By embracing and celebrating our differences, we can continue to make breakthroughs that will improve the lives of children around the world.
The Research Institute hosts a vibrant and cutting-edge academic environment that promotes and encourages multidisciplinary research, collegiality, professional development, and mentored research experiences focused on developing and maintaining an up-and-coming group of scholars.
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Cultural Awareness Council, Department of Patient and Family Services, and our Employee Resource Groups host a variety of activities to honor various cultural and historical events.
“Our differences are what make the Research Institute a highly successful interactive research community. We strive to provide a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. Having strategic DEI priorities and dedicated leaders who are working to ensure we follow through with them, is our commitment to choose achievable and aspirational goals. To achieve equity, complacency is not an option. ”![]()
- Susan L. Furth, MD, PhD, Executive Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer

Meet Kiara and her daughter Alice, who have participated in clinical trials at CHOP and found it valuable and gratifying. Kiara found she learned more about her daughter's condition while also contributing to the advancement of pediatric care.
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