Centers of Research
Center for Population and Health Services Research
Focuses on chronic disease management, devices and procedures to support the care for diabetes, asthma, lead exposure and overall pediatric wellness. Also focuses research efforts on novel medications, devices and procedures including transforming care quality and outcomes, critical care transports, palliative care, patient experiences and procedural innovation.
Center for Brain, Mitochondrial and Muscle Health Research
Develops new treatments and participates in laboratory stem cell experiments, observational and therapeutic clinical trials for mitochondrial diseases and mitochondrial dysfunction. Mitochondrial diseases and dysfunction are thought to serve at the core pathophysiology of many common diseases that include Diabetes, Alzheimer Disease, Parkinson Disease, ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) and some cancers.
Bruce Cohen, MD, FAAN – Center Director
Center for Vision Sciences Research
Works to discover conditions of the developing visual system, and surgical treatment paradigms and advancement of new drugs and devices to preserve and restore the sight of children.
Richard Hertle, MD, FAAO, FACS, FAAP – Center Director
