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The Center for Healthcare Delivery Science is a team of scientists who partner with health care systems, families, schools, and communities. Through these collaborations we aim to explore, uncover, and transform how children and families thrive. Changing systems is a big job, and each scientist on our team is working on a different piece of the puzzle. &nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>Our researchers from sites in Delaware and Florida use innovative and varied approaches, like family and learning health systems science, behavioral science, implementation science, informatics, health policy, and behavioral economics.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>We also train future academic researchers in a variety of fields, including psychology, nursing, medicine and public health through our <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/education/gme/psychology-programs/postdoctoral-fellowship.html\">two-year intensive fellowship program</a>. Together, we nurture healthy children today, and for generations to come.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-35e08e8dd6 class=cmp-text>

The Center for Healthcare Delivery Science is a team of scientists who partner with health care systems, families, schools, and communities. Through these collaborations we aim to explore, uncover, and transform how children and families thrive. Changing systems is a big job, and each scientist on our team is working on a different piece of the puzzle. Ìý

Our researchers from sites in Delaware and Florida use innovative and varied approaches, like family and learning health systems science, behavioral science, implementation science, informatics, health policy, and behavioral economics.Ìý

We also train future academic researchers in a variety of fields, including psychology, nursing, medicine and public health through our two-year intensive fellowship program. Together, we nurture healthy children today, and for generations to come.

Our center concentrates research efforts within key focus areas:</p>\r\n<p><b>Health Care Delivery<br>\r\n </b>Using varied research methodologies to enhance the delivery of care for children with medical conditions and their families.</p>\r\n<p><b>Health Outcomes<br>\r\n</b>Conducting research that provides data to promote healthy outcomes and opportunities in care delivery, inclusive of populations facing multiple barriers to optimal health and addressing differences in access to care.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><b>Psychosocial &amp; Behavioral Factors in Pediatric Health<br>\r\n </b>Leveraging expertise in factors that influence outcomes in pediatric care.</p>\r\n<p><b>Addressing Unique Needs Across the Care Journey<br>\r\n </b>Researching the integration and implementation of evidence-based care for youth, families, and health providers.</p>\r\n<p><b>Technology-Enhanced Pediatric Health Care Interventions<br>\r\n </b>Developing and evaluating technology-enhanced interventions to improve health care delivery.</p>\r\n<p><b>Adherence to Medical Treatments<br>\r\n </b>Researching methods to enhance our assessment of adherence and to deliver adaptive interventions to promote adherence. &nbsp;</p>\r\n"}} id=text-8f71b07ff3 class=cmp-text>

Our center concentrates research efforts within key focus areas:

Health Care Delivery
Using varied research methodologies to enhance the delivery of care for children with medical conditions and their families.

Health Outcomes
Conducting research that provides data to promote healthy outcomes and opportunities in care delivery, inclusive of populations facing multiple barriers to optimal health and addressing differences in access to care.Ìý

Psychosocial & Behavioral Factors in Pediatric Health
Leveraging expertise in factors that influence outcomes in pediatric care.

Addressing Unique Needs Across the Care Journey
Researching the integration and implementation of evidence-based care for youth, families, and health providers.

Technology-Enhanced Pediatric Health Care Interventions
Developing and evaluating technology-enhanced interventions to improve health care delivery.

Adherence to Medical Treatments
Researching methods to enhance our assessment of adherence and to deliver adaptive interventions to promote adherence. Ìý

We pursue projects that intersect with our main focus areas within the following themes:&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Improving pediatric care delivery&nbsp;</li>\r\n<li>Digital health interventions</li>\r\n<li>Implementation science</li>\r\n<li>Family/sibling adaptation&nbsp;</li>\r\n<li>Psychosocial risk screening</li>\r\n<li>Community and stakeholder engagement</li>\r\n<li>Transition from pediatric to adult health care</li>\r\n<li>Developing and testing interventions and care models</li>\r\n<li>Medical traumatic stress and trauma-informed care</li>\r\n<li>Risk and resilience factors in pediatric conditions</li>\r\n<li>COVID-19 impacts</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}} id=text-005df03f8b class=cmp-text>

We pursue projects that intersect with our main focus areas within the following themes:Ìý

• Improving pediatric care deliveryÌý
• Digital health interventions
• Implementation science
• Family/sibling adaptationÌý
• Psychosocial risk screening
• Community and stakeholder engagement
• Transition from pediatric to adult health care
• Developing and testing interventions and care models
• Medical traumatic stress and trauma-informed care
• Risk and resilience factors in pediatric conditions
• COVID-19 impacts

Centers at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· often align with research areas, affiliated labs, and clinical programs to support discovery and care systemwide.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-9ea60a9109 class=cmp-text>

Centers at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· often align with research areas, affiliated labs, and clinical programs to support discovery and care systemwide.

