The Children’s Mercy Research Institute
The Children’s Mercy Research Institute
A Research Center for Children
The Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) integrates research and clinical care with multidisciplinary teams at the point of care while bringing together nationally recognized expertise in genomic medicine, precision therapeutics, population health and health care innovation.
As a result, we accelerate the development of groundbreaking individualized therapies and treatments that transform the potential of all children, one child at a time.
RESEARCH STORIES
Emerging Principal Investigators: Dr. Keith Feldman
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THE CHILDREN'S MERCY RESEARCH INSTITUTE NEWS
Dr. Vivekanand Yadav Receives Noah’s Bandage Project Grant to Study Novel CAR T Cell Therapy to Treat Childhood Brain Tumors
The funding is being used for Dr. Yadav’s study, “Determining the Therapeutic Efficacy of Novel Bi-specific CAR T Cells (anti-B7H3-GD2) in H3G34R/Vmutated Pediatric High-Grade Gliomas (pHGGs).” The study looks to test a novel CAR T cell therapy to treat childhood brain tumors, specifically a type called pediatric high-grade gliomas (pHGGs) with H3K27M and H3G34R/V mutations.
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5 Questions:
Debarpan Dhar
The CMRI has a collaborative and innovative team with experts in a wide array of fields to make research happen. Each month, we ask one of our CMRI team members five questions to learn more about their role in research and what motivates them. Meet Debarpan Dhar, PhD, MSc, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
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Genomic Answers for Kids
Thousands of genetic diseases affecting children remain undiscovered and untreatable. But hope is on the horizon with Genomic Answers for Kids, a first-of-its-kind pediatric data repository to find novel treatments for pediatric genetic conditions.
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The CMRI’s Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity
Inclusion and diversity among research teams, participants, families, vendors and community partners is essential to fulfilling our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of children everywhere.
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Researcher Network
Learn about the dynamic research programs and explore potential collaborations with our world-renown investigators.
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