Researchers at Children's Hospital Los Angeles

What if pediatric procedures could be less painful, less invasive, and safer for long-term health?In this episode, three leading physician-scientists from Children's Hospital Los Angeles share how breakthrough technologies are transforming children’s medicine.Dr. Jeffrey I. Gold explains how immersive virtual reality reduces pain, anxiety, and even eliminates sedation for certain procedures. Dr. John Wood discusses how low-field MRI is reducing radiation exposure and anesthesia in pediatric imaging. And Dr. James Amatruda reveals how zebrafish models are accelerating cancer research and improving outcomes for children with rare tumors.From bedside innovation to cutting-edge research labs, this conversation explores how technology is reshaping pediatric care, today and for the future.Episode Resources:MAGNETOM Free.Max (wide bore mri)CHLA Researcher Uses Low-Field MRI to Assess Lung Capacity in Children With Single Ventricle HeartsFluoroscopyMR fluoroscopyUSC Viterbi School of EngineeringKrishna Garikipati - USC Viterbi School of EngineeringChing-Ling (Ellen) Lien, PhDConnect with Dr. Jeff Gold:Jeff Gold Children's Hospital Los AngelesJeff Gold LinkedinConnect with Dr. John Wood:John Wood Children's Hospital Los Angeles Connect with Dr. James Amatruda:Dr. James Amatruda Children's Hospital Los AngelesDr. James Amatruda LinkedInAmatruda Lab Children's Hospital Los AngelesConnect with us:KidsX WebsiteKidsX LinkedInChildren's Hospital L.A. WebsiteChildren's Hospital L.A. InstagramChildren's Hospital L.A. LinkedIn