MD Anderson says the collaborative, set to begin in 2026, will combine the two institutions’ patient populations to “increase pediatric cancer clinical trials.”

Texas Children’s Hospital and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center on Wednesday announced a partnership that will include the creation of a joint pediatric oncology program to fight childhood cancer.

Two of Houston’s leading hospitals could soon join forces in the fight against childhood cancer, with a key vote expected Wednesday. According to the agenda for today’s board meeting, officials from MD Anderson Cancer Center and Texas Children’s Hospital will decide on what is being described as a “collaborative relationship in pediatric oncology.

Texas Children’s Hospital and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center said Feb. 19 both of their boards of regents have signed off on a new joint venture to “end childhood cancer.” The partnership includes a joint pediatric oncology program, according to board documents.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Texas Children’s Hospital are forming a new partnership aimed at addressing childhood cancer.

Here are the priorities a children's hospital advocacy group is requesting to state lawmakers on behalf Covenant and other pediatric hospitals in Texas.