by Jennifer Degl | Feb 8, 2026 | Blog, FDA, NICU, NICU Parent Network
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in collaboration with the University of Maryland Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (MCERSI), hosted the Advancing the Development of Pediatric Therapeutics (ADEPT) 10: Addressing Challenges in Neonatal...
by Jennifer Degl | Sep 28, 2025 | Blog, Hill Day, NICU Parent Network
This past July, the NICU Parent Network (NPN) proudly hosted our very first Hill Day in Washington, D.C.—and what an unforgettable experience it was! Organizing such an event was no small undertaking, but it was worth every moment. Before sharing the highlights of our...
by Jennifer Degl | Aug 4, 2025 | Blog, iCAN
The 2025 iCAN Summit in Montréal, Canada was nothing short of extraordinary! Founded in 2014, the International Children’s Advisory Network, Inc. (iCAN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. With chapters spanning four continents,...
by Jennifer Degl | Jan 23, 2025 | Blog, NICU, NICU Parent Network
January 22, 2025 Dear Readers, Followers, and Members of the NICU Parent Network, I am honored and excited to accept the position of President of the NICU Parent Network Board of Directors- effective January 1, 2025. This organization holds a special place in my...
by Jennifer Degl | Nov 15, 2024 | Blog, NICU, Preemie, World Prematurity Day
November 17th is World Prematurity Day and the entire month of November is Prematurity Awareness Month. Preterm birth is when a baby is born too early, before 37 weeks of pregnancy have been completed. Current statistics show that 1 of every 10 infants born in the...