FEATURE / RESEARCH PIONEERING PEDIATRICS Children's hospitals and health systems across the country are leading the research and development of pediatricspecific treatments and technologies to ensure happier, healthier futures for children. Caring for the most vulnerable populations in children often requires special tools, treatments or considerations. Research in children's health faces unique challenges, including ethical concerns, fewer participants for studies, less funding and longer approval time frames. Without the research and development from children's hospitals, life-changing treatments wouldn't be possible. Here's an array of recent significant scientific and technological breakthroughs in pediatric health made possible by children's hospitals and health systems. 12 CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS TODAY Fall 2023