UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals are part of the University of California, San Francisco, one of the world's leading biomedical research institutions. Research at UCSF has produced a stream of medical achievements that save lives every day and improve the health of millions of people.

Often among the top recipients of research grants from the National Institutes of Health, UCSF has thousands of studies taking place at any given time. Members of our faculty have been awarded the highest honors in science, from Nobel Prizes to National Medals of Science.

By working collaboratively, our scientists, health care providers and patients make a difference here and around the world. Clinical trials are an essential part of our mission and provide opportunities for our patients to benefit from the latest research.