The first ever in utero stem cell treatment for spina bifida is the culmination of decades of work from UC Davis surgeon-scientist Diana Farmer. This novel fetal surgery at UC Davis Children’s Hospital could change the life of a developing baby with spina bifida, who otherwise could be born paralyzed from the waist down. In Part 1 of this Emmy winning documentary from UC Davis Health, we meet the team behind the groundbreaking CuRe Trial and see how decades of research led to a first-of-its-kind fetal surgery.

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The Fetal Care and Treatment Center at UC Davis Children's Hospital offers the first comprehensive multidisciplinary fetal diagnosis and therapy center in inland Northern California. This includes nationally and internationally renowned physicians who bring leadership and expertise in fetal diagnostics and intervention, including both surgical and nonsurgical therapies. Families in the Sacramento region and beyond are able to benefit from advancements in maternal-fetal medicine and surgery that allow for intervention in utero or in real-time during the birthing process close to home. We offer comprehensive diagnostic and treatment options for a wide range of congenital disorders and conditions.

UC Davis Fetal Care and Treatment Center: https://ucdavis.health/fctc
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UC Davis Children's Hospital: https://children.ucdavis.edu
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0:00 A first of its kind surgery
0:54 What is spina bifida?
1:29 The origins of the CuRe Trial
3:29 Choosing the right stem cell
4:35 The sheep trial
5:12 The bulldog trial
5:51 The search for a first patient begins

While some footage was provided by the CDC, it does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by the U.S. Government, Department of Health and Human Services, or Centers for Disease Control and PreventionThe information in this video was accurate as of the upload date, 10/5/22. For information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice.

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