2023 Research Retreat

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What: 2023 Pediatrics Research Retreat

Date: Monday, April 17 and Tuesday, April 18

Time: 1:00 to 5:00 pm each day

Where: Trent Semans Center, Great Hall (in-person)

Keynote address: COVID-19 Transmissions in K-12 Schools: A Lesson in Community-Engaged Research, with Jason Newland, MD, MEd, at 2:30pm on April 17

Showcasing the diverse array of transformative research that is helping to save and improve the lives of children

The 2023 Department of Pediatrics Research Retreat will be held in-person on Monday, April 17 and Tuesday, April 18 at the Trent Semans Center for Health Education, Great Hall. The mission of this year’s retreat is to highlight the plethora of pediatric research being conducted in the department and the School of Medicine. The retreat will feature presentations and discussions on community engaged research, specifically, bringing together local communities, health providers, community-based organizations, disease advocacy groups, as well as nonprofit and industry entities to drive transformative research efforts, directly impacting local and national communities. This approach was integral in helping communities overcome the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, contributing to the deployment of large-scale national public health responses, vaccination efforts, and guidance around school safety.

  • Our keynote speaker, Jason Newland, MD, MEd, and keynote panelists are researchers who work directly with local stakeholders to drive community engaged research efforts that impact the lives of children.
  • The retreat will offer a platform for trainee research presentations, interactions with established investigators, a friendly competition for research support, information sessions on research training and mentorship opportunities, and a panel discussion on scientific communication.
  • Please join us for an opportunity to engage and collaborate with pediatric researchers to help develop cutting-edge research to benefit the lives of children.

Agenda 

(Note: All events will take place in the Trent Semans Center, Great Hall. Refreshments will be available on both days.)

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Keynote Address

Jason Newland, MD, MEd

Jason G. Newland, MD, MEd

Professor of Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases
Vice Chair, Community Health and Strategic Planning
Schnuck Family Endowed Chair in Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis Children's Hospital

Title: COVID-19 Transmissions in K-12 Schools: A Lesson in Community-Engaged Research

Jason G. Newland, MD, MEd, focuses on the appropriate use of antimicrobials in all settings, including both human and animal health. His primary research focus has been in the dissemination and implementation of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs for hospitalized children. He is the founder and leader of the SHaring Antimicrobial Reports for Pediatric Stewardship (SHARPS) national collaborative of over 50 children’s hospitals across the United States. Additionally, he is involved with implementing strategies to improve antibiotic use in the ambulatory setting. His advocacy work has been in promoting appropriate antibiotic use in the agriculture industry.

In 2022, the Department of Pediatrics at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis named Dr. Newland vice chair of community health and strategic planning. He also treats patients at St. Louis Children’s Hospital and is frequently featured as a health care expert answering viewer questions on KSDK-TV in St. Louis.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Newland helped lead an interprofessional team in conducting research evaluating the rate of transmission in schools and the impact of routine school-based SARS-CoV-2 testing in a predominantly Black school district in St. Louis. Additionally, he has led efforts in studying the effectiveness and safety of COVID-19 vaccines for children and in interventions to increase the uptake of COVID-19 vaccines.

Keynote Panel Discussion

Title: Community Engaged Research

Jason G. Newland, MD, MEd

Jason G. Newland, MD, MEd
Keynote Speaker
Professor of Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases
Vice Chair, Community Health and Strategic Planning
Washington University in St. Louis
Schnuck Family Endowed Chair in Pediatric Infectious Diseases
St. Louis Children's Hospital

 

Sarah Armstrong, MD

Sarah Armstrong, MD
Professor of Pediatrics
Chief, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health
Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health
Professor in Population Health Sciences
Member, Duke Clinical Research Institute
Duke University School of Medicine

 

Kanecia Zimmerman, MD, MPH

Kanecia Zimmerman, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Critical Care Medicine
Division of Quantitative Sciences
Member, Duke Clinical Research Institute
Duke University School of Medicine

 

Julius Wilder, MD, PhD

Julius Wilder, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Duke University School of Medicine

 

Emily D'Agostino, DrPH, MS, MEd, MA

Emily D'Agostino, DrPH, MS, MEd, MA
Assistant Professor in Orthopedic Surgery
Assistant Professor in Population Health Sciences
Duke University School of Medicine


Career Development Panel Discussion

Title: Q&A Discussion on Scientific Communication

Elizabeth Cook

Elizabeth Cook
Scientific Publication
Manager, Medical Editing
Research Communications & Engagement
Duke Clinical Research Institute

 

Meagan Daly, MA

Meagan Daly, MA
Plain Language Summaries & Social Media
Clinical Research Communication Specialist III
Research Communications & Engagement
Duke Clinical Research Institute

 

Mary Lindsley, MA

Mary Lindsley, MA
Research Communications & Tik Tok
Clinical Research Communication Specialist III
Research Communications & Engagement
Duke Clinical Research Institute
 

Call for Abstracts

Submission Deadline: Wednesday, March 1, 2023

This is an opportunity for members of the Department of Pediatrics to share their research design, progress, and new insights with others in the Duke community. Final results are not required, and ‘works in progress’ and posters that have been recently presented at other meetings are welcome. Open to all trainees (including students), research staff, and faculty. 

  • All submitted abstracts will be included in an electronic abstract book and will be invited to participate in the poster session during the retreat.
  • Trainee abstracts (students, residents, fellows) will be peer-reviewed, with the ‘best’ abstract in each category selected for platform presentation. 
  • Note: We are encouraging the submission of abstracts related to community-engaged research.

Abstract Categories

  • Basic/Translational Research
  • Clinical Research (includes Educational)
  • Public Health/Implementation Science 
  • Improvement Science (improve a problem using Quality Improvement (QI) methods)

Please see attachment for submission instructions via Qualtrics and abstract template. Abstracts must be submitted on template provided.

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