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"A mixed year for paediatrics" - a quick look back at 2018 and our focus for next year

20 December 2018

As we approach the end of 2018, Russell looks forward to our work in the coming year - with the election of two Vice President roles and a strong focus on the paediatric workforce.

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RCPCH responds to latest Health Survey for England

4 December 2018

For the first time, The Health Survey looks at links between parent and child obesity. RCPCH responds saying it is a "cycle of life that can have terrible consequences to the health of entire families for generations".

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Number of young people with Type 2 diabetes reaches 6,836

22 November 2018

RCPCH President responds to new data reported by Diabetes UK saying it emphasises the need to act.

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Twenty years on: past winners of the Dr Simon Newell Early Investigator of the Year Award

8 November 2018

Established in 1999 by Sparks, this annual award recognises outstanding young medical researchers in the field of paediatrics. Now jointly funded by Sparks and GOSH Charity, it was renamed in 2017 in memory of Dr Newell and his distinguished career. With 19 winners to date, it continues his legacy o...

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RCPCH Progress+ domain resources: Research and scholarship

Paediatricians at all levels need to demonstrate they can apply an evidence-based approach to their practice - and so need research skills.

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RCPCH responds to latest obesity statistics for Scotland

30 October 2018

Community health and wellbeing must be at the 'heart' of local planning proposals to reverse childhood obesity says RCPCH's Dr Donald Macgregor

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BPSU study - Congenital ichthyosis

This two year, prospective BPSU study investigates the incidence, early management and outcomes at 12 months, of babies born with harlequin ichthyosis (HI) or collodion membrane (CM) born between 1 November 2018 and 31 October 2020. These are rare genetic conditions characterised by thick, tight sca...

Rosetrees Trust - PhD Plus [CLOSED]

Aimed at established researchers who have a strong track record in their field and have previous experience in supervising PhD students. Applications are accepted from only the proposed supervisor. Students who are interested in Rosetrees studentships should contact a potential supervisor in a UK university or research institute.

Award programme/theme

Studentship / PhD support

Funding amount range

Under £50,000

Maximum duration

3 years

Submission deadline

12 April 2024

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BPSU study - Sydenham's chorea

The first ever prospective surveillance of Sydenham's chorea in the UK and Ireland commenced in November 2018 and will run for two years. This study is being undertaken in collaboration with the Exeter Medical School and the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Surveillance System. The study aims to exa...

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RCPCH responds to Unicef air pollution research

18 September 2018

UK children are exposed to more than 60% of their daily air pollution intake during the school run and while at school, new research has shown today.