Research In Practice Blog

Experts from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Clinical Futures work daily to advance pediatric research and improve outcomes for children and their families. Below are some key highlights from the past month:

1. CHOP’s Tobacco Treatment Platform Receives Recognition
   On March 31, 2025, a team of researchers from CHOP and Clinical Futures received the Smoking Treatment Accreditation & Recognition (STAR) from the Health Promotion Council. The milestone strengthens Greater Philadelphia’s tobacco cessation network, addressing the generational impact of smoking & youth vaping crisis. Read more here.
2. CHOP Women in STEM Making History Within the Research Institute
   The Research Institute recently launched a Women in STEM video series highlighting experts, including Clinical Futures’ own Holly Burnside and Danielle Cullen, MD, MPH, MSHP. Check out the video series here and learn more about the inspiring work of women throughout the Research Institute.
3. Clinical Futures' Faculty Highlighted in Penn LDI Articles
   • Barbara H. Chaiyachati, MD, PhD, a Clinical Futures' core faculty member, reflected on her research identifying six policy changes that could keep children safe from opioid overdose.
   • George Dalembert, MD, MSHP, also a Clinical Futures' core faculty member, discussed his recent research which outlines opportunities for pediatricians to discuss police interactions with Black youth.