Child Health Research Institute
@chriresearchne.bsky.social
The Child Health Research Institute is a joint commitment of the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Children's Nebraska to empower life changing pediatric research and researchers.
CHRI and the UNMC Department of Pediatrics sponsored the 2025 HEARD Conference last week. Great ideas shared for empowering employees and organizations to create cultures that promote excellence and belonging. @unmccom.bsky.social @aandersonberry.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 6:41 PM
CHRI and the UNMC Department of Pediatrics sponsored the 2025 HEARD Conference last week. Great ideas shared for empowering employees and organizations to create cultures that promote excellence and belonging. @unmccom.bsky.social @aandersonberry.bsky.social
It’s great when our National Scientific Advisory Board can convene in person to assess and strategize the direction of CHRI. Thank you to our board and team members for making our meeting a success! @aandersonberry.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
It’s great when our National Scientific Advisory Board can convene in person to assess and strategize the direction of CHRI. Thank you to our board and team members for making our meeting a success! @aandersonberry.bsky.social
Last night we visited Girls Inc. Omaha to talk to them about careers in medical science and to provide information about being healthy. It was a great opportunity to plant seeds for future health professionals. @aandersonberry.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Last night we visited Girls Inc. Omaha to talk to them about careers in medical science and to provide information about being healthy. It was a great opportunity to plant seeds for future health professionals. @aandersonberry.bsky.social
The research of @aandersonberry.bsky.social, MD, PhD, and Melissa Thoene, PhD, LMNT, on plasma carotenoid profiles in #hypertensive disorders of #pregnancy was recently featured in the publication Nutrients. Congratulations!
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November 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
The research of @aandersonberry.bsky.social, MD, PhD, and Melissa Thoene, PhD, LMNT, on plasma carotenoid profiles in #hypertensive disorders of #pregnancy was recently featured in the publication Nutrients. Congratulations!
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Congratulations to Cincy Heider and thank your for all your contributions to CHRI and pediatric health. @aandersonberry.bsky.social @unmccom.bsky.social www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...
Cindy Heider exemplifies community service to research
Heider, a community volunteer on CHRI's External Advisory Board, will be honored Thursday as part of UNMC's research awards ceremony.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Congratulations to Cincy Heider and thank your for all your contributions to CHRI and pediatric health. @aandersonberry.bsky.social @unmccom.bsky.social www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...
Exciting news! Pediatric cancer researcher, Melissa Acquazzino, MD has new NIH funding for her project - “Tracking and Engaging Disconnected Long-Term Survivors of Childhood Cancer to Improve Adherence to Evidence-Based Screening Guidelines." 👏👏👏
November 4, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Exciting news! Pediatric cancer researcher, Melissa Acquazzino, MD has new NIH funding for her project - “Tracking and Engaging Disconnected Long-Term Survivors of Childhood Cancer to Improve Adherence to Evidence-Based Screening Guidelines." 👏👏👏
The CHRI Scientific Conference is the opportunity for our members to share their best research from the past year with fellow pediatric researchers. The deadline to submit research is Monday, Nov. 3 at noon. Don't miss out. www.unmc.edu/chri/news/ch...
October 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The CHRI Scientific Conference is the opportunity for our members to share their best research from the past year with fellow pediatric researchers. The deadline to submit research is Monday, Nov. 3 at noon. Don't miss out. www.unmc.edu/chri/news/ch...
Gastroenterologists Ruben Quiros, MD, and Morgan Dreesen, MD, presented abstracts at the 19th Congress of the International Intestinal Rehabilitation and Transplantation Association (CIIRTA). Congratulations Drs. Quiros and Dreesen!
October 28, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Gastroenterologists Ruben Quiros, MD, and Morgan Dreesen, MD, presented abstracts at the 19th Congress of the International Intestinal Rehabilitation and Transplantation Association (CIIRTA). Congratulations Drs. Quiros and Dreesen!
