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Pediatrics Research

Saint Louis University School of Medicine's Department of Pediatrics is dedicated to transforming children's health through advanced clinical trials and innovative, research-driven care. 

Research With Real-World Impact

The Department of Pediatrics is renowned for its comprehensive research and contributions to the field. Division researchers have received multiple U.S. patents and millions in grants from the National Institutes of Health. 

Research Highlights

  • First in the country to begin a clinical trial for medications that prevent total parenteral nutrition (TPN) therapy complications
  • One of a few NIH-funded childhood nutrition centers in the U.S.
  • Significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of Prader-Willi Syndrome
  • Active clinical trials for an improved influenza vaccine
  • Co-founder of the Beat Childhood Cancer Consortium
  • Ongoing role in the TODAY student that focuses on type 2 diabetes in adolescents
  • One of a few U.S. pediatric centers helping to conduct research on metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)

The department also has a functional relationship with the School of Medicine's Department of Health and Clinical Outcomes Research to facilitate academic projects for trainees and faculty. 

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Pediatric Research Colloquium

The department's research colloquium gives faculty the opportunity to present research projects at any stage, whether they are new ideas or active or completed projects. The bimonthly meeting is held from 12:15 to 1 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday in the cardiology conference room, room 5703, on the fifth floor of Glennon Hall at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. 

For more information or details on presenting at the colloquium, email Jane Litzau at jane.litzau@ssmhealth.com. 

Pediatric Clinical Trials

The Department of Pediatrics is not enrolling new participants in clinical trials at this time. Please check back for future updates.