Facial palsy affects a child's smile, eating, and self-esteem. Cook Children's facial reanimation therapists share how restore movement boosts confidence, turning little smiles into big successes.

Cook Children's otolaryngologist Patricia Purcell, M.D. and audiologist Mandy Pendleton discuss how early intervention can restore hearing in children ages 7-9 months and up.

Christos Papadelis, Ph.D., shares how robotic rehabilitation research is making great strides in for children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy and what we're learning about neuroplasticity.

Dr. Sibo Zhao and Dr. John Honeycutt in the Sparklefly studio at Cook Children's.

Onsite 3D printing lab creates precise heart, spine and skull models enabling surgeons to map out clear plans before entering the operating room, for more reliable results in pediatric patients.

Giving the littlest, most fragile NICU babies a fighting chance.

Dr. Stephanie Acord dives into selective dorsal rhizotomy from evaluation to neurosurgery, recovery and the long-term outlook for kids with spastic cerebral palsy.

Immunologist, Natalia Chaimowitz, and pediatrician, Alice Phillips, discuss the challenges of recognizing, diagnosing and treating immunodeficiencies in children.

A fascinating discussion with Dr. Diana Carrasco and Dr. Nikhil Sahajpal on the role of DNA in diagnosing genetic conditions and the potential of optical genome mapping to improve diagnostic accuracy.

How research is helping young athletes with exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction breathe easier and safely return to their favorite sports.

Dr. Rhem shares a promising new gene therapy for children living with Duchenne.

Dr. Kanika Bowen-Jallow and Dr. Lily Han discuss bariatric surgery in adolescents.

Dr. Paul Bowman and Dr. Kenneth Heym share how this inaugural leukemia symposium opened new doors for caregivers from across the U.S. and internationally.

 Dr. Artee Gandhi, Dr. Shakyryn Napier, Callie Crow of Drew's 27 Chains and DEA agent Eduardo Chavez explore the importance of naloxone in the fight against fentanyl.

Dr. Anish Ray, Dr. Kelly Vallance and Dr. Heidi Trinkman share the life-changing impact of pediatric precision medicine for children with cancerous tumors.

A lively discussion on the causes and when to refer patients to pediatric pelvic floor rehabilitation.

Hear what’s being done to cure more patients and expand treatment for even the most difficult hyperinsulinism cases.

How once overlooked procedures are giving kids with intractable epilepsy a brighter quality of life.

Dr. Kanika Bowen-Jallow delves into the challenges of pediatric surgery and the unique set of things the surgery team has to consider with kids that are very different from adults.

Pediatric audiologist Lisa Vaughan, Au.D. explores the exciting research, osseointegrated devices and technological advancements, pediatric audiology, along with the challenges and rewards for children with hearing loss.

Pediatric gastroenterologist, Clifton Huang, M.D., shares fascinating insights into the advancing treatments and procedures, including endomicroscopy, bringing new hope for children with rare or complicated conditions.

Dr. Clarissa Johnson discusses today's challenges, risks and treatments and tomorrow’s hope for this global disease.

Dr. Paul Thornton leads a lively round-table on reaching clinical excellence.

Dr. Kenneth Heym shares insights on this important breakthrough in targeted medicine.

Dr. Robert Gillespie takes us inside the challenging world of kidney transplants for kids and young adults.

Dr. Stephanie Acord reveals the importance of early identification of cerebral palsy in improving life-long outcomes for children with mild to severe cerebral palsy.

Renowned neurologist Scott Perry M.D. takes us into the rare world of Dravet Syndrome patients and the exciting new treatments available now and on the horizon.

Dr. Timothy McCavit, Cook Children's hematologist/oncologist, reveals incredible discoveries taking place in the world of hematology

Dr. Marcela Torres and Dr. Fernando Acosta, Jr. take us on a deep dive into the causes of pediatric stroke and their unique B.E.F.A.S.T. approach.

Dr. Kelly Vallance takes us through the most advanced and promising targeted therapy research and clinical trials available to pediatric cancer patients.

Dr. Karen Albritton and her team explore the growing options in oncofertility for children, teens and young adults.

Dr. Sibo Zhao brings into focus the added complexities in brain tumors in children and what physicians are learning in order to improve treatment.

Dr. Steve Muyskens takes us into the world of 3D heart printing and how this advancing technology can take the guess work out of pediatric heart surgery, helping children with complex heart defects thrive into adulthood.

Daniel Hansen, M.D.shines a light on this barrier breaking endoscopic method to disconnect the left and right brain, delivering seizure freedom while reducing surgery and recovery time.

Renowned endocrinologist, Don Wilson, M.D., explores why it’s absolutely within REACH for kids with familial hypercholesterolemia. And he has just the program to do it.

Dr. Holly Pacenta takes us into the future of curing and treating pediatric cancer using the patient's own immune system to target the cancer.

Dr. Pilgrim takes us inside one of the few programs in the nation that bridges the gap between pediatric and adult care without missing a beat.

Dr. Scott Perry, Dr. Christos Papadelis and Dianna Grado, RN discuss paving the way for world-class research – and results once thought impossible for kids and young adults with neurological disorders.