Read an interview with Dr. Xiaoxia Dong, Assistant Professor of City & Regional Planning at the University of Pennsylvania and new CIRP Affiliate Research Scientist, about urban planning and how he collaborates with the Neuroscience of Driving team.

Drowning remains a leading cause of death in young children, and preventing it requires both proven safety strategies and equitable access to water safety resources.

Dr. Sara Freed shares three key takeaways from the Lifesavers 2026 Conference, highlighting how technology, data linkage, and cross-sector collaboration are advancing roadway safety research and practice.

Read abstracts of recent peer-reviewed research studies conducted by members of the Center for Injury Research and Prevention and the Center for Violence Prevention at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Dr. Julie Mansfield describes her recent article highlighting how technology can prevent childhood injuries, with the goal of helping clinicians understand how design, access, and real-world use determine its effectiveness.

Dr. Sara Freed describes how when the snow falls, it reveals more than tire tracks—it shows us how we can redesign our streets to make them safer for everyone.

Read our latest roundup of notable child injury prevention news articles from December 2025.

Dr. Huang highlights previous blog posts on dangerous social media trends, emphasizing the real-world risks they pose to adolescents.

Read abstracts of recent peer-reviewed research studies conducted by members of the Center for Injury Research and Prevention and the Center for Violence Prevention at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Dr. Rachel Myers shares how CIRP's mission to advance research that prevents injury and promotes recovery for children is more urgent and lifesaving than ever.