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Funding emerging research that transforms the lives of children
The Charles H. Hood Foundations serves as a catalyst for positive change. By identifying innovative pediatric advancements and providing funding in the critical phases of development, we are able to expedite high-impact breakthroughs that improve the health and lives of millions.
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MAKING INNOVATIVE PEDIATRIC RESEARCH POSSIBLE SINCE 1942

A New England pioneer of the 1800s dairy industry, Charles H. Hood worked hard to improve sanitary production and distribution of the milk he sold. His commitment to science, education and discovery revolutionized the industry, leading to the adoption of pasteurization and dramatically increasing the survival rate for infants in the region. Those early breakthroughs sparked a lifelong dedication to innovation and health that has been passed down through generations. Today, that spirit lives on as the Charles H. Hood Foundation continues to select and support pediatric medical research that transforms the health and quality of life for children and families all over the world.

IMPACTING THE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR MILLIONS OF CHILDREN

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COMMITTED TO A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN

Our focus on the health and well-being of children is an investment that ensures innovative and inspiring leaders of the future.
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GRANTS THAT SUPPORT CHILD HEALTH

Since 1942, we have been committed to groundbreaking research that positively impacts the lives of as many children as possible.
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FUNDING TODAY’S MOST BRILLIANT MINDS

We search for and fund the most brilliant minds in pediatric health in order to discover tomorrow’s breakthroughs.
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MILLIONS OF DOLLARS HAVE IMPROVED MILLIONS OF LIVES

The millions of dollars in grants awarded to pediatric researchers have brought life-changing medical advancements to millions of children.
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MIT-Hood Pediatric Innovation Symposium 2026

We’re inviting pioneers in pediatric innovation—clinicians, engineers, researchers, and visionaries—and key stakeholders from every discipline to join us again this fall for MIT-Hood Pediatric Innovation...

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