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

Valentina Graci, PhD is a Research Scientist at the Center for Injury Research and Prevention at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. At CChIPS, she is investigating the role of the startle reflex in take-over reaction time in critical autonomous driving scenarios and the influence of automatic emergency braking pulses.

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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

Announcing the 2020 CChIPS Annual Report
December 9, 2020
The Center for Child Injury Prevention Studies (CChIPS) has released its 2020 Annual Report highlighting research projects funded through the consortium for the 2019-2020 project year.
Recent CIRP Publications - October 2020
October 22, 2020
Read abstracts of recent peer-reviewed research studies conducted by members of the Center for Injury Research and Prevention at CHOP.
National Child Passenger Safety Week
September 25, 2020
In honor of National Child Passenger Safety Week, CIRP reshares posts about child passenger safety topics.