Behind the Scenes at Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Building Columbus as a Biotech Leader

Nationwide Children’s is home to one of the top 10 pediatric research institutes in the US, and one of the top 100 most renowned research institutes in the world. Our members first event will be a behind the scenes look at the hospital which is building Columbus as a biotech leader

Two of the first eight gene therapies approved by the FDA were developed right here in Columbus at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Hear first-hand stories of research discovery in a conversation with Jerry Mendell, M.D., NCH’s researcher behind these remarkable gene therapies, fifty years in the making. Dennis R. Durbin, M.D., President, Abigail Wexner Research Institute, will interview Mendell and discuss NCH’s gene therapy successes and how they have created a foundation for other achievements.

We’ll also go behind the scenes at the newest labs at the Abigail Wexner Research Institute and get an inside look at the groundbreaking science transforming our region and giving hope to children worldwide, finishing with a reception with light appetizers and beverages.