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Atlanta: Home to a Top Pediatric Research Program

For nine consecutive years, our research program has ranked in the top five for NIH funding of pediatrics departments nationwide. Learn more in our latest Research Report.

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US News World Report Ranked in 10 specialties

Research Updates from Children's

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8/25/25

Study Finds Social Media Based Program Eases Stress and Boosts Knowledge and Effectiveness for Parents of Young Children with Motor Delays

Clinical trial helped parents to better understand motor delays and collaborate with physicians for early support.
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8/19/25

Researchers Seek Answers about What Leads to Pediatric Cancer

Philip Lupo, PhD, and Michael Scheurer, PhD are Co-Directors of REACH, Genetic Epidemiologists with Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, and Professors in the Department of Pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine.
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8/13/25

Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center Receives $3.3 Million Gift from CURE Childhood Cancer

Funding will support Precision Medicine Program at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
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About Our Research Program

Led by our Pediatrician-in-Chief Shari Barkin, MD, and Chief Research Officer Kristy Murray, DVM, PhD, the Children's research program, in partnership with Emory University School of Medicine, has ranked in the top five for National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding for nearly a decade. Because of this transformative partnership, Children’s boasts a vast research ecosystem across a variety of pediatric disciplines. In addition to Emory, our other Atlanta-based research collaborations include the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Pediatric Technology Center (PTC) at Georgia Tech, Morehouse School of Medicine and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Through these unique relationships and more, Children’s is advancing lifesaving treatments to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow as well as training the next generation of physician-scientists. Watch some of the incredible stories of our research breakthroughs.

Research is also conducted across our 11 specialty areas ranked by U.S. News & World Report’s list of “Best Children’s Hospitals,” for excellence in outcomes, program structure and national reputation. Learn more about each of these research programs below.

  • The Marcus Center for Cellular Therapy: Gene Therapy Enables Kyle’s Dream

    Thanks to a significant grant from the late Bernie Marcus and The Marcus Foundation, the Marcus Center for Cellular Therapy will open this year bringing cellular and gene therapies to patients like Kyle.

Emory Partnership

Emory University, Our Primary Research and Academic Partner

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 nearly a decade.

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Research by the Numbers

In 2024, Children's reached a number of research milestones, including those below.

Clinical Trials

Children’s is involved in more than 1,200 clinical trials locally, nationally and abroad. Find or join one of our trials. Narrow your search by including a specific condition or disease.

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Physician/PhD Careers with Children's

There’s never been a better time to be at Children’s. We’re growing to help ensure we can provide advanced pediatric care—not just today, but for generations to come.

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