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About the Children’s Research Institute

The UNC Children’s Research Institute (CRI), proudly housed within the UNC Department of Pediatrics, is dedicated to advancing children’s health through innovative research and collaboration. Our institute works closely with research teams across all major areas of child health at UNC, collaborating with partners across the U.S. and abroad. Together, we make groundbreaking discoveries and translate them into improved health outcomes for children everywhere.

Our Vision

  • To lead the nation in pioneering research that transforms the understanding and treatment of pediatric diseases.
  • To build a collaborative network bringing together experts and critical partners from diverse fields to tackle today’s most critical challenges in children’s health.
  • To ensure that we’re ready for tomorrow’s biggest challenges by providing critical mentorship and opportunities for the next generation of pediatric researchers.

Major Program Areas

Some of the major program areas we support include:

  • Proposal Development and Program Management – we work with teams of all sizes and experience levels to plan for, submit, and manage investigator-initiated research projects. In addition, we provide access to biostatistical support, research database creation and management, and support in identifying and working with other research support units across campus.
  • Pediatric Clinical Research Unit (PedsCRU) – provides experienced consultation, oversight, and staffing to support industry funded and investigator initiated clinical trials and studies.
  • Researcher Development