Raising the Bar 2024 - Research 2024 Research Outcomes

Clinical Excellence in Research

635+

Active Human Subject Research Studies

$53,155,835

in Grants for FY24

180+

Pediatric Researchers

Arkansas Children’s Research Institute (ACRI) researchers work to create a healthier future for pediatric patients. At ACRI, children are at the center of everything we do. Our team addresses a broad spectrum of children’s health concerns, and our research expertise is diverse, ranging from basic science to clinical and community-based research. We are at the forefront of innovation in child health and life course research, rapidly transforming discoveries into interventions that will improve the future.

As one of the southeast region’s leading pediatric health systems, we are committed to defining and delivering unprecedented health for the children of Arkansas and beyond by aggressively advancing our culture of discovery and innovation. Arkansas Children’s Research Institute (ACRI) continues its historic expansion by revolutionizing our research infrastructure. We are expanding the scope and depth of our research programs by integrating research and innovation across the organization. In FY24, we hired five research-intensive faculty and continue to actively recruit.