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Featured Researcher – Ryan Roberts, MD, PhD| pediatricsnationwide.org
Featured Researcher – Ryan Roberts, MD, PhD| pediatricsnationwide.org
Not all genetic diseases are inherited; however, they are all the result of DNA mutations or flaws. Genetic research and gene therapy are integral in finding cures or helpful treatments for diseases such as muscular dystrophy. At the Abigail Wexner Research Institute (AWRI) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, research scientists are engaged in precedent-setting transitional gene therapy for the betterment of children with rare genetic and neuromuscular degenerative diseases.| Pediatrics Nationwide
Alaina Doklovic is a Marketing Specialist for Research Communications at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. She received her BS in medical anthropology and English from The Ohio State University. Her passions for science and health, combined with her desire to help others, motivated her to pursue a career in which she could actively help improve patient outcomes and scientific research through writing.| pediatricsnationwide.org
Cellular trajectories deviate early in hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) and hypoplastic right heart syndrome (HRHS) development.| Pediatrics Nationwide
Lauren Dembeck, PhD, is a freelance science and medical writer based in New York City. She completed her BS in biology and BA in foreign languages at West Virginia University. Dr. Dembeck studied the genetic basis of natural variation in complex traits for her doctorate in genetics at North Carolina State University. She then conducted postdoctoral research on the formation and regulation of neuronal circuits at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology in Japan.| pediatricsnationwide.org
A new study offers insights in the complex interplay among negative emotionality, internalizing problems and parental responsivity in very young children.| Pediatrics Nationwide
You might have heard the phrase “post-truth world” used to describe the shifting dynamics of fact, fiction and trusted sources.| Pediatrics Nationwide
In the field of single-ventricle heart disease (SVHD), there are more questions than answers.| Pediatrics Nationwide
A Personalized Approach to Procedures| Pediatrics Nationwide
Study results highlight the importance of primary care in infant and maternal support. In a recent study published in Academic Pediatrics, researchers found a link between postpartum depression in mothers and the infants’ use of acute care, which includes emergency department or urgent care visits.| Pediatrics Nationwide
Without genomic sequencing, many genetic diseases would never be diagnosed.| Pediatrics Nationwide
The move from a research-first approach to genomic testing to offer more clinically available assays was driven in part by limitations in current clinical testing offerings, as well as by the decreasing cost and turn-around time of genomic sequencing. This environment drove the development of translational protocols.| Pediatrics Nationwide
Despite benefits, new study finds low rates of breastfeeding among preterm infants discharged from the NICU. Mother’s own milk (MOM) and direct breastfeeding (DBF) are associated with numerous health and development advantages, especially for preterm infants. However, the rates of MOM feeding and DBF among infants admitted to neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) are low, says Sudarshan Jadcherla, MD, a principal investigator at the Center for Perinatal Research and medical director of the ...| Pediatrics Nationwide
Despite the improvements in scale and speed of generating genomic sequencing data, the challenge of genomic analysis and its costs remains.| Pediatrics Nationwide
Researchers from Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University are focusing on how early exposures might be associated with areas such as neurodevelopment and cardiovascular outcomes as part of a large national study, Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program.| Pediatrics Nationwide
Recent survey reveals a mismatch in career expectations and realities, calling for enhanced mentorship and policy reform.| Pediatrics Nationwide
Jessica Nye, PhD, is a freelance science and medical writer based in Barcelona, Spain. She completed her BS in biology and chemistry and MS in evolutionary biology at Florida State University. Dr. Nye studied population genetics for her doctorate in biomedicine at University of Pompeu Fabra. She conducted her postdoctoral research on the inheritance of complex traits at the Autonomous University of Barcelona.| pediatricsnationwide.org
JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM, is a veterinarian and freelance medical writer in Atlanta, GA. She received her veterinary degree from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and completed a 2-year postdoctoral research fellowship at Emory University’s Yerkes Primate Research Center before beginning her career as a medical writer. As a freelance medical writer, Dr. Pendergrass focuses on pet owner education and health journalism. She is a member of the American Medical Writers Assoc...| pediatricsnationwide.org
Abbie (Roth) Miller, MWC, is a passionate communicator of science. As the manager, medical and science content, at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, she shares stories about innovative research and discovery with audiences ranging from parents to preeminent researchers and leaders. Before coming to Nationwide Children’s, Abbie used her communication skills to engage audiences with a wide variety of science topics. She is a Medical Writer Certified®, credentialed by the American Medical Wri...| pediatricsnationwide.org
Katherine (Katie) Brind’Amour is a freelance medical and health science writer based in Pennsylvania. She has written about nearly every therapeutic area for patients, doctors and the general public. Dr. Brind’Amour specializes in health literacy and patient education. She completed her BS and MS degrees in Biology at Arizona State University and her PhD in Health Services Management and Policy at The Ohio State University. She is a Certified Health Education Specialist and is interested ...| pediatricsnationwide.org
Mary a freelance science writer and blogger based in Boston. Her favorite topics include biology, psychology, neuroscience, ecology, and animal behavior. She has a BA in Biology-Psychology with a minor in English from Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY, and a PhD from Brown University, where she researched bat echolocation and bullfrog chorusing.| pediatricsnationwide.org
Pam Georgiana is a brand marketing professional and writer located in Bexley, Ohio. She believes that words bind us together as humans and that the best stories remind us of our humanity. She specialized in telling engaging stories for healthcare, B2B services, and nonprofits using classic storytelling techniques. Pam has earned an MBA in Marketing from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio.| pediatricsnationwide.org
