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Gene Therapy Fellowship

The Gene Therapy Fellowship provides a unique training opportunity to experience cutting-edge trials at the Jerry R. Mendell Center for Gene Therapy at Nationwide Children’s for translational research in neuromuscular disease.

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Jerry R. Mendell

Jerry R. Mendell, MD, is an advisor to the Jerry R. Mendell Center for Gene Therapy in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s and to Sarepta Therapeutics. He is also an emeritus professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University.

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Persisting Symptoms After Concussion

Most children return to typical function in 3-4 weeks after a concussion. About one in four children can have symptoms that continue for a longer time. This is called Persisting Symptoms after Concussion, or Post-Concussion Syndrome.

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Neuromuscular Disorders

Patients benefit from coordinated care from specialists, all with expertise in pediatric neuromuscular disorders.

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Newborn Screening for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Shows Promise as an International Model

Investigators at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, working with the DNA Sequencing Core Facility at the University of Utah, have developed an approach to newborn screening (NBS) for the life-threatening genetic disorder, Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and potentially other muscular

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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Expands Plastic Surgery Services; Focuses on Multi-Disciplinary Team Approach

When it comes to plastic surgery, the changing of one’s physical appearance is normally just the first step of a long process. Expert surgery is only the beginning, and Nationwide Children’s Hospital recognizes the importance of caring for the whole child.

Seizure Care

Activity in the brain is controlled by electrical impulses. If these electrical signals are not sent in the right order or at the proper rate, seizures can occur.

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Isaacs Lab

The Isaacs Lab, led by Albert Isaacs, MD, PhD, is dedicated to understanding complex cerebrospinal fluid-related neurological conditions, particularly neonatal post-hemorrhagic and postinfectious hydrocephalus.

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Lab Staff

Learn more about principal investigator Albert Isaacs, MD, PhD, and his dynamic team in the Isaacs Lab.