Research at Seattle Children’s

At the forefront of pediatric medical research, Seattle Children’s is working to cure childhood disease and improve outcomes for children all over the world.

Featured Research

PedAL Initiative Makes Progress Against Pediatric High-Risk Leukemia

Seattle Children’s Dr. Todd Cooper leads the worldwide PedAL Initiative and the drive for better options for kids with blood cancers.

Unlocking the Immune System’s Role in a Post-Transplant Malady

Findings by Drs. Richard James and David Rawlings reveal B cell receptor signaling’s role in post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder.

Treuman Katz Center for Pediatric Bioethics and Palliative Care Research Recognized

The Treuman Katz Center for Pediatric Bioethics and Palliative Care was named the 2024 Cornerstone Award winner — the first pediatric institution to achieve this honor.

Healing Without Harm: Reducing Chemo Toxicities

Insight into how cancer medicines affect cells could lead Seattle Children’s Dr. Jay Sarthy to a safer form of common chemotherapies.

A History of Groundbreaking Discoveries

Since the first research lab opened in 2004, researchers at Seattle Children’s have focused on discovering and improving treatments. Seattle Children’s Research Institute and Seattle Children’s Therapeutics are internationally recognized for their work in cancer therapies, genetics, neuroscience, immunology, infectious disease and bioethics.

Research Institute

Our researchers are improving pediatric healthcare by leading and participating in hundreds of research projects.

Therapeutics

Learn about our novel non-profit therapeutics development enterprise, devoted to envisioning and testing next-generation cell and gene therapies for pediatric diseases.

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Upcoming Research Events

Nov 22

Frontiers in Pediatric Research Lecture with Dr. Timothy Chou

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Take a virtual tour of the Research Division for an insider's view of our buildings, labs and collaborative spaces.

Invent at Seattle Children’s Postdoctoral Scholars Program

The Invent at Seattle Children’s Postdoctoral Scholars Program is an investment in training early career scientists historically underrepresented in or excluded from biotech in the development of therapeutics for childhood conditions. Learn more.

Find a Research Study or Clinical Trial

Our dedicated researchers are working relentlessly to improve treatments for more than 200 diseases and conditions to discover the most effective, least invasive and best options for the kids who need it most through research studies and clinical trials.

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More than half of the kids who come to Seattle Children’s live with serious conditions that they will have for the rest of their lives. Research can give them a different future. Your donation makes it possible.