The Pediatric Research Institute (PFI) was established as a joint university and hospital institute at the Rikshospitalet in 1959. In the first years, research focused on hematology; however, soon a whole range of research topics was established, including metabolic diseases, pediatric cancer, adverse effects of bilirubin, and basic research on the effect of peptides on diseases.

Overall goals:

The PFI is committed to promote pediatric research through advanced science in combination with clinical practice. The aim is to obtain scientific knowledge for a better understanding, treatment, and prevention of pediatric diseases. To reach this goal, we intend to

• create a research environment for researchers and clinicians in the field of pediatrics
• provide a platform to discuss scientific achievements for clinicians and scientists from different disciplines
  advice and provide knowledge to health professionals and the general public
• perform a variety of different relevant major research projects
  apply and develop different techniques and methods for our research
• encourage and value practical, translational, and basic pediatric science 
• connect and exchange our knowledge with national and international collaboration partners

... for the sake of our children 

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Pediatrisk forskningsinstitutt

Contact information:

Department of Pediatric Research
Division of Paediatric and Adolescent Medicine
Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet

Postal address: P. O. Box 4950 Nydalen, N-0424 Oslo, Norway 

Street address: Sognsvannsveien 20, 0372 Oslo, Oslo University Hospital, Norway

Phone: +47 23 07 27 90 Fax: +47 23 07 27 80, Switchboard: +47 22 93 40 00

Webmaster for PFI: lars.o.baumbusch@rr-research.no