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From Biology to Bedside: How the Center for Childhood Cancer Research Is Shaping What Comes Next
 From Biology to Bedside: How the Center for Childhood Cancer Research Is Shaping What Comes Next 1024 627 Madison Storm
By: Madison Storm
Portrait of Alexander Bishop, DPhil, standing in a hospital lobby and smiling, wearing a navy blazer and light blue shirt.

An interview with Alexander Bishop, DPhil, director of the Center for Childhood Cancer Research, principal investigator and Richard J. Solove Endowed Chair in Cancer Clinical Developmental Therapeutics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. At Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the mission of the Center for Childhood Cancer Research (CCCR) is to expand the understanding of childhood cancer pathogenesis and…

One Gene, Big Impact: The Science Behind a New Therapy for Brain and Muscle Health
 One Gene, Big Impact: The Science Behind a New Therapy for Brain and Muscle Health 1024 683 Madison Storm
By: Madison Storm
Dr. Zarife Sahenk, MD, PhD

A promising new gene therapy developed at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is offering hope for new patients with neurodegenerative and muscle disorders. Led by Zarife Sahenk, MD, PhD, a neurologist, principal investigator in the Jerry R. Mendell Center for Gene Therapy and director of Clinical and Experimental Neuromuscular Pathology at the Abigail Wexner Research Institute, the…

Startups Update: Where Are They Now?
 Startups Update: Where Are They Now? 1024 683 Madison Storm
By: Madison Storm

From cutting-edge gene therapies to transformative medical devices, startups are redefining what’s possible in-patient care and technology. Born from pioneering research and nurtured through strategic collaborations, startups are tackling critical challenges—from neonatal care to oncology and rare genetic disorders—while advancing toward commercialization. Supported by the Office of Technology Commercialization, which facilitates the transfer of breakthrough…

Norms, Needs and New Frontiers in Pediatric Mental Health
 Norms, Needs and New Frontiers in Pediatric Mental Health 1024 683 Madison Storm
By: Madison Storm
Eric Youngstrom, PhD

 An interview with Eric Youngstrom, PhD, director of the Institute for Mental and Behavioral Health Research at the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. At Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the Institute for Mental and Behavioral Health Research (IMBHR) is driving discovery through improved assessments, effective treatments and digging deep to answer the ‘why’ behind…

Virtual Reality Training Model Aims to Transform Workplace Safety in Health Care
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By: Madison Storm

A virtual reality (VR) training module developed at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, called DEFUSE, which stands for De-escalate Effectively, Foster Understanding, Safeguard Environments, is setting a new standard for workplace violence prevention in health care settings. Funded by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, the project equips health care professionals with critical skills in situational awareness,…

Norms, Needs and New Frontiers in Pediatric Mental Health
 Norms, Needs and New Frontiers in Pediatric Mental Health 1024 683 Madison Storm
By: Madison Storm

An interview with Eric Youngstrom, PhD, director of the Institute for Mental and Behavioral Health Research at the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.   At Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the Institute for Mental and Behavioral Research (IMBHR) is driving discovery through improved assessments, effective treatments and digging deep to answer the ‘why’ behind…

Enhanced IV Line Clamp: A New Spin on a Classic
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By: Madison Storm
Close-up of newly designed IV line clamps that improve patient safety and usability in hospitals by providing secure, easy-to-adjust flow control for intravenous therapy.

Revolutionizing patient care through human-centered design The IV line clamp is a long-standing technology used to deliver intravenous medications and fluids. For over 90 years, the simplistic, gravity-based design has remained unchanged, despite the growing complexity of patient care and significant advancements in medical technology. Enter Jenna Merandi, PharmD, MS, CCPS, medication safety officer, and…

Beyond the Bedside: Nurses Conducting Research to Transform Pediatric Outcomes
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By: Madison Storm
Teenage girl having stomach ache, young woman health care provider examining her.

