In this Q&A, we meet Jennifer M. Lynch, MD, PhD, a faculty member in the Division of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology whose research focuses on biomedical optics.
The purpose of this research study is to learn more about improving the treatment and outcomes for patients who have a diagnosis of a single ventricle, such as Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) or similar heart defects.
The purpose of this research study is to find out if stem cells from umbilical cord blood can strengthen the muscle of the right side of the heart for patients diagnosed with Hypolplastic Left Heart Syndrome who are scheduled to undergo the Stage II Glenn surgical procedure.