Genetic diseases: diagnosis before birth

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Description of the types of Genetic Diseases that can be treated before birth. Presented by Brian Shaffer MD, Assistant Clinical Professor, UCSF Reproductive Genetics & Perinatology…. Read Full Story

Genetic diseases: state of current & future research

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

The state of current research into treating Genetic Diseases and the possibilities for future research. Presented by Brian Shaffer MD, Assistant Clinical Professor, UCSF Reproductive Genetics & Perinatology…. Read Full Story

Spina bifida – can it be repaired before birth?

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Fetal treatment of Spina Bifida (Myelomeningocele). Presented by Diana Farmer, MD, Division Chief of UCSF Pediatric Surgery and Professor of Clinical Surgery for the UCSF Fetal Treatment Center… Read Full Story

Pulmonary sequestration – range of outcomes

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

The range of outcomes for a fetus with pulmonary sequestration. Presented by Ruth Goldstein, MD, Chief of Diagnostic Sonography for UCSF Radiology in cooperation with the UCSF Fetal Treatment Center… Read Full Story

Pulmonary sequestration – how is it different from ccam?

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

The difference between Pulmonary Sequestration and Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation (CCAM). Presented by Ruth Goldstein, MD, Chief of Diagnostic Sonography for UCSF Radiology in cooperation with the UCSF Fetal Treatment Center… Read Full Story

Omphalocele – what happens in the icn?

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

What kind of care does a baby with Omphalocele receive in the ICN. Presented by Yao Sun, MD, phd, Director of Neonatal Clinical Programs, UCSF Neonatology and in cooperation with the UCSF Fetal Treatment Center… Read Full Story

Thrombocytopenia – what is thrombocytopenia?

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Description of the birth defefct thrombocytopenia. Presented by Russell Laros, MD, Director of the Perinatal Outreach Program for UCSF, and in cooperation with the UCSF Fetal Treatment Center…. Read Full Story