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 is Home to the World’s Most Advanced System for Rare Disease Diagnosis
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THE CHILDREN'S MERCY RESEARCH INSTITUTE NEWS
Funding from American College of Radiology Will Help Advance Children’s Mercy Research on Diagnosing Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)
Sherwin Chan, MD, PhD, and Erin Opfer, DO, Division of Radiology, and Alain Cuna, MD, Division of Neonatology, at Children’s Mercy Kansas City in collaboration with Jill Jones, MD, Division of Radiology, University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), recently received a $153,000 grant from the American College of Radiology Center for Research and Innovation.
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Children’s Mercy Research Institute Annual Report
You can find a summary of the Children’s Mercy Kansas City Research Institute’s accomplishments and celebrations in FY22 (July 1, 2021-June 20, 2022) in our annual report.
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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.