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April 2, 2025
Congratulations to Dr. Jenna Wahbeh of LuskinOIC’s JVL Research Center on successfully defending her dissertation, “Redefining Preclinical Testing for Cervical Disc Replacements: A Focus on Implant Stability,” at UCLA last month.
Dr. Wahbeh began at LuskinOIC in 2019 as a volunteer researcher before becoming Lab Manager. Over five years, she has published groundbreaking research, addressing crucial gaps in orthopaedics and mentoring more than 30 students from institutions such as Ortho High School, UCLA, USC, UC Berkeley, UCI, Princeton, and many other high schools and universities.
Seeing her mentees go on to have successful careers in various medical schools, graduate schools, and industry positions has been incredibly rewarding, and she hopes to continue fostering the next generation of researchers and innovators in the future.
She is grateful for LuskinOIC’s leadership, her mentors in Dr. Ebramzadeh, Dr. Sangiorgio, Dr. Park, Dr. Campbell, and Dr. Luck, her peers, and her family for being an integral part of her journey and final PhD defense.
LuskinOIC extends gratitude to Dr. Harry A. McKellop and Tovya Wager for their generous donations supporting graduate research.
We wish Dr. Wahbeh continued success in her career!
Knowing When to Seek Care for Your Child: A Guide from LuskinOIC
As a parent, your top priority is keeping your child safe and healthy. But when your child is sick or injured, it can be hard to know what level of care they need. Should you call your pediatrician, visit urgent care, or head straight to the emergency department?
For non-emergencies, your child’s pediatrician or a pediatric urgent care center is often the best place to start. If your child’s doctor isn’t available—such as during evenings or weekends—urgent care can provide fast, effective treatment. Contact your pediatrician or visit urgent care if your child has:
You may also have access to virtual urgent care for non-emergency issues, allowing your child to be seen by a provider from home. Check if pediatric virtual urgent care services are available in your area.
If your child is seriously injured or ill—especially if the condition may be life-threatening or needs immediate attention—take them to the emergency department (ED). Seek emergency care if your child:
Your child’s health matters. When in doubt, trust your instincts—and don’t hesitate to seek care. LuskinOIC is here to support your family with trusted pediatric expertise every step of the way.