“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.
