Breakthrough

Breaking Point: Inside the Youth Mental Health Crisis, Part 2

In part one of this episode, Boston Children's experts described the state of the youth mental health crisis in the U.S. One thing that’s painfully clear? Missing a menta

Breaking Point: Inside the Youth Mental Health Crisis, Part 1

There is a youth mental health crisis in the United States. In some cases, 30 percent to 40 percent of pediatric and emergency room visits are dedicated to mental health.

How Surgeons and Engineers Are Transforming Heart Surgery

No two hearts are alike. And for children born with heart defects, there’s no one-size-fits-all surgical approach. But collaborations between cardiac surgeons and enginee

Understanding Epilepsy Through Genetics

Epilepsy is one of the most debilitating chronic neurological conditions in the world, affecting 1 in 26 people. Until very recently, finding causes of the disease has be

Precision Medicine: How Gene Therapy Is Unlocking Cures for Rare Diseases

About 10 percent of the U.S. population has a rare genetic condition. From computational biologists to geneticists, Boston Children’s scientists are working across depart

Pain in a Petri Dish? How Scientists Are Reimagining Pain Treatment

Pain is a complex sensation. It has both physiological and psychological components that make it agonizing to describe and to manage. Boston Children’s pain researchers c

Welcome to Breakthrough Season 2

Listen to Season 2 of the podcast, Breakthrough. On the heels of a chart-topping* first year, host Dr. Zakiya Whatley, biologist and educator, hears from doctors and rese

A New Age In Biomarkers

Biomarkers are elevated levels of proteins or other substances that can signify the presence of disease. In this episode, hear from Boston Children's researchers who are

A Lifetime of Cardiac Care

Boston Children’s is at the forefront of developing some of the most life-changing treatments for pediatric genetic heart conditions. In this episode, hear from a surgeon

Preventing a Sports Injury

Sports clichés like “no pain, no gain” can often drive young athletes to push themselves to the point of injury on the field. In this episode, hear from a Boston Children

The Search for a Cure Before Birth

Boston Children’s Maternal Fetal Care Center is leading the way for in-utero interventions that can help in treating defects and diseases in fetuses before birth. In this

Precision Medicine and The Future of Vaccines

Historically, vaccines have been used to combat infectious diseases. Now, researchers are utilizing precision medicine to formulate vaccines that can be used for much mor

The New Outlook for Autism Diagnosis

Autism is surprisingly common. 1 in 44 people are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), but we’re still learning a lot about this condition. In this episode, Dr.

Welcome to Breakthrough

Breakthrough is a podcast from Boston Children’s about the innovations that are revolutionizing the future of pediatrics and what that means for children and their famili