Today was our CHRI Mentored Scholar’s Annual Retreat. We love empowering early-career researchers with the tools and guidance to advance their work and make a difference in the lives of children. @aandersonberry.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Today was our CHRI Mentored Scholar’s Annual Retreat. We love empowering early-career researchers with the tools and guidance to advance their work and make a difference in the lives of children. @aandersonberry.bsky.social
Congratulations @unmc.bsky.social Distinguished Scientist and CHRI member, Gurudutt Pendyala, PHD! www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...
Distinguished scientist: Gurudutt Pendyala, PhD
Dr. Pendyala is a professor in the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology.
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October 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Congratulations @unmc.bsky.social Distinguished Scientist and CHRI member, Gurudutt Pendyala, PHD! www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...
Yesterday, CHRI and the UNMC Department of Pediatrics
were proud to attend the NorthStar Luncheon. Great to support one of our top community partners. @aandersonberry.bsky.social
were proud to attend the NorthStar Luncheon. Great to support one of our top community partners. @aandersonberry.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Yesterday, CHRI and the UNMC Department of Pediatrics
were proud to attend the NorthStar Luncheon. Great to support one of our top community partners. @aandersonberry.bsky.social
were proud to attend the NorthStar Luncheon. Great to support one of our top community partners. @aandersonberry.bsky.social
On Nov. 3, as part of our AI Interactive Seminar Series, we will invite Dario Ghersi, MD, PhD, associate professor, School of Interdisciplinary Informatics, UNO, to present on the topic, "AI-powered computational approaches in immunology and digital pathology." See you then!🍿🍿🍿
October 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
On Nov. 3, as part of our AI Interactive Seminar Series, we will invite Dario Ghersi, MD, PhD, associate professor, School of Interdisciplinary Informatics, UNO, to present on the topic, "AI-powered computational approaches in immunology and digital pathology." See you then!🍿🍿🍿
CHRI member and Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology Chief, Ruben Quiros, MD, was a co-author on an evident-based review of the treatment of obesity and metabolic dysfunction by NASPGHAN. Congratulations!! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40525381/
Evidence-based review of the nutritional treatment of obesity and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease in children and adolescents - PubMed
The growing pediatric obesity epidemic has paralleled the surge in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis. It develops du...
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October 17, 2025 at 1:11 PM
CHRI member and Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology Chief, Ruben Quiros, MD, was a co-author on an evident-based review of the treatment of obesity and metabolic dysfunction by NASPGHAN. Congratulations!! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40525381/
Welcome to these new UNMC Department of Pediatrics/Children's Nebraska hires! We will be excited to see you join CHRI! @aandersonberry.bsky.social @unmccom.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Welcome to these new UNMC Department of Pediatrics/Children's Nebraska hires! We will be excited to see you join CHRI! @aandersonberry.bsky.social @unmccom.bsky.social
During the morning session at the regional cancer symposium, the focus turned to the intersection between cancer and congenital disorders. Four great speakers were followed by an interactive panel discussion.
October 7, 2025 at 6:01 PM
During the morning session at the regional cancer symposium, the focus turned to the intersection between cancer and congenital disorders. Four great speakers were followed by an interactive panel discussion.
CHRI is proud to cohost the Midwestern Symposium on Environmental Determinants of Pediatric Cancer and Congenital Anomalies today along with @unmc.bsky.social College of Public Health and the Buffett Cancer Center. More to come!
October 7, 2025 at 3:17 PM
CHRI is proud to cohost the Midwestern Symposium on Environmental Determinants of Pediatric Cancer and Congenital Anomalies today along with @unmc.bsky.social College of Public Health and the Buffett Cancer Center. More to come!
Today CHRI and @UNMC_Pediatrics are hosting our fall Pediatric Academic Workshop. The attendees will work together to create a research paper over the course of the event. Very excited to see it all happen!
