Annual Report 2023-2024

leveraging our healthcare system’s data, exploring new ways to help patients

A MESSAGE FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT OF RESEARCH PROGRAMS

We also work toward raising the international clinical research profile and reputation of our healthcare system. We collaborate with renowned research institutions, industry partners and other stakeholders, which helps us leverage funding opportunities and enhance the visibility of our findings. Our goal is to position Shriners Children’s as a leader in pediatric research. Our department’s strategic mission is rooted in our dedication to improving the quality of life for all children, and most especially those we care for at Shriners Children’s. Shriners Children’s believes research is vital in advancing medical knowledge and innovation, and we are committed to driving cutting-edge research that impacts the care and outcomes of our patients. Shriners Children’s research that began decades ago is helping patients today, and we are confident that the research we are doing now will drive tangible results far into the future. Sincerely, Marc Lalande, Ph.D. Vice President, Research Programs Shriners Children’s

Shriners Children’s uses clinical and scientific research to understand the complex conditions we treat, evaluate the efficacy of clinical practices and enable the discovery of new and improved treatments for children all over the world. The Research Programs department at Shriners Children’s has a long history of supporting talented basic and clinician scientists who make discoveries that ultimately change lives. At Shriners Children’s, research is part of our mission. The research department provides oversight and strategic direction for research activities. We aim to create tools, establish partnerships, and enhance our international clinical research profile and reputation, connecting our research programs to particular clinical areas. A major focus is to strategically align our research programs with the clinical areas of focus and strength of Shriners Children’s. By identifying and prioritizing research areas that are directly relevant to the conditions treated by our healthcare system, we aim to maximize the impact of our research efforts on the care of our patients. We collaborate with clinical teams to identify research gaps, develop research strategies and implement projects that address our patients’ specific needs. “Our department’s strategic mission is rooted in our dedication to improving the quality of life for all children, and most especially those we care for at Shriners Children’s.” 56