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
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Pediatric & Lifespan Data Science Conference 2026 to address the challenges of AI in translational research while driving real-world social impact
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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.







