Significant strides are being made in pediatric health with initiatives targeting HIV vaccination and neonatal care. A multi-institutional team led by Weill Cornell Medicine secured a $20.8 million NIAID grant to advance an experimental pediatric HIV vaccine. Studies at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia investigate non-invasive myofascial release therapy for adolescents with gastrointestinal disorders. Research on neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) explores heart imaging and biomarkers to predict neurological outcomes. Additionally, findings link severe pregnancy sickness to increased mental health risks in offspring, underscoring the importance of integrated maternal-fetal health approaches.