Our center has made significant strides in improving care for children and families. Our leadership, innovation, and impacts are recognized.</p>\r\n<h3>International Practice Guidelines &amp; Editorial Influence</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Psychosocial Standards of Care in Pediatric Cancer&nbsp;— Evidence-based guidelines establishing minimum standards for psychosocial care of children with cancer and their families</li>\r\n<li>Standards of Care in Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes&nbsp;— Comprehensive guidelines for addressing needs of children with diabetes and their families</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.pediatrictraumasociety.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pediatric Trauma Society</a>&nbsp;— Collaborative network advancing care for injured children through research, education, and advocacy</li>\r\n<li>Editorials in leading medical and psychology journals</li>\r\n<li>More than 300 highly cited publications</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Innovations &amp; Resources</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.psychosocialassessmenttool.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Psychosocial Assessment Tool</a> (PAT)&nbsp;— Validated screening tool identifying psychosocial risk in families of children with serious illness</li>\r\n<li>Surviving Cancer Competently Intervention Program (SCCIP)&nbsp;— Evidence-based family intervention reducing distress in childhood cancer survivors and their families</li>\r\n<li>eSCCIP&nbsp;— Web-based Surviving Cancer Competently Intervention Program</li>\r\n<li>Surviving Cancer CAMPetently&nbsp;— Camp-based intervention integrating evidence-based psychosocial care into recreational settings for families affected by childhood cancer</li>\r\n<li>REACH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence&nbsp;— NIH-funded center advancing research on childhood adversity and health outcomes</li>\r\n<li>National Child Traumatic Stress <a href=\"https://www.nctsn.org/trauma-informed-care/creating-trauma-informed-systems/trauma-informed-pediatric-psychiatry/child-trauma-training\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Center for Pediatric Stress Category II Treatment Development Center</a>&nbsp;— Treatment development center creating interventions for medically-based traumatic stress in children</li>\r\n<li>Remedy to Diabetes Distress (R2D2)&nbsp;— Scalable screening and intervention program addressing diabetes-related distress in school-age children</li>\r\n<li>Mobile-integrated care for childhood obesity intervention&nbsp;</li>\r\n<li>HEARTPrep&nbsp;— A virtually-delivered psychosocial intervention for mothers expecting a baby with congenital heart disease</li>\r\n<li>Leaders in community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Policy &amp; Funding Agencies</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Participants on NIH study sections&nbsp;— Expert reviewers evaluating grant proposals and shaping national research priorities</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Building Research Networks</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://www.siblingpartnership.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sibling Partnership for Advocacy, Research and Care</a> (SPARC)&nbsp;— Collaborative network studying siblings of children with serious illness and developing supportive interventions</li>\r\n<li>Studies on COVID-19 impacts on pediatric populations&nbsp;</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}} id=text-e92b638e8c class=cmp-text>

Our center has made significant strides in improving care for children and families. Our leadership, innovation, and impacts are recognized.

International Practice Guidelines & Editorial Influence

• Psychosocial Standards of Care in Pediatric CancerÌý— Evidence-based guidelines establishing minimum standards for psychosocial care of children with cancer and their families
• Standards of Care in Pediatric Type 1 DiabetesÌý— Comprehensive guidelines for addressing needs of children with diabetes and their families
• Ìý— Collaborative network advancing care for injured children through research, education, and advocacy
• Editorials in leading medical and psychology journals
• More than 300 highly cited publications

