‘Not a new AI center’: Seattle Children’s launches $10M pediatric innovation institute

Seattle Children's has established the Institute for Pediatric Innovation with $10 million in funding and eight focus areas, positioning it as a core strategic initiative under new CEO Dr. Christopher Longhurst. The institute aims to leverage modern tools such as AI, large language models, and whole genome sequencing to address pediatric health challenges. Leadership emphasizes the focus on measurable outcomes and scalable impact rather than technology adoption for its own sake.

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