Leadership Susan Durham, MD, MS Neurological Institute Pediatric Neurosurgery Neurosurgery Erin Meisel, MD Jackie and Gene Autry Orthopedic Center Orthopedic Surgery Expert Physicians Dana O'Rourke, MD Neurological Institute Pediatric Neurology Program Neuromuscular Disorders Leigh Maria Ramos-Platt, MD Neurological Institute Pediatric Neurology Program Child Neurology Milan Stevanovic, MD Jackie and Gene Autry Orthopedic Center Orthopedic Surgery Emmanuelle Tiongson, MD Neurological Institute Pediatric Neurology Program Child Neurology
Advice From Our Experts What Is Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy? A CHLA Neurosurgeon Describes the Procedure for Children With Cerebral Palsy April 22, 2025 CHLA neurosurgeon Virendra R. Desai, MD, describes how a surgical procedure can dramatically improve the ability to walk for certain children with cerebral palsy. Read more
Work That Matters Research Faculty Spotlight: Katherine Matho, PhD April 14, 2025 Dr. Matho is investigating how development impacts the diversity and function of different types of cells in the brain over time. Read more
Advice From Our Experts 5 Things Parents Need to Know About Multiple Sclerosis March 24, 2025 CHLA neuroimmunologist Laura Saucier, MD, MSc, offers parents the most important information on pediatric multiple sclerosis (MS). Read more