Before he was born, Nixon was diagnosed with spina bifida, a birth defect that can cause physical disability and developmental delays. His parents, Lindsey and Jared, were unsure what to do. They began researching hospitals and treatments to ensure the best future possible. In their search for care options, Nixon’s dad stumbled upon the CuRe trial, a clinical trial at UC Davis Children’s Hospital. The landmark trial is the world’s first in utero treatment for spina bifida, combining fetal surgery with stem cells to improve long-term outcomes before birth. The couple met with a medical team at UC Davis to learn more and decided to enroll in the trial right away. Throughout the trial, Lindsey and Jared felt deeply supported by their care team and grateful to be involved in such an innovative trial. A few months later, Nixon was born a healthy baby. To this day, he is making remarkable progress, walking and hitting cognitive, emotional and physical milestones.