The Hub not only supports groundbreaking research but also strengthens the pediatric innovation community through extensive outreach, education initiatives, and advocacy. By collaborating closely with hospitals, industry leaders, patient advocacy groups, and regulatory bodies such as the FDA, the Hub actively promotes economically viable pathways for pediatric treatments to swiftly reach the children who need them most.

Leadership

Faculty Lead: Elazer Edelman, MD, PhD Edward J. Poitras Professor in Medical Engineering and Science at MIT, Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Cardiologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Executive Director: Joseph J. Frassica, MD Professor of the Practice at MIT’s Institute for Medical Engineering and Science (IMES), Pediatric Critical Care Specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital, Pediatric Editor for the Journal of Intensive Care Medicine.