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

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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Analyze Best Methods to Minimize Risk of Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke
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New research from CChIPS finds that a combination of interventions is optimal to prevent children from dying in overheated cars

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Minds Matter Co-Director Elected to American Pediatric Society
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Show Eye Tracking Metrics Help Identify Concussion-Related Vision Disorders
Major Milestone: 10,000 Virtual Driving Assessments Completed Across CHOP Primary Care Offices
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In The News

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Minds Matter Leadership Inducted to College of Physicians
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Minds Matter Co-Director Dr. Kristy Arbogast and Co-Clinical Director Dr. Matthew Grady were welcomed to the organization in October.

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Minds Matter Recognized as CHOP Breakthrough Maker
— CHOP News Room
Driving Toward Independence: Perspectives From Autistic Adolescents and Their Families
— CHOP Cornerstone Blog
CIRP Researchers Receive Penn Medicine Awards of Excellence
— Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

Research In Action Blog

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From Screens to Safety: Highlighting Harmful Social Media Trends
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Dr. Huang highlights previous blog posts on dangerous social media trends, emphasizing the real-world risks they pose to adolescents.

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Continuing Our Training Mission: Injury Science REU Site Receives NSF Renewal
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Coming Full Circle: How Early Opportunities at CHOP Grew Into a Research Career
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Newsletters

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Young Driver Safety Research In Action Newsletter - December 2025
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Hear the latest in young driver research at CIRP including a new resource for clinicians and driving in winter weather. 

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Minds Matter Research In Action - December 2025
Research In Action Blog Newsletter - November/December 2025
Research In Action Blog Newsletter - October 2025
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