Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health (2026)

Chapter: 5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges

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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Suggested Citation: "5 Supporting Pediatric Research and Addressing Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Strategies to Enhance NIH-Funded Pediatric Research: Optimizing Child Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29346.
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Next Chapter: 6 Implementing the Committee's Vision for the Future of Pediatric Health Research at NIH
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