Shriners Children's to open $153M medical research facility in Atlanta

Shriners Children’s Research Institute announced plans Wednesday, July 2, to locate a $153 million medical research facility in Atlanta (Pixabay)

This story was updated on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 6:49 p.m.

The nonprofit that operates Shriners Children’s hospitals across North America will locate a $153 million medical research facility in Atlanta, the group announced Wednesday.

Shriners Children’s Research Institute intends to conduct research into cell and gene therapies, other biotechnology therapies, robotics, artificial intelligence, medical devices and the study of data.