Innovations & Resources

• (PAT)Ìý— Validated screening tool identifying psychosocial risk in families of children with serious illness
• Surviving Cancer Competently Intervention Program (SCCIP)Ìý— Evidence-based family intervention reducing distress in childhood cancer survivors and their families
• eSCCIPÌý— Web-based Surviving Cancer Competently Intervention Program
• Surviving Cancer CAMPetentlyÌý— Camp-based intervention integrating evidence-based psychosocial care into recreational settings for families affected by childhood cancer
• REACH Center of Biomedical Research ExcellenceÌý— NIH-funded center advancing research on childhood adversity and health outcomes
• National Child Traumatic Stress Ìý— Treatment development center creating interventions for medically-based traumatic stress in children
• Remedy to Diabetes Distress (R2D2)Ìý— Scalable screening and intervention program addressing diabetes-related distress in school-age children
• Mobile-integrated care for childhood obesity interventionÌý
• HEARTPrepÌý— A virtually-delivered psychosocial intervention for mothers expecting a baby with congenital heart disease
• Leaders in community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach

Policy & Funding Agencies

• Participants on NIH study sectionsÌý— Expert reviewers evaluating grant proposals and shaping national research priorities

Building Research Networks

• (SPARC)Ìý— Collaborative network studying siblings of children with serious illness and developing supportive interventions
• Studies on COVID-19 impacts on pediatric populationsÌý

Our impact extends beyond ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· through collaborative relationships, funded initiatives, and recognized excellence. These are the foundational aspects that help us advance pediatric health care delivery science and create meaningful improvements for children and families everywhere</p>\r\n<h2>Research Partnerships<br>\r\n</h2>\r\n<p>Our center focuses on research partnerships to expand knowledge and leverage varied perspectives within and outside our field of study. We specifically work with these organizations to conduct research that can improve health care delivery systems and patient outcomes.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.childrenshospital.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boston Children's Hospital</a>&nbsp;— Founding PEDSnet member collaborating on pediatric health care delivery research initiatives&nbsp;</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.bu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boston University</a>&nbsp;— Academic partner supporting research methodology and education initiatives in health care delivery science&nbsp;</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.camdenhealth.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers</a>&nbsp;— Focuses on&nbsp;addressing health and developing integrated care models for populations facing specific health risks</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.chla.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Children's Hospital of Los Angeles</a>&nbsp;— Collaborates on improving health care delivery systems and patient outcomes through evidence-based research&nbsp;</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/center-pediatric-traumatic-stress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Center for Pediatric Traumatic Stress&nbsp;</a>—&nbsp;Partners on trauma-informed care approaches and psychosocial assessment tools for pediatric populations</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.childrensmercy.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Children's Mercy Kansas City</a>&nbsp;— Joint research on pediatric health care delivery optimization and quality improvement initiatives&nbsp;</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.childtrends.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Child Trends</a>&nbsp;— Collaborates on research related to child development, family well-being, and&nbsp;health-related social needs</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.christianacare.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ChristianaCare</a>&nbsp;— Regional partnership focusing on care coordination and transitions between pediatric and adult health care systems</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center</a>&nbsp;— PEDSnet member conducting collaborative research on pediatric health outcomes and healthcare delivery models</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.mdanderson.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MD Anderson Cancer Center</a>&nbsp;— Partnership focused on pediatric oncology care delivery and survivorship research initiatives</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://pedsnet.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PedsNet</a>&nbsp;— National pediatric learning health system with ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· as a founding member, collaborating on multi-institutional research to improve child health outcomes&nbsp;</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.udel.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">University of Delaware</a>&nbsp;— Academic partnership supporting research training, methodology development, and interdisciplinary collaboration</li>\r\n<li><b><a href=\"http://www.ufl.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">University of Florida</a></b>&nbsp;— Collaborative research on health care innovations and implementation science across pediatric populations&nbsp;</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http://www.ku.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">University of Kansas</a>&nbsp;— Partnership focused on behavioral health integration and family-centered care delivery models&nbsp;</li>\r\n<li><b><a href=\"http://www.virginia.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">University of Virginia</a></b>&nbsp;— Collaborates on health care quality improvement and systems-level approaches to pediatric care delivery</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}} id=text-9bdd310b37 class=cmp-text>

Our impact extends beyond ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· through collaborative relationships, funded initiatives, and recognized excellence. These are the foundational aspects that help us advance pediatric health care delivery science and create meaningful improvements for children and families everywhere

Research Partnerships

Our center focuses on research partnerships to expand knowledge and leverage varied perspectives within and outside our field of study. We specifically work with these organizations to conduct research that can improve health care delivery systems and patient outcomes.

