Known for providing high-quality care to children, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center is also a center for pediatric research. Our investigators—many with national reputations as researchers—conduct studies that advance our fundamental understanding of human biology and disease, test new and innovative treatments, and improve healthcare for children over the long term. Research is also vital to the training of the next generation of healthcare professionals and the ongoing education of our clinicians. Through research activities, they keep abreast of the current thinking and latest approaches to caring for children.

Research Opportunities for Healthcare Professionals

Healthcare professionals who wish to have access to advanced and experimental therapies for their patients and contribute to the medical community’s body of knowledge have opportunities to conduct clinical, basic science, and health services research. Our professional Research Department staff are key resources for investigators at virtually every stage of the research process, from planning and seeking funding to ensuring the highest standards of study conduct. For more information, please see Resources for Investigators or call the Department of Research at 860-545-9905.

Research Opportunities for Patients and Families

We offer patients and families opportunities to enroll in studies that provide them with access to the most cutting-edge treatments available. These treatments advance our understanding of disease and lay the foundations for better therapies for the future. For more information about participation in research projects, please see Resources for Parents.

Information for Sponsors

We have an active clinical trials program with centralized administrative and clinical management. For a list of current studies and contact information, please see Clinical Trials Unit or call 860-545-9981.

Research isn’t just the best way to advance medicine and improve healthcare for children. It’s the only way. And it’s happening right here at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.