The Center for Pediatric Genomic Medicine at Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Kansas City, Mo., was established in 2011. It was the first genome center in the world entirely inside a children's hospital with a focus on the diagnosis of inherited pediatric diseases. 

Hundreds of children affected by undiagnosed genetic diseases are referred to Children's Mercy each year. The Center for Pediatric Genomic Medicine works with patients, families and their physicians to end the frustration of the diagnostic odyssey, in some cases discovering novel genetic causes of childhood diseases.

The Center provides genome, computation and analytic capabilities that support Children's Mercy cutting edge research programs in Pediatrics, Neonatology, Hematology/Oncology, Fetal Health, Pharmacogenetics and Personalized Medicine to improve outcomes for affected children both at Children's Mercy and around the world.

Our team of experts includes

• PhDs and MDs experienced in genome analysis
• Board-certified Clinical Molecular Geneticists
• Board-certified Clinical Geneticists and Genetic Counselors
• Pediatricians representing every sub-specialty in the hospital
• Bioinformatics Experts
• Software Developers

Mission

To be a global leader and referral center for diagnosis, molecular understanding and treatment of inherited childhood diseases. We do this through:

• Timely molecular diagnosis
• Novel disease diagnosis
• Multidisciplinary team-based approaches to patient managment

Vision

To provide innovative genomic medicine for children with genetic diseases.