Cincinnati Children's Alumni and Colleagues

08/05/2025

08/04/2025

Big news! Cincinnati Children’s has received a $27M grant to continue leading the Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network for another 5 years. 💙

👉 https://scienceblog.cincinnatichildrens.org/27m-grant-renews-cincinnati-childrens-as-coordinating-center-for-rare-diseases-research-network/

07/12/2025

Let’s talk hobbies!

Inspired by a recent article on Denmark’s approach to happiness, we’re thinking about the importance of rest, renewal, and joy outside of work—especially in the world of medicine and research.

Whether it’s gardening, painting, hiking, or baking—what’s your go-to hobby that helps you recharge?

👇 Drop it in the comments—we’d love to hear from you!

💬 And if you’re looking for inspiration, check out this article that got us thinking:
🔗 https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/05/i-tried-denmarks-no-1-secret-to-happiness-for-a-year-it-made-me-happier-and-more-confident.html

07/08/2025

We were honored to welcome Dr. Edward Spiegel, a 1978 graduate of our residency program, back to Cincinnati Children’s for a special alumni tour! 🏥✨

Dr. Spiegel, now a private practice pediatrician in Philadelphia, explored our campus and reconnected with the legacy he helped shape.

💬 Are you a Cincinnati Children’s alum planning a visit? We’d love to show you around!
📧 Email alumni@cchmc.org or call (513) 803-ALUM to schedule your tour.

06/30/2025

Scientists from Cincinnati Children’s and collaborators in Japan have reached a milestone in organoid technology by creating liver tissue that forms its own internal blood vessels. This innovation could pave the way for better treatments for hemophilia and other coagulation disorders, and brings researchers one step closer to developing transplantable liver tissue.

Led by Takanori Takebe, MD, PhD, director for commercial innovation at the Center for Stem Cell and Organoid Research and Medicine (CuSTOM), the study overcomes a decade-long challenge by successfully generating functional sinusoidal blood vessels using a unique culture system and iLSEP progenitor cells, which are specific to the liver.

https://scienceblog.cincinnatichildrens.org/liver-organoid-breakthrough-generating-organ-specific-blood-vessels/

06/25/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Toast to the Graduates events! It was a joy to celebrate together and honor the incredible accomplishments of our 2025 residency and fellowship graduates.

Congratulations to the newest alumni of Cincinnati Children’s! Your hard work, dedication, and compassion will continue to make an impact wherever your journey takes you. We’re proud of you—now and always.

Check out this list of our new amazing alumni! If they are headed to your organization, please reach out to welcome them