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Grant-Funded Research Projects within the Division of Neonatology

 

Basic Science Research Grants

Grant TitleFunding SourcePrincipal Investigator
Leukocyte Chemokine Blockade to Preserve Lung Development(NIH-5R501 HL067021-04)Richard Auten, M.D.
Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Impaired Postnatal Lung Development(NIH HL-067021)Richard Auten, M.D.
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Drug Therapy(HL- 072614)

Dean Maeda, Ph.D.
Richard Auten, M.D., Co-investigators

S-nitrosothiol Regulation of Postnatal Lung Development(Nitrox, LLC)Richard Auten, M.D.
Pre- and Post-natal Multiple Air Pollutant Exposure and Abnormal Airway Development(Environmental Protection Agency)Richard Auten, M.D.
Mechanisms of Auto-Rhythmicity in Heart Development(NIH RO1 HL071015-04)Tony Creazzo, Ph.D.
Development of the Heart: Role of Neural Crest(NIH PO1 HL-36059-18)Margaret Kirby, Ph.D.
Characterization of Secondary Heart Field(NIH 5R01HL070140-03)Margaret Kirby, Ph.D.
Neural Crest Modulates FGF Signaling in the Pharynx(NIH 3R01HL083240-01A1S1)Margaret Kirby, Ph.D.
Modeling Conotruncal Malformations in Zebrafish Embryos(1R01HL084413-01)Margaret Kirby, Ph.D.
Molecular Genetics of Neural Tube Defects in Mouse Transgenic Models
John Klingensmith, Ph.D.

 


Basic Science Fellowship Research Projects

ProjectFellowMentor
Neural Crest Modulates Fgf Signaling in the PharynxKelly Nembhard, Ph.D. CandidateMargaret Kirby, Ph.D.
Cardiac Neural Crest Modulates Fgf SignalingAsako Sato, Ph.D.Margaret Kirby, Ph.D.
Predoc Development of the Arterial Pole of the ZebrafishAdrian Grimes, Ph.D. Margaret Kirby, Ph.D.
Role of Mast Cell Influx/Degranulation on Newborn Airway Hyperreactivity, Airway RemodelingEric Schultz, D.O.Richard Auten, M.D.
 


Clinical Research Grants

Grant TitleFunding SourcePrincipal Investigator
Cooperative Multicenter Neonatal      
Research Network
(NIH RFA 5U10-HD40492)
Ronald Goldberg, M.D.
 
 

T32 Fellowship Training Grant

 
Grant Title
Funding SourcePrincipal Investigator
Multidisciplinary Neonatal Training Grant(NIH 1 T32 HD043728-01A2)Ronald Goldberg, M.D.
 
 


Current Projects

ProjectPrincipal Investigator
Acquired Candida Infection in Neonates: Evaluation of Early Diagnostic StrategiesDanny Benjamin, M.D., Ph.D., and C. Michael Cotten, M.D.
Survey of Morbidity and Mortality Among VLBW Infants (401-1500 g)Ronald Goldberg, M.D.
SUPPORT (Surfactant Positive Airway Pressure Pulse Oximetry Trial) in ELBWsC. Michael Cotten, M.D.
Neuroimaging and Neurodevelopmental Outcome: A Secondary to SUPPORTRicki F. Goldstein, M.D.
NICHD SUPPORT Protocol: Breathing Outcomes StudyRicki F. Goldstein, M.D.
Study of Immunogenicity of Heptavalent Pneumoccal Conjugate Vaccine in VLBWsC. Michael Cotten, M.D.
Early-Onset Sepsis: An NICHD/CDC Surveillance StudyC. Michael Cotten, M.D.
Generic Database Follow-up Study for ELBW Infants (401 - 1000 grams)Ricki F. Goldstein, M.D.
Neurodiagnostic Evaluations to Predict Adverse Outcomes Following Acute Perinatal AsphyxiaC. Michael Cotten, M.D.
 


Industry Grants

Grant TitleFunding SourcePrincipal Investigator
A Multicenter, Randomized, Open Label, Single and Multiple Dose Study of the Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamic of 2 Dose Levels of Pantoprazole Sodium Enteric-coated Spheroid Suspension In Infants Aged 1 Through 11 Months With Presumed GERDClinical Industry Trial [3001B3-333-US]C. Michael Cotten, M.D.
A Multicenter, Open Label Pharmacokinetic, Pharmacodynamic, and Safety Study of Pantoprazole for Injection in Neonates and Preterm Infants with a Clinical Diagnosis of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Clinical Industry Trial [PROTOCOL NO. 3001K3-331]C. Michael Cotten, M.D.
A Prospective, Non-Interventional Study to Evaluate the Incidence of Hospitalizations and Medically-Attended Lower Respiratory Tract Infection (MALR) in Premature Infants 32 to 35 Weeks Gestational Age Who Are Not Recommended to Receive Prophylaxis for RSVClinical Industry TrialC. Michael Cotten, M.D.
Diagnosis of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Very Low Birthweight InfantsClinical Industry Trial (Gerber Grant)William F. Malcolm, M.D.
Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Very Low Birthweight InfantsClinical Industry Trial (Gerber Grant)William F. Malcolm, M.D.



