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Pediatric Research

“I want to play wheelchair basketball or amputee soccer.”

- Sophia Jenkins

Leader in Pediatric Research

As part of Oregon’s only academic health center, OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital is our region’s leader in pediatric research

Every day, researchers at Doernbecher work together in pursuit of breakthroughs that will translate to new treatments and life-changing care, giving families new hope. 

In recent years, our researchers have attracted national and international attention for their work across many areas of pediatric medicine, including:

  • Neonatology
  • Oncology 
  • Neurology
  • Mental health
  • Gastroenterology
  • Child global health 
  • Stem cell research.

Friends of Doernbecher Grant Program

The Friends of Doernbecher Grant Program is one of the only pediatric grant opportunities in the region that occurs annually, providing early-stage funding for new and unproven ideas.

Your gift in support of research is more important than ever. 

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$15,000 MATCH for Doernbecher kids and families -- Pediatric Research
Gifts in support of early-stage critical research to the Friends of Doernbecher Grant Program fund will be MATCHED 1:1 while funds last. Thanks to the Doernbecher Philanthropy Board for their generosity.
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$7,500
Help UNLOCK $7,500 for Doernbecher Children’s Hospital! (100 gifts)
When we reach 100 gifts for Doernbecher, we will UNLOCK $7,500 to support Doernbecher kids and families, thanks to the generosity of Josh Simon and an anonymous matching donor.
100 / 100 Gifts
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$100K Push Challenge
Help us hit a major milestone on Give Day! The donor whose gift pushes us past $100,000 will earn $500 for the fund of their choice. Your gift could be the one.
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Leaderboard
Dollars Raised by Fund Leaderboard
Which fund is in the lead with the most money raised?
Rank Fund Designation Raised
1 OHSU Knight Cancer Institute $34,945.00
2 Vista Pavilion Fund $20,200.00
3 OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital $13,725.02
4 Pediatric Research (Friends of Doernbecher Grant Program) $10,827.00
5 KCVI Drug Development Lab $10,000.00
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Dollars Raised by Impact Area Leaderboard
Which Impact Area is in the lead with the most money raised?
Rank Department Raised
1 Knight Cancer Institute $65,507.07
2 Doernbecher Children's Hospital $39,350.02
3 OHSU Vista Pavilion $20,200.00
4 School of Medicine $18,165.00
5 Casey Eye Institute $13,976.00
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Spring into action: Lunch Power Hour for OHSU Give Day!
Earn extra dollars for your favorite impact area! The top three funds that receive the greatest number of gifts between 12:00-1:00 p.m. on May 21 will earn $500 (1st), $300 (2nd) and $200 (3rd). Generously provided by Peter and Suzanne Thompson.
Rank Prize Fund Designation Gifts
1 $500 Blankets and Books for Babies Program 14
2 $300 Poison Center Support Fund 8
3 $200 OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital 4
4 Pediatric Research (Friends of Doernbecher Grant Program) 3
5 School of Medicine Alliance Student Support Fund 2
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Donors by Dollar Leaderboard
Friends, alums, patients, students, employees -- we love them all! But who is leading the day with the most dollars donated?
What is your affiliation with OHSU?
Rank Answer Amount
1 Friend $49,432.00
2 OHSUF Board Member $21,550.00
3 Patient $19,105.00
4 Alum $15,150.00
5 OHSU Employee $11,445.00
6 OHSUF Employee $8,160.02
7 Employee $5,635.00
8 Student $2,360.00
9 Knight Cancer Council $2,100.00
10 DCH Philanthropy Board $500.00
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School and Degree Gifts Leaderboard
Which school and degree is in the lead with the most number of gifts?
If you're an alum, please select the School and degree with which you most closely identify
Rank Answer Gifts
1 Medicine - MD 16
2 Nursing - BS 9
3 Dentistry - DMD 7
4 Medicine - PhD 3
5 Medicine - Residency 2
6 Medicine - Masters 1
7 Nursing - Masters/Cert 1
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$5,000
Help UNLOCK $5,000 for Doernbecher Children’s Hospital! (50 gifts)
When we reach 50 gifts for Doernbecher, we will UNLOCK $5,000 to support Doernbecher kids and families, thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor.
50 / 50 Gifts
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$5,000
Help UNLOCK $5,000 for Doernbecher Children's Hospital (150 gifts)
When we reach 150 gifts for Doernbecher, we will UNLOCK $5,000 to support Doernbecher kids and families, thanks to an anonymous donor.
150 / 150 Gifts
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Leaderboard
Gifts by Fund Leaderboard
Which fund is in the lead with the most gifts?
Rank Fund Designation Gifts
1 OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital 88
2 OHSU Knight Cancer Institute 71
3 Pediatric Research (Friends of Doernbecher Grant Program) 49
4 Abortion Care and Training Fund 40
5 Knight Cancer Research Fund 37
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Gifts by Impact Area Leaderboard
Which Impact Area is in the lead with the most gifts?
Rank Department Gifts
1 Knight Cancer Institute 166
2 Doernbecher Children's Hospital 133
3 Other Areas of Support 67
4 Pediatric Research 49
5 Brain Institute 40
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Stay Up, Step Up: Night Owl Challenge for OHSU Give Day
Stay up for our Night Owl Challenge and a chance to earn extra dollars for your favorite impact area! The top three funds that receive the greatest number of gifts between 9 p.m. and midnight on May 21 will earn $500 (1st), $300 (2nd) and $200 (3rd). Generously provided by Peter and Suzanne Thompson.
Rank Prize Fund Designation Gifts
1 $500 Knight Cancer Research Fund 6
2 $300 Abortion Care and Training Fund 4
3 $200 OHSU Knight Cancer Institute 3
4 Vista Pavilion Fund 3
5 Doernbecher Patient Care and Comfort 2
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Donors by Gift Leaderboard
Friends, alums, patients, students, employees -- we love them all! But who is leading the day with the most gifts?
What is your affiliation with OHSU?
Rank Answer Gifts
1 Friend 123
2 Patient 95
3 OHSUF Employee 78
4 OHSU Employee 45
5 Alum 44
6 Employee 12
7 OHSUF Board Member 6
8 Student 6
9 Knight Cancer Council 2
10 DCH Philanthropy Board 1
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School and Degree Dollars Leaderboard
Which school and degree is in the lead with the most money raised?
If you're an alum, please select the School and degree with which you most closely identify
Rank Answer Amount
1 Medicine - MD $6,000.00
2 Dentistry - DMD $3,550.00
3 Nursing - BS $1,225.00
4 Medicine - Residency $750.00
5 Medicine - PhD $150.00
6 Nursing - Masters/Cert $100.00
7 Medicine - Masters $25.00
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