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The Saban Research Institute
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Find a Research Study
Interested in a clinical trial? Search by condition, phase or study type and see what The Saban Research Institute has to offer.
Core Facilities
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles supports several shared research facilities, known as cores, which house specialized scientific equipment and offer expert services.
Laboratories
The Saban Research Building and Smith Research Tower provide more than 150,000 square feet of state-of-the-art bench laboratory space and facilities dedicated to leading-edge research.
GOFARR Laboratory for Organ Regenerative Research and Cell Therapeutics in Urology
The GOFARR Laboratory focuses on the development of new stem cell therapeutics and other techniques for organ regeneration.
Lien Laboratory
The Lien Laboratory seeks to define the molecular and cellular mechanisms of heart regeneration in zebrafish and to enhance regenerative capacity in diseased human hearts.
Parekh Laboratory
The ultimate goal of the Parekh Laboratory is to identify errors in leukemic cells that can be targeted for the development of new anti-leukemic treatments.
Meet Our Researchers
The physicians and scientists at The Saban Research Institute are uncovering answers that will bring hope and healthier futures to children’s health care.
Research Blog
What Pain Medications Work Best for Adolescents and Young Adults?
November 28, 2023
Large clinical trial to study safest and most effective pain medications for adolescents and young adults following common surgeries.
Faculty Spotlight: Lorraine Kelley-Quon, MD, MSHS, FACS, FAAP
November 17, 2023
As a pediatric surgeon at CHLA, Dr. Kelley-Quon enjoys making a lifesaving impact on individual families. But it’s through research that she has broadened her reach.
All Patients Who Had MIS-C Should Have Their Hearts Checked, New Study Shows
November 15, 2023
Investigators found that many MIS-C patients had cardiac abnormalities at their 6-month follow-up, so all patients treated for this condition should have a cardiac evaluation.
Investing in Our People
Developing the careers of new and established physicians and scientists is a key driver of scientific advancement. Find out how we support our team, and learn how to become part of it.
Training, Education, Career Planning and Development (TECPAD)
TECPAD supports educational programs and events in order to create forums for researchers to interact with, learn from one another and share ideas within our pediatric research community.
Work That Matters: Jobs and Health Care Careers
Join a hospital where the work you do will matter—to you, to your colleagues, and above all, to our patients and families. The work will be challenging, but always rewarding.
Faculty Careers
You know your calling; now find the absolute best place to do it. View faculty positions at CHLA through the Keck School of Medicine of USC.