What’s new at CIRP

Below you will find links to the latest child safety research news and articles featuring the Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute, along with an archive of prominent news stories and press releases.

Press Releases

FEATURED RELEASE A teenager lays down and reaches for an alarm clock after having trouble sleeping.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Find Sleep Disturbances Among Strongest Predictors of Longer Recovery Times for Concussion
Published on — CHOP News Room
Minds Matter research found sleep disturbances to be among strongest predictors of prolonged recovery from a concussion.

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Nemours Children’s Health Researcher Shapes National Recommendations on Screening for Trauma in Children with Injuries
CHOP Researchers Identify Disparities in Healthcare System Point of Entry for Pediatric Concussion Care
Researchers Find Facemask Impacts Are Leading Source of Higher Severity Impacts in Professional American Football
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In The News

Featured Story Dr. Rachel Myers giving keynote speech
Outstanding Clinical Research Staff Honored With 2025 REACH Award
Published on — CHOP Cornerstone Blog
Dr. Rachel Myers was this year's keynote speaker and CIRP's Jamillah Millner, MPH was a recipient of an award.

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‘Born To Be a Fish’: Scuba Diving Fulfills Researcher’s Love of Water
— CHOP Cornerstone Blog
What Is the Link Between Sleep and Concussion Recovery in Children?
— CHOP Research Institute
Minds Matter Shares Research, Expertise at Milwaukee Concussion Meetings

Research In Action Blog

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Meeting Families Where They Are: Addressing Caregiver Intimate Partner Violence in the Pediatric Emergency Department
Published on — Research In Action Blog
Drs. Ashlee Murray and Cheyenne Smith share how pediatric emergency departments can better support caregivers experiencing intimate partner violence.

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Supporting Children Through Media Coverage of Natural Disasters
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Newsletters

Featured Newsletter
Minds Matter Research in Action Newsletter - July 2025
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This Minds Matter newsletter includes new research into concussion-related vision disorders and promotion of our upcoming webinar. 

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Research In Action Blog - June 2025
Center for Violence Prevention External Newsletter - June 2025
Research In Action Blog - May 2025
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