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
Kulesa Lab Applies New Technology to Research Childhood Cancer and Other Diseases
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RESEARCH STORIES
- Emerging Principal Investigators: Dr. Emily Hurley
- Training the Next Generation: Creating Opportunities for Tomorrow’s Researchers
- 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
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THE CHILDREN'S MERCY RESEARCH INSTITUTE NEWS
Dr. Venkatesh Sampath Receives $2.5 Million NIH Grant to Study Mechanisms Underlying Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Premature Infants
Researchers do not fully understand how necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is caused and some researchers believe that genetic defects in intestinal mucosal barrier function that allow bacteria to invade the intestine and the blood stream contribute to NEC. In this project, Dr. Sampath and his team will study how genetic mutations in SIGIRR disrupt intestinal barrier function using several novel intestinal models they developed.
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5 Questions:
David Williams
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 David D. Williams, MPH, Lead Biostatistician, Health Services and Outcomes Research.
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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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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.
Researcher Network
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