Ken Strayhorn, Author at UNC Children's Research Institute

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Treatment Brings Hope to Children Facing Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a Disabling, Often Fatal Disease

This story highlights the importance of medical innovation and research, while also reminding us of the power of care beyond medical treatments as families struggle through illnesses.

Powell Joins Board of American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics

Cynthia M. Powell, MD, has been named to the board of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics. The announcement was made April 1st at the 2019 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting in Seattle. Dr. Powell is a Professor of Pediatrics and Genetics at UNC Children’s. “Every two years...

ELGAN-ECHO Study Seeks to Understand Increase in Premature Birth Rate

North Carolina has been ranked by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as having the 12th highest premature birth rate in the country (I). According to data from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, more than 10% of births in 2016 in North Carolina occurred prior to 37 weeks...