{"id":2284,"date":"2020-03-31T12:38:50","date_gmt":"2020-03-31T16:38:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/?page_id=2284"},"modified":"2023-05-01T17:01:28","modified_gmt":"2023-05-01T21:01:28","slug":"research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/research\/","title":{"rendered":"Research"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"elegant\">FEATURED PROGRAMS<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"\tpeds-box-wrapper\t\">\n\t \n\n\n<div class=\"\tpeds-box\t\">\n\t \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/childrensresearch\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2021\/03\/research.jpg\" alt=\"Children's Research Institute\" width=\"345\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/childrensresearch\/\">Children&#8217;s Research Institute<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\tpeds-box\t\">\n\t \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/foodallergy\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2020\/10\/food-allergy-hero-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"345\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/foodallergy\/\">Food Allergy Initiative<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\tpeds-box\t\">\n\t \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/pulmonology\/rare-and-genetic-lung-disease-program\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2021\/05\/AdobeStock_191968034-1024x683-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"345\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/pulmonology\/rare-and-genetic-lung-disease-program\/\">Rare and Genetic Lung Diseases<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"elegant\">RESEARCH BY SPECIALTY<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"\tpeds-box-wrapper\t\">\n\t \n\n\n<div class=\"\tpeds-box\t\">\n\t \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/ai\/research\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28004 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2021\/04\/ALLERGY_Research-Button.png\" alt=\"Lab researcher\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/ai\/research\/\">Allergy-Immunology<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\tpeds-box\t\">\n\t \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/gi\/research\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28005 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2021\/04\/GI-lab-button-300x200.png\" alt=\"Dr. Sylvester using a pipette in his lab\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2021\/04\/GI-lab-button-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2021\/04\/GI-lab-button.png 345w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/gi\/research\/\">Gastroenterology<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\tpeds-box\t\">\n\t \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/gpam\/research\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28007 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2021\/04\/GPAM_Patients-in-waiting-room-300x200.png\" alt=\"Two Pediatric Patients playing in the clinic waiting room\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2021\/04\/GPAM_Patients-in-waiting-room-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2021\/04\/GPAM_Patients-in-waiting-room.png 345w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/gpam\/research\/\">General Pediatrics &amp; Adolescent Medicine<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\tpeds-box\t\">\n\t \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/gene\/research\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28023 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2021\/04\/GENE_Dr.-Powel-in-clinic-with-patient-300x200.png\" alt=\"Dr. Powel examining patient in clinic\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2021\/04\/GENE_Dr.-Powel-in-clinic-with-patient-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2021\/04\/GENE_Dr.-Powel-in-clinic-with-patient.png 345w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/gene\/research\/\">Genetics and Metabolism<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\tpeds-box\t\">\n\t \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/hemonc\/research\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28028 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2021\/04\/HEMONC_Dr.-Salvodo-with-microscope-300x200.png\" alt=\"Dr. Salvodo looking at samples with a microscope\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2021\/04\/HEMONC_Dr.-Salvodo-with-microscope-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2021\/04\/HEMONC_Dr.-Salvodo-with-microscope.png 345w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/hemonc\/research\/\">Hematology-Oncology<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\tpeds-box\t\">\n\t \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/id\/research\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28037 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2021\/04\/ID_Uma-in-lab-300x200.png\" alt=\"Uma Nagarajan looking into a microscope\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2021\/04\/ID_Uma-in-lab-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2021\/04\/ID_Uma-in-lab.png 345w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/id\/research\/\">Infectious Diseases<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\tpeds-box\t\">\n\t \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/npm\/research\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28065 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2021\/04\/NPM_NP-and-mom-with-baby-300x200.png\" alt=\"Dr. Melissa Bauserman and NP Kimberly Nail checking on infant with a stethoscope\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2021\/04\/NPM_NP-and-mom-with-baby-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2021\/04\/NPM_NP-and-mom-with-baby.png 345w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/npm\/research\/\">Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\tpeds-box\t\">\n\t \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/pulm\/research\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28078 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2021\/04\/PULM_Dr.-Esther-in-lab-300x200.png\" alt=\"Dr. Esther and colleague examining a specimen in the lab\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2021\/04\/PULM_Dr.-Esther-in-lab-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2021\/04\/PULM_Dr.-Esther-in-lab.png 345w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/pulm\/research\/\">Pulmonology<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\tpeds-box\t\">\n\t \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/rheum\/research\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28079 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2021\/04\/RHEUM_Stein-and-Wu-talking-300x200.png\" alt=\"Dr. Wu and Dr. Stein having a discussion in clinic\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2021\/04\/RHEUM_Stein-and-Wu-talking-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2021\/04\/RHEUM_Stein-and-Wu-talking.png 345w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/rheum\/research\/\">Rheumatology<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div align=\"center\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\textra-space\t\">\n\t \n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"elegant\">PEDIATRICS RESEARCH NEWS<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/category\/research\/\">View all News<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n<ul class=\"media alt-media\">\n        \n                            <li class=\"media-listitem\">\n                                            <a class=\"pull-left\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/2026\/05\/hoekstra-receives-unc-physician-scientist-training-program-faculty-award\/\">\n                            <div class=\"thumbnail\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2023\/07\/FIMG_PULM_Hoekstra-Nadia-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-post_thumbnail size-post_thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Nadia Hoekstra, MD\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2023\/07\/FIMG_PULM_Hoekstra-Nadia-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2023\/07\/FIMG_PULM_Hoekstra-Nadia-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\">                            <\/div>\n                        <\/a>\n                                        <div class=\"media-body\">\n                        <div class=\"caption\">\n                            <h4 class=\"media-heading\" data-shouldbe=\"h4\">                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/2026\/05\/hoekstra-receives-unc-physician-scientist-training-program-faculty-award\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Hoekstra Receives UNC Physician Scientist Training Program Faculty Award\">\n                                    Hoekstra Receives UNC Physician Scientist Training Program Faculty Award<\/a>\n                                <\/h4>                            <p>Dr. Nadia Hoekstra, UNC Pediatric Pulmonology, has been selected for the UNC School of Medicine Physician Scientist Training Program Faculty Award. Her project will explore innovative uses of artificial intelligence and digital stethoscope technology to improve detection of aspiration risk in infants. The award offers the resources and community needed to strengthen research programs and accelerate translational and clinical investigation, advancing care for children across North Carolina<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n                                \n                            <li class=\"media-listitem\">\n                                            <a class=\"pull-left\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/2026\/05\/espaillat-receives-iqvia-pediatric-clinical-research-scholar-award\/\">\n                            <div class=\"thumbnail\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2026\/04\/FIMG_PULM_Espaillat-Andre-1-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-post_thumbnail size-post_thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Andre Espaillat, MD\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2026\/04\/FIMG_PULM_Espaillat-Andre-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2026\/04\/FIMG_PULM_Espaillat-Andre-1-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\">                            <\/div>\n                        <\/a>\n                                        <div class=\"media-body\">\n                        <div class=\"caption\">\n                            <h4 class=\"media-heading\" data-shouldbe=\"h4\">                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/2026\/05\/espaillat-receives-iqvia-pediatric-clinical-research-scholar-award\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Espaillat Receives IQVIA Pediatric Clinical Research Scholar Award\">\n                                    Espaillat Receives IQVIA Pediatric Clinical Research Scholar Award<\/a>\n                                <\/h4>                            <p>Dr. Andre Espaillat, Division of Pulmonology, has been named a recipient of the IQVIA Pediatric Clinical Research Scholar Award. The award supports his efforts to advance data-driven research in children\u2019s respiratory health while strengthening clinical research capacity across the department. Congratulations!<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n                                \n                            <li class=\"media-listitem\">\n                                            <a class=\"pull-left\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/2026\/05\/laughon-honored-with-ebneo-2025-impact-article-of-the-year\/\">\n                            <div class=\"thumbnail\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2022\/07\/FIMG_NPM_Laughon-Matthew-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-post_thumbnail size-post_thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Matt Laughon, MD, MPH\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2022\/07\/FIMG_NPM_Laughon-Matthew-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2022\/07\/FIMG_NPM_Laughon-Matthew-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\">                            <\/div>\n                        <\/a>\n                                        <div class=\"media-body\">\n                        <div class=\"caption\">\n                            <h4 class=\"media-heading\" data-shouldbe=\"h4\">                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/2026\/05\/laughon-honored-with-ebneo-2025-impact-article-of-the-year\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Laughon Honored with EBNEO 2025 Impact Article of the Year\">\n                                    Laughon Honored with EBNEO 2025 Impact Article of the Year<\/a>\n                                <\/h4>                            <p>Congratulations to Dr. Matt Laughon, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, on earning the 2025 Impact Article of the Year (IAOTY) from the International Society for Evidence-Based Neonatology (EBNEO). The honor recognizes the landmark JAMA publication, \u201cExpectant Management vs Medication for Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Preterm Infants,\u201d authored by Dr. Laughon and his collaborators with the NICHD Neonatal Research Network.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n                                \n                            <li class=\"media-listitem\">\n                                            <a class=\"pull-left\" href=\"https:\/\/news.unchealthcare.org\/2026\/05\/us-uk-food-allergy-researchers-predict-oral-food-challenge-tests-as-an-obstacle-to-future-food-allergy-trials\/\">\n                            <div class=\"thumbnail\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2024\/04\/FIMG_Kim_Edwin-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-post_thumbnail size-post_thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Edwin Kim, MD\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2024\/04\/FIMG_Kim_Edwin-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1115\/2024\/04\/FIMG_Kim_Edwin-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\">                            <\/div>\n                        <\/a>\n                                        <div class=\"media-body\">\n                        <div class=\"caption\">\n                            <h4 class=\"media-heading\" data-shouldbe=\"h4\">                                <a href=\"https:\/\/news.unchealthcare.org\/2026\/05\/us-uk-food-allergy-researchers-predict-oral-food-challenge-tests-as-an-obstacle-to-future-food-allergy-trials\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"US\/UK Food Allergy Researchers Predict Oral Food Challenge Tests as an Obstacle to Future Food Allergy Trials\">\n                                    US\/UK Food Allergy Researchers Predict Oral Food Challenge Tests as an Obstacle to Future Food Allergy Trials<\/a>\n                                <\/h4>                            <p>A new international perspective led by UNC School of Medicine researchers highlights that oral food challenges, historically considered essential to food allergy clinical trials, are now limiting who can participate and threatening to slow progress in food allergy research.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n                                <\/ul>\n    \n<p style=\"text-align: left\">\n\n<div class=\"\textra-space\t\">\n\t \n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FEATURED PROGRAMS RESEARCH BY SPECIALTY PEDIATRICS RESEARCH NEWS View all 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