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Center for Clinical and Translational Research

Our Vision

Through a continued focus on clinical research expertise, the Center for Clinical and Translational Research will conduct collaborative, equitable, innovative, and streamlined clinical research that actively engages a diverse patient population across the region, enabled by excellence in mentorship and academic success of the diverse group of clinical researchers and leaders reflective of the population served.

Our Science

Clinical and translational research are essential steps in the development of treatments that transform the health of children. The Center for Clinical and Translational Research (CCTR) is home to more than 400 research faculty and staff members from over 30 subdivisions and is the hub for clinical investigation and therapeutic development at Seattle Children's Research Institute. Learn more about our faculty members.

The center plays an integral role locally, nationally and internationally in turning scientific discoveries into improved treatments for children. Building on a history of ground-breaking achievements, CCTR investigators and staff are working together to develop next generation therapies for a wide range of pediatric diseases and disorders. 

  • Read about the research highlighted at CCTR Science Day, which happened April 30, 2024, on CHILD.

Our Priorities

  • Support a diverse research portfolio led by clinical researchers and teams
  • Are motivated by research questions informed by clinical experience with the goal of improving patient care and family experiences
  • Promote interdisciplinary collaboration and team science
  • Provide academic support and mentorship for clinical investigators
  • Attract world class investigators, support current investigators and nurture future leaders through mentoring and seed funding
  • Serve as leaders in the design and conduct of high impact clinical research for all aspects of pediatric medicine
  • It is imperative that:
    • our research priorities align with the priorities of the communities we serve
    • Enrollment in our studies reflects the diversity of our communities
    • We serve as a bridge to community stake holders and possess expertise in approaches to improving diversity in participant enrollment and retention
  • Partner with the Research Integration Hub, ITHS, and other local, national and international investigators in the development of new clinical outcome measures, study designs, bioinformatic tools and statistical methodologies to optimize clinical research involving children
  • Foster close collaboration between clinicians and basic scientists to efficiently translate scientific discoveries into future pediatric therapies  

Our Services

CCTR provides the infrastructure and knowledge Seattle Children's researchers need to develop innovations that will advance pediatric care and speed improvements to children's health.

  • To learn more about core services provided at Seattle Children’s, please visit the Research Integration Hub. You can additionally meet with the Research Integration Hub’s Research Navigator to receive guidance on how to start and conduct clinical research at Seattle Children’s. Email hub@seattlechildrens.org for additional questions.
  • CCTR's funding and educational programs are designed to foster new investigators and new ideas. First, we lay the foundation for long and productive research careers with mentoring support and collaborative seminars for promising young investigators. Second, we provide seed money for innovative research projects, helping generate the preliminary results needed to attract additional external funding. Contact the CCTR Program Manager for additional questions about intramural funding.
  • The CCTR Business Office supports center investigators and staff by providing expertise in clinical trials and research management including:
    • Budget planning and oversight
    • Space management
    • Human resources and administrative support
    • Pre- and post-award grant and contract administration in accordance with sponsor guidelines and Seattle Children's Research Institute policies and procedures

Become a CCTR Member

To apply for membership, please submit the online membership form.

View our membership benefits.

Please contact the CCTR admin with any questions about the membership process.

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Participate in Research

Our researchers offer patients and families access to the latest medical studies, known as clinical trials, aimed at finding better ways to diagnose and treat childhood diseases. Family participation in our efforts helps this process.

Support Our Research

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. Under designation, select “Other” and enter Clinical and Translational Research.

Center for Clinical and Translational Research

For questions or inquiries,
email: CCTR@seattlechildrens.org.

Physical Address

1920 Terry Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101

Mailing Address

CW8-5B
PO Box 5371
Seattle, WA 98145-5005

Seattle Children’s complies with applicable federal and other civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude people or treat them differently based on race, color, religion (creed), sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin (ancestry), age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Financial assistance for medically necessary services is based on family income and hospital resources and is provided to children under age 21 whose primary residence is in Washington, Alaska, Montana or Idaho.