The Lead in Peds

Growing Hope: Advancing Care for Kids with Growth Disorders with Dr. Andrew Dauber


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Endocrinologist Andrew Dauber, MD, lives the Children’s National Hospital motto—Grow Up Stronger—every single day. When many families of children with short stature and rare genetic growth disorders reach his clinic, they’ve found that traditional treatments have offered limited success and Dr. Dauber often has innovative ideas.    Our host, Nathan Kuppermann, MD, MPH, chief academic officer and chair of Pediatrics, is joined by Dr. Dauber, chief of Endocrinology and a national leader in this specialty, to discuss how researchers are unlocking genetic answers and developing novel therapies. This includes the first-ever vosoritide trial for hypochondroplasia and our revolutionary, personalized study for a single patient. Discover how science is reshaping pediatric endocrinology and offering hope to families worldwide. Plus, hear an endocrinologist’s hot take on donuts!
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