Research & Clinical Trials

Discover how investigators and trainees in our programs in basic research and translational medicine and our centers of excellence are advancing pediatric medicine.

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Research

Formerly Children's Memorial Research Center

Who We Are

The research arm of Lurie Children’s – Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Research Center – helps us provide cutting-edge treatments and discover more effective ways to prevent and diagnose conditions that affect children’s health. Our physicians and scientists are also faculty at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, our academic partner. Working closely together, our hospital, research center and medical school train the next generation of pediatric specialists and advance care for children.
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Clinical Trials Areas of Research Support Our Research Efforts

Featured Research


  • Biomarker for Malignant Breast Cancer Shows Promise for Diagnosis, Therapy

    Early diagnosis of breast cancer is crucial to the long-term survival of patients. One tool upon which clinicians increasingly rely is the use of molecular markers to identify malignancies. However, breast cancer is heterogeneous, which means that established biomarkers are useful only for certain types and stages of disease. This leaves room for new discoveries.

  • Ram Yogev, The Go to Guy

    When you walk into Ram Yogev’s office, the first thing you notice is how welcoming it is. Filled with mementos from around the world, books lining the shelves and, best of all, drawings that children have made for him, the space reflects its occupant. “Rami”, as his friends and colleagues call him, greets the world with open arms.

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How Our Research Is Helping

Chicago Youth are More Likely to be Sexually Active Compared to the Rest of the Country

According to a recent study by the Child Health Data Lab (CHDL) at Children’s Memorial Research Center nearly 12 percent of Chicago Public high school students surveyed had engaged in sexual intercourse before age 13.

Events Related to Research

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    Study Demonstrates Potential for Bladder Regeneration

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  • Survey: White, Young Teen-age Girls Main Targets of Cyber-Bullying

    Survey: White, Young Teen-age Girls Main Targets of Cyber-Bullying

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  • Biomarker for Malignant Breast Cancer Shows Promise For Treatment & Therapy

    Biomarker for Malignant Breast Cancer Shows Promise For Treatment & Therapy

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