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Kids Research

Kids Research is part of the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. We are leading translational research to better the lives of sick children.

Leading paediatric research since 2009

Kids Research is the research arm for the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network, dedicated to improving the health of sick children through the translation of new discoveries into clinical practice. Translational research is how we improve clinical care and treatment pathways for children suffering from severe illness.

We are based at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, and The Children’s Hospital at Westmead.

New trial treatment saves Xavier’s life

A new trial medication has effectively saved Xavier's life as someone with spinal muscular atrophy.

Family photo of Xavier, his brother and his parents, Emily and Mitch

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Partnerships are our greatest asset

We are a part of a state-wide network with universities, research institutions and clinical services.

Photo of NSW Government funding boost announcement for phage therapy

We lead paediatric translational research

Kids Research is a part of the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia, the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. We have over 600 research, clinical and auxiliary staff dedicated to enhancing the future of children's healthcare through translational research.

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