Research & News
Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health Pediatric Epileptologist Publishes Research on Clinical Use of Anti-Seizure Medication
Phase IV Research Published in Journal of Child Neurology
Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health Nephrologist Travels to Colombia to Teach Lifesaving Kidney Care
Program is offered by the International Society of Nephrology
New Pediatric Brain Cancer Therapy
New therapy may mean less side effects for children receiving brain cancer treatment.
Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital Welcomes New Neurologist and Critical Care Specialist
Dr. Cappell adds pediatric neurointensive care to hospital’s list of specialties
New Joint Nephrology Urology Clinic Treats Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urinary Tract
Patients treated collaboratively by pediatric urology and nephrology specialists
New Hematology-Oncology Specialist Joins Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital
Dr. Camacho-Bydume brings expertise in treatment of blood cancers in children
Neurosurgeons at Hackensack University Medical Center Perform Hospital’s First Endoscopic-Assisted Corpus Callosotomy Surgery
Procedure performed for the first time at Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health
CDI Laboratory Secures NIH Funding for Thymus Immunotherapy Research
Zakrzewski Lab Aims to Train Immune System to Make Its Own CAR T-Cells
Surgery for Intractable Epilepsy
Surgery continues to be underutilized, despite its proven efficacy.
Leading Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health Nephrologists Are Principal Investigators in Clinical Trial of New Medication to Treat Children with Rare Kidney Diseases
Only Pediatric Health Care Network in New Jersey in the Study
Researchers Conduct Study of Medications to Treat Pediatric and Adolescent Migraine
Study Will Evaluate Rimegepant for Pain Freedom and Other Migraine Symptoms
Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital to Provide Pediatric Patients Access to Latest Trials for the Treatment of Cancer
Gains Affiliate Status in the Prestigious Children’s Oncology Group (COG)
Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health Pediatric Neurologist Serves as Investigator in Two Brain Injury Studies
One Study Seeks Better Understanding of Concussion Recovery in Children
Research Studies Impact of Chemotherapy-Induced Thrombocytopenia on Pediatric Cancer Treatment
Complication may require platelet transfusions and treatment modifications
K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital Creates New Pediatric Neurology Residency
Only residency of its kind in New Jersey
Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health Neurologist Conducts Phase IV Study of Perampanel in Real-World Clinical Care
Pediatric epileptologist analyzes clinical use of anti-seizure medication in patients with epilepsy
Pediatric Nephrology Chief Recognized with National Kidney Foundation Award
First New Jersey Pediatric Nephrologist to Receive Excellence in Care Honor
New Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Specialist to Join Hospital
Dr. Degliuomini’s clinical and research focus is on the effects of children’s cancer treatment on platelets
Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health Welcomes Two Chiefs of Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Drs. Sirak and Marcantuono Bring Knowledge and Experience to Care for Patients
Molecular Targeted and Gene Therapy
Monthly molecular tumor board discuss genetic variants of high-risk and relapsed childhood cancers.
Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital First in NJ to Implant Responsive Neurostimulation Device in Peds Patient with Epilepsy
Device Treats Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy with Constant Brain Monitoring and Instant Stimulation Response to Abnormal Activity
Hospital Launches Pediatric Nephrology and Urology Clinic for Children and Young Adults with Complex Kidney Disease
Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital Will Provide Comprehensive Combined Services in a Single Visit
Clinical Trial Will Evaluate Combination of Therapies in Pediatric and Young Adult Patients with Recurrent Low Grade Gliomas
Researchers Test Combination Therapy for Common Pediatric Tumors
Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health Research Shows Nasal Spray Seizure Rescue Medication Safe to Use with Oral Medication
Diazepam Nasal Spray Shown Safe with Oral Benzodiazepines for Emergency Seizure Cluster Treatment in Patients with Epilepsy
Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health Welcomes New Medical Director of Pediatric Kidney Transplant
Pediatric Nephrologist Namrata G. Jain, M.D., Named to Lead Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program
Pediatric Oncologist/Hematologist Co-Authors Article Accepted for Publication in Leukemia & Lymphoma
Global working group addresses rare subtype of Hodgkin lymphoma
HUMC Researchers Help Identify New Form of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Physicians at the Hackensack University Medical Center participated in research that led to the discovery of a unique form of juvenile amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This newly discovered form of ALS begins in childhood, worsens more slowly than usual and is linked to the SPTLC1 gene that manufactures a type of fat called sphingolipids.
