

Building Global Pediatric Research Networks by L. Schlapbach, P. Ramnarayan | OPENPediatrics
May 26, 2025
34:07
This World Shared Practice Forum Podcast episode features a discussion on the article "Building Global Collaborative Research Networks in Pediatric Critical Care: A Roadmap," published in Lancet Child and Adolescent Health in February 2025. The conversation, led by Dr. Jeff Burns with guests Professor Luregn Schlapbach and Professor Padmanabhan Ramnarayan, explores the challenges and strategies for creating effective global research networks in pediatric critical care. The speakers highlight the importance of collaboration, the need for a robust evidence base, and the potential of large data models to drive the future of precision medicine and improve patient outcomes.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Understand the current landscape and challenges of pediatric critical care research
- Identify the key components and benefits of global collaborative research networks
- Learn about the action plans and goals for advancing global pediatric critical care research
AUTHORS
Luregn Schlapbach, MD, PhD, Prof, FCICM
Head, Department of Intensive Care and Neonatology
University Children’s Hospital in Zurich, Switzerland
Padmanabhan "Ram" Ramnarayan, MBBS, MD, FRCPCH, FFICM
Professor of Paediatric Critical Care
Imperial College London
Jeffrey Burns, MD, MPH
Emeritus Chief
Division of Critical Care Medicine
Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine
Boston Children's Hospital
Professor of Anesthesia
Harvard Medical School
DATE
Initial publication date: May 26, 2025.
ARTICLE REFERENCED
Schlapbach LJ, Ramnarayan P, Gibbons KS, et al. Building global collaborative research networks in paediatric critical care: a roadmap. Lancet Child Adolesc Health. 2025;9(2):138-150. doi:10.1016/S2352-4642(24)00303-1
TRANSCRIPT
https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/7hptjhbmtkv8sqx7m86934/202505_WSP_Schlapbach_and_Ramnarayan_Transcript-3864x5000-258ba60.pdf
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CITATION
Schlapbach LJ, Ramnarayan P, Burns JP. Building Global Pediatric Research Networks. 05/2025. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/building-global-pediatric-research-networks-by-l-schlapbach-p-ramnarayan-openpediatrics.