Outreach

Accelerating the pace of discovery, the Children’s Discovery Institute (CDI) represents a transformative partnership between St. Louis Children’s Hospital and WashU Medicine, dedicated to redefining pediatric research and delivering innovative therapies for previously untreatable conditions. Through expanded donor-funded initiatives in gene and cell-based therapies, infectious disease and pediatric immunology, CDI fosters collaboration across disciplines to drive faster scientific breakthroughs and improve outcomes for children everywhere.

The PSRP was created with the purpose of introducing research to young investigators and to further their existing interest in research. The program includes seminars, mentored research and clinical shadowing experiences during the eight-week scenario, June through July. Selected participants work alongside experienced researchers. Opportunities range from bench to clinical to community-based research.

Dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by HIV, Project ARK provides comprehensive care, support services and community outreach. Through clinical programs, education and research initiatives, Project ARK works to ensure access to treatment, promote prevention, and advance understanding of HIV/AIDS in the St. Louis region and beyond.

Our mission is to increase access to health care for youth who have been disproportionately impacted by HIV, poverty, trauma, and discrimination. In order to protect and promote the physical and mental health of those we serve, we must work together to dismantle institutional racism and injustice to address the root of these conditions.

Creating a community rooted in fairness and respect, WashU’s Equity, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives aim to ensure that all voices are valued. By fostering diverse perspectives and collaborative engagement, these efforts strengthen the university’s commitment to equity and belonging for every member of our campus.