News & Innovations in Pediatric Research
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Research Focused Where Children Need It Most
At Nemours Children’s Health, our work is guided by the challenges affecting children today and driven by the opportunities to change what comes next. These highlights feature discoveries, achievements, and perspectives driving measurable impact, through the clinicians and scientists leading the way.
Message from our Chief Scientific Officer
Dr. Davis Emphasizes the Critical Role of Research
Dr. Matthew Davis, EVP, Enterprise Physician-in-Chief and Chief Scientific Officer, highlights the importance of groundbreaking research in advancing pediatric health care. Watch now.
NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH
Advancing Research on Neonatal Brain Injuries
Nemours neurologist, Elizabeth Wright-Jin, MD, PhD, received a prestigious American Academy of Neurology Career Development Award totaling $450,000 to advance research on neonatal brain injuries. Her inspiring work explores how maternal immune cells may help newborns heal from hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy and improve future treatment options. Congratulations to Dr. Wright-Jin on this well-deserved recognition.
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Publications
At Nemours, our physician researchers are actively shaping the future of pediatric medicine, contributing findings that inform how clinicians across the country and around the world care for kids.
See firsthand how our dedication to science is turning questions into answers, and answers into better outcomes for patients and families — even those who never enter our doors.
Medical Journal Features
SURGERY RESEARCH
Improving Surgical Outcomes for Pilonidal Disease
Nemours researchers in Delaware Valley published findings in JAMA Surgery showing that a novel technique, Liposet expiation, significantly reduces recurrence of pilonidal disease in adolescents and young adults, marking a major advancement in pediatric surgical care.
CARDIAC RESEARCH
Closing Gaps in Pediatric Hypertension Care
Nemours researchers in North Florida published in the American Journal of Hypertension, identifying missed opportunities in prescribing antihypertensive therapy for youth with diagnosed high blood pressure, informing strategies to improve pediatric hypertension management.
ENDOCRINOLOGY RESEARCH
Advancing Hormone Therapy for Early Puberty
Nemours researchers in Central Florida co-authored a study published in Hormone Research in Paediatrics, supporting the effectiveness of 6-month leuprolide acetate injections for treating central precocious puberty, offering families a longer-lasting and less frequent treatment option.
Peer-Reviewed Publications From Our Experts
Explore how Nemours researchers are contributing to scientific discovery and advancing pediatric health through published studies.
News Releases
Nemours researchers are recognized for innovation and actively engaged within our communities and around the world. From featured discoveries and conference presentations to official research press releases, find out how our researchers are advancing evidence-based care for children.
Past News Releases
November 5, 2025 | Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida Receives $7.5 Million Grant to Enhance Pediatric Care and Research
November 5, 2025 | Nemours Children’s Health Researchers Are Advancing Children’s Heart Health
October 15, 2025 | Nemours Children’s Health Neurologist Receives Prestigious NIH Grant to Study Brain Patters Underlying Autism, Epilepsy and Alzheimer’s Disease
News Coverage
Past News Coverage
Risdiplam Beneficial for Infants with Genetically Diagnosed Spinal Muscular Atrophy | August 19,2025
New Hope for Babies with Rare Bone Disease | March 11, 2025