Children’s National Hospital Launches Division of AI Research for Pediatric Medicine

March 28, 2026
Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. has launched the Division of AI Research to advance artificial intelligence tools designed specifically for pediatric healthcare.

Children’s National Hospital has launched the Division of AI Research (DAIR) to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence tools for pediatric healthcare, announced in a press release. The new division will serve as a central hub connecting clinicians, scientists, engineers, and trainees to apply AI and digital health technologies to children’s medicine.

The initiative is led by Dr. Marius George Linguraru, who will oversee efforts to build clinically grounded AI systems focused on pediatric needs. The division will provide hospital-wide support, including mentorship, data resources, and pathways to clinical validation, helping researchers turn clinical challenges into practical AI tools.

According to the hospital, the new division will strengthen Children’s National Hospital’s ability to secure federal funding and industry partnerships. It will also support internal investigators through project intake and pilot funding opportunities, aiming to move projects from concept to clinical use.

The Division of AI Research is expected to improve diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes for children by developing AI tools tailored to pediatric data and conditions.

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