The Coalition for Pediatric Medical Research
Unlocking the causes of diseases and disorders of childhood and improving the health and well-being of children and adults.
Who We Are
The Coalition for Pediatric Medical Research consists of more than 20 of the most research-intensive children’s hospitals in the United States. Coalition members actively support laws and policies to strengthen the nation’s investment in child health research. It is this focus on pediatric research policy that binds our members and drives the Coalition and its work.
Our Members
About Child Health Research
A robust commitment to child health research is essential if we are to make gains in our understanding of diseases and conditions that affect children and develop new interventions, therapies and – ultimately – cures.
Taking Action
The Coalition engages on federal legislation to strengthen programs that support child health research. In addition to supporting legislation, the Coalition engages on regulatory activity.
News & Resources
Coalition Applauds National Academies for Moving Forward with NIH Assessment
The Coalition for Pediatric Medical Research applauds the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine for constituting a study committee to assess how the National Institutes of Health (NIH) can strengthen its support for pediatric medical research. The Coalition advocated for inclusion of the assessment as part of the final Fiscal Year 2024 spending package…
Coalition, CHA Respond to NIH Reform Framework
The Coalition for Pediatric Medical Research – joined by the Children’s Hospital Association, submitted a detailed set of comments in response to the framework for reforming the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that was put forward in June by Energy & Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA). The letter responds to several proposals included…
Coalition Comments on Cures 2.0 RFI
The Coalition for Pediatric Medical Research has submitted a response to a request for information from Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Congressman Larry Bucshon (R-IN) on a Cures 2.0 bill. The Coalition engaged heavily on the bipartisan 21st Century Cures Act, enacted in 2016, and believes a Cures 2.0 bill presents an opportunity to address…
Become a Member
The Coalition welcomes new members. Members must be committed to advancing federal policies to support pediatric medical research and willing to be active members of the Coalition.