Gabriella Miller Kids First Data Resource Center

The Gabriella Miller Kids First Data Resource Center (Kids First DRC), supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Common Fund, amplifies research endeavors by harnessing the power of genetics, fostering meaningful collaboration, and swiftly translating discoveries into personalized treatments. Our mission is to accelerate advancements in treatment and prevention strategies for childhood cancer and congenital disorders. Our initiative engages with over tens of thousands of children and their families, fostering a collaborative environment where diverse genetic insights are shared. Through the generous participation of children and their parents, who consent to data sharing, our analyses delve deep into familial data, providing a comprehensive understanding of diseases. To date, we have collected over hundreds of thousands of files available, each contributing to a more nuanced understanding of patient conditions. OUR MISSION Kids First DRC is dedicated to accelerating research, fostering collaboration, enabling personalized treatments, and advancing the discovery of genetic causes and shared biological pathways for childhood cancer and congenital disorders. WHAT SETS US APART Kids First DRC distinguishes itself through active patient partnerships, ensuring the safe management of diverse data types, including genomic and clinical data, through our secure platform. Our centralized Data Resource Portal facilitates global research collaboration, empowering researchers to leverage a variety of data sources for personalized treatment approaches guided by precision medicine principles. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Become part of the Kids First DRC community, where innovation meets compassion, and research transforms lives. Let’s connect, collaborate, and accelerate progress for the next generation.