Research Bulletin
News from the Child Health Research Institute
October 2020
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CHRI Priorities & Activities:
Update from Dr. Anderson Berry
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Ann L. Anderson Berry, MD, PhD, interim executive director, Child Health Research Institute (CHRI), looks to the future of CHRI as the agreement between UNMC and Children's has been signed. Forming the CHRI Advisory Board, selecting an executive director and assembling a National Scientific Advisory Board are among the CHRI activities on the horizon that will advance discovery and innovation. |
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Investigator Feature:
James Ford, DO
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James Ford, DO, received the Young Investigator Award from Hyundai Hope on Wheels Foundation. The award in the amount of $200,000 will fund research to explore a potential new drug to treat pediatric osteosarcoma patients. Read on for more information on this outstanding award and the research project. |
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Grants Awarded:
Christopher Shaffer, PharmD
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Christopher Shaffer, PharmD, assistant professor of Pharmacy Practice and Science, is a principle investigator on the UNMC team awarded an NIH cooperative agreement to study the hormone oxytocin as a treatment for an important psychiatric condition of adolescence. Read on for details on this three-year, $2.2 million study.
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Disseminating Discoveries:
Melissa Thoene, MD, PhD
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Melissa Thoene, PhD, RD, assistant professor in the Division of Neonatology, recently published (along with co-authors) in Biomedicines regarding her recent research to understand intrauterine transfer of retinol (vitamin A) from mothers to their infants. Dr. Thoene answered a few questions about her research, click below for the Q&A.
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Staff Spotlight:
Junghyae Lee, PhD, MPH
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Junghyae Lee, PhD, MPH, joined CHRI as Biostatistician II on May 1, 2020. While working remotely, Dr. Lee has met with many CHRI members to provide statistical consultation for a variety of research projects. To learn more about Dr. Lee's background, expertise and current work, click below. |
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Study Spotlight:
PROSpect Study
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CHRI shares the title with one other institution as top recruiter for the PRone and OScillation Pediatric Clinical Trial (PROSpect). Led by Sid Mahapatra, MD, PhD, as PI and Lucinda Kustka and Evan Roberts as research coordinators, the trial studies the best use of ventilators to care for children with acute and severe respiratory failure. Funded by NIH, the study is enrolling at 48 sites worldwide and will stay active for four years. Congratulations to the CHRI research team, who have been working diligently to ensure the success of the PROSpect study.
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PRO Research Education Series:
November Series
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The PRO Research Education Series for November is Working with Sponsors & Contract Research Organizations (CROs). The slides for November can be found on the PRO Research Training & Education page. |
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Research Services:
Timeline Reminder
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As a reminder, please submit requests for statistical consultation with ample time ahead of submission deadlines. In order to maintain a good quality of outputs, results and manuscript, it is recommended that investigators notify Junghyae Lee, PhD, MPH, Biostatistician II, with at least two weeks notice based on the type of request, though the ideal approach is to notify Dr. Lee when initiating and planning the project proposal.
CHRI follows the COPH Center for Collaboration on Research Design and Analysis recommendation on timelines based on the type of request:
Grant Submission – 6-8 weeks notice
IDeA CTR Project – 2-4 weeks notice
Abstract – 2 weeks notice
Presentation – 2 weeks notice
Manuscript – 2 weeks notice
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Disseminating Discoveries:
August & September Publications
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Browse the list of articles CHRI investigators published in a variety of journals in August and September. |
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CHRI Research Seminar Series
Lifespan Diseases Research Mini Summit
Nov. 13, 2020, 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Zoom, participation required | Register
CHRI Pediatric Writing Workshop
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COVID-19 Funding Opportunities
Damon Runyon Physician Scientist Training Award
CHRI Pilot & Mini Grants | Child Health Research Institute
For more funding opportunities, please review the CHRI grant calendar available here.
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Request for Future Content:
Inform Your Colleagues
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Please send content ideas for future CHRI Research Bulletins to Ilyssa Schaming, marketing coordinator, CHRI. We would especially like to highlight any presentations or posters at national conferences, grants received, service to professional societies, engagement with philanthropies or study/patient stories. |
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