Center for Children's Health Research
Center for Children's Health Research
Research Highlights
Dr. George Porter discusses research into rare heart conditions and the importance of supporting the American Heart Association (AHA).
PAS Conference Update
Our pediatric faculty, trainees and staff enjoyed the 2024 Annual Pediatric Academic Societies conference. Rochester Pediatrics was represented in 83 scientific and academic presentations building a on a strong environment of collaboration. Some of the topics are highlighted in these videos.
- Danielle Ackley, M.D. – Use of human milk vs. bovine-derived fortifiers in infants
- Nate Bayer, M.D. – Processes that Support Adaptation for Caregivers of Children with Medical Complexity: A Qualitative Study
- Laine DiNoto, N.P. – Pediatric Tracheostomy Action Plan
- Anne A. Fallon, M.D. – Improving Social Risk Factors Screening in Pediatric Patients by Leveraging Targeted Workflow Integration in the Electronic Health Record
- Susan Gasparino, M.D. – Resting Heart Rate as Clinical Indicator of Physical Fitness in Children and Adolescents
- Jan Schriefer, M.B.A., M.S.N., Dr.P.H. – Peer Support Buddy Program and Quality Improvement Intervention Addressing Feeding Tube Dislodgements for Pediatric Patients with G-tubes
- Bridget Young, Ph.D. – Iron and DHA Content in US infant formula
Pediatric Research News
Read about the advances our researchers are working toward.

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