Discoveries for
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The Lead in Peds Podcast: Explore What’s New in Pediatric Medicine
In our new podcast series, Children’s National experts discuss the leading research and clinical developments shaping the future of pediatric medicine.

Our scientists are the reason we succeed
Children's National Research Institute conducts and promotes translational and clinical medical research programs that lead to improved understanding, prevention, treatment and care of childhood diseases.
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Delivering on the Promise
Review our most recent Academic Annual Report. Our research is primarily supported via external sources including the NIH.
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Our Research & Innovation Campus
The campus is a one-of-a-kind pediatric research and innovation hub where Children's National is combining its strengths with those of public and private partners, including industry, universities, federal agencies, start-up companies and academic medical centers.
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Co-located with key partners & incubator spaces
Collaboration is key. Our progress relies on partnerships with key organizations and collaborators. At our research campus we are co-located with some of these partners and developing an ecosystem on-site for innovations such as new drugs, medical devices, precision diagnostics and health technologies.
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Our Campus
With over 160,000 sq. ft. of newly renovated research and innovation space, we are pursuing new high-impact opportunities in pediatric genomic and precision medicine.
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Children’s National brings AI into the RHD early diagnosis equation
February 26, 2025A team from Children's National traveled to Uganda to continue work on a pilot program applying AI to the diagnosis of RHD.
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Podcast: Hidden struggles: The reality of pediatric addiction
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Podcast: Growing hope: Advancing care for kids with growth disorders
February 19, 2025 -
Podcast: Beating strong: The lifelong impact of pediatric cardiology
February 19, 2025
Our Commitment to Diversity
We believe that the rapid advancement of knowledge, insights, and approaches through research can only be achieved through the commitment, excellence and dedication of a diverse group of researchers from many backgrounds.
