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Research

UT Southwestern's Department of Pediatrics is advancing discovery through basic, translational, and clinical research across every pediatric subspecialty. Our faculty lead groundbreaking studies, mentor the next generation of physician-scientists, and collaborate to improve the health of children.

By the Numbers

339

interventional clinical trials

452

observational studies

1,161

clinical research enrollments

529

publications

37

basic/translational research labs

FY2024 (9/1/2023 - 8/31/2024)

Research by Division

Find detailed information about state-of-the-art research in each of our subspecialty areas.

Children’s Medical Center Research Institute

Children’s Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern (CRI) is a joint venture of UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children’s Medical Center Dallas. Research at CRI is focused on the intersection of stem cells, cancer, and metabolism.

Learn about CRI

Office of Pediatrics Research

The Office of Pediatrics Research at UT Southwestern has a team of leaders dedicated to clinical trial start-up, clinical trial execution, clinical trial close-out, pre-award management, post-award management, and research finance. Providing efficient, transparent, responsive, timely, and accurate support to all pediatric investigators is of paramount importance and remains the Office’s priority.

For questions, contact Sujan Paudel, Assistant Director Clinical Research (Sujan.Paudel@UTSouthwestern.edu).

Leadership

Associate Vice Chairs

Patrick Leavey, M.D.

Patrick Leavey, M.D.

Professor

Associate Vice Chair of Research Operations

Clinical Director, Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children’s Medical Center

Ayesha N. Zia, M.D.

Ayesha N. Zia, M.D.

Professor

Associate Vice Chair of Clinical Research

Associate Division Chief, Clinical Sciences Research, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Director, Hemostasis and Thrombosis Program