• Ìý— Founding PEDSnet member collaborating on pediatric health care delivery research initiativesÌý
• Ìý— Academic partner supporting research methodology and education initiatives in health care delivery scienceÌý
• Ìý— Focuses onÌýaddressing health and developing integrated care models for populations facing specific health risks
• Ìý— Collaborates on improving health care delivery systems and patient outcomes through evidence-based researchÌý
• —ÌýPartners on trauma-informed care approaches and psychosocial assessment tools for pediatric populations
• Ìý— Joint research on pediatric health care delivery optimization and quality improvement initiativesÌý
• Ìý— Collaborates on research related to child development, family well-being, andÌýhealth-related social needs
• Ìý— Regional partnership focusing on care coordination and transitions between pediatric and adult health care systems
• Ìý— PEDSnet member conducting collaborative research on pediatric health outcomes and healthcare delivery models
• Ìý— Partnership focused on pediatric oncology care delivery and survivorship research initiatives
• Ìý— National pediatric learning health system with ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· as a founding member, collaborating on multi-institutional research to improve child health outcomesÌý
• Ìý— Academic partnership supporting research training, methodology development, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Ìý— Collaborative research on health care innovations and implementation science across pediatric populationsÌý
• Ìý— Partnership focused on behavioral health integration and family-centered care delivery modelsÌý
• Ìý— Collaborates on health care quality improvement and systems-level approaches to pediatric care delivery

Our research is recognized and validated through generous grants. This support moves us forward and allows us to meaningfully contribute to scientific discovery. Our team has recently been awarded:&nbsp;<br>\r\n</p>\r\n<h3>National Institute of General Medical Sciences Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (NIGMS COBRE)</h3>\r\n<p>Research Expanding Access to Child Health (2022-2027) |&nbsp;Kazak, A.E. &amp; Alderfer, M. (MPIs) | $10,929,735</p>\r\n<p>REACH Administrative Supplement: Take the Lead: Mentoring to Foster DEIA in Health Equity Research (2023-2024) |&nbsp;Alderfer, M (PI) | $108,097</p>\r\n<h3>National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)&nbsp;</h3>\r\n<p><b>R01 Grants<br>\r\n </b>Remedy to Diabetes Distress (R2D2): A Scalable Screen to Treat Program for School-Age Families (2020-2025) |&nbsp;Patton, S. (PI) | $3,200,000</p>\r\n<p>Home-based video telemedicine to reduce parental fear of hypoglycemia in young kids with T1D (2019-2025) |&nbsp;Patton, S. (PI) | $2,246,623</p>\r\n<p>Coin2Dose: Behavioral economics to promote insulin bolus activity and improve HbA1c in teens (2021-2025) |&nbsp;Patton, S. (PI) | $900,000</p>\r\n<p><b>K23 Grants<br>\r\n </b>Uptake of Evidence-Based Behavioral Intervention for Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes (2020-2025) |&nbsp;Price, J. (PI) | $724,869</p>\r\n<p>Adapting Single Sessions Interventions for Type 1 Diabetes (ASSIsTeD): Integrated Pediatric Care to Reduce Depression and HbA1c.&nbsp;(2024-2029) | Monzon, A. (PI) | $754,176</p>\r\n<h3>National Cancer Institute (NCI)&nbsp;</h3>\r\n<p><b>R01 Grant&nbsp;|</b>&nbsp;A randomized controlled trial of eSCCIP: An eHealth psychosocial intervention for English and Spanish speaking parents of children with cancer (2022-2027) |&nbsp;Canter, K. (PI) | $3,745,635</p>\r\n<h3>National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)</h3>\r\n<p><b>R01 Grant</b>&nbsp;<b>|</b>&nbsp;AIM2ACT: A Mobile Health Tool to Facilitate Asthma Self-Management during Early Adolescence&nbsp;(2020–2025) | Fedele, D. (Site PI) | $3,379,666</p>\r\n<p><b>R34 Grant&nbsp;|&nbsp;</b>Optimizing a Sensor-Enabled mHealth Intervention for Adolescents with Suboptimal Asthma Control&nbsp;(2023-2025) | Fedele, D. (Site PI) | $727,641</p>\r\n<h3>National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)&nbsp;</h3>\r\n<p><b>K23 Grant&nbsp;|</b>&nbsp;Study of Healthy Adaptation and Resilience to Pain in Emerging Adulthood (SHARPE) (2022-2027) |&nbsp;Palit, S. (PI) | $835,000</p>\r\n<h3>National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)&nbsp;</h3>\r\n<p><b>R01 Grant&nbsp;|&nbsp;</b>A socio-ecological approach for improving self-management in adolescents with SCD (2023-2028) |&nbsp;Hildenbrand, A. (Site PI) | $190,000</p>\r\n<h3>Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)&nbsp;</h3>\r\n<p><b>PedsNet K12</b>&nbsp;<b>|</b>&nbsp;Identifying and Addressing Social Risk in Congenital Heart Disease Using a Stakeholder Engaged Approach (2024-2026) |&nbsp;Wawrzynski, S. (PI) | $305,169</p>\r\n<h3>U.S. Department of Education</h3>\r\n<p><b>Institute of Education Services |&nbsp;</b>Developing a Coordinated System to Identify and Support Students Experiencing Homelessness (2024-2028) |&nbsp;Cutuli, J.J. (PI) | $1,998,599</p>\r\n<h3>Private Research Foundations</h3>\r\n<p><b>American Cancer Society |&nbsp;</b>Cross Cultural Psychosocial Risk Screening in Pediatric Cancer (2020-2025)<br>\r\nKazak, A.E. (PI) |&nbsp;$1,834,913</p>\r\n<p><b>Breakthrough T1D |&nbsp;</b>Transdisciplinary Care for Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes Transitioning to Adult Healthcare (2023-2026) | Pierce, J. (PI) | $628,819</p>\r\n<p><b>Cystic Fibrosis Foundation |&nbsp;</b>TIDES 2.0: Prevalence and Longitudinal Course of Depression, Anxiety, and Behavior Problems in Children with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) under 12 Years of Age. (2024-2028) | Fedele, D. (Site PI) | $258,822</p>\r\n<p><b>Donaghue Foundation |&nbsp;</b>Leveraging Virtual Reality to Improve Shared Decision Making for Sickle Cell Disease Treatments (2022 -2025) | Hildenbrand, A. (PI) | $311,738</p>\r\n<p><b>William Penn Foundation |&nbsp;</b>Pilot Evidence-Based Trainings in Childhood Grief and Bereavement for Child- and Family-Serving Organizations in Philadelphia (2023-2025) | Cutuli, J.J. (PI) | $109,909</p>\r\n"}} id=text-088192c8b3 class=cmp-text>

