At Boston Children’s, our goal is to accelerate research to diagnose, treat, and wipe out childhood disease.
But we can’t do it alone.
Connect with our research leadership.
We’re committed to giving every child the opportunity to grow and thrive. So we push the boundaries of what’s possible — and convene the brightest minds in medicine, science, and fields as diverse as aerospace engineering and the gaming industry. As the world’s largest pediatric research enterprise, we believe that most inspired — and effective — solutions stem from creativity, commitment, and collaboration.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR RESEARCH SPOTLIGHTS.
MENTAL HEALTH
Could we identify —and intervene in— mental illness before symptoms even occur?
BIOLOGY & GENETICS
Is the answer to treating childhood — and adult — diseases found within our own cells?
INNOVATION
How can artificial intelligence and aerospace technology help change children’s lives?
Deep expertise. Inspired solutions. A vision for change.
As the world’s largest research enterprise at a pediatric institution, Boston Children’s has long been a launchpad for groundbreaking discoveries, from the polio vaccine to the first gene therapy for sickle cell disease.
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