OUR MISSION

The Center for Child Injury Prevention Studies (CChIPS) is advancing the safety of children, youth, and young adults by facilitating scientific inquiry into childhood and young adult injuries and translating these findings into commercial applications and educational programs for preventing future injuries.

Who We Are and How We Work

Founded in 2005 by the National Science Foundation, CChIPS is hosted at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and The Ohio State University.

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FEATURED RESEARCH

In-Depth Analysis of Crash Causation Factors Using SHRP2

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FEATURED RESEARCHER

Declan Patton, PhD is a Research Scientist at the Center for Injury Research and Prevention at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. At CChIPS, he is investigating the benefit of support legs in rear-facing child restraint systems in reducing head injury metrics during frontal crashes.

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LEADERSHIP TEAM

Flaura Winston
Flaura Winston, MD, PhD

Director, Center for Child Injury Prevention Studies

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Kristy Arbogast
Kristy Arbogast, PhD

Co-Director, Center for Child Injury Prevention Studies

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Julie Mansfield
Julie Mansfield, PhD

Co-Director, Center for Child Injury Prevention Studies

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CChIPS Members

Our Industry Advisory Board comprises member organizations from industry, advocacy, and government agencies with a stake in child safety.

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RECENT POSTS

Rear-Facing Child Restraint Systems with Support Legs in Frontal Crashes
January 18, 2022
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Download the 2021 CChIPS Annual Report
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Download the 2021 CChIPS Annual Report
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