Research Projects & Grants

College/University

  • Pragmatic, Randomized, Blinded Trial to Shorten Pharmacologic Treatment of Newborns with Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome, Role: PD/PI, Duke University, (01/2020 - 05/2025) Status: Closed
  • (MAS) Master Agreement for Pediatric Trial Network Opportunities, Role: PD/PI, Duke University, (01/2019 - 06/2026) Status: Closed
  • Antibiotic safety in infants with complicated intra-abdominal infections (SCAMP Trial), Role: PI, Duke University, (01/2018 - 01/2019) Status: Completed
  • NICHD-2017-ABS02 Long-Term Outcomes Protocol of Premature Infants Enrolled in the NICHD-2013-ABS01 (SCAMP) Study, Role: PD/PI, Duke University, (10/2017 - 07/2018) Status: Closed

Federal

  • Long-term outcomes protocol of premature infants enrolled in NICHD-2013-ABS01 (SCAMP) study, Role: PI, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development/NIH/DHHS, (01/2019 - 01/2020) Status: Completed

For Profit Organization

  • VGFTe-ROP-1920, randomized controlled, multi-center study to assess the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of intravitreal aflibercept compared to laser photocoagulation in patients with retinopathy of prematurity, Role: Investigator, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (10/2021 - 10/2022) Status: Completed
  • An Extension Study to Evaluate the Long-Term Outcomes of Patients Who Received Treatment for Retinopathy of Prematurity in the VGFTe-ROP-1920 Study, Role: Investigator, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (01/2021) Status: Approved
  • RAINBOW study: A randomized, controlled study evaluating the efficacy and safety of Ranibizumab compared with laser therapy for the treatment of infants born prematurely with retinopathy of prematurity, Role: Investigator, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, (02/2018 - 02/2019) Status: Completed

Internal

  • Gastroschisis: exploring the pathogenesis, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Gynecology & Obstetrics, (03/2026 - 03/2027) Status: Approved
  • Adaptive dynamic inspiratory nasal apparatus(ADINA): comparison to high flow nasal cannula (HFNC), Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Pediatrics, (09/2025 - 09/2026) Status: Approved
  • A retrospective study evaluating the effectiveness of High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) or Bubble Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (BCPAP) in the preterm infant, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Cardiopulmonary Sciences, (07/2020) Status: Completed
  • Estimation of gestational age via smartphone ophthalmoscope assessment of anterior lens capsule vascularity in preterm infants, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Pediatrics, (07/2019 - 07/2020) Status: Completed
  • The effect of packed red blood cell transfusion on pulmonary and gastrointestinal hemodynamics in newborn infants, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Pediatrics, (05/2016 - 05/2017) Status: Completed
  • Faculty perception of time demands and usefulness of current standard resident evaluations versus subcompetency milestone-based evaluations, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Pediatrics, (03/2015) Status: Completed
  • Investigating perceptions of respiratory profession on advance practice respiratory therapist in California, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Cardiopulmonary Sciences, (03/2023 - 01/2025) Status: Completed

Non-Profit Organization

  • Safety of furosemide in premature infants at risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (NICHD-2014-FUR01), Role: Investigator, Duke Clinical Research Institute, (07/2021 - 07/2022) Status: Completed
  • Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Commonly Used Drugs in Lactating Women and Breastfed Infants, Role: PD/PI, Duke Clinical Research Institute, (08/2018 - 07/2022) Status: Closed

State

  • Song-Brown Healthcare Workforce Training Program Grant-THC SACHS, Role: Faculty, Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development, (01/2020 - 09/2021) Status: Closed