Research


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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.

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Areas of Research

About the CFRI

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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 - Spring 2024

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Life-Changing Potential

The first clinical trial for SCN2A treatment was held at Le Bonheur Children’s Neuroscience Institut...

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Le Bonheur Heart Institute experts present research at World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery

Pediatric experts from Le Bonheur’s Heart Institute and the University of Tennessee Health Science C...

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CFRI holds 12th annual Pediatric Research Day

Le Bonheur Children’s, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center Department of Pediatrics an...

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