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Our mission: To cultivate a diverse network of child health researchers through collaboration, community, mentorship, and advocacy. #pediatrics #pedresearch #SPR 🔗: www.societyforpediatricresearch.org
There's 1️⃣ week left to apply for SPR's Grant Writing 101 Workshop
This is a foundational cohort program designed to equip early-career pediatric researchers with the skills needed to submit competitive grant applications.
Apply by March 10, 2026: https://ow.ly/60WG50Ycplh
Last chance to submit a nomination for SPR President-Elect!
We encourage you to self-nominate or nominate a colleague who would bring thoughtful leadership and direction to the Society.
Nominate Now: https://ow.ly/uUMK50Y0MBa
⏰Today is the FINAL day to submit your application for the 2026 Bridging to Success Award.
Before submitting, please review the eligibility criteria and application requirements to ensure your materials are complete.
Submit Now: https://ow.ly/RUKc50XVHH1
Join thousands of pediatric professionals for an unforgettable experience full of education, connection, and innovation at #PAS2026.
We can't wait to see you in Boston, MA!
Register Early through March 17: https://ow.ly/PUXo50Xt0OZ
📣 Pediatric Research has opened applications for their Junior Social Media Editor Program
This is a one-year program designed for early career individuals interested in the social media program for Pediatric Research.
Apply by March 16, 2026: https://ow.ly/6CV650YkpzL
We're excited to introduce the 2026 new members, who bring fresh ideas, passion, and dedication to advancing child health.
Welcome, Amy Bryl, MD, Alison Carroll, MD, MPH, Belinda Chan, MD, and Maida Chen, MD!
Learn More: https://ow.ly/YtUs50YkpJK
The Arkansas Children’s Research Institute (ACRI) has received $3.2 million from the NIH to identify how pregnant moms and their babies can better and more safely benefit from a revolutionary therapy for cystic fibrosis (CF).
Read More: https://ow.ly/Ak7q50Yl4sa
📣 Grant Writing 101 Workshop applications are now open!
This is a foundational cohort program designed to equip early-career pediatric researchers with the skills needed to submit competitive grant applications.
Apply by March 10, 2026: https://ow.ly/60WG50Ycplh
📣 New @ucsfchildrens.bsky.social study in Eating and Weight Disorders!
⚖️ Eating disorder symptoms in early adolescence were prospectively associated with higher BMI percentile one year later among males
🔗 Read here: tinyurl.com/3w982hfr
@ucsf-ihps.bsky.social @ucsfhealth.bsky.social
The SPR E2E Section and AMSPDC invite you to join the upcoming webinar: Building the Right Start: Negotiating as an Early Career Pediatric Physician-Scientist, tomorrow at 1 pm CT.
Register Now: https://central-office-info.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0yKfavnlTXiZ0JdL_y2fjQ#/registration
SPR Member, Brian Jenssen, MD, MSHP, and researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia demonstrated how a multifaceted intervention approach significantly improved the rate of dental varnish applications to help strengthen tooth enamel and prevent decay.
Read More: https://ow.ly/E5bZ50Yl44C
📣 Career Alert: The Maternal, Fetal, & Neonatal Institute Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital is seeking a Division Chief of Newborn Medicine.
The Division Chief of Newborn Medicine is a leader in clinical care, education, and mentoring.
Apply Today: https://ow.ly/6OtK50XJXbS
📣 Career Alert: The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking an academic Pediatric Allergist, Immunologist, or Rheumatologist to assume the role of Division Chief.
Apply Today: https://ow.ly/aGmL50Y7MPC
📣There's less than one week left to apply for PAS Program Chair-Elect
This outstanding leadership opportunity has the potential to broadly impact academic pediatrics internationally.
Apply by March 2: https://ow.ly/7WPM50XSp9S
📣The SPR National Research Cohort Program deadline has been extended to February 27
2026 Themes: Global Health, Gut Inflammation, and Cardiopulmonary Physiology
Apply Now: https://www.societyforpediatricresearch.org/national-research-cohorts-program/
⏰ 1 Week Left to Submit Your Nominations for SPR President-Elect
This leadership role offers a unique opportunity to drive the Society's mission, advocate for pediatric research, and support the next generation of physician-scientists.
Nominate Today: https://ow.ly/uUMK50Y0MBa
⏰ There's one week left to apply! The Bridging to Success Award provides critical support to early-career physician scientists.
Matched by the researcher's institution, awardees are offered up to $80,000 in research support.
Apply by March 2, 2026: https://ow.ly/RUKc50XVHH1
Congratulations to these bright young minds. We cannot wait to see them at #PRFC2026 in Geneva next week!
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Looking forward to day 2 of #PRFC2026 in collaboration with @socpedresearch.bsky.social. Main topics: Precision Medicine & Novel Therapies & Big Data in Paediatric Research. Our exceptional line up of expert speakers includes Drs. Diana W. Bianchi, Annie Hartley, Lisa Askie and many more!
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We are excited to kick off day 3 of #PRFC2026 with the @socpedresearch.bsky.social ! Today's focus:
- Life Determinants of Health & Disease;
- Promoting Global Pediatric Research and Pediatric Clinician Scientists;
- Child Mental Health & Development
Congratulations!
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Thank you to all participants, committees, chairs, collaborators & supporters who made #PRFC2026 possible. It wouldn’t have happened without you. 3 inspiring days for the future of pediatric research, collaboration & networking - with @socpedresearch.bsky.social 📸 ssizo.dphoto.com/album/d17qtfa4
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SPR Members and Co-Principal Investigators, Eliana M. Perrin, MD, MPH, and Kori Flower, MD, MS, MPH, were recently approved for $3.5 million in funding from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to help curb childhood obesity.
Read More: https://ow.ly/zCKt50YcpBO
We're excited to introduce the 2026 new members, who bring fresh ideas, passion, and dedication to advancing child health.
Welcome, Soumyaroop Bhattacharya, MS, EdD, Jason Boehme, MD, Emily Brown, MD, MS, and Mersine Bryan, MD, MPH!
Learn More: https://ow.ly/97Nt50YcnXG
Career Alert: The Department of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center seeks a Director of the Mildred Stahlman Division of Neonatology.
The director will shape the strategic vision for clinical, educational, and research missions of the Division.
Apply Today: https://ow.ly/oJQE50Y3MpR
📣 Career Alert: The Maternal, Fetal, & Neonatal Institute Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital is seeking a Division Chief of Newborn Medicine.
The Division Chief of Newborn Medicine is a leader in clinical care, education, and mentoring.
Apply Today: https://ow.ly/6OtK50XJXbS
📣 Career Alert: The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking an academic Pediatric Allergist, Immunologist, or Rheumatologist to assume the role of Division Chief.
Apply Today: https://ow.ly/aGmL50Y7MPC
📣 Grant Writing 101 Workshop applications are now open!
This is a foundational cohort program designed to equip early-career pediatric researchers with the skills needed to submit competitive grant applications.
Apply by March 10, 2026: https://ow.ly/LFfb50Ycplg
⏰ 2 Weeks Left to Submit Your Nominations for SPR President-Elect
This leadership role offers a unique opportunity to drive the Society's mission, advocate for pediatric research, and support the next generation of physician-scientists.
Nominate Today: https://ow.ly/uUMK50Y0MBa
⏰ There are two weeks left to apply! The Bridging to Success Award provides critical support to early-career physician scientists.
Matched by the researcher's institution, awardees are offered up to $80,000 in research support.
Apply by March 2, 2026: https://ow.ly/RUKc50XVHH1