Research Relationships Position Children’s for Excellence

With three hospitals across metro Atlanta and four scientific and academic collaborators, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is well-positioned to make new discoveries for a healthier tomorrow. Many of our physicians practice medicine at the bedside while also investigating potential treatments in the lab through clinical trials and research studies. We accomplish this through our partnership with Emory University School of Medicine and our collaborations with Georgia Institute of Technology and Morehouse School of Medicine.

Beginning in 1956, Children’s and Emory University first established a pediatric teaching relationship, which has grown into a partnership facilitating leading-edge pediatric research, training and innovation. Children’s and Emory University School of Medicine partner together on clinical trials, residencies and fellowships. More than 500 physicians hold titles at both institutions. Our research program has ranked in the top five nationally for National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding for a decade.

In addition, many clinical problems our physicians face may have a technological solution. Our academic relationship with Georgia Tech through the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Pediatric Technology Center (PTC) at Georgia Tech brings our clinical experts together with Georgia Tech scientists and engineers to develop these solutions for the health and care of children. The center provides opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration in pediatrics, creating breakthrough discoveries that often can only be found at the intersection of multiple disciplines. These collaborations bring advancements to the clinic and bedside, enhancing the lives of children, teens and young adults.