Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute at Ann & Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is the largest independent, research-driven, pediatric academic medical center in Illinois and a top ten center in the nation. We are one of the only freestanding pediatric research centers in the country, supporting more than 550 investigators participating in 2,000 research studies. Our mission is to improve child health, transform pediatric medicine, and ensure healthier futures through the relentless pursuit of knowledge.