Where Pediatric Innovation Comes to Life
Explore the research areas advancing pediatric healthcare through robotics, AI, rehabilitation, biomaterials, and data-driven clinical innovation.
- 22 Projects
- 10+ Institutions
- 25+ Partners
- 6 Research Areas
Research Areas
Six pathways shaping the pediatric project ecosystem.
Browse the research areas that organize funded projects across discovery, design, translational research, and clinical innovation.
10 active projects
Big Data & AI for Pediatric Health
Uses data science and artificial intelligence to improve pediatric care, outcomes, and decision-making through advanced analytics and predictive modeling.
2 active projects
Medical Devices & Robotics
Designs and develops innovative devices and robotic systems to enhance diagnosis, treatment, and surgical precision in pediatric healthcare.
2 active projects
Tissue Engineering
Advances regenerative medicine by creating biologically inspired materials and systems to repair, replace, or restore pediatric tissues and organs.
2 active projects
Genomics
Explores genetic data and biological systems to better understand, diagnose, and treat pediatric diseases at a molecular level.
1 active projects
Apps & Mobile Health
Builds digital health tools and mobile applications to support monitoring, intervention, and care delivery for pediatric patients.
1 active projects
Drug Delivery
Develops targeted therapies and delivery systems to improve treatment effectiveness, safety, and outcomes for pediatric patients.
Featured Projects
Representative work across our pediatric research portfolio.
A curated selection of projects driving innovation in child health through research, technology, and medicine.
FUSION: Surgical Risk Prediction
An AI-driven project that uses multimodal clinical data and machine learning to predict and reduce the risk of neurological complications during pediatric spinal fusion surgery.
Customized Robotic Ankle Exoskeleton for Foot Drop
A personalized robotic ankle exoskeleton that uses adaptive control and real-time gait data to restore mobility and improve walking function in individuals with foot drop.
Modeling the Effects of Orthognathic Surgery on Obstructive Sleep Apnea
A data-driven project that models how jaw surgery impacts airway structure and function to predict and improve outcomes for patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
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