Working with families, communities, schools and healthcare providers to translate research findings into action

Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development

Our center brings together a diverse and talented group of research scientists with different backgrounds with a singular purpose: to work collaboratively to address major issues that affect the health of children everywhere.

About Us

Improving Children's Well-Being

Our multidisciplinary team of research scientists are making advances in a broad range of areas related to child health. Learn more about who we are and what we strive to accomplish.

Our Research Programs

Discover how our researchers are working toward the next generation of discovery, prevention and cures for issues that affect the mental and physical health of children globally.

Featured Research

Researchers Awarded Funding to Support Environmental Exposures Investigation in Washington

Researchers at the Center for Childhood Health, Behavior and Development awarded funding to support environmental exposures study in Washington.

Helping Families Navigate the Digital World

Dr. Dimitri Christakis discusses the evolving digital age and how his research hopes to uncover the impact this new era has on a child’s developing mind.

New Findings on Concussion in Football’s Youngest Players

Making sports safer for youth is at the core of Dr. Sara Chrisman’s research.

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Participate in a Clinical Study

Help us answer questions about childhood health and illness, and help other children in the future.

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Private donors could help accelerate our progress to find cures. Under designation, select “Other” and enter Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development when completing the form.

Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development

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Physical Address

1920 Terry Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101

Mailing Address

M/S CURE-03
PO Box 5371
Seattle, WA 98145-5005