Three University research projects receive grants to develop pediatric medical devices

The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) and Pediatric Device Innovation Consortium (PDIC) have announced the inaugural awardees of the Pediatric Medical Device Translational Grant Program.

The new funding program supports the development of pediatric medical devices, with the ultimate goal of improving pediatric patient outcomes and quality of life through technology-driven medical solutions.

The program's partners, CTSI's Office of Discovery and Translation (ODAT) and the Pediatric Device Innovation Consortium (PDIC), will provide the funded investigators with work strategy guidance, frequent feedback, and access to comprehensive internal and external services.

Congratulations to the 2014 grant recipients:

David Polly, MD and Charles Ledonio, MD
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical School
Project Title: 3D Rendering of the Thoracic Cage from Plain 2D Radiographs of Scoliosis in Children

Arif Somani, MD
Department of Pediatrics, Medical School
Project Title: Intra-pulmonary Aerosol Generator for Drug Delivery in Intubated Patients

Robert Tranquillo, PhD
Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Science & Engineering
Project Title: Preclinical Demonstration of Growth Capacity of a Tissue-engineered RVOT Graft

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