Support Research
Children's National is facing a direct impact from promised cuts to research nationwide
These cuts threaten pediatric science since children already receive such a small proportion of federal funding.
We need your support now more than ever.
Scientists at the Children's National Research Institute are on the cusp of breakthroughs that will forever change how we care for children. New technologies allow us to tailor treatments for each child. These include precision medicine, novel artificial intelligence applications and advances in immunotherapy.
We are working—on every front—to ensure that our pace of discovery does not diminish. We see a bright future for children everywhere, but only if we can build a bridge to that future.
Your investment in research propels medicine toward our ultimate goal: longer, healthier lifetimes for children.
Email Tracy Lee to learn more or discuss support for a specific area of scientific interest.
Mending a Broken Heart
Abby is a giggly baby who loves playing with her older sister, Ruby. Abby's parents say that research and care from Children’s National saved Abby’s life – and their family.
Get to Know Our Research Centers
Center for Cancer and Immunology Research
Fulfills the promise of cell and gene therapies
We specialize in CAR T for cancer and other novel cell therapies, gene therapies for sickle cell disease and other disorders.
Center for Genetic Medicine Research
Advances precision health
We are global leaders in rare, metabolic and muscular conditions, gene editing and gene therapies.
Center for Neuroscience Research
Pioneers our understanding of the developing brain
We investigate autism, epilepsy and developmental disorders, and how to cure pediatric brain tumors.
Center for Prenatal, Neonatal & Maternal Health Research
Develops neuromonitoring technologies to target diseases at its earliest stages
We study maternal stress, infant nutrition and improving critical care outcomes.
Center for Translational Research
Bridges the gap between laboratory discoveries and clinical care
We are experts in large clinical trials and research networks, pandemics, mental health and access to care.
Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation
Makes pediatric surgery more precise, less invasive and pain free
We develop surgical robotics, AI, pain measurement and pediatric devices.
We must find new ways to support our scientists. We have so many advances within reach and, with them, the opportunity to change entire lifetimes.
—Nathan Kuppermann, MD, MPH, Executive Vice President, Chief Academic Officer, Chair of Pediatrics and Fight For Children Distinguished Chair of Academic Medicine