Nationwide Children's Events & Announcements
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Sep 22, 2026
FDA Approves First Gene Therapy Treatment for Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A, Developed at the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
The Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital celebrated the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of FAYUVI™ for Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A, following years of research in its Jerry R. Mendell Center for Gene Therapy to help patients with devastating diseases.
Sep 21, 2026
Nationwide Foundation Invests $10 Million to Advance Innovation and Community Wellness at Nationwide Children’s
The Nationwide Foundation announced today a $10 million investment through its Pediatric Innovation Fund to accelerate breakthroughs in genomic medicine and data science at Nationwide Children’s while expanding community wellness initiatives through affordable housing investments in Columbus’ Linden and South Side neighborhoods. With this gift, Nationwide Foundation’s commitment to the hospital surpasses $180 million.
Sep 17, 2026
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Expands School-Based Health Center at West High School
Nationwide Children’s Hospital, together with the Ohio Department of Health, has expanded its School--Based Health Center at West High School, 179 S. Powell Ave., as part of the hospital’s ongoing efforts to increase access to health for students and the broader community.
Sep 15, 2026
Nationwide Children’s Named to U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll for 13th Consecutive Year
Nationwide Children’s has been named to the U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll for the 13th consecutive year. One of only 10 children's hospitals in the nation to receive this top distinction for excellence in pediatric healthcare, Nationwide Children’s also is recognized as tied for No. 1 in Ohio and the Midwest.
Sep 10, 2026
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Receives Cellular Therapy Accreditation
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has received internationally-recognized accreditation by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT). Through demonstration of compliance with the FACT-JACIE International Standards for Cellular Therapy Product Collection, Processing and Administration, Nationwide Children’s has earned accreditation for its Biologics Manufacturing Resource, specifically its cellular therapy product processing with more than minimal manipulation.
Aug 27, 2026
Study Shows Sharp Increase in Rate of Unintentional Ingestions of Recreational Drugs Among Young Children Since 2000
A new study reveals that unintentional ingestions of recreational drugs by young children have increased dramatically in the last 25 years. Researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Central Ohio Poison Center analyzed calls to U.S. poison centers and found that the recreational drug ingestion rate per 100,000 U.S. children younger than 6 years old increased 3,307% from 2000 to 2024, with a rapid increase beginning in 2013.
Aug 21, 2026
Nationwide Children’s Becomes Qualified Treatment Center for Glycogen Storage Disease Type 1A Gene Therapy
Nationwide Children’s has been designated a qualified treatment center for GENGLYCOS™ (pariglasgene brecaparvovec-opnr), a gene therapy for the treatment of glycogen storage disease type 1A (GSD Type 1A).
Aug 11, 2026
Hyundai Hope on Wheels Presents Nationwide Children’s Hospital with $600,000 to Support Pediatric Cancer Research
Hyundai Hope on Wheels presented Nationwide Children’s Hospital with twogrants totaling$700,000 to support pediatric cancer research. James Reinecke, MD, investigator in the Center for Childhood Cancer at Nationwide Children's Hospital, will receive a Young Investigator grant for $300,000. Samara Potter, MD,MBA, Director of Clinical Cancer Genomics Outreach at the Steve and Cindy Rasmussen Institute for Genomic Medicine at Nationwide Children’s,will receive the Hope Scholar grant for $400,000.
Aug 05, 2026
New Associate Chief Clinical Research Officer Appointed at Nationwide Children’s
Leena Nahata, MD, has been named associate chief clinical research officer for training and career development at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Jul 21, 2026
Tara Floyd Named Chief Nursing Officer at Nationwide Children’s
Nationwide Children’s has named Tara Floyd, MPH, BSN, RN, NE-BC, as its new senior vice president of Patient Care Services and chief nursing officer, effective immediately. In this role, Floyd will lead the hospital’s largest employee group, including more than 4,000 nurses and 6,000 additional patient care staff across more than 60 locations.