care and Screening (Texas Children's Hospital - May 27, 2016)

Researchers uncover marker important to effectiveness of natural killer T cells (Texas Children's Hospital - May 20, 2016)

Texas Children’s Hospital hires a nurse they treated for cancer 7 years ago (Texas Children's Hospital - May 19, 2016)

Poster sells for $100k at dinner honoring UT Chancellor William McRaven (Texas Children's Hospital - May 18, 2016)

Honoring Houston’s Heroes {Celina’s Story}  (Houston Mom’s Blog - May 17, 2016)

Pediatric oncologist to lend expertise to national Moonshot initiative (Texas Children's Hospital - May 10, 2016)

Honoring Houston’s Heroes (Carrie’s Story}  (Houston Moms Blog - May 09, 2016)

Research symposium promotes new findings in pediatric cancer, hematology (Texas Children's Hospital - May 06, 2016)

2016 Pediatric Cancer Health Disparities Symposium (Texas Children's Hospital - May 05, 2016)

Inaugural ‘No One Fights Alone’ Nursing Conference  (TMC News - May 02, 2016)

Pediatric cancer symposium brings together leaders in field (Texas Children's Hospital - May 02, 2016)

Honoring Houston’s Heroes {Melissa’s Story}  (Houston Mom’s Blog - April 28, 2016)

Clinical trial results show benefit of brain cancer therapy (Baylor College of Medicine - April 20, 2017)

Texas Children’s Hospital succeeds with pediatric cancer treatments  (ABC13 - March 24, 2016)

Fabulous foursome raises millions for pediatric cancer research  (Houston Chronicle - March 23, 2016)

St. Baldrick’s researcher discovers new way to detect bone cancer  (St. Baldrick’s - February 24, 2016)

Researchers discover genetic cause of second-most common kidney cancer in children (Baylor College of Medicine - February 16, 2016)

Dr. Rayne Rouce earns research support through program focused on diversity in hematology (Houston Style Magazine - February 15, 2016)

Study shows DNA sequencing brings greater precision to childhood cancer  (NIH Director’s Blog - February 09, 2016)

Beefing up to beat cancer  (Houstonia - February 05, 2016)

Nurse sweetly sings ‘A Whole New World’ to 4-year-old cancer patient  (ABC - February 04, 2016)

Shine a light on neuroblastoma  (TMC News - February 03, 2016)

Dancing through cancer (Texas Children's Hospital - February 03, 2016)

Cancer and Hematology Centers help little ones fight big battles  (ABC13 - January 22, 2016)

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