Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)

ICYMI: In October, #NICHD shared news about the positive effects kids experience when playing with dogs, the winners of the RADx Tech for #MaternalHealth Challenge, & the launch of a new #DownSyndrome study. Check out the highlights:

NICHD participates in an NIH HEAL Initiative program that supports Tribes and Native-serving organizations in conducting locally prioritized research. The Native Collective Research Effort to Enhance Wellness (N CREW) Program addresses overdoses, substance use, pain, and related factors, such as mental health and wellness. Learn more about the N CREW Program at https://go.nih.gov/wuJGeVE

Attention NIH-funded researchers! NICHD is hosting a virtual information session about Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research on November 6 from 3 to 4 p.m. ET. Register to learn more and get the chance to ask questions about this funding mechanism. https://bit.ly/3NIBAtf #DiversitySupplement #FundingMechanisms

The U.S. maternal mortality rate exceeds those of other high-income nations, and most of these deaths are preventable. Learn about how NICHD is working to improve maternal health outcomes and address women’s gynecological health issues, including pelvic floor disorders: https://go.nih.gov/615bD51. #MaternalHealth #NIH_IMPROVE #WomensHealth #PelvicFloorDisorders

Calling all pediatric clinical pharmacology professionals! The NICHD-led 2024-25 Principles of Pediatric Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics Course offers new weekly sessions. Learn from experts on topics like drug metabolism, pharmacotherapy, and pediatric drug formulations. There are three upcoming events in November. 📅 🕛 Time: Wednesdays, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET 💻 Format: Webinar 🔗 Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3NG5uye

Widespread adoption of standards designed to improve care for children in U.S. hospital emergency departments could save an estimated 2,143 lives each year, suggests an NIH-funded study. The National Pediatric Readiness Project’s standards cover essential training, care coordination, and the equipment needed to treat young patients effectively. The estimated cost to adopt these standards ranges from no cost to $11.84 per child, depending on the state. Currently, only 17% of emergency departments meet high pediatric readiness standards. If all hospitals reached this level, it could have major impacts to create a stronger healthcare system for children. Check out this work: https://go.nih.gov/8AbzNdz #NICHDimpact

Are you interested in learning more about extramural fellowship and career development opportunities? NICHD is hosting a three-part virtual information series about different funding mechanisms, including Diversity Supplements, F99/K00 awards, and K99/R00 awards. ❗The first session is on November 6. ❗Learn more about the sessions and register to attend at https://bit.ly/3NIBAtf. #CareerDevelopment #Fellowship #FundingMechanisms

🎊 NIH has announced final winners of the RADx Tech Fetal Monitoring Challenge, a $2 million prize competition to speed development of innovative medical technologies for fetal health diagnosis, detection and monitoring. Judging of six finalists in the technology development sprint phase of the challenge produced three top winners—a device to detect fetal stress, an AI model for early detection of congenital heart disease (CHD) and a wearable ultrasound patch to monitor fetal vascular health—plus three technologies taking runner-up honors. Learn about their projects: https://go.nih.gov/97t0YDg The National Institutes of Health National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB)#WomensHealth #Diagnostics

Attention SACNAS 2024 NDiSTEM attendees: Join Drs. Brittany Haynes, Amanda Alise Price, Jeanita Pritchett Clay, and Mia Rochelle Lowden on October 31 at 3:30 p.m. ET for Applying for NIH Diversity Initiatives: Discover What’s Available and How to Submit a Competitive Application. Check out the session details https://bit.ly/3Yjp4oM. #2024NDiSTEM

Are you attending the 2024 NDiSTEM Conference at SACNAS? Don’t miss NICHD at booth #707! Chat with NICHD representatives about funding, training, and a wide range of research opportunities related to child health, maternal health, human development, reproductive health, rehabilitation, basic science, and other topics within the NICHD mission. #2024NDiSTEM