Delivering quality research for positive impact on children’s health and well-being

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The Susan B. Meister Child Health Evaluation and Research (CHEAR) Center is one of the oldest and largest pediatric health services and outcomes research centers in the U.S.  Our mission is to advance the health and well-being of all children, adolescents, and families through research and education.

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Recent Highlights

October 6, 2025
JAMA website page on pediatric sepsis features CHEAR investigator's article
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October 2, 2025
Children with chronic conditions may face higher risk of food insecurity
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September 15, 2025
New MiSCDC report to support development of 2025 MDHHS strategic plan for sickle cell disease
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Upcoming Events

Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025

CHEAR Seminar
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Anand Parekh, MD, MPH, FACP
Topic: Health Policy in an Uncertain Environment

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Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025

CHEAR Seminar
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Kayvan Najarian, PhD, & Emily Witterup, PhD student
Topic: When AI Is Used for Decision Support in Pediatric Care

 

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Opportunities at CHEAR

Open Positions

Research Area Specialist Senior

Research Area Specialist Associate - Term Limited

Susan B. Meister Award for Best Paper in Child Health Policy

The Susan B. Meister Award for Best Paper in Child Health Policy recognizes an outstanding scientific paper in child health policy published in the past year. Awardees will be honored at the Annual Susan B. Meister Lecture in Child Health Policy and will receive a $1,000 award.

Submission Due: December 1, 2025

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CHEAR Fellowship

Apply to the CHEAR fellowship. This fellowship provides two years of support for physicians and PhD scientists interested in gaining rigorous training in pediatric health services research. We are now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 academic year. 

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