North Carolina Child Health Research Network
Registered Date:
Network Acronym:
NCCHRN
Network Type:
Pediatric Network (at least 75% are pediatricians or specialize in child health)
Network Status:
Established
Geo Location:
POINT (-79.05815 35.905249)
City:
Chapel Hill
State:
North Carolina
Zip:
27599
Main Phone:
919-966-2504
Network Director Name:
Tamera Coyne-Beasley
Network Director Email:
tamera_coyne-beasley@med.unc.edu
Network Member Name:
Kathleen Mottus
Network Member Email:
kmottus@email.unc.edu
Network Member Role:
Coordinator
Geographic Coverage:
State-wide
Practice/Clinic Location(s):
North Carolina
Network Founded:
January 1, 2010
Network Mission Statement:
The mission of the NC Child Health Research Network is to build partnerships between community organizations, North Carolina community based and ambulatory practices, and research communities. Through collaborative research and dissemination this network will maximize the translation of scientific discoveries into real world applications for the advancement of child and adolescent health and well-being through policy and practice.
Current or Past Research Interests / Health Conditions:
Cancer*
Cardiovascular disease including stroke and HTN*
Care transitions
Children's health issues
Chronic pain
Comparative effectiveness research
Developmental delays, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism*
Diabetes (Type 1 or 2)*
Functional limitations and physical disabilities*
Health literacy
Infectious diseases including HIV/AIDS, STDs*
Men's health issues
Obesity*
Other health or disease related interests
Population health
Pregnancy and childbirth including preterm birth*
Pulmonary disease/asthma*
Tobacco use and smoking cessation
Women's health issues
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians:
150
Approximate Number of Practices or Clinics:
75
Approximate Number of Patients:
100000
Men’s health issues: HPV
Women’s health issues: STD
Other health care areas of interest: Teen driving