Leading-edge Children’s Research
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CHOC Research Institute
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At CHOC, we know that research saves lives. That’s why our Research Institute has more than 500 research studies in more than 30 specialties to provide your child with access to leading-edge treatments. Our scientists translate the latest advances in molecular profiling, including whole genome sequencing, to meet the individual needs of our patients at every stage of their young lives —from infancy through adolescence.
Terence Sanger
Chief Scientific Officer at CHOCResearch Areas of Focus:
- Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders Research
- Cancer Research
- Genetic & Molecular Research
- Infectious Disease Research
- Metabolic Rare Disease Research
- Neonatal Research
- Neuroscience Research
- Nursing Research
- Orthopaedic Research
- Population Health Research
- Research Computational Science
- Stem Cell Research
About the CHOC Research Institute
The CHOC Research Institute was formally established in 2003, after years of active participation in pediatric clinical research. Today, the Research Institute supports more than 350 active human-subject research studies across nearly all of our pediatric subspecialty areas.
The Institute’s Sponsored Projects and Research Compliance offices administer and oversee federal NIH, California State CIRM, private foundation and donor funding in support of translational and clinical child health research.
The Research Institute also has a formal affiliation with UC Irvine, a collaboration that brings advanced treatment to patients. Through the partnership, additional grants have been awarded to both institutions, and CHOC researchers have access to valuable University resources, like the Beckman Laser Institute, in an effort to bring breakthrough therapies and cures to pediatric patients.
Clinical Trials
At CHOC, we are dedicated to providing patients the very latest breakthrough treatments available to children, adolescents and young adults. Our efforts bring hope to patients with rare conditions, or conditions not responding to traditional treatments.
Latest Research
Research Stories
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and kids: What parents should know
A CHOC expert explains the benefits of AI in pediatric healthcare and how it may affect the health of kids and teens.
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Autism
Enjoy the journey: Advice from one autism parent to another
A proud CHOC mom offers lessons learned from her family’s over 20 years of experience with autism spectrum disorder.
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Neurology
Mechanical bull riding may cause severe injuries in kids
A CHOC research study discovers the injury risks and safety of mechanical bull riding for kids and encourages more safety precautions.
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Healthcare
Planning the future together: CHOC Research Institute welcomes Rady at 2025 strategy retreat
The annual conference signals a new era under the Rady Children’s Health umbrella.
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Healthcare
Parents of 1-year-old with exceedingly rare and life-threatening mitochondrial disease entrust CHOC above anywhere else
With time not on their side, CHOC care team pulls out all stops to save life of Emery Kline.
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Artificial Intelligence
Experts address the most pressing challenges at Pediatric & Lifespan Data Science Conference
Panel discussions also were held on precision medicine, fairness in AI, precision management of psychiatric conditions, and other issues.
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