Center for Children's Health Research

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Research Highlights

Dr. George Porter discusses research into rare heart conditions and the importance of supporting the American Heart Association (AHA).

PAS Conference Update

Our pediatric faculty, trainees and staff enjoyed the 2024 Annual Pediatric Academic Societies conference. Rochester Pediatrics was represented in 83 scientific and academic presentations building a on a strong environment of collaboration. Some of the topics are highlighted in these videos.

• Danielle Ackley, M.D. – Use of human milk vs. bovine-derived fortifiers in infants
• Nate Bayer, M.D. – Processes that Support Adaptation for Caregivers of Children with Medical Complexity: A Qualitative Study
• Laine DiNoto, N.P. – Pediatric Tracheostomy Action Plan
• Anne A. Fallon, M.D. – Improving Social Risk Factors Screening in Pediatric Patients by Leveraging Targeted Workflow Integration in the Electronic Health Record
• Susan Gasparino, M.D. – Resting Heart Rate as Clinical Indicator of Physical Fitness in Children and Adolescents
• Jan Schriefer, M.B.A., M.S.N., Dr.P.H. – Peer Support Buddy Program and Quality Improvement Intervention Addressing Feeding Tube Dislodgements for Pediatric Patients with G-tubes
• Bridget Young, Ph.D. – Iron and DHA Content in US infant formula

Pediatric Research News

Read about the advances our researchers are working toward.

Nov 06, 2024
UR Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital to Lead Groundbreaking Sickle Cell Treatment Study

Sep 11, 2024
Antibodies in Breast Milk Provide Protection Against Common GI Virus

Jul 26, 2024
Building on a legacy of intellectual and developmental disabilities research and care

Jul 25, 2024
Is Mercury in Fish Bad for You?

Jul 24, 2024
URMC Named Batten Disease Center of Excellence