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Shaping the future of pediatric medicine

For 150 years, Boston Children’s has embodied a culture of scientific investigation that has shaped pediatric medicine and changed children’s lives. This legacy continues today as we lead the world in pediatric research, empowering clinicians and scientists to challenge the status quo and seek better answers for our patients.

Our research enterprise is the world's largest and most highly-funded pediatric hospital. In FY2022, we received more funding from the National Institutes of Health than any other children’s hospital in the nation. We perform research in a vast range of specialties, revolutionizing treatments for children with common conditions, such as asthma, diabetes and obesity, to children with rare and complex disorders.

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Boston Children's leads or participates in hundreds of clinical trials. Use this database to find out which trials are recruiting, who can enroll and more.

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Institutional Centers for Clinical & Translational Research

A central hub of resources to support the Boston Children’s research community through guidance on planning, designing, implementing and reporting.

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Will people accept a fentanyl vaccine? Interviews draw thoughtful responses

A fentanyl vaccine, under investigation in the Precision Vaccines Program, would prevent lethal overdoses by blocking fentanyl from entering the brain. 

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New insight into the effects of PPIs in children

Proton-pump inhibitors are frequently prescribed to treat reflux in children. Two studies provide insight into their risks.

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Immunotherapy for children with primary liver carcinomas: New hope

Checkpoint inhibitors might be an effective treatment option for a select group of pediatric patients with liver carcinomas. 

Learn more about immunotherapy for liver carcinomas