📣 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#pediatricresearch#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#PAS2026

📣 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: https://central-office-info.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0yKfavnlTXiZ0JdL_y2fjQ#/registration

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

📣There's less than one week left to apply for PAS Program Chair-Elect This outstanding leadership opportunity has the potential to broadly impact academic pediatrics internationally. Apply by March 2: https://ow.ly/7WPM50XSp9S

📣The SPR National Research Cohort Program deadline has been extended to February 27 2026 Themes: Global Health, Gut Inflammation, and Cardiopulmonary Physiology Apply Now: https://www.societyforpediatricresearch.org/national-research-cohorts-program/

⏰ 1 Week Left to Submit Your Nominations for SPR President-Elect This leadership role offers a unique opportunity to drive the Society's mission, advocate for pediatric research, and support the next generation of physician-scientists. Nominate Today: https://ow.ly/uUMK50Y0MBa

⏰ There's one week left to apply! The Bridging to Success Award provides critical support to early-career physician scientists. Matched by the researcher's institution, awardees are offered up to $80,000 in research support. Apply by March 2, 2026: https://ow.ly/RUKc50XVHH1

Congratulations to these bright young minds. We cannot wait to see them at #PRFC2026 in Geneva next week!

Looking forward to day 2 of #PRFC2026 in collaboration with @socpedresearch.bsky.social. Main topics: Precision Medicine & Novel Therapies & Big Data in Paediatric Research. Our exceptional line up of expert speakers includes Drs. Diana W. Bianchi, Annie Hartley, Lisa Askie and many more!

We are excited to kick off day 3 of #PRFC2026 with the @socpedresearch.bsky.social ! Today's focus: - Life Determinants of Health & Disease; - Promoting Global Pediatric Research and Pediatric Clinician Scientists; - Child Mental Health & Development

Congratulations!

Thank you to all participants, committees, chairs, collaborators & supporters who made #PRFC2026 possible. It wouldn’t have happened without you. 3 inspiring days for the future of pediatric research, collaboration & networking - with @socpedresearch.bsky.social 📸 ssizo.dphoto.com/album/d17qtfa4

SPR Members and Co-Principal Investigators, Eliana M. Perrin, MD, MPH, and Kori Flower, MD, MS, MPH, were recently approved for $3.5 million in funding from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to help curb childhood obesity. Read More: https://ow.ly/zCKt50YcpBO

We're excited to introduce the 2026 new members, who bring fresh ideas, passion, and dedication to advancing child health. Welcome, Soumyaroop Bhattacharya, MS, EdD, Jason Boehme, MD, Emily Brown, MD, MS, and Mersine Bryan, MD, MPH! Learn More: https://ow.ly/97Nt50YcnXG

Career Alert: The Department of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center seeks a Director of the Mildred Stahlman Division of Neonatology. The director will shape the strategic vision for clinical, educational, and research missions of the Division. Apply Today: https://ow.ly/oJQE50Y3MpR

📣 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

📣 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/LFfb50Ycplg

⏰ 2 Weeks Left to Submit Your Nominations for SPR President-Elect This leadership role offers a unique opportunity to drive the Society's mission, advocate for pediatric research, and support the next generation of physician-scientists. Nominate Today: https://ow.ly/uUMK50Y0MBa

⏰ There are two weeks left to apply! The Bridging to Success Award provides critical support to early-career physician scientists. Matched by the researcher's institution, awardees are offered up to $80,000 in research support. Apply by March 2, 2026: https://ow.ly/RUKc50XVHH1

📣The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, & Nutrition at McGovern Medical School UTHealth Houston, is seeking its next chief to propel the Division’s trifold mission of excellence in clinical care, education, and research. Learn More: https://ow.ly/ubBV50XJYaR

Have you started your application for the SPR Bridging to Success Award? The deadline to apply is March 2, 2026. This award, matched by the researcher's home institution, offers up to $80,000 in research support. Apply Today: https://ow.ly/RUKc50XVHH1

SPR Member, Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, MPH, will be presented with the Elizabeth Blackwell Women in Medicine Career Achievement Award from the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) at the 111th AMWA Annual Meeting in San Francisco in March. Read More: https://ow.ly/Hy1Q50Ycpjt