Nationwide Children's Hospital

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is a major pediatric academic medical center in Columbus, Ohio, integrating a large clinical enterprise with a co‑located research institute. Industry partners engage through hospital‑embedded labs, dedicated clinical trials operations, and governed access to de‑identified real‑world data. A close affiliation with The Ohio State University and proximity to a growing regional biotech and gene‑therapy cluster enable rapid translational pathways and talent pipelines. Research is supported by competitive federal funding, including NIH and other U.S. agencies, alongside foundation and industry sponsorship. A dedicated technology transfer office manages IP, licensing, and startup formation, and streamlines sponsored research and clinical collaboration agreements.