Academic pediatric medical center in Los Angeles with a freestanding research institute, shared core facilities, clinical-trials infrastructure, USC affiliation, and technology commercialization support. Its hospital-to-lab model connects patient care with industry-sponsored translation.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is a large private, nonprofit academic pediatric medical center with a 386-bed hospital and research integrated into clinical care. The Saban Research Institute anchors nearly 200,000 square feet of on-campus research space, shared scientific cores, a clinical investigation center, and centralized sponsored-project support. Its USC affiliation and participation in the Southern California Clinical and Translational Science Institute connect investigators with university collaborators and clinical-research infrastructure. Research draws on competitive federal support, including NIH and AHRQ, alongside industry-sponsored studies; an Office of Technology Commercialization supports IP, licensing, sponsored research, collaboration agreements, and startup formation.