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SPRNetwork Announces the 2026 Emerging Investigators Cohort
SPRNetwork is proud to introduce the 2026 Emerging Investigator (EI) Cohort, a group of promising researchers committed to improving the health and well-being of children and youth with special health care needs and their families. The Emerging Investigator Guided Research Program is one of SPRNetwork’s flagship initiatives. Designed as a one-year, mentored, family-partnered research experience,…
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Dr. Eyal Cohen Honored for Mid-Career Achievement in Caring for Children with Medical Complexity
The Systems and Policy Research Network (SPRNetwork) is proud to announce Dr. Eyal Cohen as the recipient of the 2026 Pediatric Complex Care Mid-Career Achievement Award. This honor recognizes Dr. Cohen’s significant contributions to the field of pediatric complex care and his leadership in developing innovative models of care for children with medical complexity and…
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Carolyn Allshouse Honored for Lifetime Achievement in Caring for Children with Medical Complexity
The Systems and Policy Research Network (SPRNetwork) is proud to announce Carolyn Allshouse as the recipient of the 2026 Pediatric Complex Care Lived Experience Partner Lifetime Achievement Award. This honor recognizes Carolyn’s extraordinary career as a family leader, educator, and champion for family-centered care. For more than 40 years, Carolyn has worked to advance family-centered…
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Lauren Agoratus Honored for Lifetime Achievement in Caring for Children with Medical Complexity
The Systems and Policy Research Network (SPRNetwork) is proud to announce Lauren Agoratus as the recipient of the 2026 Pediatric Complex Care Lived Experience Partner Lifetime Achievement Award. This honor recognizes Lauren’s extraordinary career as a family leader, policy advocate, educator, and trusted partner. For more than three decades, she has transformed lived experience into…
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Emerging Investigators Webinar
Did you miss the informational webinar about the Emerging Investigators program? It’s available on our website now. The webinar, hosted by SPRNetwork leaders, details the application process for 2026 and provided opportunities for potential applicants to ask questions. Watch it here! The deadline is 7/1. For additional information, visit the Emerging Investigators Program webpage.
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2026 Pediatric Complex Care Awards
The Pediatric Complex Care Achievement Awards celebrate individuals who dedicate their lives—through commitment and work—to serving children with medical complexity. The awards honor those who have made exceptional, long-lasting contributions to help children with medical complexity in many areas, including clinical care delivery, advocacy, policy, administration, research, and education/training. The awards also honor lived experience…
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Applications Open for the Emerging Investigators (EI) Program
The Systems & Policy Research Network Emerging Investigator Guided Research Program funds up to three projects each year dedicated to improving health systems for children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN). Apply by July 1! Selected investigators receive up to $15,000, one year of mentorship, and guidance in building meaningful family partnerships in research. Who should apply?…
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Open Pediatrics Complex Care Journal Club Podcast
The Complex Care Journal Club Podcast is a monthly series hosted by pediatricians who care for children with medical complexity. The podcast discusses emerging evidence in complex care with authors of recently published research and explores implications for clinical practice for the interprofessional care team. The podcast is hosted by Kristina Malik, MD, Emily Goodwin,…
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Announcing Our New Name!
The Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs National Research Network (CYSCHNet) has a new name! We are now called: The Systems & Policy Research Network. The name might be new, but The Systems & Policy Research Network (SPRNetwork) is the same great organization trusted by researchers, policy makers, care systems, clinicians, families of…
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2025 Pediatric Complex Care Awards
This year’s Pediatric Complex Care Award winners have been selected and recognized. Lifetime Achievement Awards were presented to Dr. Ellen Roy Elias and Cheri Scott, and the Mid-Career Award was presented to Dr. Rahel Berhane.