Nurses are vital to clinical research – supporting and conducting it. At Nationwide Children’s Hospital, nurse scientists are dedicated to advancing prevention, diagnosis and treatment of pediatric health conditions.   Nurses at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have long been recognized for their compassionate care and clinical expertise. These high-performing clinicians consistently collaborate with other teams to ensure…

Enhancing Pediatric Suicide Risk Detection: Effective Screening, Pathways and Care
 Enhancing Pediatric Suicide Risk Detection: Effective Screening, Pathways and Care 1024 683 Madison Storm
By: Madison Storm

Youth suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States. Most youth who die by suicide have no mental illness diagnosis and have visited a health care provider within a year prior to their death. In fact, 40% of those youth visited a health care provider within one month prior.   “The data…

Transforming Medical Training: Perspectives on Competency-Based Education
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By: Madison Storm

The alternative approach would move away from traditional time-based education to a more flexible, competency-focused approach. Imagine a world where medical education is tailored to each student’s pace and learning style, ensuring every graduate is fully competent in real-world clinical settings. A recent perspective piece, published in Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care,…

Innovative Highchair Design Revolutionizes Pediatric Care: A Collaborative Journey From Concept to Prototype
 Innovative Highchair Design Revolutionizes Pediatric Care: A Collaborative Journey From Concept to Prototype 1024 683 Madison Storm
By: Madison Storm

Highchairs are common in homes with babies and toddlers, as well as in places such as hospitals and restaurants where young children are fed. In hospitals, they are mainly used in pediatric care for infants, toddlers and children undergoing treatment or recovery. Highchairs provide a safe, stable seating option during meals and interactions with family,…

The Current and Future State of Scoliosis Care and Research
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By: Madison Storm

In the United States alone, scoliosis affects an estimated 7 million people – just under twice the population of Los Angeles – according to the Scoliosis Research Society. Each year, an estimated 30,000 children begin wearing braces for treatment.  Over time, the treatments available for different types of scoliosis have continued to advance, in large…

Health-Related Quality of Life in Pediatric Cancer Survivors: Assessing the Impacts
 Health-Related Quality of Life in Pediatric Cancer Survivors: Assessing the Impacts 1024 683 Madison Storm
By: Madison Storm

Family factors have a significant impact on health-related quality of life. Childhood cancer is a life-changing diagnosis for children and their families. Children undergoing cancer treatment often experience impairment in health-related quality of life compared to children from healthy populations. The severity of impact can depend, in part, on social determinants of health, such as…

Nationwide Children’s Researchers Awarded Funding to Carry Out Groundbreaking Research on Single Ventricle Heart Disease
 Nationwide Children’s Researchers Awarded Funding to Carry Out Groundbreaking Research on Single Ventricle Heart Disease 150 150 Madison Storm
By: Madison Storm

The American Heart Association (AHA) and Additional Ventures have announced funding for five teams of scientists for research on single ventricle heart disease. Four researchers from Nationwide Children’s Hospital were included in the grant awards, building off their ongoing work in regenerative medicine and cardiovascular research. These Collaborative Sciences Awards bring together researchers from various…

Hear Me Read: Novel Technology Approach to Reading Skills for Children with Impaired Hearing
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By: Madison Storm

For children who are deaf or have impaired hearing, access to sound through tools like hearing aids, cochlear implants and/or intensive speech therapy is critical for developing speech and literacy. “The challenges faced are not the same as those an adult faces,” says Prashant Malhotra, MD, surgeon in the Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology and Hearing…

Meet Daphne©, a ChatBot for Pediatric Health Care
 Meet Daphne©, a ChatBot for Pediatric Health Care 150 150 Madison Storm
By: Madison Storm

Machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)have exploded across the worlds of marketing and commerce in recent years. At Nationwide Children’s, clinicians and researchers are focusing on how AI and related technologies can be used to reduce clinician workloads and improve patient outcomes. Emre Sezgin, PhD, principal investigator in the Center for Biobehavioral Health at Nationwide…

New Fast, Reliable Model Tests Patient Response to Novel Treatments
 New Fast, Reliable Model Tests Patient Response to Novel Treatments 150 150 Madison Storm
By: Madison Storm

It’s well-known that treatments work for some patients and don’t for others, and this can be a real challenge when it comes to rare neurogenerative disorders. Dr. Kathrin Meyer and her lab established a faster, reliable in vitro model to investigate why. Recent research from the Meyer lab with the Center for Gene Therapy at…