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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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
Automotive Safety Scientist Honored With Prestigious Young Achiever Award & Researchers Find Correlation Between New Driver Skills and Where They Live
— CHOP Cornerstone Blog

Research In Action Blog

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Coming Full Circle: How Early Opportunities at CHOP Grew Into a Research Career
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Camila Polanco shares her journey from first-generation college student to CHOP post-doctoral research fellow, highlighting the mentorship, research experiences, and opportunities that shaped her career in injury prevention science.

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CIRP Publications November 2025
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Concussion and the Emergency Department – A Critical First Line in Treating Head Injuries
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Driving Readiness in Autistic Adolescents: A Family-Centered Approach to Injury Prevention and Independence
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Newsletters

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Center for Violence Prevention External Newsletter - October 2025
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As October – which marks both Bullying Prevention Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month – comes to a close, read how our research and programs address these topics, plus more news and updates from CVP

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Research In Action Blog Newsletter - October 2025
Innovation Ecosystem Newsletter - October 2025
Young Driver Safety Research In Action Newsletter - October 2025
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