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 Urges Appropriators to Include Provision Addressing Concerns About Multi-Year Funding In Final Bill
The Coalition for Pediatric Medical Research is urging the leaders of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees to address concerns about reduced funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH) research grants by including a provision to address the lump-sum payout of multi-year awards. Specifically, the Coalition is urging lawmakers to include Sec. 239 from the…
Coalition Urges Congress to Reuthorize Small Business Research Programs
The Coalition for Pediatric Medical Research is urging Congress to act promptly to reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBTT) programs, which enable federal departments and agencies, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to help small businesses advance research breakthroughs. The longstanding programs lapsed when their most recent authorization expired at…
Coalition Applauds NIH Funding and Policy Provisions in FY 26 Senate Labor, HHS Bill
The Coalition issued the following statement following the Senate Appropriations Committee’s vote to advance the Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, HHS spending bill: The Coalition for Pediatric Medical Research commends the Senate Appropriations Committee for advancing a bipartisan Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies spending bill. We strongly support the…
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.