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
Training the Next Generation: Creating Opportunities for Tomorrow’s Researchers
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RESEARCH STORIES
- Dr. Helena Laroche’s Research Sits at the Intersection of Social Risk Factors and Health Outcomes
- Developmental and Behavioral Health Research: Finding Answers to Tough Questions
- Emerging Principal Investigators: Dr. Dana Bakula
- Emerging Principal Investigators: Dr. Stephani Stancil
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THE CHILDREN'S MERCY RESEARCH INSTITUTE NEWS
Dr. Paul Kulesa Receives Grant for Technology Development to Determine Molecular Markers of Nervous System Birth Defects
Tissue repair or regeneration therapies for birth defective or damaged neural connections between the central and sympathetic nervous systems offer a potential therapeutic opportunity and improvements in patient quality of life, of which Dr. Kulesa will explore.
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5 Questions:
Wendy Wang
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. This month, meet Wendy Wang, ASCP-MLS, ASCP-MB, Pharmacogenetic Research Lab Supervisor, Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology.
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Preventing Deadly Antibiotic Reactions in Children
Two Children’s Mercy doctors are on a crusade to address Bactrim-related deaths.
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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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