About Us
Research and innovation at Children’s National Hospital pursues breakthrough discoveries for kids.
Improving Children’s Lives
Research at Children’s National is conducted through the Children’s National Research Institute (CNRI), the academic arm of Children’s National Hospital. At CNRI, over 600 faculty and staff work to improve the health and quality of life for children and families through dynamic, advanced and integrated research, innovation and education efforts.
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Compassion, Commitment and Connection
CNRI is built on a culture of compassion, care and connection - and a strong commitment to excellence in science. Our researchers and innovators translate knowledge and discoveries gained from basic science into new applications and interventions in clinical and community settings focused on improving child health. CNRI oversees the educational activities and academic affairs of Children's National Hospital and the Department of Pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
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The Research & Innovation Campus
Our location in the nation’s capital in the center of the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia Life Science and Biotech corridor, and proximity to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and U.S. Health and Human Services’ Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), creates opportunities to partner with academic institutions, government agencies, industry, venture capital, philanthropists and our community, with the common goal of improving the lives of all children in our community and across the globe.
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Letter from Our Director
We are passionate about the training and mentoring of the next generation of scientists, engineers, nurses and physicians dedicated to improving the well-being of children throughout their lifespan.
Leadership & Administration
Nathan Kuppermann, MD, MPH
- Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer
- Director, Children's National Research Institute
Catherine Bollard, MBChB, MD
- Senior Vice President and Chief Research Officer
- Dr. Robert J. and Florence T. Bosworth Distinguished Professor of Cancer and Transplantation Biology Research
Ljubica Caldovic, PhD
- Interim Director, Center for Genetic Medicine Research
- Principal Investigator
Joshua Corbin, PhD
- Interim Director, Center for Neuroscience Research
- Principal Investigator
Monika Goyal, MD, MSCE
- Co-Director, Center for Translational Research
- Principal Investigator
Catherine Limperopoulos, PhD
- Director, Center for Prenatal, Neonatal & Maternal Health Research
- Chief and Director, Developing Brain Institute
Anthony Sandler, MD
- Senior Vice President and Surgeon-in-Chief, Joseph E. Robert, Jr., Center for Surgical Care
- Director, Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation
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Endowed Professorships
Endowed professorships play a key role in our work to transform children’s health. Each reflects a donor’s vision to improve care today and for generations to come. Endowments enable our professors to make timely investments in research and innovation. This leads to breakthroughs and more smiles on children’s faces. Learn more about our endowed professors.
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Support Our Research
Philanthropy changes lives. This ambitious endeavor to improve children’s health requires the commitment of many partnerships. This includes city and corporate leaders and those willing to invest in the future we envision together.