The research of Dr. Assaf and UCI Professor Jun Wu produced groundbreaking work at the intersection of climate change, mental health, and pediatric emergency medicine.
From unanswered questions to transformative care: 2026 Rare Disease Symposium and Family Conference
The gathering brings together clinicians, researchers, patients, families, and industry partners — fostering awareness, equity, and progress in rare disease diagnosis and treatment.
Research by Dr. Jennifer Gelinas earns recognition from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Dr. Gelinas was honored, along with a team of collaborators, for research that soon may help preserve brain function in pediatric patients with epilepsy.
Welcome to our team: 5 questions with Dr. Sailaja Golla, pediatric neurodevelopmental neurologist
This new feature highlights recently hired physicians at Rady Children’s Hospital Orange County, formerly called CHOC.
How abdominal pain may predict pediatric depression risk
Study finds that 30% of youth who visit the emergency department for idiopathic abdominal pain report depression, underscoring the need for screening.
CHOC researchers and physicians express support for planned innovation center in Irvine
The center will aim to remove obstacles that prevent innovation in pediatric healthcare and broaden availability of funding opportunities, specialized training programs, and scientific expertise for those committed to improving outcomes for young patients.







