Pediatricians Accelerate Childhood Therapies Act of 2023

This bill creates new NIH funding for early-career pediatric researchers, directly supporting scientists focused on children's health. It establishes "Trans-NIH Awards" prioritizing researchers from underrepresented groups (like women and racial minorities) and institutions serving those communities, with funding focused on key areas like childhood cancer, mental health, and rare diseases. The bill also creates an NIH Pediatric Research Consortium to coordinate pediatric research across NIH institutes, requiring annual reports on funded projects, diversity metrics, and collaboration opportunities. These provisions aim to strengthen pediatric research capacity without replacing existing funding.