Eunice Kennedy Shriver NICHD Cooperative Multicenter Neonatal Research Network

描述(由申请者提供)：此申请凸显了埃默里大学儿科新生儿科继续参与NICHD多中心合作新生儿研究网络(NRN)的能力和承诺。概述了埃默里大学的研究环境和该司强有力的研究计划。我们的新生儿部致力于为新生儿提供最高质量的循证和以家庭为中心的护理，并促进创新研究，以改善儿童的健康和福祉。我们在亚特兰大大都市的三家医院提供服务并招募研究患者：格雷迪纪念医院是佐治亚州最大的医院，每年约有3200人次接生；埃默里大学市中心医院是一家高风险孕产妇中心，每年有约4200人次分娩；亚特兰大儿童医疗保健位于埃格尔斯顿，这是一家三级转诊中心，每年有约350名NICU患者入院。这些医院照顾着具有无与伦比的病理学的多样化人口，为解决重要的研究问题提供了一个极好的环境。新生儿司与埃默里和其他机构的其他司和部门进行了有效的协作。一个独特的优势是我们与国家疾病和控制与预防中心的科学家们有着密切的学术联系。详细回顾了Emory参与NRN研究的情况，并提出了一种创新的概念应用。作为对RFA的响应，我们的拨款申请审查了临床和研究设施；产科和新生儿合作；医务人员和支持服务；可用于临床研究的不同人群；孕产妇胎儿医学；围产期数据收集；高风险婴儿随访计划；我们精湛的研究护士；新生儿研究和人员配备；以及埃默里和亚特兰大的特殊研究优势。芭芭拉·斯托尔博士已经在埃默里担任私家侦探19年了。她是一位公认的临床医生兼调查员，多年来一直领导该网络的感染研究和极低出生体重患者登记。她在NRN中展示了领导力，以及与其他研究人员、临床中心和科学小组合作的重要能力。David Carlton博士是我们的新生儿科主任，他把NRN研究作为我们新生儿科的首要任务。Ira Adams-Chapman博士，NRN后续PI，是一位著名的F/U调查员，为NRN做出了重要贡献。斯托尔博士和我们整个新生儿科对NRN的承诺充满热情。 公共卫生相关性(见说明)：

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This application highlights the ability and commitment of Emory University's Department of Pediatrics Neonatal Division to continue participation in the NICHD Cooperative Multicenter Neonatal Research Network (NRN). An overview of the research environment at Emory and the robust research program of the Division are described. Our Neonatal Division is committed to the highest quality evidence-based and family-centered care for newborns and to fostering innovative research that will improve the health and well-being of children. We provide services and recruit study patients at three hospitals in metropolitan Atlanta: Grady Memorial Hospital, the largest hospital in the state of Georgia, with ~3200 deliveries per year; Emory University Hospital Midtown, a high risk maternal center with ~4200 deliveries per year; and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston, a tertiary referral center with ~350 NICU admissions each year. These hospitals care for a diverse population with unparalleled pathology, providing an excellent setting to address important research questions. The Neonatal Division has collaborated effectively with other divisions and departments at Emory and at other institutions. A unique strength is our close academic link to scientists at the national Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention. Emory's participation in NRN studies is reviewed in detail and an innovative concept application is presented. In response to the RFA, our grant application reviews clinical and research facilities; obstetrical and neonatal cooperation; medical staff and support services; the varied population available for clinical research; maternal fetal medicine; perinatal data collection; the high risk infant follow up program; our superb research nurses; neonatologist research and staffing; and special research strengths of Emory and Atlanta. Dr. Barbara Stoll has been the PI at Emory for 19 years. She is a recognized clinician-investigator who has led the Network's infection studies and very low birth weight patient registry for many years. She has demonstrated leadership within the NRN and the important ability to work collaboratively with other investigators, clinical centers, and scientific groups. Dr. David Carlton, Co-PI, is our Neonatal Division Director and has made NRN studies the highest priority for our Neonatal Division. Dr. Ira Adams-Chapman, NRN follow-up PI, is an established f/u investigator who has made important contributions to The NRN. Dr. Stoll and our entire Neonatal Division are enthusiastic in their commitment to the NRN. PUBLIC HEALTH RELEVANCE (See instructions):