News & Innovations in Pediatric Research

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Research Focused Where Children Need It Most

At Nemours Children’s, 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.

ENDOCRINOLOGY RESEARCH

Nemours Study Strengthens Evidence That Boosting Emotional Health Improves Glycemic Control in Kids With Type 1 Diabetes

Study finds that behavioral interventions are most effective when they involve the whole family.

Nemours Orthopedic Surgeon Alvin Su Receives Grant to Develop Engineered Cartilage

Advancing Research on Neonatal Brain Injuries

Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida Receives Hospital Member of the Year Award

Advancing Evidence-Based Care for Sickle Cell Disease

A Summer of Science & Mentorship

Learn About Our Priority Research Areas

Behavioral Health Research

RESEARCH AREA

We develop models and tools that support children’s emotional health through evidence-based care, digital interventions, and family-centered strategies.

Blood Disorders Research

RESEARCH AREA

We explore blood disorders in children to advance care and outcomes through innovation in diagnostics, treatment, and long-term disease management.

Cancer Research

RESEARCH AREA

Investigators study childhood cancers to improve diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship through discovery science, clinical trials, and systemwide collaboration.

Cardiac Research

RESEARCH AREA

Our researchers study congenital and acquired heart conditions to advance pediatric cardiology through innovation in diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.

Endocrinology Research

RESEARCH AREA

We study hormone and metabolic disorders in children to improve growth, development, and lifelong health through clinical research, advanced imaging, and innovation in care.

Gastroenterology Research

We study pediatric digestive diseases to advance diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care through innovative diagnostics and clinical research.

Neonatology Research

RESEARCH AREA

We study how developing organ systems respond to stress in premature and critically ill newborns, advancing safer care and stronger long-term outcomes.

Nephrology Research

Neuroscience Research

RESEARCH AREA

We investigate brain development and neurological disorders to advance pediatric neuroscience through collaboration and translational science.

Orthopedics Research

RESEARCH AREA

Our teams study bone, joint, and muscle development to improve care for children with orthopedic conditions through innovation and collaboration.

Pulmonology Research

RESEARCH AREA

Our teams explore lung development and respiratory disease to improve care for children through imaging, monitoring tools, and treatment innovation.

Urology Research

RESEARCH AREA

Researchers investigate congenital and acquired urinary tract conditions in children, with studies on surgical outcomes and bladder function.

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.

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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.