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Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
Claim this profilePittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15224
Global Leader in Leukemia
Global Leader in Brain Tumor
Conducts research for Tumors
Conducts research for Recurrence
Conducts research for Lymphoma
907 reported clinical trials
82 medical researchers
Summary
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC is a medical facility located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This center is recognized for care of Leukemia, Brain Tumor, Tumors, Recurrence, Lymphoma and other specialties. Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC is involved with conducting 907 clinical trials across 975 conditions. There are 82 research doctors associated with this hospital, such as Jean M. Tersak, Andrew Bukowinski, James Felker, MD, and Adam Olson.Area of expertise
1Leukemia
Global LeaderStage II
Philadelphia chromosome positive
NTRK1 positive
2Brain Tumor
Global LeaderBRAF positive
Stage IV
Stage II
Top PIs
Jean M. TersakChildren's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC6 years of reported clinical research
Expert in Tumors
Expert in Neuroblastoma
42 reported clinical trials
98 drugs studied
Andrew BukowinskiChildren's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC8 years of reported clinical research
Studies Tumors
Studies Recurrence
23 reported clinical trials
37 drugs studied
James Felker, MDChildren's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC4 years of reported clinical research
Expert in Brain Tumor
Studies Astrocytoma
16 reported clinical trials
27 drugs studied
Adam OlsonUPMC-Shadyside Hospital5 years of reported clinical research
Studies Prostate Cancer
Studies Prostate Adenocarcinoma
15 reported clinical trials
52 drugs studied
Clinical Trials running at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
Brain Tumor
Osteosarcoma
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Acute Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
Medulloblastoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Lymphoma
Selumetinib vs. Chemotherapy
for Brain Cancer
This study is evaluating whether a drug called selumetinib may help treat low-grade glioma.
Recruiting2 awards Phase 3
Selumetinib vs Carboplatin/Vincristine
for Brain Cancer
This study is evaluating whether a drug which blocks enzymes that tumor cells need for growth may help treat low-grade glioma.
Recruiting2 awards Phase 328 criteria
Selumetinib + Vinblastine
for Low-Grade Glioma
This study is evaluating whether a combination of two drugs may be more effective than one drug alone in treating low-grade glioma.
Recruiting2 awards Phase 339 criteria
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of research happens at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC?
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC is a medical facility located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This center is recognized for care of Leukemia, Brain Tumor, Tumors, Recurrence, Lymphoma and other specialties. Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC is involved with conducting 907 clinical trials across 975 conditions. There are 82 research doctors associated with this hospital, such as Jean M. Tersak, Andrew Bukowinski, James Felker, MD, and Adam Olson.
Where is Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC located?
The Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC is located at 4401 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, United States.
Who should I call to ask about financial aid or insurance network?
**Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Financial Assistance:**
- Contact the Business Office at 412-692-7600, available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
**UPMC Western Maryland Insurance Hotline:**
- For insurance-related inquiries, call 240-964-8111.
What insurance does Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC accept?
The Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC accepts a wide range of health insurance plans. This includes commercial insurance plans such as Aetna, Capital Blue Cross, Cigna Health, and United HealthCare, among others. Government insurance plans accepted include Military insurances like VA and Tricare, Medicare plans such as Aetna Medicare Advantage and Highmark Freedom Blue, and Medicaid plans like Aetna Better Health and UPMC for You.
What awards or recognition has Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC received?
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh supports research through various grants, including:
- Pilot grants: $50,000 per year for two years.
- Trainee grants: $50,000 per year for two years.
- The Ghazi Lab has received research grants from the American Federation for Aging Research and the University of Pittsburgh.
- The Children's Neuroscience Institute offers annual Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Awards (INA) of up to $50,000, favoring projects that involve multi-omic platforms, induced pluripotent stem cell technology, bioinformatics, and molecular imaging approaches.