Basic Science
Developmental Biology

Engineered Solutions for Health

Fertility and Hormone Preservation and Restoration

Host-Microbial Interactions, Inflammation, and Immunity

Human Molecular Genetics and Physiology

Immune Deviation and Disease

Injury, Repair, and Regeneration

Molecular and Translational Cancer Biology

Neurobiology

Perinatal Origins of Disease
Basic and Preclinical Science

We investigate essential functions of biological processes and fundamental mechanisms of diseases and disorders affecting children’s health. Our lab-based programs are organized into virtual scientific neighborhoods that promote collaborations.

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Clinical Trials

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Clinical and Community Trials

Our work translates the discoveries of basic science into promising clinical applications. Multidisciplinary teams of researchers collaborate on clinical research on a range of specialties and conditions organized into program areas.

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Population Science
Smith Child Health Outcomes, Research and Evaluation Center

Macy Laboratory

ARISE Health Laboratory

Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research

Smith Child Health Catalyst

Co-Pilot

Foster Health Laboratory

Genetics and Justice Laboratory

I+HEAL Laboratory

Pediatric Practice Research Group

TRICAM

Saper Laboratory
Community, Population Health, and Outcomes

We drive the research on biological, psychological, social, behavioral, and environmental causes and influencers of common and prominent child health problems to generate evidence for clinical and public health interventions.

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Quantitative Science
Quantitative Science Resources

Bioinformatics Support Services

Biostatistics Support Services

Clinical Research Informatics

Data, Discovery, and Development

Data Science and Analytics

Research Information Technology

Quantitative Science Resource Directory
Quantitative Science

The Quantitative Science pillar provides cutting-edge statistical and analytical support and computational techniques to maximize research impact and improve the health outcomes of pediatric patients.

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Researchers

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Our Researchers

Our diverse team of researchers are influential leaders in investigating pediatric health issues and diseases, and include physicians, scientists, postdocs, coordinators, statisticians, data analysts, trainees, and others who routinely collaborate with medical centers, academic institutions, and community partners across the globe.

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Collaborators

A. LaToya Bates, MSSA, LCSWC-C

Outreach & Sustainability Representative

Anna Calix, MPH

Family Representative

Cathy McCann (Liaison to Steering Committee), BS

Family Representative

Topfer Family Foundation

Charlotte Shuber, LCSW

Community-Based Organization Representative

Jamie Lynn Cherry, AA

Family Representative

Life Without My Child
Lifewithoutmychild2021@gmail.com

Krys Springer, MA, MDiv

Community-Based Organization Representative

Laurie Summers, RN

ME/Coroner Representative

Will County Coroner’s Office

Megan Andriano, LPC, ATR

Community-Based Organization Representative

Michael Rein, DC

ME/Coroner Representative

McHenry County Coroner’s Office

Michelle Halm, MA, MEd, FT

Community-Based Organization Representative

Patrice Martin, LCSW, MSSW

Community-Based Organization Representative

Joliet Area Community Hospice Corporation (Lightways Hospice & Serious Illness Care)
pmartin@lightways.org

Sarah McCarthy, PhD, MPH, ABPP

Outreach & Sustainability Representative

Boston Children’s Hospital

Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute
Louis A. Simpson and Kimberly K. Querrey Biomedical Research Center

303 East Superior Street
Chicago, IL 60611