Center for Children's Health Research
Center for Children's Health Research
Research Highlights
Dr. George Porter discusses research into rare heart conditions and the importance of supporting the American Heart Association (AHA).
PAS Conference
Our pediatric faculty, trainees and staff present annually at the Annual Pediatric Academic Societies conference. Some of the topics for 2026 are highlighted in these videos.
- Effect of Delayed Cord Clamping on T-Cell Homeostasis in Premature Neonates
- Home Plate: Screening for Food Insecurity in a Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinic
- Peer-Led Parent Cafes to Enhance Resilience and Coping Among Caregivers of Children with Medical Complexity: A Qualitative Study
Past Presentations
- Use of human milk vs. bovine-derived fortifiers in infants
- Processes that Support Adaptation for Caregivers of Children with Medical Complexity: A Qualitative Study
- Pediatric Tracheostomy Action Plan
- Improving Social Risk Factors Screening in Pediatric Patients by Leveraging Targeted Workflow Integration in the Electronic Health Record
- Resting Heart Rate as Clinical Indicator of Physical Fitness in Children and Adolescents
- Peer Support Buddy Program and Quality Improvement Intervention Addressing Feeding Tube Dislodgements for Pediatric Patients with G-tubes
- Iron and DHA Content in US infant formula
Pediatric Research News
Read about the advances our researchers are working toward.
Researching Ways to Reduce Healthcare Disparities and Improve Outcomes
Bringing Discoveries and Innovations from Bench to Bedside
Collaboration and Scientific Investigation Improve the Health of Children Worldwide
Developing Vaccines and Treatments to Prevent Illness and Make Children Healthier
Developing Future Scientists Through Mentorship, Unlocking the Potential of Our Trainees
Apr 21, 2026
Antibiotics Save Babies’ Lives but Affect Their Gut, Lungs, and Ability to Fight Infection
Antibiotics Save Babies’ Lives but Affect Their Gut, Lungs, and Ability to Fight Infection
Mar 16, 2026
Study Examines How Pregnancy May Help the Body Eliminate Mercury from Fish
Study Examines How Pregnancy May Help the Body Eliminate Mercury from Fish
Jan 21, 2026
Specialty Care Remains Out of Reach for Many Children with Uncontrolled Asthma
Specialty Care Remains Out of Reach for Many Children with Uncontrolled Asthma
Jan 7, 2026
Researchers Raise Concerns about Faster Aging, Possible Early-Onset Dementia, for Children and Young Adult Cancer Survivors
Researchers Raise Concerns about Faster Aging, Possible Early-Onset Dementia, for Children and Young Adult Cancer Survivors
Dec 10, 2025
Farm-Living Families Develop Earlier Immune Maturation Against Food Allergies
Farm-Living Families Develop Earlier Immune Maturation Against Food Allergies