Pediatric Pharmacokinetics Research (PPRU)

Grant TitleFunding SourcePrincipal Investigator
Pharmacokinetics of Antimicrobials in Premature InfantsPediatric Pharmacokinetics Research NetworkC. Michael Cotten, M.D.
Dose-Ranging, Safety and Efficacy of Cathflo® Activase (Alteplase)T for the Treatment of Central Catheter Occlusion in Neonates and Infants; Phase IPediatric Pharmacokinetics Research NetworkC. Michael Cotten, M.D.
A Multicenter, Open Label Pharmacokinetic Study of Fluconazole in InfantsPediatric Pharmacokinetics Research NetworkC. Michael Cotten, M.D.
An Open Label Study to Further Describe the Pharmacokinetics of Micafungin in NeonatesAstellas and Duke PI initiatedP. Brian Smith, M.D.
A Phase 1, Open Label Study to Further Describe the Pharmacokinetics of Micafungin in NeonatesAstellas and Duke PI initiatedP. Brian Smith, M.D.
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Multi-Center Study To Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Micafungin versus Amphotericin B Deoxycholate for the Treatment of Neonatal CandidiasisAstellas and Duke PI initiatedP. Brian Smith, M.D.

 


Medical Informatics Grants

Grant TitleFunding SourcePrincipal Investigator
Automated Adverse Drug Event Detection and InterventionAHRQ (5UC1HS014882-03)Jeffrey M. Ferranti, M.D, M.S.
ISO-11179 Based Meta-Data Standard for Use in the Codified Exchange of Clinical Research DataNeonatal Perinatal Research Institute (NPRI)Jeffrey M. Ferranti, M.D, M.S.


Recent Projects

ProjectProject Date FellowAdvisor
Design and Implementation of a Tablet PC-based Neonatal Rounding System07/2005 - 07/2006Jeffrey M. Ferranti, M.D.W. Ed Hammond, Ph.D.
Creation of a Standards-based Neonatal Data Dictionary for use in Clinical Research Data Sharing07/2005 - 07/2006Jeffrey M. Ferranti, M.D.W. Ed Hammond, Ph.D.

 

 

 


Current Projects

ProjectProject Date FellowAdvisor
The Role of the Mast Cell in the Pathophysiology of Broncho-Pulmonary Dysplasia07/2005 - PresentEric Schultz, D.O.Richard Auten, M.D.
Preventing Methicillin Resistant S. Aureus (MRSA) Infections in the NICU09/2006 - PresentEric Schultz, D.O.
Ronald Goldberg, M.D.
Brian Smith, M.D.
Daniel K. Benjamin, M.D., Ph.D.
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Infection Rate in the NICU09/2006 - PresentEric Schultz, D.O.Daniel K. Benjamin, M.D., Ph.D.
Quantitative DNA PCR for Diagnosis of Candida7/2004-PresentBrian Smith, M.D.Tom Mitchell, Ph.D., John Perfect, M.D.
Beta-glucan and Arabinitol Levels in Pediatric Patients7/2005-PresentBrian Smith, M.D.
Daniel K. Benjamin Jr., M.D., Ph.D.
William Steinbach, M.D.
CSF Parameters for Neonatal Meningitis7/2004-PresentBrian Smith, M.D.
Daniel K. Benjamin Jr., M.D., Ph.D.
C. Michael Cotten, M.D.
Micafungin Phase I Study7/2006-PresentBrian Smith, M.D.Daniel K Benjamin Jr., M.D., Ph.D.
Micafungin Phase III Study7/2006-PresentBrian Smith, M.D.Daniel K Benjamin Jr., M.D., Ph.D.
Meropenem for Neonatal Intra-abdominal Infections1/2006-PresentBrian Smith, M.D.Daniel K Benjamin Jr., M.D., Ph.D.
Daptomycin for Treatment of Neonatal Staph aureus Infections7/2006-PresentBrian Smith, M.D.Daniel K Benjamin Jr., M.D., Ph.D.
Contact Isolation for MRSA and Nosocomial Infection Rates7/2006-PresentBrian Smith, M.D.Daniel K Benjamin Jr., M.D., Ph.D.
PICC Line Infection Rates in Neonates7/2006-PresentBrian Smith, M.D.
Daniel K. Benjamin Jr., M.D., Ph.D.
Courtney Thornburg, M.D.
Neonatal UTIs7/2006-PresentBrian Smith, M.D.
Daniel K Benjamin Jr., M.D., Ph.D.
Ronald Goldberg, M.D.
Placebo Group AE Rates7/2006-PresentBrian Smith, M.D.Daniel K Benjamin Jr., M.D., Ph.D.
Candidemia Cost analysis - CDC7/2005-7/2006Brian Smith, M.D.Daniel K Benjamin Jr., M.D., Ph.D.
Fluconazole for Candida Prophylaxis in Neonates <750g birthweight10/2006-PresentBrian Smith, M.D.
Daniel K Benjamin Jr., M.D., Ph.D.
Ronald Goldberg, M.D.
 

 


Nursing Research Grants

Grant TitleFunding Source
Preterm Infants: Light Effects on Health and Development
Debra Brandon
NIH-R01 NR08044-01A

 

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