The Hood Foundation’s Senior Scientific Advisor, Dr. Robert Sege, was recently interviewed by the Boston Globe regarding a study he co-authored on positive childhood experiences and adult mental and relational health. Their findings suggest sustained, positive relationships with caring adults can help mitigate the harmful effects of childhood trauma.
The deadline to submit a Concept Paper for the April 2027 Charles H. Hood Foundation Child Health Research Awards is approaching. Concept Papers are due
The Charles H. Hood Foundation is pleased to announce that the submission process has begun for the April 2027 funding cycle of the Child Health Research Awards Program, which supports early-career investigators pursuing innovative research to improve child health.
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 2026, Oct 29, 2026
