Children's National Research & Innovation Campus

On a nearly 12-acre portion of the former, historic Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Northwest Washington, D.C., Children’s National has combined its strengths with those of public and private partners, including industry, universities, federal agencies, start-up companies and academic medical centers. Together, we have created an ecosystem that nurtures innovation from discovery to commercialization.

Our Approach

With over 160,000 sq. ft. of newly renovated research and innovation space, we are pursuing new high-impact opportunities in pediatric genomic and precision medicine, anchored by our Center for Genetic Medicine Research and our Rare Disease Institute. The campus has significant space for expansion, giving us the runway to rapidly pursue the most promising research directions.

Incubator Space

A critical component of success is the co-location of Children’s National research with key partners and incubator space, such as JLABS @ Washington, DC. This creates the broader ecosystem on-site for innovations such as new drugs, medical devices, precision diagnostics and health technologies. Our location near the National Institutes of Health, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other relevant federal agencies is an important asset.

Expanding Clinical Care in Northwest Washington, D.C.

When it’s completed, the Children’s National Research & Innovation Campus will include outpatient primary and specialty care services that will provide more convenient access to expert care for new and existing patients in Northwest Washington, D.C.

How You Can Help

Philanthropy changes lives. This ambitious endeavor to improve children’s health requires the commitment of many partnerships. This includes city and corporate leaders and those willing to invest in the future we envision together.

To learn more about how you, your company or your foundation can get involved, please contact Julie Butler, Vice President, Corporate and Community Giving at (301) 565-8508 or [email protected].

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