Children’s National Research Institute
Delivering on the Promise
Academic Annual Report 2023-2024
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Welcome to the 2023-2024 CNRI Academic Annual Report
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Reflecting on a year of transition and growth
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Taking the lead in innovative pediatric health security
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Research primarily supported via external sources including the NIH
Spotlights
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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