Applications Now Open for the Child Health Research Awards Program
The Charles H. Hood Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the September 2026 funding cycle of the Child Health Research Awards Program, which supports early-career investigators pursuing innovative research to improve child health.
The Charles H. Hood Foundation Welcomes Dr. Camilia Martin as Chief Scientific Officer
The Charles H. Hood Foundation is delighted to announce that Camilia (“Cami”) R. Martin, MD, MS, has joined the Foundation as Chief Scientific Officer. In this leadership role, Dr. Martin will steward and advance the Hood Foundation’s child health research portfolio, overseeing pediatric research awards and serving as a strategic scientific partner across initiatives, including the Hood Pediatric Innovation Hub.
Announcing The Hood Foundation’s Newest Child Health Research Awardees
The Charles H. Hood Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of our January 2026 Child Health Research Awards, recognizing five early-career investigators whose innovative research projects have the potential to make significant advances in pediatric health.
Hood Pediatric Innovation Hub Event Success!
We are so grateful for the enthusiastic response to this new initiative and very excited to continue exploring ways in which the Hub can help facilitate meaningful progress in pediatric innovation.
Explore the Frontiers of Pediatric Innovation Event
The Charles H. Hood Foundation, in collaboration with MIT, invites pioneers in Pediatric Innovation—students, clinicians, engineers, and visionaries from every discipline—to join us for a groundbreaking event Oct 23, 2025
Charles H. Hood Foundation and MIT Launch Hood Pediatric Innovation Hub
The Charles H. Hood Foundation, in collaboration with the MIT Health and Life Sciences Collaborative (MIT HEALS), has announced the establishment of the Hood Pediatric Innovation Hub, an ambitious effort designed to drive cutting-edge innovation in children’s health care.