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Ila with her mom

Ila, liver transplant

Doctors saved Ila's life when they transplanted a portion of her mother's liver.

Dr. Anna Penn with patient

Fetal brain development

Neonatologist Anna Penn, MD, PhD, is taking a new approach to studying neurological difficulties in preemies by focusing on steroids produced by the mother’s placenta.

Brandon

Brandon, cancer surgery

To treat a rare kidney tumor, Brandon underwent a groundbreaking surgery in which his kidney was removed, cleared of the tumor, and then reimplanted into his body.

Dr. Seth Ammerman and the Teen Van

Providing a safety net

Important outreach programs help to care for our community’s children in the face of economic uncertainty.

Ethan

Ethan, autism spectrum

When Ethan was diagnosed with autism, our child psychiatry experts helped him improve his language and social skills.

Shreyas Vasanawala

Advancing imaging techniques

Research being conducted by Shreyas Vasanawala, MD, PhD, may one day revolutionize pediatric imaging.

Taking aim at cancer

Taking aim at cancer

A handheld microscope no larger than a ballpoint pen holds the promise of a normal lifespan for children afflicted with deadly brain tumors.

Noelle with mom

Noelle, a Heart Center first

At 10 months old, Noelle became the youngest person to have her aortic valve replaced without opening her chest. Watch the video to hear her dad talk about the decision.

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