Our research is recognized and validated through generous grants. This support moves us forward and allows us to meaningfully contribute to scientific discovery. Our team has recently been awarded:Ìý

National Institute of General Medical Sciences Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (NIGMS COBRE)

Research Expanding Access to Child Health (2022-2027) |ÌýKazak, A.E. & Alderfer, M. (MPIs) | $10,929,735

REACH Administrative Supplement: Take the Lead: Mentoring to Foster DEIA in Health Equity Research (2023-2024) |ÌýAlderfer, M (PI) | $108,097

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)Ìý

R01 Grants
Remedy to Diabetes Distress (R2D2): A Scalable Screen to Treat Program for School-Age Families (2020-2025) |ÌýPatton, S. (PI) | $3,200,000

Home-based video telemedicine to reduce parental fear of hypoglycemia in young kids with T1D (2019-2025) |ÌýPatton, S. (PI) | $2,246,623

Coin2Dose: Behavioral economics to promote insulin bolus activity and improve HbA1c in teens (2021-2025) |ÌýPatton, S. (PI) | $900,000

K23 Grants
Uptake of Evidence-Based Behavioral Intervention for Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes (2020-2025) |ÌýPrice, J. (PI) | $724,869

Adapting Single Sessions Interventions for Type 1 Diabetes (ASSIsTeD): Integrated Pediatric Care to Reduce Depression and HbA1c.Ìý(2024-2029) | Monzon, A. (PI) | $754,176

National Cancer Institute (NCI)Ìý

R01 GrantÌý|ÌýA randomized controlled trial of eSCCIP: An eHealth psychosocial intervention for English and Spanish speaking parents of children with cancer (2022-2027) |ÌýCanter, K. (PI) | $3,745,635

