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We make great strides every day on our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of children through state-of-the-art translational research. Here you can find the latest news and feature stories on the groundbreaking work of the Children’s Mercy Research Institute investigators and research teams, and how their discoveries and work are changing the future of pediatric medicine.

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News from the Children's Mercy Research Institute

Dr. Jake Dahl Receives NIH Grant to Create More Precise Method for Diagnosing Upper Airway Obstructions in Newborns

October 30, 2024

Dr. Dolores Lamb Receives Nearly $2.9 Million NCI Grant to Explore Links Between Male Infertility and Their Increased Risk of Cancer

October 22, 2024

PharmVar Makes the Cover of Leading Clinical Pharmacology Journal

October 15, 2024

Courtney Berrios Receives Grant to Understand Barriers Families in Rural Communities Face in Accessing Rare Genetic Diagnosis Follow-Up Care

October 4, 2024

Children’s Mercy Kansas City, University of Utah and RI-MUHC Researchers Receive Nearly $3.1 Million NIH Grant to Study Deadly Childhood Disease

September 25, 2024

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Dr. Helena Laroche’s Research Sits at the Intersection of Social Risk Factors and Health Outcomes

Learn about her projects and collaborations

Developmental and Behavioral Health Research: Finding Answers to Tough Questions

Learn about their important research

Emerging Principal Investigators: Dr. Dana Bakula

Learn what shaped her research focus

Emerging Principal Investigators: Dr. Stephani Stancil

Read about her research

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