Two years ago, Lily Heath, psychometrist in Akron Children’s Neurobehavioral Health, found herself at a crossroads. As she prepared to graduate from The University of Akron with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and criminology, she realized the career she had chosen was not right for her. “I thought I wanted to become a police […]
Akron Children’s patient is among first to receive life-changing gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy after FDA approval
When 5-year-old Vinny DeMando left Akron Children’s on Aug. 4, he left with a newly FDA-approved gene therapy making its way through his body. His parents left with hope and gratitude for a brighter, healthier future for him. Vincent (Vinny), of Massillon, was diagnosed in July 2021 with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a rare and […]
Game changer: How research is helping mitochondrial patients like Abby MacCurtain
From day 1, Abigail “Abby” MacCurtain had 2 distinct features – a bright smile and noisy breathing. While her trademark smile brought joy, her noisy breathing took her on a medical journey that, ultimately, brought her from Boston to the Rebecca D. Considine Research Institute at Akron Children’s. At the time, new parents Greg and […]
