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

American Pediatric Society Honors Dr. Bonnie Ramsey

The 2025 John Howland Award recognizes the distinguished pediatrician’s significant contributions to advancing child health and the profession of pediatrics.

Identifying Genetic Risk Factors That Promote Type 1 Diabetes

New research offers insight into the involvement of T cell autoimmunity in Type 1 diabetes, crucial for earlier detection and prevention strategies.

Leigh Syndrome Model of Disordered Swallow-Breath Hints at Treatment

Findings by Drs. Alyssa Huff and Franck Kalume and colleagues illuminate how swallow and breath go awry and could be corrected in Leigh syndrome.

New Cystic Fibrosis Guidelines Promise Improved Diagnosis in Newborns

New guidelines for newborn cystic fibrosis have the potential to diagnose cystic fibrosis in newborns earlier and in a wider range of communities, leading to better outcomes.

Investing in Scientists of the Future

The Invent at Seattle Children’s Postdoctoral Scholars Program supports talented young scientists from diverse backgrounds to meet the difficult challenge of curing pediatric diseases by providing them with extensive education, mentorship, biotech infrastructure and financial resources. Learn more.

Meet the Invent at Seattle Children’s Postdoctoral Scholars

Learn about the postdoctoral scholars who are passionate about discovering novel therapeutics that could benefit children and young adults.

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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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Learn More About the Research Institute

Meet Our Researchers

Learn more about the researchers behind the scientific discoveries happening at Seattle Children’s Research Institute.

Explore Our Campus Virtually

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

Upcoming Research Events

Jul 17

20th Annual Pediatric Bioethics Conference: Attending to Stories: Narrative Ethics and Pediatrics

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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.

Donate to 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. Your donation makes it possible.