At the inaugural CHOC/UCI Rare Disease Conference, providers discussed plans for extended research, collaboration and treatment strategies.
Rare Disease
Rare disease leaders to speak at inaugural symposium and family conference on March 11
The Inaugural CHOC and UCI Rare Disease Symposium & Family Conference will take place on Friday, March 11, 2022, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Neurologist awarded patent for novel technology to treat victims of brain injury and stroke
The patent for light-emitting nanoparticles will significantly advance CHOC’s research to develop non-invasive treatments for brain injuries.
CHOC joins select group of U.S. healthcare systems designated as a Rare Disease Center of Excellence
CHOC and UCI Health’s new designation is expected to attract more resources and recognition to help find novel cures for rare disorders.
Metabolic disorder families increasingly turning to CHOC for historic gene therapy treatments
Families with kids who have rare metabolic disorders are coming from all over the U.S. for investigational gene therapy treatments at CHOC.
Boy, 9, showing great progress after deep brain stimulation procedure at CHOC
Ryder Montano is the third and youngest CHOC patient with a movement disorder to undergo a procedure called deep brain stimulation (DBS).
