Our 2019 Research Annual Report
Post Date: February 4, 2020 | Publish Date:
- esophagus
- gastroenterology
- human genetics
- microbiome
- premier achievements
- preterm birth
- sickle cell disease

2019 Research Annual Report
“Spanning the full spectrum of discovery—basic exploration of biological mechanisms, translation to patients, and improvement of community health—our achievements in 2019 have surpassed all previous benchmarks.”
— Margaret K. Hostetter, MD
B.K. Rachford Professor
Chair, Department of Pediatrics; Director, Cincinnati Children’s Research Foundation; Chief Medical Officer
Read our 2019 Research Annual Report

Daily Hydroxyurea Pill Safely Lowers Sickle Cell Burden Among African Children
Study published in the The New England Journal of Medicine
Results featured in the New York Times

First Human Esophagus Organoid Grown from Pluripotent Stem Cells
Study published in Cell Stem Cell
Learn more about our Center for Stem Cell & Organoid Medicine (CuSTOM)

Probiotics Show No Benefit for Children with Acute Gastroenteritis
Study published in The New England Journal of Medicine
Learn more about Emergency Medicine research at Cincinnati Children’s

PROTECT Study Produces New Model for Treating Children with Ulcerative Colitis
Study published in The Lancet
Learn more about research at our Digestive Health Center

CYCLOPS Algorithm Helps Build Database of Cycling Genes in 13 Human Tissues
Study published in Science Translational Medicine
Read more about why Dosing Time Matters

How the Gut Microbiome Influences Lean Vs. Obese Phenotypes
Study published in Gastroenterology
Read more about Dr. Alenghat’s microbiome research