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

R01 GrantÌý|ÌýAIM2ACT: A Mobile Health Tool to Facilitate Asthma Self-Management during Early AdolescenceÌý(2020–2025) | Fedele, D. (Site PI) | $3,379,666

R34 GrantÌý|ÌýOptimizing a Sensor-Enabled mHealth Intervention for Adolescents with Suboptimal Asthma ControlÌý(2023-2025) | Fedele, D. (Site PI) | $727,641

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)Ìý

K23 GrantÌý|ÌýStudy of Healthy Adaptation and Resilience to Pain in Emerging Adulthood (SHARPE) (2022-2027) |ÌýPalit, S. (PI) | $835,000

National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)Ìý

R01 GrantÌý|ÌýA socio-ecological approach for improving self-management in adolescents with SCD (2023-2028) |ÌýHildenbrand, A. (Site PI) | $190,000

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)Ìý

PedsNet K12Ìý|ÌýIdentifying and Addressing Social Risk in Congenital Heart Disease Using a Stakeholder Engaged Approach (2024-2026) |ÌýWawrzynski, S. (PI) | $305,169

U.S. Department of Education

Institute of Education Services |ÌýDeveloping a Coordinated System to Identify and Support Students Experiencing Homelessness (2024-2028) |ÌýCutuli, J.J. (PI) | $1,998,599

Private Research Foundations

American Cancer Society |ÌýCross Cultural Psychosocial Risk Screening in Pediatric Cancer (2020-2025)
Kazak, A.E. (PI) |Ìý$1,834,913

Breakthrough T1D |ÌýTransdisciplinary Care for Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes Transitioning to Adult Healthcare (2023-2026) | Pierce, J. (PI) | $628,819

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation |ÌýTIDES 2.0: Prevalence and Longitudinal Course of Depression, Anxiety, and Behavior Problems in Children with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) under 12 Years of Age. (2024-2028) | Fedele, D. (Site PI) | $258,822

Donaghue Foundation |ÌýLeveraging Virtual Reality to Improve Shared Decision Making for Sickle Cell Disease Treatments (2022 -2025) | Hildenbrand, A. (PI) | $311,738

William Penn Foundation |ÌýPilot Evidence-Based Trainings in Childhood Grief and Bereavement for Child- and Family-Serving Organizations in Philadelphia (2023-2025) | Cutuli, J.J. (PI) | $109,909

Researchers at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· are often recognized for their exceptional contributions to pediatric research. Our team’s passion to advance children’s health and wellbeing is celebrated in these recent awards:<br>\r\n</p>\r\n<h3>Leadership, Research Excellence &amp; Career Achievement</h3>\r\n<p><b>Anne E. Kazak&nbsp;PhD, ABPP</b><br>\r\n2023 Research Excellence Award, ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children’s Health -Medical Staff physician recognition award<br>\r\n2023 R. Bob Smith III Excellence in Psychological Assessment Award, American Psychological Association<br>\r\n2020 Compassionate Champion Award, State of Delaware</p>\r\n<p><b>Melissa Alderfer, PhD</b><br>\r\n2023 DE CTR-ACCEL Seema S. Sonnad Mentor-of-the-Year Award<br>\r\n2022 Society of Pediatric Psychology, Division 54 of the American Psychological Association Michael Roberts Mentorship Award, Society of Pediatric Psychology<br>\r\n2020 Lifetime Achievement Award, Society of Behavioral Medicine SIG</p>\r\n<p><b>Susana R. Patton, PhD, ABPP, CDCES</b><br>\r\n2024 Society of Pediatric Psychology Dennis Drotar Distinguished Research Award</p>\r\n<p><b>Erica Sood, PhD</b><br>\r\n2024 ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Jennifer Pendley Mentorship Award<br>\r\n2024 National IDeA Symposium of Biomedical Research Excellence (NISBRE) Scientific Merit Award<br>\r\n2021 Newburger-Bellinger Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Award</p>\r\n<p><b>Benjamin Bear, MSW</b><br>\r\n2024 ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Outstanding Research Contribution Award – Professional Excellence</p>\r\n<p><b>Dana Berger, MPH</b><br>\r\n2023 ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Outstanding Research Contribution Award – Professional Excellence</p>\r\n<h3>Early Career Development</h3>\r\n<p><b>Kimberly Canter, PhD</b><br>\r\nNational Institutes of Health Loan Repayment Programs Recipient</p>\r\n<p><b>Aimee Hildenbrand, PhD</b><br>\r\nNational Institutes of Health Loan Repayment Programs Recipient</p>\r\n<p><b>Alexandra Monzon, PhD</b><br>\r\n2024 NIH Summer Institute on Randomized Clinical Trials<br>\r\nNational Institutes of Health Loan Repayment Programs Recipient</p>\r\n<p><b>Shreela Palit, PhD</b><br>\r\n2022 North American Pain School<br>\r\nNational Institutes of Health Loan Repayment Programs Recipient</p>\r\n<p><b>Thoa-Ly Phan, MD</b><br>\r\nNational Institutes of Health Loan Repayment Programs Recipient</p>\r\n<h3>Research Publications</h3>\r\n<p><b>Courtney Thomas, MS</b><br>\r\n2024 Society of Pediatric Psychology Diversity Poster Award</p>\r\n<p><b>Kim Canter, PhD, Alejandra Perez Ramirez, PhD, Gaby Vega, MS, Aimee Hildenbrand, PhD, Anne E. Kazak, PhD, ABPP</b><br>\r\n2022 Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology Manuscript of the Year, Honorable Mention</p>\r\n<p><b>Alexandra Monzon, PhD</b><br>\r\n2022 Student Poster Award, Society of Pediatric Psychology</p>\r\n<p><b>Jessica S. Pierce, PhD</b><br>\r\n2021 Journal of Pediatric Psychology, Most Cited Paper Award</p>\r\n"}} id=text-c593bee1d3 class=cmp-text>

