Pediatric Research
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Pediatric Research
Pediatric Research
At Nemours Children’s, research goes beyond discovery to drive impact. We study what makes children sick, what helps them heal, and what gives every child the best chance to thrive.
Life-Changing Research Happens Here
Research at Nemours is rooted in purpose. We focus on the conditions that most affect children’s lives, like cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and mental health. We also study the everyday factors that shape their well-being. Our researchers look beyond disease to explore the full picture of what makes kids healthy — from genetics and treatments to housing, nutrition, education, and emotional support.
We believe that health means more than the absence of illness. It means having the chance to move, to learn, to grow, to laugh and play. That’s why our research reaches beyond the lab into clinics, communities, and children’s lives. We're creating the foundation for lifelong health for this generation and the next.
How We Make a Difference
Our discoveries lead to better care, stronger systems, and longer, healthier lives. We partner with leading institutions, contribute to national networks, and share insights that reach far beyond our campuses.
620+ Pediatric Researchers & Research Associates
11 Research Centers Across Our System
300+ Active Clinical Trials & Research Studies
590+ Peer-Reviewed Publications Last Year
Message From Our Leadership
Matthew M. Davis, MD MAPP
Executive Vice President
Enterprise Physician-in-Chief & Chief Scientific Officer
The Nemours research strategy is a bold vision fueled by the collective determination to do more. We’re going beyond medicine to transform and improve the health of not only one child at a time, but one generation at a time.
Read More
Our Research
Discover how research innovation at Nemours turns into better care for kids.
Learn how our teams are advancing science through dedicated research areas, centers, labs, and clinical studies.
Research Areas
Explore the health challenges we're solving across multiple pediatric disciplines.
Research Centers & Programs
See how our research teams drive innovation through focused, collaborative programs.
Clinical Trials & Studies
Find active studies your child may qualify for and learn how research shapes care.
Research Labs
Take a closer look at the science behind our discoveries, from lab bench to bedside.
See What’s Making Headlines
Our research creates real-world impact in peer-reviewed journals, national conferences, and the communities we serve. These stories spotlight the breakthroughs and ideas that are changing how the world cares for children.
Explore News & Innovations
Where Research Happens
Nemours research happens where care happens, embedded in the communities we serve and tailored to their unique needs.
Across our three primary
research regions
, teams are pursuing bold ideas and translating them into real-world impact.
Delaware Valley Research
Research at the Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware.
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North Florida Research
Research at locations in Jacksonville and Pensacola in Florida.
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Central Florida Research
Research at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida in Orlando.
Learn More
Join Us
Train With Us
Apply for one of our prestigious undergraduate summer and fellowship research programs.
Work With Us
Find rewarding career opportunities among the greatest minds in pediatric research.
Partner With Us
Make a difference in children's health care by collaborating with our team.
Pediatric Research
At Nemours Children’s, research goes beyond discovery to drive impact. We study what makes children sick, what helps them heal, and what gives every child the best chance to thrive.
Life-Changing Research Happens Here
Research at Nemours is rooted in purpose. We focus on the conditions that most affect children’s lives, like cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and mental health. We also study the everyday factors that shape their well-being. Our researchers look beyond disease to explore the full picture of what makes kids healthy — from genetics and treatments to housing, nutrition, education, and emotional support.
We believe that health means more than the absence of illness. It means having the chance to move, to learn, to grow, to laugh and play. That’s why our research reaches beyond the lab into clinics, communities, and children’s lives. We're creating the foundation for lifelong health for this generation and the next.
How We Make a Difference
Our discoveries lead to better care, stronger systems, and longer, healthier lives. We partner with leading institutions, contribute to national networks, and share insights that reach far beyond our campuses.
620+ Pediatric Researchers & Research Associates
11 Research Centers Across Our System
300+ Active Clinical Trials & Research Studies
590+ Peer-Reviewed Publications Last Year
Message From Our Leadership
Matthew M. Davis, MD MAPP
Executive Vice President
Enterprise Physician-in-Chief & Chief Scientific Officer
The Nemours research strategy is a bold vision fueled by the collective determination to do more. We’re going beyond medicine to transform and improve the health of not only one child at a time, but one generation at a time.
Read More
Our Research
Discover how research innovation at Nemours turns into better care for kids.
Learn how our teams are advancing science through dedicated research areas, centers, labs, and clinical studies.
Research Areas
Explore the health challenges we're solving across multiple pediatric disciplines.
Research Centers & Programs
See how our research teams drive innovation through focused, collaborative programs.
Clinical Trials & Studies
Find active studies your child may qualify for and learn how research shapes care.
Research Labs
Take a closer look at the science behind our discoveries, from lab bench to bedside.
See What’s Making Headlines
Our research creates real-world impact in peer-reviewed journals, national conferences, and the communities we serve. These stories spotlight the breakthroughs and ideas that are changing how the world cares for children.
Explore News & Innovations
Where Research Happens
Nemours research happens where care happens, embedded in the communities we serve and tailored to their unique needs.
Across our three primary
research regions
, teams are pursuing bold ideas and translating them into real-world impact.
Delaware Valley Research
Research at the Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware.
Learn More
North Florida Research
Research at locations in Jacksonville and Pensacola in Florida.
Learn More
Central Florida Research
Research at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida in Orlando.
Learn More
Join Us
Train With Us
Apply for one of our prestigious undergraduate summer and fellowship research programs.
Work With Us
Find rewarding career opportunities among the greatest minds in pediatric research.
Partner With Us
Make a difference in children's health care by collaborating with our team.