Abstract

This is an application from the University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to continue their participation as a Clinical Center in the Eunice Kennedy Shriver NICHD Cooperative Multicenter Neonatal Research Network (NRN). The NRN performs experimental and observational clinical studies in sick and preterm newborn infants. The goal of the Network is to advance neonatal care and improve long-term outcomes through rigorous evaluation using common protocols.

Public Health Relevance

The goal of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver NICHD Cooperative Multicenter Neonatal Research Network is to advance the field of Neonatal Medicine through sound collaborative clinical research. The Division of Neonatology at the University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was ranked Number 1 in the USA by US News and World Report and is an ideal clinical center for this Network.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD)
Type
Clinical Research Cooperative Agreements - Single Project (UG1)
Project #
2UG1HD068244-06
Application #
9067040
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZHD1)
Program Officer
Raju, Tonse N
Project Start
2011-04-01
Project End
2021-03-31
Budget Start
2016-04-01
Budget End
2017-03-31
Support Year
6
Fiscal Year
2016
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
University of Pennsylvania
Department
Pediatrics
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
042250712
City
Philadelphia
State
PA
Country
United States
Zip Code
19104

  Publications

Jensen, Erik A; Foglia, Elizabeth E; Dysart, Kevin C et al. (2018) Car Seat Tolerance Screening in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Failure Rates, Risk Factors, and Adverse Outcomes. J Pediatr 194:60-66.e1
Meyers, J M; Tan, S; Bell, E F et al. (2018) Neurodevelopmental outcomes among extremely premature infants with linear growth restriction. J Perinatol :
Phelps, Dale L; Watterberg, Kristi L; Nolen, Tracy L et al. (2018) Effects of Myo-inositol on Type 1 Retinopathy of Prematurity Among Preterm Infants <28 Weeks' Gestational Age: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA 320:1649-1658
James, Jennifer; Munson, David; DeMauro, Sara B et al. (2017) Outcomes of Preterm Infants following Discussions about Withdrawal or Withholding of Life Support. J Pediatr 190:118-123.e4
Kirpalani, Haresh; Truog, William E; D'Angio, Carl T et al. (2016) Recent controversies on comparative effectiveness research investigations: Challenges, opportunities, and pitfalls. Semin Perinatol 40:341-347
Das, Abhik; Tyson, Jon; Pedroza, Claudia et al. (2016) Methodological issues in the design and analyses of neonatal research studies: Experience of the NICHD Neonatal Research Network. Semin Perinatol 40:374-384
Patel, Ravi M; Kandefer, Sarah; Walsh, Michele C et al. (2015) Causes and timing of death in extremely premature infants from 2000 through 2011. N Engl J Med 372:331-40