The Fetal Diagnosis & Treatment Center (FDTC) at the University of Michigan is a multi-disciplinary endeavor directed by George Mychaliska, MD and devoted to the care of mothers and their unborn babies. The Center provides state-of-the-art fetal diagnosis, counseling and treatment for birth abnormalities supported by leading-edge basic science and clinical research focused on understanding fetal abnormalities and discovering novel treatment options. The goal of the FDTC is to provide mothers and families with comprehensive care for at-risk babies before, during and after birth.

Oncologic Surgery

Oncologic Surgery at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital led by surgeons James Geiger, MD and Peter Ehrlich, MD help children and their families battle neuroblastoma, Wilms Tumor, Ewing's sarcoma and pediatric melanoma. To complement and improve on these efforts, our researchers are also exploring the use of immunotherapy and other effective ways of treating childhood cancers.

The Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Clinical & Research Program

The Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Clinical & Research Program has successfully treated thousands of children with lung failure when there was no other option for survival. The ECMO research program, directed by Ron Hirschl, MD and Jonathan Haft, MD, is focused on developing additional artificial organs that can be used as bridges to wellness or transplantation.

The Intestinal Failure Research & Treatment Program

The Intestinal Failure Research & Treatment Program is the only comprehensive program of its kind in Michigan. Our research efforts, driven by Daniel Teitelbaum, MD, focus on avoiding the complications of intestinal failure, facilitating physical growth through improved absorption of nutrients and developing new modalities to treat short bowel syndrome. Our physicians, nurses, dieticians, and pharmacists provide life-saving care to severely affected infants and children with the devastating loss of functioning intestine.

The Medical Innovation Center

The Medical Innovation Center, as directed by Pediatric Surgeon James Geiger, MD promotes small incisions, shortened hospital stays, less pain for pediatric patients and greater precision for our skilled surgeons. At U-M, we are applying robotics and working across the campus to perfect these techniques and to develop new equipment for pediatric surgical procedures. The result of our efforts will make a dramatic difference for patients of all ages.

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) is a devastating congenital problem that results in a 30-40% death rate among otherwise healthy newborns. Ron Hirschl, MD and The University of Michigan are leading the way with our unique treatments and approaches to promote the much needed lung growth in newborns with CDH. Our objective is to reduce mortality by establishing the first clinical and research program for CDH in Michigan.

The Injury Prevention Program

The Injury Prevention Program at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, one of only thirteen Level I Pediatric Trauma programs in the U.S., is the home of unique injury prevention research focusing on effective car and booster seat use, playground safety and best practices in safety. We lead safety education programs in our area by coordinating the efforts of schools, health-care providers, and police and fire departments through Safe Kids Washtenaw, the Mott Buckle Up! Car Seat Program and other community outreach activities. This effort is directed by pediatric surgeon Peter Ehrlich, MD.

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