Research Bulletin News from the Child Health Research Institute November 8, 2019

Gwenn Skar, M.D. (left), named as the first CHRI Scholar, a grant awarded by CHRI Leadership, including Ann Anderson Berry, M.D. (right), CHRI interim executive director.

Investigator Feature : Gwenn Skar, M.D. Gwenn Skar, M.D., assistant professor in Pediatric Infectious Disease, combines her clinical and research passions to tackle studies in cerebrospinal fluid shunt infections. As a promising new investigator, Dr. Skar has been awarded the first CHRI Scholar Grant. Investigator Feature

CHRI Priorities & Activities: Update from Dr. Anderson Berry Ann Anderson Berry, M.D., CHRI interim executive director, offers insights into key activities and priorities over the past month. From new faculty to funding achievements, CHRI has many things to celebrate from the month of October. CHRI Update

Grant Awarded: Sidharth Mahapatra, M.D., Ph.D. Sidarth Mahapatra, M.D., Ph.D., was awarded the Edna Ittner Pediatric Research Support Fund for his application entitled, "Chemosensitization of Group 3 MB is regulated by miR-1253." The $35,000 award is active for one year, beginning on Nov. 1, 2019.

Disseminating Discoveries: CHRI October Publications Browse the list of articles CHRI investigators published in a variety of publications in October. October Publications

Funding Opportunities: Studies in Neonatal and Pediatric Resuscitation This funding opportunity promotes research on a wide range of neonatal and pediatric resuscitation topics. R01 and R03 opportunities are available. R01 Research Project Grant | Deadline: Feb. 5, 2020 R03 Small Grant Program | Deadline: Feb. 16, 2020 Howard Hughes Medical Institute: Investigator Program The Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator Program is accepting applications for the 2021 Competition.The deadline to apply is March 18, 2020.

Upcoming Events: CHRI Research Seminar Mindy Chadwell, Ph.D. - Disruptive Behaviors in Pediatrics: Using Interactive Technology to Improve Treatment Outcomes James Ford, D.O. - Post Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disease Nov. 15, 12:00-1:00 PM | Durham Research Center I Room 1005 Learn at Lunch: Antibiotic Resistance Crisis Discussion A viewing of TEDx Talk by Victoria J. Fraser, M.D., Antibiotic Resistance: A Public Health Crisis Nov. 18, 12:00-12:50 PM | Michael F. Sorrell Center, MSC 2014, Kearney HSEC 108 Save the Date: Pediatric Writing Workshop Feb. 7-8, 2020. Agenda and location to follow.

Pediatric Research Office Update: Access to Investigator Resources The Pediatric Research Office (PRO) team has updated the website with helpful resources and information for investigators. There are new sections with information on  Current Studies ,  Research Training & Education , and the following content under the section titled Investigator Resources : Study Start-Up: Project Intake and Review Process Budgets, CDAs, DUAs and MTAs Signing Internal Forms in ADIS Industry-Sponsored Clinical Trials IRB Resources: Use of Single and Commercial IRBs Compassionate Use Emergency Use IRB and RSS Quick Tips Grant & Writing Support: Submitting a Grant Grant and Scientific Writing Support Other Resources: Data Requests CHRI Research Specimen Laboratory (RSL) Working With Students   Please take some time to review the website before contacting the PRO for assistance. If you have feedback or suggestions for website content, please feel free to let us know.

Request for Future Content : Please send content ideas for future CHRI Research Bulletins to Ilyssa Schaming, CHRI Marketing Coordinator. We would especially like to highlight any presentations or posters at national conferences, grants received, service to professional societies or engagement with philanthropies.

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