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Dr. R. Lawrence Moss. Photo courtesy of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Episode 3 features Dr. R. Lawrence Moss, Surgeon-in-Chief at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. During the episode, Dr. Moss discusses: * The two surgical options, laparotomy and perinatal drainage, commonly used to treat NEC * His current research of biomarkers (indicators) that can predict the development or course of NEC leading to surgery * Genetic predisposition and environmental risk factors of NEC * Not-for-profit and industry funding for biomedical research, and some of the inherent challenges specific to NEC * The complementary roles of clinical/translational research and basic science research in the prevention and treatment of NEC. Copyright © 2015 The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc. This episode was produced in part by the TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network. [powerpress] Additional Information You can make a donation directly to Dr. Moss' research in NEC at Nationwide Children’s Hospital by visiting http://www.nationwidechildrens.org/giving Note: Donors should write Moss NEC Research in the comments section of the online form. Or, you can mail a check to: Nationwide Children’s Hospital FoundationPO Box 16810Columbus, OH 43216-6810 Note: Donors should include a note or write Moss NEC Research on the memo line of their check. Copyright © 2015 The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc. The opinions expressed in Speaking of NEC: Necrotizing Enterocolitis (the Podcast series) and by The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund are published for educational and informational purposes only, and are not intended as a diagnosis, treatment or as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis and treatment. Please consult a local physician or other health care professional for your specific health care and/or medical needs or concerns. The Podcast series does not endorse or recommend any commercial products, medical treatments, pharmaceuticals, brand names, processes, or services, or the use of any trade, firm, or corporation name is for the information and education of the viewing public, and the mention of any of the above on the Site does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund.