Society for Pediatric Research (SPR)
Our mission: To cultivate a diverse network of child health researchers through collaboration, community, mentorship, and advocacy. #pediatrics #pedresearch #SPR
🔗: www.societyforpediatricresearch.org
- 📣The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, & Nutrition at McGovern Medical School UTHealth Houston, is seeking its next chief to propel the Division’s trifold mission of excellence in clinical care, education, and research. Learn More: ow.ly/ubBV50XJYaR
- The Federation of Pediatric Organizations (FOPO) is pleased to announce that Robert (Bob) Vinci, MD, has been named the recipient of the 2026 FOPO Joseph W. St. Geme, Jr. Leadership Award. Read More: ow.ly/51TH50Y8Rwx
- 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. Learn More: ow.ly/oJQE50Y3MpR
- We're excited to introduce the 2026 new members, who bring fresh ideas, passion, and dedication to advancing child health. Welcome, Danielle Alfano, MD, Dimitrios Angelis, MD, Raymen Assaf, MD, MPH, MA, and Shasha Bai, MS, PhD! Learn More: ow.ly/3tLL50Y8R13
- 🤝 Become a Leader in Pediatric Research - Call for Nominations We encourage members to nominate qualified colleagues or self-nominate to become the next SPR President-Elect (2026-2029) Learn More: ow.ly/uUMK50Y0MBa
- Congratulations to the PRFC 2026, SPR Travel Award recipients, who were selected from the top-scoring abstracts by early-career investigators from North America. This award provides $1,000 in support to attend Paediatric Research for the Future of Children #PRFC2026. ow.ly/ZORL50Y8uLl
- 📣 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: ow.ly/6OtK50XJXbS
- 📣 Are you a pediatric researcher who may be competitive on a resubmission to the NIH? You may be eligible for the Bridging to Success Award This award, matched by the researcher's home institution, offers up to $80,000 in research support. Apply Today: ow.ly/RUKc50XVHH1
- 📣 New 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. Learn More: ow.ly/bMcf50Y7MPB
- 📣The SPR National Research Cohort Program is accepting applications for all cohorts! 2026 Themes: Global Health, Gut Inflammation, and Cardiopulmonary Physiology Apply by February 13: societyforpediatricresearch.org/national-research-c…
- Final chance to register! Advance child health at the inaugural Paediatric Research for the Future of Children, organized together with the European Society for Paediatric Research (ESPR). 📍Geneva, Switzerland 🗓️11–13 Feb 2026 🏅14.5 ECMEC®s awarded Register Today: prfc-forum.org #PRFC2026
- 📣Pediatric Academic Societies Board of Directors is pleased has opened a call for applications for the PAS Program Chair-elect position. This outstanding leadership opportunity has the potential to broadly impact academic pediatrics internationally. Apply by March 2: ow.ly/7WPM50XSp9S
- 📣The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, & Nutrition at McGovern Medical School UTHealth Houston, is seeking its next chief to propel the Division’s trifold mission of excellence in clinical care, education, and research. Learn More: ow.ly/ubBV50XJYaR
- 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: ow.ly/PUXo50Xt0OZ
- The new SPR website was redesigned to better support our members and spotlight the research, people, & ideas driving pediatric science forward We hope this platform serves as a hub for the community to connect, develop your career & advance child health: societyforpediatricresearch.org
- 🤝 Become a Leader in Pediatric Research - Call for Nominations We encourage members to nominate qualified colleagues or self-nominate to become the next SPR President-Elect (2026-2029) Learn More: ow.ly/uUMK50Y0MBa
- 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. Learn More: 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: ow.ly/6OtK50XJXbS
- "This study aimed to develop consensus on a comprehensive and abridged list of recommendations for conducting antiracist research across all stages of a pediatric research project." by SPR Members Kate E. Wallis, MD, MPH, FAAP, and Diana Montoya-Williams, MD, MSHP. ow.ly/SA1l50Y4oSg
- SPR Members, Hannah Glass, MDCM, MAS, and Renée Shellhaas, MD, MS, published a new article. In this study, they demonstrate that most school-age children who had acute provoked neonatal seizures have normal developmental outcome. Read More: ow.ly/3w7X50Y4oOm
- 📣 New Career Alert: University at Buffalo and Golisano Children's Hospital is seeking a highly qualified neonatologist to serve as the new Division Chief of Neonatology Learn More: ow.ly/UyQa50XQmHH
- Reposted by Society for Pediatric Research (SPR)A study from Neonatal Seizure Registry & Renée Shellhaas, MD, MS, found while nearly two-thirds of children w/ provoked neonatal seizures show typical development by school age, behavioral challenges may be hidden. Behavioral screening at school entry is essential. Read more: bit.ly/4pmOEVq
- The countdown is here: register for the inaugural #PRFC2026 by February 2 PRFC 2026 brings together pediatric leaders, clinicians, and trainees from around the world for in-depth discussion and collaboration on the future of child health. Register Now: prfc-forum.org
- Join the Midwest Society for Pediatric Research (MSPR) Junior Section on February 23, 2026, at 2 pm CT for Establishing Your Career & Securing Funding, featuring keynote speaker, Margaret Hostetter, MD. Register Today: ow.ly/ZoAF50Y0ly5
- 📣 New Career Alert: SUNY Upstate Medical University is seeking a dynamic and talented leader to serve as the next Division Director of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Associate Chief at the Upstate Cancer Center. Learn More: ow.ly/c46i50XQmLV
- 📣 Are you a pediatric researcher who may be competitive on a resubmission to the NIH? You may be eligible for the Bridging to Success Award This award, matched by the researcher's home institution, offers up to $80,000 in research support. Apply Today: ow.ly/RUKc50XVHH1
