Overview

The research mission of Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center encompasses basic research, clinical research, community service programs and the training of new scientists and physicians for the enhancement of patient care.

At Duke Children’s remarkable advances have emerged from both laboratory studies and the investigations of new therapies or medicines in the clinical phase. Our dedicated research physicians and surgeons, all of whom are on the faculty of Duke University School of Medicine, have made extraordinary contributions towards improving the diagnosis, management, and treatment of childhood illnesses.