Le Bonheur Children’s is committed to the prevention, treatment and elimination of pediatric disease.
At the Children's Foundation Research Institute, our researchers are looking for new discoveries and treatments to promote the health of children. Le Bonheur continues to develop an infrastructure to support research and enhance collaboration among our physician-scientists.
Scientific Report
Learn about the latest research from the Children's Foundation Research Institute in this year's Scientific Report.
Areas of Research
About the CFRI
The Children’s Foundation Research Institute is a partnership of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Foundation of Memphis. The Children’s Foundation was created by community members who wanted to promote the health and well-being of children in the Memphis area. Since 1993, it has provided significant resources to the Children’s Foundation Research Institute.
The CFRI is based in a 300,000-square-foot Research Center dedicated to basic, translational and clinical research. The CFRI provides the infrastructure and resources to make discoveries in the field of pediatric medicine.
COVID-19 Resources
Guidance for Research at Le Bonheur Hospital during COVID-19 Pandemic
Research Matters - Fall 2025
Microbial Clues to BPD
Mycobiome in preterm infants predicts development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia...
Le Bonheur enrolls first patient in the country in multi-center PREEMIE trial
Study evaluates the safety and efficacy of the Bloom™ Micro Occluder System....
Appendectomy vs. Antibiotics
Study from Le Bonheur surgeon confirms surgery superior for appendicitis...
Edwards receives Oxnard Foundation Grant
Edwards grants is for the project “Downstream Analysis of Upper Gastrointestinal Biopsies in Pediatr...
