Physician Scientist Recruit: Fund the recruitment of a renowned physician-scientist with expertise in clinical and molecular genetics with cutting edge-sequencing techniques who will transform Lurie Children's diagnostic capabilities.

Genetic Counselors: Support to increase Lurie Children's clinical genetic services to reduce long wait times and provide more children with timely, life-changing diagnoses and support.

Genetics Residency Program: Invest in Lurie Children's Genetics Residency Program to meet the critical demand for more specialists, locally and across the country.

Long Read Sequencer Training: Provide funding to build in-house expertise in long-read sequencing to ensure faster, more accurate diagnoses for patients.

Clinical Trials: Fund first-in-child, early-phase clinical trials enabling breakthrough treatments for children with rare and complex diseases. A "first-in-child" clinical trial tests a new treatment in children for the first time and is crucial for ensuring that new medical interventions are safe and effective for children.

Innovation Grants: Fund pilot awards to support initial research projects or initiatives that allow scientists to continue to innovate and advance the future of pediatric genetic medicine.

Emergency Fund: Help families who need to cover bus fare, parking or travel expenses to bring their child to their appointment.