Collaborative Partners
SPR collaborates with leading national and international organizations to improve child health globally. These partnerships, facilitated through the Organizational Partnership Committee, help amplify the Society’s impact, benefiting pediatric researchers and the children and families they serve.
U.S. Collaborative Partners
APS is a leading pediatric society in North America, committed to advancing academic pediatrics and child health. SPR and APS share a long-standing relationship. Together, the Societies co-lead several initiatives:
AAP is the largest professional organization of pediatricians in the U.S., focused on the health and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. AAP serves as a key advocacy and programmatic partner to SPR.
APA is a national organization of academic pediatric faculty focused on research, education, training, and child health advocacy. APA and SPR collaborate closely on initiatives that promote academic growth and research excellence:
AMSPDC is a professional organization representing chairs of academic pediatric departments in the U.S. and Canada. SPR engages with AMSPDC in joint policy and advocacy efforts through the PPC.
FOPO is a coalition of leading U.S. pediatric organizations who are shaping the future of pediatrics. SPR is a FOPO member, which enables members to collaborate on national initiatives such as workforce development, diversity, and pediatric research policy.
Regional SPR Organizations (Eastern, Western, Southern, and Midwest)
The Eastern, Western, Southern, and Midwest SPR societies are independent regional groups that foster research collaboration and professional development across North America. The SPR Organizational Partnership Committee provides a connection between SPR and regional organizations.
International Collaborative Partners
ESPR is a Europe-based society basic and clinical research to improve pediatric health worldwide. SPR and ESPR partner to promote international collaboration and scientific advancement:
JPS is Japan’s national pediatric organization focused on education, research, and the advancement of pediatric practice. SPR and JPS maintain a growing partnership that supports cross cultural exchange and research training: