Department of Pediatrics

We are committed to giving children a bright future. We provide the highest-quality clinical care, and we improve it every day through scientific research and training tomorrow's pediatrics leaders.

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Welcome! For over a century, faculty at Emory University have provided clinical care to children in Georgia. The Department of Pediatrics is committed to providing the best clinical care, cutting-edge research, and training opportunities for tomorrow's pediatric leaders.

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From rare diseases to routine procedures, we provide advanced treatment for children and teens through our clinical facilities at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Leading the way in pediatric health

#5 in 2023 NIH funding

We rank among the top pediatrics departments in the U.S. for National Institutes of Health funding awards.

8 Specialties in Top 20: U.S. News & World Report 2024-2025

The Orthopedics Program (No. 8), the Cancer Program (No. 12), the Cardiology and Heart Surgery Program (No. 12), the Gastroenterology and GI Surgery Program (No. 13), the Nephrology Program (No. 13), the Neurology and Neurosurgery Program (No. 14), the Urology Program (No. 14), and the Neonatology Program (No. 19).

73 children cured of sickle cell

The largest sickle cell program in the nation gives children suffering from the disease a healthy new future.

400+ clinical trials for pediatric cancer

Our Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center has one of the largest brain tumor and leukemia-lymphoma programs in the U.S.

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Emory researchers study the behavior of heart cells in space to find better treatment strategies on earth Jan. 21, 2025

A team of researchers led by Emory’s Chunhui Xu recently found that heart muscle cells can grow -and survive in the microgravity environment of space. Her findings show promise for developing hardier heart cells that could effectively repair damaged hearts in cell therapy on Earth

The Rally Foundation helps get effective treatments to kids who ‘don’t have time to wait’ Dec. 18, 2024

Through advocacy and seed funding, the Rally Foundation is making a difference in pediatric oncology research. The foundation’s collaboration with Emory has included $2.5 million in research support.

Only in Atlanta: Meet six Emory students making the most of the city through internships Nov. 20, 2024

Undergraduates from a variety of disciplines are taking advantage of internships at world-class companies and organizations headquartered in Atlanta. See how their experiences enhance their Emory education.

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