Faizah Bhatti’s, MD, research focuses on understanding how inflammation increases the risk of abnormal blood vessel development in preterm infants, and ultimately, to find ways to prevent complications related to vascular dysgenesis.
Fiorella B. Castillo, MD, recently published a study in Pediatrics on temporal changes in school disengagement (SD) and SD rates among children with mental health conditions (MHCs). Dr. Castillo is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Montefiore Einstein and the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein.
James W. Antoon, MD, PhD, MPH, recently published an original investigation in JAMA Neurology on the use of the influenza antiviral oseltamivir associated with serious neuropsychiatric events.
HOUSTON, November 20, 2025 – The Society for Pediatric Research® (SPR) is pleased to announce the election of 123 new members. Established in 1929, SPR cultivates a diverse network of child health researchers through collaboration, community, mentorship, and advocacy. Connected by a shared mission, SPR members are the voices behind today’s most pressing research and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Active members…
HOUSTON, October 14, 2025 – The American Pediatric Society (APS) and the Society for Pediatric Research (SPR) are pleased to announce Wendy K. Chung, MD, PhD, as the 2026 Mary Ellen Avery Neonatal Research Award recipient. This award honors a pediatric investigator who has made important contributions to neonatal health through basic or translational research. Dr. Wendy Chung, MD, PhD,…
HOUSTON, October 9, 2025 – The Midwest Society for Pediatric Research (MSPR) Annual Meeting was held on September 17-19, 2025, in Chicago with over 200 attendees. MSPR extends a heartfelt thanks to all the incredible speakers, presenters, moderators, and participants of the MSPR 2025 Meeting. Their passion, insights, and energy lit up every session and truly made the…
Led by North American & European Societies for Pediatric Research, this first-of-its-kind international forum brings together pediatric scientist to advance child health globally. Houston, TX (July 16, 2025) – The Society for Pediatric Research (SPR) and the European Society for Paediatric Research (ESPR) are pleased to announce the inaugural Paediatric Research for the Future of Children (PRFC), a…
HOUSTON, June 17, 2025 – The Society for Pediatric Research (SPR) welcomes Eric D. Austin, MD, MSc, from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, as President. He served as President-Elect from June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025, and will serve as President until May 31, 2026. Dr. Austin is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University,…
HOUSTON, June 1, 2025 – The Japan Pediatric Society (JPS) held their 128th Annual Meeting from April 18-20, 2025, in Nagoya, Japan. Society for Pediatric Research (SPR) Executive Council Member, David McCulley, MD, had the pleasure of attending the 2025 JPS Annual Meeting. As the SPR Organizational Partnerships Chair, Dr. McCulley leads the collaborative efforts between SPR and global…
HOUSTON, May 20, 2025 – The Society for Pediatric Research (SPR) is pleased to announce Joyce R. Javier, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, as the incoming President-Elect. She will serve as President-Elect from June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026, then take office as President from June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027. Dr. Javier is an…
On Behalf of Semsa Gogcu, MD, MPH, President, ESPR HOUSTON, April 15, 2025 – The Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (ESPR) Annual Conference was held on March 14-16, 2025, in Philadelphia with over 300 attendees. ESPR is an exceptional opportunity for investigators to share their latest research, engage in meaningful discussions with like-minded colleagues across the region, and advance…
On Behalf of Faizah Bhatti, MD MS, Director of Communications, SSPR HOUSTON, April 8, 2025 – The Southern Society for Pediatric Research (SSPR) held their annual meeting from February 13-15, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The hallmark of SSPR has been showcasing research and academic presentations, trainee and junior faculty mentorship, and networking since the first meeting held…