i4Kids

At UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, the i4Kids Institute will investigate early life interactions between microorganisms and the host immune system and how these interactions contribute to both pediatric and lifelong chronic disease.

About Us

Latest news

New Pilot Grant Awarded for 2026!

September 08, 2026

i4Kids is pleased to announce 1 new project that will receive the FY27 i4Kids Pilot Grant for our 7th grant funding cycle. The purpose of the pilot grant is to encourage innovative and novel research...
i4Kids Pilot Grant Proposal is now open for applications!

May 08, 2026

The purpose of the pilot grant is to encourage innovative and novel research focused on infection, inflammation, and immunity in children. The Coordinating PIs’ appointment must be in the be a member...

Upcoming Events

2026 Sep 11

Children’s Infection and Immunity Research in Progress (CIIRIP) - Blanda Di Luccia Ph.D.
09:00am to 10:00am
2026 Oct 16

Children’s Infection and Immunity Research in Progress (CIIRIP) - Catherine Poholek, MD, PhD
09:00am to 10:00am
2026 Nov 13

Children’s Infection and Immunity Research in Progress (CIIRIP)
09:00am to 10:00am

Who we are

Meet the i4Kids Leadership

Timothy Hand, PhD

Director, i4Kids

Associate Professor of Pediatrics

Director, Gnotobiotic Animal Core Laboratory