A conference focused on improving child and adolescent health research.
Official title: Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research (SPER).
Funded at Emory University · NIH-11074744 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about bringing together experts to share the latest research on children's health from pregnancy to their teenage years, so families can learn about new findings that could help improve their kids' well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | January 11, 2025 |
| Project end | December 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $10,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13HD117637-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11074744 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include children and adolescents aged 12-20, as well as their parents and caregivers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not within the age range of 12-20 or those not involved in pediatric health issues may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research involves the Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research (SPER), which organizes an annual scientific meeting to discuss and promote research on factors affecting the health and development of children from conception through adolescence. The meeting includes presentations of current research, networking opportunities, and workshops aimed at enhancing methodological skills in the field. It also emphasizes the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion in pediatric and perinatal epidemiology. Patients and families can benefit from the insights and advancements shared at this conference.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for children and adolescents by fostering collaboration and innovation in pediatric health research.
How similar studies have gone: Previous conferences and workshops in pediatric epidemiology have shown success in advancing research and collaboration in the field.
Where this research is happening
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Howards, Penelope P. — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Howards, Penelope P.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.