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Special Research Issue a smile on food for the power inside: her face • PAGE 6 thought • PAGE 12 to tell • PAGE 18 spring 2003 BUILDING THE NUTRITIONAL GENOMICS CAMERON IS LEARNING PERFECT SMILE AND MINORITY HEALTH TO COMMUNICATE 2 CHILDREN’S HANDPRINTS table of contents calendar 3 DEAR READER OF 5 Letter from the President events 4 HEALTH FACTS MARCH 24 Rite-Aid Miracle Balloon 5IN THEIR OWN WORDS Campaign begins, 510-428-3814 The Little Things That Made the Big Difference Sam was diagnosed with tuberous sclerosis within five days of his first known 29 Chase the Blues dance party seizure. It takes an average of 90 days for most people to get a diag- with local musicians, 510-428-3128 nosis. The care he received at Children’s made a difference for Sam. 6 LEAD FEATURE APRIL A Smile on Her Face For three years Flor and her mom have visited 1 Wal-Mart/SAM’s Miracle Balloon 8 the hospital regularly. Each visit marks the way along a journey that Campaign begins, 510-428-3814 began when Flor was born with a facial cleft and, physicians hope, will end with Flor’s growing into a beautiful healthy woman. 27 Chairman’s Circle recognition gala and Bay cruise, 510-428-3885, 8 PHYSICIAN PROFILE ext. 2319 The Perfect Person for the Perfect Job When her peers were learning to read with Dr. Seuss, Patty Castañeda-Davis was immersed in a book written by another doctor—Gray’s “Anatomy.” Now a physi- MAY cian herself, she says she has the ideal job. 1 Costco Miracle Balloon Campaign begins, 510-428-3814 10 RESEARCHER PROFILE 10 The Genetics of Type 1 Diabetes: Searching for the Key Some 4 26th Annual Andronico’s people knowingly spend years preparing for a chosen career; others Devil Mountain Run, Danville, seem to stumble upon their calling. Janelle Noble’s career path was a 415-759-2690 or combination of both. CHORI scientist Dr. Noble uncovers the secrets www.chofoundation.org/events/ of the genetics of type 1 diabetes. 9 Pixar’s Finding Nemo advance 12 COVER STORY screening and dinner, Food for Thought: National Center of Excellence in Nutritional 510-428-3128 Genomics Investigates the Link between Diet and Illness A project driven by the goal of eliminating healthcare disparities in 31 Rubber Ducky Derby at minority populations may sound overwhelmingly difficult, if not Children’s Fairyland, Oakland, 12 idealistic. But scientists and physicians at the National Center of 510-428-3355 Excellence in Nutritional Genomics are determined to succeed. 18 FEATURE JUNE The Power To Tell Cameron’s mom drives an hour each way to visit Hendrick Automotive Group his speech therapist, who, despite the boy’s disabilities, has never said Raffle ticket sales begin. Win an “Cameron can’t.” At age 11, Cameron is learning to communicate. Infiniti Q35, 510-428-3128 20 CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION Children's Circle of Care: Physician and Philanthropist Dr. Robert Frascino’s generous financial support of the Pediatric HIV/AIDS Program at Children's Hospital & Research Center at Oakland reflects 18 his deep personal and professional commitment to HIV/AIDS activism and his long-standing relationship with Children’s. 22 CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL & RESEARCH CENTER FOUNDATION Donors Create a Legacy for Adolescent Health and Well- being The Jackson Family Endowment for Adolescent Medicine will continue the Jacksons’ commitment to youth far into the future.

26 PIONEERS Remarkable Woman, Remarkable Life Ella Mae Ferneil’s life was filled with firsts that convey a sense of the remarkable and determined woman who was the first African-American registered nurse, public health nurse, visiting nurse, and school nurse in the State of California.

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