Through a combination of formal instruction, mentorship, shadowing, and active participation in research activities, the CRC interns gained practical skills that cannot be fully taught in a classroom setting or abbreviated program.
Shaping the future of pediatric gene therapy
Learn how Rady Children’s Health Orange County investigates gene therapy to treat childhood diseases, including Hurler syndrome, liver cancer and more.
AI use across Rady Children’s Health Orange County is anchored in education, ethical use, and innovation
Now that artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere, how does a pediatric healthcare system responsibly use the rapidly evolving technology for good? Rady Children’s Hospital Orange County has adopted a multi-layered approach involving leading-edge clinical, operational, and research-focused applications, with education and robust governance at the core to ensure that AI is incorporated into the hospital […]
‘Something better’? Gene therapy’s potential to treat Hurler syndrome
Discover how Rady Children’s Health Orange County is studying gene therapy as a less burdensome treatment alternative for children with Hurler syndrome.
2026 Pediatric and Lifespan Data Science Conference: From insight to real-world impact
While many AI conferences exist, few focus specifically on pediatric care, developmental biology, and the long-term impact of childhood conditions across the lifespan.
Emergency medicine physician Dr. Rammy Assaf honored for research assessing climate anxiety among adolescents
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.







