While a quick Google search of “TREES + Wisconsin” will inform you of the types of trees native to that area (Sugar Maple, Bur Oak, and the Red Musclewood, if you’re curious), an entry of “TREES + Lab + Wisconsin” will guide you right to Dr. Melissa Carrasco McCaul’s research lab, which is paving the way for more effective strategies […]
Understanding the Connection Between HIE and Cortical Vision Impairment in Children When a baby experiences a lack of oxygen to their brain—before, during, or after birth—it can lead to a condition called hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). HIE is a type of brain injury that affects how different areas of the brain function, including the parts that process vision. One of […]
“Ethics” might be a small word, but in the world of neonatal clinical trials, it has big implications: these are the rules and guidelines that ensure research is done safely and fairly. It is the foundation of trust, safety, and potential progress for therapeutic advancements for neonatal-acquired HIE. And few experts are more informed about the importance and power of […]
After hearing from thousands of families that sleep issues are one of the top unmet needs of our community across all outcomes and impacts, Dr. Renée Shellhaas, a pediatric neurologist and researcher, principal investigator of the Neonatal Seizure Registry, and one of Hope’s esteemed Medical Advisory Board members, and her team launched a survey for our community that aimed at […]
Q&A with Dr. Lana Chalak, Dr. Kenji Cunnion, Dr. Nikki Robertson, and Dr. Brian Kalish We’ll start with where we are. HIE is not a one-size-fits-all condition, and there is no one-size-fits-all treatment approach. Aside from cooling, which has only been considered the standard of care for the last two decades and is not universally available, equitable, and effective in […]
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