Researchers at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· are often recognized for their exceptional contributions to pediatric research. Our team’s passion to advance children’s health and wellbeing is celebrated in these recent awards:

Leadership, Research Excellence & Career Achievement

Anne E. KazakÌýPhD, ABPP
2023 Research Excellence Award, ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children’s Health -Medical Staff physician recognition award
2023 R. Bob Smith III Excellence in Psychological Assessment Award, American Psychological Association
2020 Compassionate Champion Award, State of Delaware

Melissa Alderfer, PhD
2023 DE CTR-ACCEL Seema S. Sonnad Mentor-of-the-Year Award
2022 Society of Pediatric Psychology, Division 54 of the American Psychological Association Michael Roberts Mentorship Award, Society of Pediatric Psychology
2020 Lifetime Achievement Award, Society of Behavioral Medicine SIG

Susana R. Patton, PhD, ABPP, CDCES
2024 Society of Pediatric Psychology Dennis Drotar Distinguished Research Award

Erica Sood, PhD
2024 ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Jennifer Pendley Mentorship Award
2024 National IDeA Symposium of Biomedical Research Excellence (NISBRE) Scientific Merit Award
2021 Newburger-Bellinger Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Award

Benjamin Bear, MSW
2024 ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Outstanding Research Contribution Award – Professional Excellence

Dana Berger, MPH
2023 ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Outstanding Research Contribution Award – Professional Excellence

Early Career Development

Kimberly Canter, PhD
National Institutes of Health Loan Repayment Programs Recipient

Aimee Hildenbrand, PhD
National Institutes of Health Loan Repayment Programs Recipient

Alexandra Monzon, PhD
2024 NIH Summer Institute on Randomized Clinical Trials
National Institutes of Health Loan Repayment Programs Recipient

Shreela Palit, PhD
2022 North American Pain School
National Institutes of Health Loan Repayment Programs Recipient

Thoa-Ly Phan, MD
National Institutes of Health Loan Repayment Programs Recipient

Research Publications

Courtney Thomas, MS
2024 Society of Pediatric Psychology Diversity Poster Award

Kim Canter, PhD, Alejandra Perez Ramirez, PhD, Gaby Vega, MS, Aimee Hildenbrand, PhD, Anne E. Kazak, PhD, ABPP
2022 Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology Manuscript of the Year, Honorable Mention

Alexandra Monzon, PhD
2022 Student Poster Award, Society of Pediatric Psychology

Jessica S. Pierce, PhD
2021 Journal of Pediatric Psychology, Most Cited Paper Award