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
- Children’s Mercy Kansas City First to Use 5-Base HiFi Genomic Sequencing in the Clinical Setting
- Poised for Life Program to Enhance Health Equity in Children
- Blazing a Trail in Genetic Cancer Testing for Children
- Children’s Mercy Strives to Ensure the Benefits of Diversity and Inclusion Extend to All
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THE CHILDREN'S MERCY RESEARCH INSTITUTE NEWS
Dr. Keith August Receives ‘Hyundai Hope on Wheels’ Grant to Support Cancer Research
Dr. August said, “Here at Children’s Mercy Kansas City we are deeply committed to providing access to the newest and most exciting treatments for children with cancer. This grant goes a long way to helping to provide the infrastructure necessary to have more than 50 clinical trials open, including many phase 1 and 2 trials that require a lot of additional work that often does not get supported."
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RECENT RESEARCH NEWS
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December 01, 2023NBC News: New tech helps doctors diagnose rare genetic diseases in kids
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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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