CHOC Research Institute
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.
Latest Research
A family-centered approach to social needs awareness in the pediatric emergency department
Rapid Whole-Genome Sequencing and Clinical Management in the PICU: A Multicenter Cohort, 2016-2023
Juvenile pilocytic astrocytoma in a child with a prior normal neonatal brain MRI
Multidisciplinary evidence-based tools for improving consistency of care and neonatal nutrition
Research Professionals
The Research Institute is committed to delivering comprehensive service, from pre-award assistance to post-award management. We make every effort to accommodate individual researcher's needs and schedules within the resources of our office, and we act as an advocate for the faculty and the university in the research process.
CHOC currently has two Institutional Review Boards
CHOC's Research Administration office is a valuable resource for the CHOC community, providing expertise and highly specialized service in the important area of research management.
Information you need for proposal preparation.
Stories of Innovative Pediatric Research
A study by a multidisciplinary team at CHOC found quantitative pupillometry likely can’t help diagnose acute concussions in children.
CHOC’s Emergency Department and mobile clinic tests digital screening tool to quickly identify social needs of patient families and provide resources.
CHOC participates in exciting study of sepsis, aimed to design personalized treatment and therapies to address patients’ immune profiles.
A CHOC expert explains the benefits of AI in pediatric healthcare and how it may affect the health of kids and teens.
A proud CHOC mom offers lessons learned from her family’s over 20 years of experience with autism spectrum disorder.
A CHOC research study discovers the injury risks and safety of mechanical bull riding for kids and encourages more safety precautions.