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Read the latest CChIPS blog posts on our research and news in the field of child safety.

Studying Safe Driving at the Neural Level

Published January 26, 2023 in Research in action

Dr. Elizabeth Walshe describes a new approach using neuroimaging and simulated driving to measure the complex brain function needed to drive.

Studying Safe Driving at the Neural Level

Our Most Popular Posts 2016

Published December 28, 2016 in Research in action

Our Most Popular Posts 2016

As 2016 draws to a close, let's take a look back at Research in Action's most popular posts in the last year.

The Importance and Evolution of Integrated Safety Systems in Motor Vehicles

Published December 5, 2016 in Research in action

The Importance and Evolution of Integrated Safety Systems in Motor Vehicles

Read a conversation with Tony Gioutsos of TASS International about the importance of integrated safety in motor vehicles.

Final Reminder: Advances in Child Injury Prevention (ACIP) Conference, November 14

Published November 11, 2016 in Research in action

Final Reminder: Advances in Child Injury Prevention (ACIP) Conference, November 14

Final reminder that The Center for Child Injury Prevention Studies (CChIPS) will host the 2016 Advances in Child Injury Prevention (ACIP) Conference on November 14, 2016 in Plymouth, MI. We are now offering a discounted rate of $125 for non-profit employees. Please read more to hear about what our keynote speaker, Tony Gioutsos of TASS International, plans to discuss.

Emotions & Driving in Stressful Traffic Situations

Published November 7, 2016 in Research in action

Emotions & Driving in Stressful Traffic Situations

Read about a new CIRP@CHOP study that examined the impact of emotions on teens in stressful driving situations, including heavy traffic and tailgating.

Advances in Child Injury Prevention (ACIP) Conference, November 14

Published October 12, 2016 in Research in action

Advances in Child Injury Prevention (ACIP) Conference, November 14

The Center for Child Injury Prevention Studies (CChIPS) will host the 2016 Advances in Child Injury Prevention (ACIP) Conference on November 14, 2016 in Plymouth, MI.

Naturalistic Data Describe Teens' Risky Driving

Published October 6, 2016 in Research in action

Naturalistic Data Describe Teens' Risky Driving

James Megariotis, an undergraduate Mechanical Engineering student at Drexel University, shares what he's learned about teen driver behaviors during his CIRP@CHOP research co-op experience.

Autonomous Cars and Self-Driving Technology: Burden or Boon for Teen Drivers?

Published July 12, 2016 in Research in action

Autonomous Cars and Self-Driving Technology: Burden or Boon for Teen Drivers?

Autonomous and self-driving technology is under scrutiny after a supposed auto-pilot mode-related fatal crash. These technologies have potential to prevent crashes, but we can't underestimate the human factors at play -- especially for young drivers.

CChIPS 2016-2017 Research Portfolio is Launched!

Published May 31, 2016 in Research in action

CChIPS 2016-2017 Research Portfolio is Launched!

The Center for Child Injury Prevention Studies (CChIPS) has just launched its 2016-2017 project year with 14 new research studies.

Save the Date for ACIP 2016!

Published May 11, 2016 in Research in action

Save the Date for ACIP 2016!

Registration is now open for the 2016 Advances in Child Injury Protection (ACIP) Conference, which will be hosted by the Center for Child Injury Prevention Studies on November 14, 2016 in Plymouth, MI.

Building A Minimal Viable Product (MVP)

Published February 18, 2016 in Research in action

Building A Minimal Viable Product (MVP)

Learn why building a Minimal Viable Product (MVP) is important in creating effective digital health interventions.