The Children’s Mercy Research Institute
The Children’s Mercy Research Institute
A Research Center for Children
The Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) integrates research and clinical care with multidisciplinary teams at the point of care while bringing together nationally recognized expertise in genomic medicine, precision therapeutics, population health and health care innovation.
As a result, we accelerate the development of groundbreaking individualized therapies and treatments that transform the potential of all children, one child at a time.
RESEARCH STORIES
New Study Using Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence to Predict Teens’ Response to Depression Treatment
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THE CHILDREN'S MERCY RESEARCH INSTITUTE NEWS
Dr. Abbey Masonbrink Receives NIH Funding to Support Research About Tobacco and ENDS Use Treatment for Adolescents and Young Adults in the Pediatric Hospital Setting
Abbey Masonbrink, MD, MPH, was recently awarded a 5-year, $947,700 Mentored Career Development (K23) Award from the National Institutes of Health (National Institute on Drug Abuse) for the project “Development and Implementation of a Tobacco and ENDS Use Intervention for Adolescents and Young Adults in the Pediatric Hospital.”
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RECENT RESEARCH NEWS
- July 13, 2022"Shark Tank" approach to funding research raises $1.4M
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"Discover Cures and Transform Care”: The Children’s Mercy Research Institute
We, along with the community, celebrated the grand opening of the Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) in February 2021. Replay the virtual celebration that included inspiring stories, Big Slick celebrity appearances, a look inside the CMRI, and a special “lighting of the building” moment, which unveils actual DNA patterns of children diagnosed at Children’s Mercy.

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Genomic Answers for Kids
Thousands of genetic diseases affecting children remain undiscovered and untreatable. But hope is on the horizon with Genomic Answers for Kids, a first-of-its-kind pediatric data repository to find novel treatments for pediatric genetic conditions.
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The CMRI’s Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity
Inclusion and diversity among research teams, participants, families, vendors and community partners is essential to fulfilling our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of children everywhere.
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Learn about the dynamic research programs and explore potential collaborations with our world-renown investigators.