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Core Facilities

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles supports several shared research facilities, known as cores, which house specialized scientific equipment and offer expert services.

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Biostatistics and Data Management Core

Cellular Imaging Core

CHLA Core Pilot Program

Data Science & AI Team

Extracellular Vesicle Core

Flow Cytometry Core

Good Manufacturing Practice Core

Human Imaging Core

Molecular Pathology Genomics Core

Neuropsychology Core

Nutrition and Metabolic Core

Small Animal Imaging Core

Spatial Biology and Genomics Core

Stem Cell Core

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.

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Amatruda Lab

The Amatruda Lab’s primary research and clinical focus is on solid tumors that develop during childhood, including sarcomas, germ cell tumors and Wilms tumor.

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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.

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The Schumacher Gut Science Lab studies immune and epithelial drivers of tissue remodeling, function and regeneration in the gut with a focus on discovering new ways to treat intestinal inflammatory diseases like ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.

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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.

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Research Blog

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Research and Breakthroughs

How Do You Take a Picture of a Cell? CHLA’s Cellular Imaging Core Has the Answers

July 18, 2024

The Cellular Imaging Core offers state-of-the-art microscopy and digital imaging equipment to researchers, many of whom entered the Core’s 2024 Image Contest.

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Research and Breakthroughs

Study Targets Cisplatin Resistance in Pediatric Germ Cell Tumors

August 13, 2024

A CHLA oncologist is leading new research to improve outcomes for children, adolescents and young adults with relapsed or treatment-resistant germ cell tumors.

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Serving the Community

Laboratory Internship Program Teaches High Schoolers the Art and Science of Medical Research

August 9, 2024

Samuels Family Latino and African American High School Internship Program (LA-HIP) provides students in underrepresented communities with hands-on lab experience and college prep.

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.