- A recent study led by SPR Member, Michelle Macy, MD, MS, found that a community swimming program for black youth boosts skills and sense of belonging. “Swimming is more than a sport. It is a life skill and a safety skill that every person deserves to learn" Read More: ow.ly/FBO250Y0l4z
- 📣The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, & Nutrition at McGovern Medical School UTHealth Houston, is seeking its next chief to propel the Division’s trifold mission of excellence in clinical care, education, and research. Learn More: ow.ly/ubBV50XJYaR
- One week left to register! Advance your knowledge on child health at the inaugural Paediatric Research for the Future of Children, organized with the European Society for Paediatric Research (ESPR). 📍Geneva, Switzerland 🗓️11–13 Feb 2026 🏅14.5 ECMEC®s awarded Register Now: prfc-forum.org #PRFC2026
- SPR Members, Jonathan M. Davis, MD, and Jill L. Maron, MD, recently published an economic evaluation of rapid genome sequencing versus gene panels in The Journal of Pediatrics. Read More: ow.ly/Mic550Y0kTU
- 📣 New Career Alert: SUNY Upstate Medical University is seeking a dynamic and talented leader to serve as the next Division Director of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Associate Chief at the Upstate Cancer Center. Learn More: ow.ly/c46i50XQmLV
- 📣 Nominations are now open for SPR President-Elect (2026-2029) We encourage members to nominate qualified colleagues or self-nominate and help shape the future of pediatric research. Learn More: ow.ly/izwZ50Y0MBb
- Who's going to #PRFC2026? Repost and start connecting with other attendees! 🔁 Don't miss out - registration closes January 30, 2026. Register Today: prfc-forum.org
- 📣 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: ow.ly/6OtK50XJXbS
- We are thrilled to announce the launch of the newly redesigned SPR website. This redesign reflects the Society's commitment to evolving alongside our members and further supporting the pediatric research community. Explore the New Website: societyforpediatricresearch.org
- 📣 Applications are open for the 2026 Bridging to Success Award This award provides critical support to early-career physician scientists, including up to $80,000 in research support, matched by the researcher's home institution. Submit by March 2, 2026: ow.ly/RUKc50XVHH1
- 📣The SPR National Research Cohort Program is accepting applications for the Global Health and Cardiopulmonary Physiology Cohorts. Submit by February 13: societyforpediatricresearch.org/national-research-c…
- 📣 New Career Alert: University at Buffalo and Golisano Children's Hospital is seeking a highly qualified neonatologist to serve as the new Division Chief of Neonatology Learn More: ow.ly/UyQa50XQmHH
- 📣 Applications are open for the 2026 Bridging to Success Award This award provides critical support to early-career physician scientists, including up to $80,000 in research support, matched by the researcher's home institution. Submit by March 2, 2026: ow.ly/WI4i50XVHH0
- 📣The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, & Nutrition at McGovern Medical School UTHealth Houston, is seeking its next chief to propel the Division’s trifold mission of excellence in clinical care, education, and research. Learn More: ow.ly/ubBV50XJYaR
- 📣The SPR National Research Cohort Program is accepting applications for the Global Health and Cardiopulmonary Physiology Cohorts. Submit by February 13: societyforpediatricresearch.org/national-research-c…
- 📣 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: ow.ly/6OtK50XJXbS
- There's ONE day left to renew your SPR membership! The deadline is tomorrow, January 15. After paying your dues, please take a few minutes to verify that your member information is up to date. Log into the SPR Member Center: societyforpediatricresearch.org/special/dues/
- ⏰We're just one month away from Paediatric Research for the Future of Children #PRFC2026 Join us for this exciting event organized in collaboration with the European Society for Paediatric Research (ESPR) 📅Geneva, Switzerland, February 11-13, 2026 Register by January 30: prfc-forum.org
- 📣 New Career Alert: University at Buffalo and Golisano Children's Hospital is seeking a highly qualified neonatologist to serve as the new Division Chief of Neonatology Learn More: ow.ly/UyQa50XQmHH
- Thomas Connors, MD, and researchers at Columbia Medicine have found that a lack of dietary iron early in life can prevent immune cells in the lung from making a key protein that helps fight viral infections, even after iron levels are restored. Read More: ow.ly/vnYF50XVL5y
- Reposted by Society for Pediatric Research (SPR)Just 1 month to go until PRFC 2026, our high-level forum where researchers connect, debate & collaborate to shape the future of child health. 11-13 Feb 2026. Join us for this exciting event in collaboration with @socpedresearch.bsky.social. More via www.espr.eu/activities-projects/PRFC.php
- 📣 New Career Alert: SUNY Upstate Medical University is seeking a dynamic and talented leader to serve as the next Division Director of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Associate Chief at the Upstate Cancer Center. Learn More: ow.ly/c46i50XQmLV
- 📣The PAS Board of Directors is pleased has opened a call for applications for the PAS Program Chair-elect position. This outstanding leadership opportunity has the potential to broadly impact academic pediatrics internationally. Apply by March 2, 2026: ow.ly/5WJB50XSp9Q
- 📣The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, & Nutrition at McGovern Medical School UTHealth Houston, is seeking its next chief to propel the Division’s trifold mission of excellence in clinical care, education, and research. Learn More: ow.ly/ubBV50XJYaR
- SPR Member, Nathan Kupperman, MD, MPH, recently published an article in JAMA titled, Prediction of Bacteremia and Bacterial Meningitis Among Febrile Infants Aged 28 Days or Younger. Read More: ow.ly/vsHS50XStCb
- The SPR National Research Cohort Program is now accepting applications for the Cardiopulmonary Physiology Cohort. This program builds community, scientific collaboration, and provides mentorship to early-career investigators in academic pediatrics. ow.ly/rYCR50XSb8R
