Midwest Society for Pediatric Research(MSPR) 2020 Virtual Scientific Meeting was an incredible success. We extend our deep appreciation to the presenters, moderators, and participants for such a meaningful and rewarding event. If you were unable to attend or missed a session, we encourage you to visit the MSPR website to view recordings of the sessions.
The MSPR is pleased to announce their 2020 MSPR award recipients. Congratulations to our award winners!
Founder’s Award Given to a senior member in recognition of contributions made in the development of the careers of academic pediatricians and in the advancement of pediatric research. Presented in Plenary I. Sponsored by Mead Johnson Nutrition.
Thomas P. Shanley
President & CEO – Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital
Frederic M. Kenny Memorial AwardGiven for outstanding research presentation by a fellow. Presented in Plenary II. Sponsored by Abbott Nutrition
Lila Nolan Neonatology Fellow - Washington University
Aryl hydrocarbon receptor signaling by indole-3-carbinol attenuates inflammation during necrotizing enterocolitis via CD11c+ immune cell signaling.
William Segar AwardGiven to a student, resident or fellow trainee with a hypothesis driven clinical research or behavioral/social or education project that involves innovative improvement in patient care delivery.Presented in Plenary III.
Amy Rothwell Medical Student - University of Wisconsin – Madison Effects of caffeine maintenance dosing on renal tissue oxygenation in preterm neonates.
MSPR Student AwardGiven for the most outstanding abstract presentation by a trainee at a level prior to postgraduate training or residency. Presented in Plenary II.
Shiloh Lueschow Graduate Student - University of Iowa A critical evaluation of current NEC definitions using statistics and machine learning.
Sutherland AwardPresented for the outstanding abstract presentation by a junior faculty member (<5 years on faculty). Presented in Plenary V.
Kok Lim Kua Indiana University - Riley Children's Hospital Reg3g-mediated HSG polymerization as a drug-sensitive target of islet dysfunction in offspring of obese mice.
Jack Metcoff Award Given for outstanding research presentation by a resident or fellow. Presented in Plenary V.
Maxwell Mathias Neonatology Fellow-Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Extracellular superoxide dismutase may protect nitric oxide signaling but does not prevent pulmonary parenchymal or vascular remodeling during prolonged neonatal hyperoxia exposure in mice.
The MSPR 2020 Virtual Meeting appreciates the generous support of our sponsors: Mead Johnson Nutrition and Abbott Nutrition. We are grateful for their willing support of the MSPR 2020 Virtual Scientific Meeting and support of scientific pediatric research to improve child health.
Thanks to our Sponsors
The mission of the Midwest SPR is to further pediatric research in the Midwest by highlighting scientific discovery, fostering collaborations, and promoting academic career development from trainees to senior faculty. Through a our strong mentorship networks and our annual meeting, we provide our members a unique way to develop significant, interactive, and supportive scientific and academic connections with other researchers across the Midwest region.
Questions? Email info@midwestspr.org or call the Midwest SPR Office at 346.980.9741
