The mission of the research enterprise encompasses basic, translational and clinical research, as well as community research programs and the postdoctoral training of new scientists. Home to the world’s largest research enterprise at a pediatric medical center, Boston Children’s Hospital has led the way in pediatric innovation since our founding in 1869 as a 20-bed facility.

Research leadership is committed to groundbreaking research and world-changing care at Boston Children’s Hospital and beyond, having invested $603 million in research expenditures in FY2024 to support and strengthen the research infrastructure. Our world-renowned team of more than 3,000 investigative researchers and clinician-scientists has received numerous prestigious awards, honors and memberships. Investigators seek to identify the factors that contribute to both childhood and adult diseases, and consistently produce more publications than any other children’s hospital.

Countless discoveries developed at Boston Children’s have improved the practice of pediatric medicine by saving lives, helping providers deliver safer, more efficient care, and reducing health care costs, benefiting both children and adults. From surgical innovations to accelerating scientific discoveries into new treatments, our research enterprise builds upon its leadership, attracting venture capital funding and new biopharma strategic alliances.

Research at Boston Children’s Hospital continues delivering pioneering science and superior care for patients here in Boston and across the globe. This is where the world comes for answers.

Boston Children’s Hospital statement on open research

At Boston Children’s Hospital, we are committed to the essential role that free and open collaborations play in advancing science. Boston Children’s Hospital supports fundamental research and makes every effort to accept only research that allows for the freedom to publish results without restriction. We recognize that this principle is a vital part of our commitment to enable and promote research excellence across the global healthcare and research communities. We foster international collaboration and welcome foreign faculty, researchers, and students. Boston Children’s Hospital is committed to maintaining an environment that promotes the publishing and dissemination of new knowledge, the free exchange of ideas, and an openness to further research.

Any questions about the above statement should be directed to Boston Children’s Hospital Export Control Officer Andrew Goodman via email (Andrew.Goodman@childrens.harvard.edu) or telephone (617-919-1663).