A successful centre for translational paediatric surgical research

This review analyzes 30 years of research output from Ireland's National Children's Research Centre under Professor Puri's leadership, examining 750 publications focused primarily on congenital diaphragmatic hernia, Hirschsprung's disease, and vesicoureteral reflux. The article identifies key success factors including sustained leadership, international collaboration with 80 research fellows from 18 countries, and over €15 million in research funding.