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Research. Our History and Our Future.

We are proud of the department's long history of cutting edge investigation in all types of health science research. While our investigators continue to pursue substantial bench research, we have been expanding our focus in the areas of translational and clinical research.

Research

FEATURED PROGRAMS

Children's Research Institute

Children’s Research Institute

Food Allergy Initiative

Rare and Genetic Lung Diseases

RESEARCH BY SPECIALTY

Lab researcher

Allergy-Immunology

Dr. Sylvester using a pipette in his lab

Gastroenterology

Two Pediatric Patients playing in the clinic waiting room

General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine

Dr. Powel examining patient in clinic

Genetics and Metabolism

Dr. Salvodo looking at samples with a microscope

Hematology-Oncology

Uma Nagarajan looking into a microscope

Infectious Diseases

Dr. Melissa Bauserman and NP Kimberly Nail checking on infant with a stethoscope

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Dr. Esther and colleague examining a specimen in the lab

Pulmonology

Dr. Wu and Dr. Stein having a discussion in clinic

Rheumatology

PEDIATRICS RESEARCH NEWS

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  • Dr. Brittany Raffa

    Raffa Nominated to APS SPR Journeys & Frontiers in Pediatric Research

    Brittany Raffa, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, has been nominated to participate in the APS SPR Journeys & Frontiers in Pediatric Research program for 2025-2026.

  • Neal deJong, MD, MPH

    Neal deJong Elected to SPR

    Congratulations to Neal deJong, MD, MPH, Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine on his election to membership in the Society of Pediatric Research (SPR).
    The Society for Pediatric Research encourages and supports pediatric research endeavors by creating a multi-disciplinary network of diverse researchers to improve child health. Collaboration among SPR members creates meaningful progress for the future of children’s health. Active Members are independent researchers conducting hypothesis-driven research in a field related to pediatrics that have been nominated and seconded by SPR members and approved by SPR Council. Congratulations Neal!

  • Marielys Collazo-Roman, MD, MSc

    Collazo-Roman Receives Stanley A. Plotkin Award by Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society

    The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS) has named Dr. Marielys Collazo-Roman, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellow at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the recipient of its 2025 Stanley A. Plotkin Lectureship Award.

  • Matthew Vogt, MD, PhD

    Vogt Honored with 2025 Young Investigator Award by Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society

    The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS) has named Dr. Matthew Vogt, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Infectious Diseases) and Microbiology & Immunology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the recipient of its prestigious 2025 Young Investigator Award.