At Hope for HIE, we are constantly working to bridge families with the latest research, emerging therapies, and the experts who are pushing the field forward. Recently, we sat down with Dr. Brian Kalish, neonatologist, neuroscientist, and Vice Chair of Hope for HIE’s Medical Advisory Board, to learn about a new clinical trial he’s leading at Boston Children’s Hospital. This study […]
When we talk about long-term outcomes after HIE, motor skills often take the spotlight—but what about thinking, learning, and paying attention? Cognitive development, especially executive functioning, deserves just as much, well… attention! Dr. Melisa Carrasco McCaul from the TREES Lab at the University of Wisconsin agrees. Her team is leading a groundbreaking initiative to better define and support cognition in […]
Navigating an HIE diagnosis can be overwhelming, and having the right support at the right time can make all the difference. From the moment of diagnosis and throughout every stage of their journey, families need reliable information, compassionate guidance, and a strong support network—no matter the impact or outcome. To ensure this, we are committed to building a team that […]
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: the Neonatal Seizure Registry (NSR) is the gold standard for integrating parental input at every step—from study design all the way to its dissemination. Two incredible members of the NSR team—Dr. Monica Lemmon, a pediatric neurologist at Duke Health and a valued member of Hope’s Medical Advisory Board, and Natalie Field, […]
Genetic research in HIE is still in its early stages, but it’s opening the door to potentially transformative advances in both prenatal and postnatal care. And while it may not have all of the answers yet, its insights are building a foundation for supporting HIE families in the future – potentially offering explanations, guiding care, and paving the way for […]
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