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
Language barriers and pain disparities in pediatric emergency settings: A call for action
Intraventricular dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) induces hydrocephalus in a dose-dependent pattern
Modeling Invasive Aspergillosis Risk for the Application of Prophylaxis Strategies
Preclinical assessment of MAGMAS inhibitor as a potential therapy for pediatric medulloblastoma
The intersection of pediatric anesthesiology and social determinants of health
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
CHOC Research studies the use of artificial intelligence tools in detecting juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM), a rare autoimmune disorder.
Meet members of CHOC’s institutional review boards (IRB) protect the rights and welfare of pediatrics recruited to participate in studies.
A CHOC expert offers scripting strategies and tips to physicians to screen for and explain ACEs and toxic stress to parents.
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.