Training pediatric scientists to improve child health
Official title: Admin Core (use for Administrative Core)
Funded at Children's Hosp of Philadelphia · NIH-11004325 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about training new researchers to work in hospitals and clinics, so they can help improve health for kids by doing important research right where care happens.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hosp of Philadelphia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $147,830 |
| NIH project number | 5P30HS029755-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11004325 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation would be pediatric scientists or healthcare professionals early in their careers or transitioning to pediatric research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in pediatric research or do not have access to the participating healthcare organizations may not benefit directly from this initiative.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a Pediatric Learning Health System (LHS) that integrates training for pediatric scientists within healthcare organizations. The program aims to develop a new generation of researchers who will work directly in clinical settings to enhance child health outcomes. By establishing a training center, the initiative will mentor junior faculty and mid-career professionals, providing them with the skills needed to conduct impactful research. The program will also include a core curriculum designed to build competencies in LHS science.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for children through enhanced pediatric research and clinical practices.
How similar studies have gone: Other initiatives in pediatric learning health systems have shown promise in improving child health outcomes through integrated research and clinical practice.
Where this research is happening
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Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Forrest, Christopher B — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Forrest, Christopher B
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.