The center becomes the first in the country to administer a commercial gene therapy infusion to treat Hemophilia A, the common disorder affecting males.
CHOC hematologist appointed to national COVID-19 therapy evaluation oversight committee
A CHOC hematologist and prolific author on innovative medicine, Dr. Diane Nugent joins the executive committee of NHLBI’s CONNECTS.
CHOC Becomes SCID Referral Center
CHOC is now a referral center for babies with severe combined immune deficiency (SCID), filling a regional gap in care.
September is National Sickle Cell Month
Sickle cell disease is an inherited disorder wherein the red blood cells are misshapen, and can lead to painful episodes and even hospitalization. The disorder is usually diagnosed at birth during newborn screening tests. In honor of National Sickle Cell Month, we spoke to Dr. Geetha Puthenveetil, a pediatric hematologist and director of blood and […]
Dr. Diane Nugent Profiled as a Leader in Hematology
Dr. Diane Nugent was profiled in a recent American Journal of Hematology supplement for making a significant impact on the specialty.
