The Paediatric Research Centre (PRC) was established in 2001 (29.8.2001) to provide a unique interface between basic and clinical science that underlines our major goals of improving disease prevention, diagnostic methods, treatment, and understanding the molecular mechanisms of disease.

The major areas of research in PRC involves
- coeliac and other gastrointestinal diseases
- juvenile diabetes
- vaccines
- neonatology
- global child health issues