Clinical study highlights utility of exome sequencing for different types of fetal effusions and discerns patterns in how genetic diseases present in utero. @UCSF offers genome sequencing for pregnancies with 1 or more fetal effusions through ongoing research (hydrops@ucsf.edu). AJOG: bit.ly/4mulOm2

SEMINAR: Please join us on 6/12, 8am PDT, when Dr. Evangelia Vlachodimitropoulou from King’s College Hospital, will present “In Utero Transfusions (IUT) Beyond 35 Weeks Gestation in Alpha #Thalassemia Major” REGISTER: tinyurl.com/ATM-Jun2025

Researchers have made a breakthrough in treating spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) before birth. Their innovative approach delivers a genetic therapy into amniotic fluid, and potentially opens a door to earlier, more effective treatments. More in @statnews.com by @mmolteni.bsky.social bit.ly/STAT-SMA

10 years and counting. These are a few of the many remarkable people who contribute to the ambitious vision of our Center co-directors, Mary Norton and Tippi MacKenzie: A world where all children are born healthy.

Attending #ACMGMtg25? Learn about the latest advances and clinical findings at our poster presentations and Learning Lounge on Thursday, March 20. We hope to connect with you in LA! #PEARLTrial @theacmg.bsky.social

Honoring #RareDiseaseDay and the strength of the #rare community. Your voices drive progress, and together, we’re working toward better treatments. #RareDiseaseAwareness #PEARLTrial pearltrial.ucsf.edu

Join us at #WORLDSymposium for interim results from the @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social #PEARLTrial a first-in-human Phase 1 trial of In Utero #EnzymeReplacementTherapy for Lysosomal Disorders (PI Tippi MacKenzie). Presented by Billie Lianoglou: Thurs, Feb 6, 8:30 am #WORLDSymposia
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Congratulations to Center Co-Director Dr. Mary Norton on receiving the prestigious SMFM Lifetime Achievement Award! Honoring her leadership, advocacy, research, and dedication to maternal-fetal medicine. Well deserved! #SMFM #MaternalFetalMedicine #LifetimeAchievement

Also on Jan 29, Center Investigator Julia Brown will speak at the Genetics Scientific Forums about equity and ethics in reproductive genetics care. Don’t miss it! Full forum: bit.ly/3PEpvpJ (3 of 3)

And, SMFM Postgraduate Course “First Trimester Anatomic Imaging: A Critical Time to Evaluate the Pregnancy” with Mary Norton, MD on Jan 28. Full course: bit.ly/4gRF8Gq (2 of 3)

Excited for #SMFM2025? Don’t miss SMFM Postgraduate Course "Maternal Fetal Precision Medicine: From Early Diagnosis to Targeted Fetal Therapy” with Teresa Sparks, Mary Norton, Tippi MacKenzie, Billie Lianoglou, and Kate Swanson on Jan 29. Full course: bit.ly/4hlfAS3 (1 of 3)