Institute investigators publish findings in major peer-reviewed journal ... more

Eight new projects look at immunity, epilepsy, nutrition, and more in babies and children ... more

New grant focuses on retinoblastoma ... more

“Our strategic vision: funding science that will have a dramatic impact on pediatric disease.” — Dr. Robert P. Mecham ... more

At Our Second Annual Symposium, researchers shared new ideas on heart failure, genetics, and cell biology in children. ... more

From basic science to new treatment for kids—what's the timeline? An Institute investor asks, and gets answers. ... more

St. Louis Native Joe Schlafly donates to the Children's Discovery Institute. Learn what inspires his commitment to children's health. ... more

In children, respiratory, sinus, and ear disease can result from dysfunction of the cilia—tiny, hairlike structures in the lungs, nose, sinuses, and ears. Now, with help from the Children’s Discovery Institute, a unique team composed of a physician, a geneticist, and a mechanical engineer is tackling the problem. ... more

Thomas Ferkol, MD, reflects on research that may help kids with cilia dysfunction breathe easier. ... more

Exploring the work of Drs. Thomas Ferkol, Susan Dutcher, Philip Bayly, and Steven Brody ... more