Fig. 1 video: How a national tragedy helped save infants’ lives
June 30, 2026 •
The premature passing of Patrick Kennedy, one of President Kennedy’s children, brought national attention to the medical challenges faced by preemie babies across the country. The solution, surfactant, came from UC research.
Learn more about the story in a new video short from UC’s award-winning Fig. 1 video series, featuring UCOP Senior Video Content Strategist Zak Long:
For more videos about science, culture and new discoveries out of the University of California, check out the Fig. 1 channel on YouTube.
