Centers of Research
Akron Children's Rebecca D. Considine Research Institute includes visionary centers of excellence that are dedicated to exploring forward-looking research fields with potential for novel investigative advances that will positively impact patient care and improve the health, well-being and quality of life of children and families in northeast Ohio and around the world.
With research studies being conducted by nearly 250 investigators in over 50 departments, research is part of the fabric of the culture at Akron Children's. Though our centers of research, we are building on the established foundation for pediatric research to develop a more cohesive research community where scientists and clinicians can partner, share ideas and benefit from the strength and synergy of the group.
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
