📣 New @ucsfchildrens.bsky.social study!
📱Higher screen time and lower daily step count associated with higher risk of elevated BMI in early adolescence
🔗 Read here: tinyurl.com/584ems5j
@ucsf-ihps.bsky.social @ucsfhealth.bsky.social
🗣️ New @ucsfchildrens.bsky.social study in @lancetrh-americ.bsky.social!
📱🧠 Increasing social media use among early adolescents associated with lower cognitive performance 2 years later
🔗 Read here: tinyurl.com/socmedmem
Congratulations to Emily Heikamp, MD, PhD, the 2026 Young Investigator Award recipient
Dr. Heikamp's lab focuses on an aggressive subtype of pediatric acute myeloid leukemia (AML) driven by chromosomal rearrangements of the Nucleoporin 98 (NUP98) gene.
Read More: https://ow.ly/SoAG50YuMEz
SPR Members, Jennifer L. Reed, MD, MS, Cynthia J. Mollen, MD, MSCE, and Monika K. Goyal, MD, MSCE, published a study on "Gonorrhea and Chlamydia Screening for Adolescents and Young Adults in Emergency Departments."
Read More: https://ow.ly/4KCw50Ys47y
SPR Members, Mona Sharifi, MD, MPH, and James Nugent, MD, MPH, co-authored a JAMA Pediatrics study titled, "Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Eligibility Among US Adolescents and Young Adults."
Read More: https://ow.ly/IzrR50Ys46b
We're excited to introduce the 2026 new members, who bring fresh ideas, passion, and dedication to advancing child health.
Welcome, Michael Davis, PhD, RRT, Diomel de la Cruz, MD, BS, Neal deJong, MD, MPH, and Jasbir Dhaliwal, MBBS, MSc!
Learn More: https://ow.ly/TEPk50YruQf
📣 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
Congratulations to Danny Benjamin, MD, MPH, PhD, the 2026 Maureen Andrew Mentor Award recipient
Dr. Benjamin has built a nationally recognized career advancing pediatric therapeutics and developing the next generation of physician‑scientists.
Read More: https://ow.ly/TNAz50YrpCX
SPR is pleased to announce that Todd Florin, MD, MSCE, has been named the 2026 Thomas A. Hazinski Distinguished Service Award recipient.
This prestigious award recognizes Dr. Florin’s outstanding service to SPR.
Read More: https://ow.ly/UaJ850Yrppu
It’s time to register for PAS 2026! Early registration is available through March 17, 2026.
Be sure to reserve your room at an official PAS hotel for special discounted room rates. The SPR HQ Hotel is the Westin Boston Seaport District.
Register Early: https://ow.ly/PUXo50Xt0OZ
What does the future of #pediatricresearch look like?
At the inaugural Paediatric Research for the Future of Children (PRFC) A Global Forum, investigators from five continents came together to explore emerging priorities in child health.
Read More: https://ow.ly/y5mX50YroQQ #PRFC2026
There's 1️⃣ week left to apply for the Pediatric Research 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
⏰ Final call to apply for the 2026 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
Explore the redesigned SPR Career Center 💼
The new site enhances how career opportunities are showcased through a unified Career Center page for members, and a dedicated employers page to better support recruiting institutions.
Learn More: https://ow.ly/ueY050YohPt
We're excited to introduce the 2026 new members, who bring fresh ideas, passion, and dedication to advancing child health.
Welcome, Jennifer Cohen, MD, Soula Danopoulos, MS, PhD, Fredrick Dapaah-Siakwan, MD, and Patricia Davenport, MD!
Learn More: https://ow.ly/SKMr50YoHP9
📣 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
It’s time to register for PAS 2026! Early registration is available through March 17, 2026.
Be sure to reserve your room at an official PAS hotel for special discounted room rates. The SPR HQ Hotel is the Westin Boston Seaport District.
Register Early: https://ow.ly/PUXo50Xt0OZ
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: central-office-info.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0yKf...
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