Mom’s Voice Boosts Preemies’ Brain Development, Stanford Study Finds
Stanford scientists recently proved what parents have always known: babies thrive on love and connection. In a first-of-its-kind study, premature infants who heard their mothers’…
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Honoring Philanthropist Tad Taube (1931–2025)
The Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health remembers the life and legacy of Tad Taube, 94, who passed away on September 13, 2025. For decades,…
Meet Jasan Zimmerman: Pediatric Cancer Survivor Turned Fundraising Leader and Research Advocate
It’s not a stretch to say that Jasan Zimmerman was born to make a difference for kids and families facing cancer. That doesn’t mean his…
Nick: From Childhood Cancer to a Thriving Adult
“I was diagnosed with leukemia an hour before I turned 13, which was a fantastic birthday present,” Nick recalled with a sarcastic chuckle. “One of…
How AI Can Improve Nutrition for Premature Babies
An algorithm that learned from tens of thousands of nutrition prescriptions for premature babies could reduce medical errors and better identify what nutrients the smallest…
Navigating the In-Between: Stories from Stanford’s Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program
Teens and young adult cancer patients often find themselves stuck between pediatric and adult care—disconnected from their peers and without a place designed to meet…
You Helped Jayce ‘Just Keep Swimming’
Doctors and nurses often knocked on baby Jayce’s door in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. But today was special—every…
Researcher Spotlight: Stephanie Chao, MD
Gun violence is the leading cause of death of children in the U.S.—surpassing car accidents and cancer—and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford sees the impact…
Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence at the Sean N. Parker Center for Allergy and Asthma Research
Life’s biggest celebrations center on food—from birthday parties to holidays—but for children with severe allergies, those milestones can be fraught. The fear of accidental exposure…
A Gift From the Heart That’s Smart
Everyone Benefits From Beneficiary Designations When Nancy Larsson returned to the Bay Area 25 years ago, she wanted to volunteer where the need was greatest….