October 3, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Today CHRI and @UNMC_Pediatrics are hosting our fall Pediatric Academic Workshop. The attendees will work together to create a research paper over the course of the event. Very excited to see it all happen!
Two CHRI cardiology researchers, Ling Li, MD, PhD, and, Jason Christensen, MD, have received a Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence supplement award for an AI and women's health project. Congratulations!! ♀️👏🏆 @aandersonberry.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Two CHRI cardiology researchers, Ling Li, MD, PhD, and, Jason Christensen, MD, have received a Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence supplement award for an AI and women's health project. Congratulations!! ♀️👏🏆 @aandersonberry.bsky.social
Our executive director, @aandersonberry.bsky.social, was interviewed in the attached, very important, blog piece. buffettinstitute.nebraska.edu/blog/2025/09...
Community Voices Call for Change to Improve Outcomes for Nebraska Mothers and Babies
A recent Flatwater Free Press story found Nebraska had the fourth-highest infant mortality rate in the nation for babies born to Black mothers. Nebraska ranks 40th in the country for preterm births, a...
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September 22, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Our executive director, @aandersonberry.bsky.social, was interviewed in the attached, very important, blog piece. buffettinstitute.nebraska.edu/blog/2025/09...
Valuable update on the UNMC research funding. Congratulations to all UNMC scientists who have securing funding. CHRI stands ready to support pediatric researchers in their grant pursuit efforts. @aandersonberry.bsky.social www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...
UNMC research awards hold steady as funding landscape shifts
UNMC's research enterprise grew its funding from industry grants and contracts, as well as from other extramural sources.
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September 17, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Valuable update on the UNMC research funding. Congratulations to all UNMC scientists who have securing funding. CHRI stands ready to support pediatric researchers in their grant pursuit efforts. @aandersonberry.bsky.social www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...
Spread the word. CHRI is cohosting the Midwestern Symposium on Environmental Determinants of Pediatric Cancer and Congenital Anomalies. @aandersonberry.bsky.social www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...
Midwest cancer symposium is Oct. 7 at UNMC
The event will explore environmental determinants of pediatric cancer and congenital anomalies.
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September 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Spread the word. CHRI is cohosting the Midwestern Symposium on Environmental Determinants of Pediatric Cancer and Congenital Anomalies. @aandersonberry.bsky.social www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...
Congratulations to CHRI member Siddappa Byrareddy, PhD! www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...
Siddappa Byrareddy, PhD, named UNMC Scientist Laureate
Dr. Byrareddy is known as a prolific researcher who strives for scientific discovery in the areas of HIV, COVID-19 and emerging viral threats.
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September 12, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Congratulations to CHRI member Siddappa Byrareddy, PhD! www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...
Congratulations Dr. Aditya Bade on your recent R01 grant! @aandersonberry.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social
September 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Congratulations Dr. Aditya Bade on your recent R01 grant! @aandersonberry.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social
Our executive director, @aandersonberry.bsky.social, has a great piece on effective mentorship, including five proven strategies to maximize the experience for the mentor and mentee. Check it out!
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September 5, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Our executive director, @aandersonberry.bsky.social, has a great piece on effective mentorship, including five proven strategies to maximize the experience for the mentor and mentee. Check it out!
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Congratulations to CHRI members, Kari Simonsen, MD, MBA, and Christopher Shaffer, PharmD, PhD, for being selected for University of Nebraska's Developing Excellence in Academic Leaders (NU DEAL) program. ❤️https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/2025/09/03/nu-leadership-development-program-names-new-fellows-3/
NU leadership development program names new fellows
Four UNMC representatives will participate in the NU program to develop higher education leaders.
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September 3, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Congratulations to CHRI members, Kari Simonsen, MD, MBA, and Christopher Shaffer, PharmD, PhD, for being selected for University of Nebraska's Developing Excellence in Academic Leaders (NU DEAL) program. ❤️https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/2025/09/03/nu-leadership-development-program-names-new-fellows-3/