Research Institute News and Innovations

The History of Clinical Trials

May 18, 2025 – Researchers around the world celebrate Clinical Trials Day on May 20 in recognition of the incredible advances in medicine made possible by clinical trials. This observance is timed to reflect the launch of the earliest recognized clinical trial by researcher, James Lind. Published in 1753, Lind's work compared several test groups to a control group, to demonstrate the effectiveness of citrus fruit as a treatment for scurvy.

Nephrology and Gastroenterology Research Roundup

April 22, 2025 – In recognition of World Kidney Month in March and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month in April, this month’s Research Roundup is dedicated to the incredible research being conducted in Nephrology and Gastroenterology. Research in these departments is advancing pediatric medicine affecting thousands of children in the U.S. diagnosed with rare disorders like Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and school-aged children reporting IBS-like symptoms.

The Future of Pediatric Cardiac Research at Nicklaus Children's Hospital

February 13, 2025 – In recognition of American Heart Month, the Nicklaus Children's Research Institute is celebrating the future of cardiac research at Nicklaus Children's Hospital. With decades of experience in pediatric cardiology, the new Chief of Cardiology, Shyam Sathanandam M.D., is enthusiastic about the future of clinical trials at Nicklaus Children's.

A Remarkable Year of Growth and Accomplishments for the Research Institute

January 14, 2025 – Nicklaus Children's Research Institute (NCRI) is celebrating the close of a remarkable year of growth and is excited to share the vision for the upcoming year. Committed to promoting quality research at Nicklaus, the team at NCRI is driven by the positive impact it has on pediatric medical care and treatment.

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Nicklaus Children's Announces $15 Million Gift from South Florida Philanthropists Helen and Jacob Shaham

April 05, 2024 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital today announced a $15 million gift from South Florida philanthropists Helen and Jacob Shaham to further elevate world-class pediatric cancer care and research through the hospital’s cancer and blood disorders institute. In recognition of the gift, the program now proudly bears the name, the Helen & Jacob Shaham Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute.

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Nicklaus Children's Hospital to Study the Use of Low-Frequency Focused Ultrasound Therapy to Treat Children with Aggressive Brain Tumors

November 20, 2023 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is to become only the third site in North America involved in a Phase I clinical trial studying the role of a new technology called low-frequency focused ultrasound (LoFU) in the care of children with a lethal type of brain tumor that forms within the brainstem.

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​Personalized Medicine Initiatives Offer Hope to Acutely Ill Children at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital

April 17, 2018 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, in collaboration with Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine and Sanford Health, has launched two genomic medicine research protocols to more effectively diagnose and treat children with unexplained illnesses.

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Nicklaus Children's Awarded Full Accreditation from the Association of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP)

September 27, 2017 – Nicklaus Children's has received full accrediatation from the AAHRPP, an achievement that reflects the hospital's commitment to protecting the rights and welfare of research participants.