CHOC is at the forefront to offer breakthrough enzyme replacement therapy to improve the quality of life for children with CLN2.
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Batten disease patients highlight CHOC’s growing reputation as a destination for kids with rare conditions
Children from throughout the U.S. travel to receive CLN2 treatment at CHOC, the largest Brineura infusion center in the nation.
CHOC rare disease expert stresses importance of newborn screening
CHOC is one of the state’s largest referral centers for the newborn screening program, which checks babies for many serious genetic disorders.
CHOC joins drug trial for rare disease that devastates families
Dr. Wang and his team at CHOC are participating in a clinical trial of a drug intended to treat a rare pediatric disease called MPS IIIA.
CHOC receives $8 million to advance research for rare disorder
An $8 million gift from the Foundation of Caring will help CHOC advance research for a rare lysosomal storage disorder, Pompe Disease.
From the Nursing Frontline of the Batten Disease Battle
CHOC recently hit its second anniversary of the first Brineura infusion, a novel treatment for CLN2 disease, or late infantile Batten disease.
