Children’s National Research Institute
Delivering on the Promise
Academic Annual Report 2023-2024
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Letter from the Chief Academic OfficerWelcome to the 2023-2024 CNRI Academic Annual Report
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Letter from the Chief Research OfficerReflecting on a year of transition and growth
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InnovationTaking the lead in innovative pediatric health security
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Research FundingResearch primarily supported via external sources including the NIH
Spotlights
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The hub for discoveries and innovation
RIC HIGHLIGHT
The Children’s National Research & Innovation Campus (RIC) has solidified its role as a premier center for biomedical and health research in the region.
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Fulfilling the promise of cell and gene therapies for children
CCIR HIGHLIGHT
The Center for Cancer and Immunology Research (CCIR) at Children’s National Hospital remains at the forefront of pioneering treatments for children with compromised immune systems.
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Advancing pediatric genetic medicine through interdisciplinary collaboration
CGMR HIGHLIGHT
The Center for Genetic Medicine Research (CGMR) at Children’s National Hospital continued to serve as a hub for groundbreaking discoveries through its multidisciplinary approach to pediatric genetic research during the last academic year.
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A year of growth in scientific excellence
CNR HIGHLIGHT
Under the leadership of Tarik Haydar, Ph.D., the Center for Neuroscience Research (CNR) continued its growth during the 2023-2024 academic year, making significant strides in external funding and scientific excellence.
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Revolutionizing infant brain health through neuromonitoring
CPNMHR HIGHLIGHT
In the realm of pediatric care, one of the most pressing challenges is preventing brain injury in critically ill newborns and infants undergoing surgery.
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New K awardees show the promise of translational research
CTR HIGHLIGHT
Diverse research projects collectively aim to enhance pediatric health and well-being, as shown by the Center for Translational Research’s new Research Career Development (K) awardees.
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Delivering advanced research projects in pediatric surgery
SZI HIGHLIGHT
The Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation (SZI) at Children’s National Hospital continues to be a leader in pioneering research that enhances surgical care for children.
Facts & Figures
2,010 active clinical research studies
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1,359 publications in the medical literature in 2023-2024
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263 principal investigators conducting research projects, including more than half of the clinical division chiefs at Children’s National
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160 issued patents
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130+ inventors named on issued patents
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$119 million in total research and support, almost all from external sources such as the National Institutes of Health
Letters from the directors
2023-2024
Institutes, Centers, & Offices
- Center for Cancer and Immunology
- Center for Neuroscience Research
- Center for Prenatal, Neonatal and Maternal Health Research
- Center for Translational Research
- Center for Genetic Medicine Research
- Clinical and Translational Science Institute at Children’s National (CTSI-CN)
- Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation
- Rare Disease Institute
- Medical Education