Promoting research is one of the missions of HKCH in achieving excellence in paediatrics. Infrastructure such as research laboratories, clinical trial centre and data centre are available to provide a supportive environment for research activities.

HKCH collaborates closely with universities for pursuing basic and translational research on paediatrics and genetic diseases, in order to yield quality research data and findings that could either be translated into clinical best practices for direct patient care, or stimulate new discoveries with far-reaching impact.

There are designated research committees and office in HKCH. Mechanisms are also in place to facilitate clinical staff to conduct research in various areas.