Translational Research from the Bench to the Community

Video Series: Research

Health Topics: Asthma

Dr. Stephen Teach describes how this landmark asthma study translates findings in the laboratory to the community where children and teens with asthma live.

About the Expert

Stephen J. Teach, MD, MPH, Director and Principal Investigator of IMPACT DC

Stephen TeachChair, Department of Pediatrics

Deion's Story

Deion Gladden successfully treated for environmentally-influenced intestinal issues by Dr. Anil Darbari.

Nineteen years ago, Deion was born prematurely and developed eosinophilic esophagitis and acid reflux, along with failure to thrive. For years, he endured environmentally influenced intestinal issues that he and his family didn't understand until they met Children's National specialists who "never gave up on us."

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