Our mission: foster the development of multidisciplinary careers promoting pediatric research. #ESPR2026
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We are proud to be led by a strong council of physician-scientists from the region's top medical centers. Strong leadership = Strong science🧬 #ESPR2026
@AAPneonatal @Ped_Research @SocPedResearch @E2E_spr @TuftsMedicalCtr @BrownUniversity
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Eliana M. Perrin, MD, MPH, Johns Hopkins Children's Center pediatrician and Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Primary Care at Johns Hopkins University, has been selected to serve on @theNASEM Standing Committee on Primary Care.
Read More: nationalacademies.org/units/…
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Career Alert: University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital seeks a Chair of the Department of Pediatrics & Pediatrician-in-Chief.
The Chair will advance clinical excellence, academic distinction, research innovation, & educational excellence: ow.ly/ef4s50ZQlYS
🌎 From Canada to the USA, ESPR is where the next generation of pediatric researchers connect, collaborate, and present their work.
📣 Today, we're especially inviting trainees and medical students from Delaware, Washington DC, and Maine to submit abstracts and join us in Philadelphia. @Nemours @NemoursCME @NemoursPedsDE @christianacare @MP_Christiana @TJUHospital @MaineMed @mainepediatr @BearResident @ChildrensNatl @GWSMHS @GW_MFA @MedStarGUH @GtownMedPeds
🚗 Philadelphia is just a road trip away. Bring your: ✅ Research projects
✅ QI initiatives
✅ Case reports
✅ Educational scholarship
#academicmedicine #pedsresearch
Submit here: abstracts.eastern-spr.org/
📣 ESPR Abstract Reviewers Needed!
🗓 Review window: November 6–17, 2026
🎁 Bonus: Reviewers will be entered into a drawing for 1 complimentary year of ESPR membership renewal!!
🚨 6 Weeks Left to Submit Your ESPR Abstract! 🚨
🔬 Research doesn't need to start with a randomized trial.
Many ESPR abstracts began as:
✅ Case reports
✅ Quality improvement projects
✅ Retrospective chart reviews
✅ Educational interventions
✅ Clinical research studies
#medstudent #pedsresearch
If you're a medical student, resident, fellow, or early-career investigator with an interesting observation, you may already have a project. Submit here: abstracts.eastern-spr.org/
Calling trainees and students from @YalePediatrics @YaleMed @uconnhealth @ctchildrens @QUmedicine
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The deadline for Department Chairs to nominate outstanding researchers (fellows, early-stage faculty, and PhD candidates), for the 2026-2027 APS SPR Journeys & Frontiers in Pediatric Research Program has been extended to September 18.
Nominate Now: societyforpediatricresearch.…
Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (ESPR) retweeted
SPR is proud partner with the Research in Academic Pediatric Investigator Development @RAPID_Scholars Program by @AcademicPeds
SPR will support a RAPID Scholar Award, providing up to $15,000 in funding for a one-year project.
Learn About Eligibility: academicpeds.org/programs-aw…
Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (ESPR) retweeted
2026–2027 APS SPR Journeys Program nominations are now open!
Department Chairs are encouraged to nominate promising pediatric researchers (fellows, early-stage faculty, or PhD fellow candidates).
Learn More and Submit by September 15: ow.ly/tAxO50ZHJby
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⏰Reminder: SPR Bridging to Success Award Applications are due September 2
This award provides critical support to early-career physician scientists, including up to $80,000 in research support, matched by the researcher's home institution.
Submit Now: ow.ly/hPka50Zq4HE
Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (ESPR) retweeted
1️⃣ Week Left to Complete 2026 Bridging to Success Award Applications
This award provides critical support to early-career physician scientists, including up to $80,000 in research support, matched by the researcher's home institution.
Due September 2: ow.ly/Opst50ZmpyK
📣 ESPR 2027 Call for Abstracts is OPEN!
Researchers & trainees are invited to submit their work for the 2027 ESPR Annual Conference.
📅 Feb 26–28, 2027
📍 Philadelphia, PA
⏰ Deadline: Nov 2 at 11:59 PM ET
Submit ➡️ abstracts.eastern-spr.org
@SocPedResearch @AAPSOPT @AmerAcadPeds
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SPR Emerging to Established (E2E) Committee applications are due this Friday, August 7
✅Promote networking & mentorship within pediatrics
✅Plan E2E Section webinars and activities at the PAS Meeting
✅Connect with early-career investigators
Apply Now: ow.ly/22UR50ZqbK2
🌟 2027 ESPR Mentor of the Year Nominations Are Now Open! 🌟 Nominate an outstanding mentor who has made a lasting impact through mentorship, research, and career development.
📅 Deadline: Nov 4, 2026
👤 Nominator must be a ESPR member
Not an ESPR member? Join today!
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SPR Grant Writing 101 Workshop application close July 31, eligibility:
✅Be an SPR or E2E member
✅Work and reside in the US
✅Chair letter confirming continuing appointment
✅Plans to submit an A0 individual K award in June or October 2027 deadlines
ow.ly/OIOx50Z6g0y
Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (ESPR) retweeted
Call for Applications: SPR Emerging to Established (E2E) Leadership Committee
As a committee member you'll:
✅Promote networking & mentorship within pediatrics
✅Plan E2E webinars & activities at the PAS Meeting
✅Connect with early-career investigators
ow.ly/s9Il50ZqbK1
Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (ESPR) retweeted
So thankful for @SocPedResearch for submitting comments against the proposed NIH rule to inject more politics into science. If researchers, scientists & physicians don't speak up, science is doomed. RT @AcademicPeds @NYSAAPCH2 @NYSAAPCH3 @neosatyan @eveamk @aapneonatal
Congratulations!!
SPR is pleased to announce David McCulley, MD, as the incoming President-Elect.
Dr. McCulley is a Neonatologist with the Division of Neonatology @radychildrens and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics @UCSDMedSchool
Read More: ow.ly/kf3L50ZmZOo
Help us shape the future of pediatric research! 📢 SPR 2027 New Member Nominations are NOW OPEN. Submit your nominations before the July 15, 2026, deadline! @SocPedResearch @MidwestSpr @NeoTECaN @AAPSOPT @AmerAcadPeds
🚀 SPR’s invaluable Grant Writing 101 Workshop is now accepting applications! Led by the esteemed Krithika Lingappan, MD, MS, PhD @kdocneo ; Jill Maron, MD, MPH @BrownUniversity ; and Lakshmi Raman, MD @utswpediatrics. Apply by July 31, 2026!!
Meet the SPR Grant Writing 101 Workshop Cohort Leaders
Program highlights:
🤝Highly individual hands-on counseling
📑Completion of a K Award application
🗣️Facilitator and peer reviewed drafts
💡Guidance on the upcoming grant section
Apply Today: ow.ly/OIOx50Z6g0y
Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (ESPR) retweeted
We're excited to introduce the 2026 new members, who bring fresh ideas, passion, and dedication to advancing child health.
Welcome, Kera McNelis, MD, MS, Ulrike Mietzsch, MD, Kate Millington, MD, and John Morrison, MD, PhD!
Learn More: ow.ly/AqiR50Z9pJ2
