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Preventing Muscle Damage Caused by Inflammation

While myostatin blocks muscle differentiation and growth, inflammation contributes to muscle death in neuromuscular diseases. In muscular dystrophy, the immune process is heightened, which contributes to chronic inflammation that kills muscle cells.

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Research to Improve The Lives of Children

Did you know that Nationwide Children’s Hospital is home to one of America’s top 10 pediatric research centers? On our campus, more than 180 scientists are researching cures for the biggest challenges in child health.

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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Joins Down Syndrome Research Consortium

Nationwide Children’s Hospital today announced that it has joined a national research consortium that will work to accelerate Down syndrome research and scientific discovery. The effort is the first of its kind in the nation.

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Drissi Lab Staff

Learn more about principal investigator Rachid Drissi, PhD, and his dynamic team in the Drissi Lab.

Education and Training Programs

A wide range of education and training opportunities are available for students and fellows, including the Global Training Program.

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Animal Resources Core

The Animal Resources Core (ARC) assists with animal health and study support, animal acquisition and transport, training and husbandry and housing. The Abigail Wexner Research Institute is committed to ensuring the humane care of the animals utilized for research and teaching. The ARC balances compassionate animal care with research needs to deliver the highest quality service and discovery in pediatric research.

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Motorcycle Injuries

Motorcycle-related fatalities and fatality rates have been increasing rapidly during the past decade in the US. Researchers recommend wearing helmets to reduce both fatal and non-fatal injuries.

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Nephrology and Urology (NURAG)

Members of the Section of Nephrology and Hypertension also participate in the Nephrology and Urology Research Affinity Group (NURAG). NURAG is composed of medical faculty, residents and fellows from the Nephrology and Urology programs at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. NURAG also includes members of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s whose research projects focus on the fields of nephrology, urology and associated disciplines.

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O'Brien Lab

The O'Brien Lab, led by Sarah O'Brien, MD, MSc, focuses on the intersection between women’s health and hematology.