HOUSTON, March 8, 2025 –The Society for Pediatric Research (SPR) is pleased to announce that Shetal Shah, MD, FAAP has been named the 2025 Thomas A. Hazinski Distinguished Service Award recipient. This prestigious award recognizes Dr. Shah’s outstanding service to SPR. Dr. Shah, a Professor of Neonatology in the Division of Neonatology, Stem Cell Liaison at the…
HOUSTON, January 28, 2025 – David McCulley, MD, SPR North American Regional Ambassador, shared his experience at the 2025 Western Society for Pediatric Research (WSPR) Medical Research Conference last week. “The Western SPR meeting provides a fantastic opportunity for investigators who conduct research in child health to share their recent findings, network with people conducting similar work in the…
HOUSTON, January 28, 2025 – The Society for Pediatric Research (SPR) is pleased to announce Ann Chahroudi, MD, PhD, from Emory University School of Medicine, as the incoming Strategy and Operations Officer for the 2025-2028 term. She will serve as the Strategy and Operations Officer beginning June 1, 2025, during which time she will help push…
HOUSTON, November 19, 2024 – The Society for Pediatric Research (SPR) is pleased to announce 126 new members. SPR encourages and supports pediatric research endeavors by cultivating a diverse network of child health researchers through collaboration, community, mentorship, and advocacy. Collaboration among SPR members creates meaningful progress for the future of children’s health. Active members are…
HOUSTON, October 15, 2024 – The American Pediatric Society (APS) and the Society for Pediatric Research (SPR) are pleased to announce Cynthia F. Bearer, MD, PhD, as the 2025 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. Bearer is the…