Manne Research Institute News

Our researchers, faculty, and support teams do amazing work to advance pediatric medicine and improve the healthcare of children. Join us as we share recent research breakthroughs and celebrate achievements, as well as highlight perspectives on the innovations and issues affecting pediatric healthcare. 

2026 Research Professionals Exemplar Awards

The Research Professionals Exemplar Awards celebrate the unique strengths, dedication, and impact of research professionals throughout Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute.

Commentary Evaluates the Developmental Substructure Model for Autism

Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago researchers evaluate the developmental substructure model for autism. Read more.

Music Therapy Benefits Children in Cardiac ICU

Results of a study led by Lurie Children's Rohit Loomba, MD, MS, showed that music therapy was associated with measurable improvements to circulation and oxygen delivery.

Investing in the Next Generation of Physician-Scientists

Manne Research Institute President and Chief Research Officer, Dr. Patrick Seed, discusses the role of our pediatrics physician-scientist training program in preparing medical residents and fellows fo...

Introducing the FY 2026 Fellow Research Scholar Awardees

Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute announces the winners of the FY2026 Fellow Research Scholar Awards. Each principal investigator will receive a $5,000 award to support their research projec...

Lindsay Schwartz Receives $200,000 Conquer Cancer Career Development Award

Lurie Children's pediatric oncologist and physician-scientist, Dr. Lindsay Schwartz, received the Conquer Cancer Career Development Award from Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation.