Children’s National Research Institute
Children’s National Research Institute
Innovation Through Collaboration
Academic Annual Report 2017–2018
Institutes, Centers, & Officers
- Center for Cancer and Immunology
- Center for Neuroscience Research
- Center for Translational Science
- Center for Genetic Medecine Research
- Clinical and Translational Science Institute at Children’s National (CTSI-CN)
- Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation
- Academic Affairs
- Medical Education
Letter from the Directors
A remarkable year of transitions, continued growth and distinction at Children’s National Research Institute has continued to make profound differences in the lives of the children and families we serve.
Vittorio Gallo, PhD
Major Scientific Advances
Mapping the topography of developing brains affected by congenital heart disease using imaging; how high iron levels may impact neural tube defects; and incisionless surgery for osteoid osteoma are among the topics selected by a multidisciplinary research review group as our best published research for calendar year 2017.
Three Research Administrators Rise to Vice President
Several longstanding and outstanding administrators at Children’s National were recently promoted to serve as vice presidents.
New Leadership in Cancer and Immunology Research
Award winning immunologist Catherine Bollard now directs the Center for Cancer and Immunology Research, which includes more than 50 clinicians and scientists performing groundbreaking clinical and translational research of novel therapies for childhood cancers and immunologic disorders.
Innovation Spotlight
Meeting the Medical Device Needs of Pediatric PatientsBlood draws without needles; diagnosing otitis media more accurately: two examples of clinical and research collaborations that will revolutionize how we care for children and families.
Innovation Spotlight
Philanthropy’s Impact: Accelerating Discovery and InnovationAs Children’s National Research Institute (CNRI) launches a new era of pediatric medical innovation, philanthropy provides the rocket fuel.