Pediatric Dialysis Service Now Available at K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital at Jersey Shore University Hospital
Expanded Acute Kidney Injury Program Features Nurses with Pediatric Peritoneal Dialysis, Hemodialysis and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy Training and Multispecialty Collaboration
Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital Establishes Fertility Preservation Program for Long-Term Pediatric Cancer Survivors
Program aims to prevent or decrease the late effects of chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery
Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital One of Two Nationwide Sites for Fabry Disease Study
Study Evaluating New One-Time Gene Therapy Approach for Fabry Disease
Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health Joins the Pacific Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium (PNOC)
Worldwide Partnership Develops New Therapies for Brain Tumors in Children and Young Adults, Offers Exclusive Clinical Trial Access
Crescentic Glomerulonephritis Focus at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital and K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital
World’s Largest Registry and Extensive Outcomes-Focused Research on Pediatric Renal Disease
Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital Offers New Clinical Trial for Children and Young Adults Diagnosed with Aggressive or Recurrent Brain Tumors
Hospital Among Only a Few in the U.S. to Offer Clinical Trial Through Pacific Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium Membership
Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital Welcomes New Neurologist
Dr. Rubenstein brings passion for pediatric neurology
Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program Expanding
Program set to perform record number of transplants in 2022
Critical Side Effect Study to Assess the Combination of Trametinib and Everolimus
Treatment offers hope for most common type of brain tumor in children
Nephrologist Named to Prestigious Pediatric Transplantation Committee
Private nonprofit organization UNOS serves as the organ transplant system in the United States
Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center Joins the Pacific Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium (PNOC)
Worldwide Partnership Develops New Therapies for Brain Tumors in Children and Young Adults, Offers Exclusive Clinical Trial Access
Pediatric Epileptologist Selected to Serve on National Board of Experts to Provide Recommendations for Sturge-Weber Syndrome
Recommendations Will Facilitate Coordinated Care for Patients with Rare Condition
Early Adopter in Definitive Genetic Diagnosis for Kidney Disease
Children’s hospitals are leading utilizers of a genetic testing panel for kidney disease that is available at no cost to patients.
Hackensack Meridian Children's Health Joins with ProCure NJ to Offer Advanced Proton Therapy for Cancer
Advanced Radiation Therapy Is Now Available for Patients at Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health
Study of Cannabidiol Treatments
Advanced Kidney Research Team
Internationally recognized investigative team often first in class in testing therapeutics for rare kidney diseases in children.
Pediatric Cancer Trial of Optune Device at Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health
Phase 1 Clinical Trial Tests TTFields Device When Combined with Chemotherapy for Pediatric Patients with Glioblastoma Multiforme
COVID-19 and the Adolescent Brain
Documenting a case of COVID-19 in an adolescent patient with encephalopathy.
Transformative UTI Rapid Test
Children’s Hospitals study modern test’s rapid turnaround, accuracy and utility.
K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital First in U.S. Granted Children’s Oncology Group (COG) Affiliate Status
Opens Opportunities for Pediatric Patients to Enroll in the Latest Cancer Treatment Trials
Baby Diagnosed with Fatal Malformation of Skull Survives Seven Months and Counting
Life-Saving Procedure Performed at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center Results in Longest Known Survival of Patient with Exencephaly.
Hackensack Meridian Health Opens Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Laboratory at the Center for Discovery & Innovation (CDI)
First Lab of Its Kind in New Jersey to Focus on Pediatric Brain Tumor Research
New, Life-Saving Treatment for Genetic Neuromuscular Disorder Used for First Time in New Jersey
Hackensack Meridian Health’s Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital Successfully Administers Treatment for 20-Month-Old Child with Spinal Muscular Atrophy
International Pediatric Lymphoma Trial
Novel therapy helps avoid the potentially toxic effects of stem cell transplant.
New Thrombosis Program
New pediatric thrombosis program seeks more effective and safer treatment options.