Research

Through research, we discover the most promising treatments — and cures.

Research Administration

Rady Children’s Research Center

The Research Center at Rady Children’s was formed in 1982 to administer federal funding for research in children’s health. Over the years, Rady Children’s has become a clinical research leader with the establishment of recognized national and international research laboratories. 

Our Research Center includes the Center for Pediatric Clinical Research, Office of Human Subjects Protection, Projects Office, and Office of Grants and Contracts.

The Center for Pediatric Clinical Research combines the strengths of our clinical scientists and the infrastructure of Rady Children’s. It oversees more than 400 research studies each year, including more than 170 clinical trials investigating new drugs, devices and techniques, all with the aim of improving the care of children.

The Office of Human Subjects Protection oversees the protection of the rights and welfare of human subjects who choose to participate in research studies.

The Projects Office monitors the flow of projects through the organization and ensures that all projects receive administrative, scientific and appropriate ethical reviews. This group also evaluates projects for feasibility of implementation and monitors compliance with research policies and procedures.

The Office of Grants and Contracts assists investigators with application submissions to funding agencies, as well as providing guidance and oversight of post-award expenditures. In addition to being the official contracting entity for all research projects conducted within the Center, this group is also responsible for ensuring compliance with grants administration policy and procedures.