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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Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford Ranks Among the Nation’s Top Children’s Hospitals
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford has been recognized once again among the nation’s best pediatric medical centers by the U.S. News & World Report 2025-2026…
The Foundation Welcomes Visionary Leaders to Its Board
Three newly elected directors have joined the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health’s board. They bring extensive experience in diverse fields—including education, financial technology, and…
Donor Support Advances New Treatment for EB, a Rare and Painful Skin Disease
Families living with one of the most debilitating skin conditions now have more reason for hope. Recently, a phase 3 clinical trial showed that gene…
One Step Closer to a 3D Printed Human Heart
Stanford researchers have taken an exciting leap forward in their quest to 3D print a human heart, according to a new paper published in the…
Dr. William Gallentine Appointed New Chief of Child Neurology
William Gallentine, DO, was named the new division chief of Child Neurology at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. Gallentine is a clinical professor of neurology and has…
Dr. Ruth Lathi Named Division Chief of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Ruth Lathi, MD, was recently appointed the division chief of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Stanford Medicine’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. A renowned reproductive…
Stanford Study Aims to Keep Kids Safer From Violence at Home
When U.S. children die in mass shootings, most of the time the perpetrator is a family member, according to new Stanford Medicine research led by…
Supercharging CAR T-Cell Therapy
Over the past 50 years, researchers have made incredible progress in treating pediatric cancer. While about 60% of young cancer patients died from their disease…
Remembering Dr. Philip Sunshine, 94: A Founding Father of Neonatology
Dr. Philip Sunshine—a pioneer in neonatology and beloved clinician, teacher, father, husband, and friend—has passed away at the age of 94. He was vibrant, sharp,…
