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
Developmental and Behavioral Health Research: Finding Answers to Tough Questions
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THE CHILDREN'S MERCY RESEARCH INSTITUTE NEWS
PharmVar Makes the Cover of Leading Clinical Pharmacology Journal
The Pharmacogene Variation Consortium (PharmVar), is featured on the cover of the October 2024 issue of Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics, a leading journal in clinical pharmacology. Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) houses and financially supports PharmVar, a database for pharmacogenes —genes that encode proteins involved with drug metabolism, drug transport and ultimately drug response.
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5 Questions:
Rose Reynolds
The CMRI has a collaborative and innovative team with experts in a wide array of fields to make research happen. Each month, we ask one of our CMRI team members five questions to learn more about their role in research and what motivates them. This month, meet Rose Reynolds, PhD, Data Science Research Associate, Research Informatics, and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC).
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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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Researcher Network
Learn about the dynamic research programs and explore potential collaborations with our world-renown investigators.
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