Research Areas

The Center for Clinical and Translational Research (CCTR) offers 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. Through patient participation, we are able to carefully test and evaluate new medical discoveries so that they can be used in everyday clinical practice and health decision-making.

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Featured Areas of Research

Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine

The focus of our research is anaphylaxis and the use of epinephrine auto-injectors.

Craniofacial Outcomes

Investigating sleep and breathing in children born with craniofacial conditions, with the goal of improving outcomes in patients with conditions affecting the airway's function.

Cystic Fibrosis

From developing groundbreaking therapies to leading clinical research studies, Seattle Children's has been an international leader in cystic fibrosis (CF) research for more than 25 years.

Diabetes

If you have diabetes, or are a family member of someone with diabetes, you may be eligible to take part in one of the many studies offered at Seattle Children's.

Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Through research and clinical trials, Seattle Children’s gastroenterologists and hepatologists are discovering new cures and treatments.

Health Information and Visualization Experience (HIVE)

Our goals are to use the latest in software and design to make providing care easier, and to tailor treatment plans to what’s most important to patients and families.

Infectious Disease Research

The Infectious Disease (ID) Research Program is dedicated to discovering better ways to diagnose, treat and prevent infectious diseases.

Rheumatology

The Rheumatology Research team at Seattle Children’s is committed to improving the lives of children through innovative, patient-focused research.

Vascular Anomalies

Our physician-scientists work together to learn more about conditions, test new therapies and improve care for children with vascular anomalies.