Dell Pediatric Research Institute

The Dell Pediatric Research Institute, located at 1400 Barbara Jordan Boulevard in Austin, Texas, is a leading research institution within the Department of Pediatrics at a university. Faculty members from various disciplines collaborate with healthcare providers to conduct research that leads to the development of new products, programs, and treatments aimed at improving children's health and pediatric care. Supported by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, the institute focuses on a wide range of research areas, including cancer, genetic instability, metabolic alterations, neurodevelopmental disorders, and birth defects.

The institute is home to renowned researchers such as John DiGiovanni, Karen Vasquez, Stefano Tiziani, John Powers, Tom Brenna, Molly Bray, Heather Leidy, Ryan Gray, Richard Finnell, and Sung Eun Kim. Their research projects encompass a variety of topics, including cancer development and progression, dietary fatty acids and neurocognition, genetic variation and lifestyle factors, nutrition and eating behaviors, and interventions for neurodevelopmental disorders and birth defects.

Funded by agencies such as the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas, National Cancer Institute, and the Food and Drug Administration, the Dell Pediatric Research Institute aims to advance knowledge in child development, childhood obesity, and diseases to promote healthy lifestyles and provide improved treatment options for the Central Texas community and beyond. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, the institute strives to make a positive impact on pediatric care and children's health worldwide.