ANNOUNCEMENTS

 CHLN 2026 Pilot Grant Awards

Center for Children’s Healthy Lifestyles & Nutrition

University of Kansas Medical Center/Children’s Mercy Kansas City

Drs. Jenny Scheurich and Robert (Bobby) Gibler

On behalf of the leadership of the Center for Children’s Healthy Lifestyles & Nutrition, we are delighted to announce the pilot proposal “Examining the Role of Body Composition in the Treatment of Pediatric High-Impact Chronic Pain” was selected for funding as the CHLN Kemper pilot for this year. Congratulations! As you know from the attached call for proposals, funding in the amount of $33K starts March 1, 2026 (or upon proof of IRB approval) and lasts until February 28, 2027. 

Drs. Heather Gibbs and Laura Plencner

On behalf of the leadership of the Center for Children’s Healthy Lifestyles & Nutrition, we are delighted to announce the pilot proposal “Impact of Produce Prescriptions on Fruit and Vegetable Intake and Child Health” was selected for funding as the CHLN pilot for this year. Congratulations! As you know from the attached call for proposals, funding in the amount of $33K starts March 1, 2026 (or upon proof of IRB approval) and lasts until February 28, 2027.

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2025 KL2 Mentor Excellence Award Recipient

The KL2 Mentor Excellence Award was proudly presented to Dr. Ann Davis

In recognition of exemplary mentorship, scholar advocacy, research guidance, and unwavering commitment to developing future independent investigators. Her leadership and dedication elevate the Frontiers K Scholar Program and enrich the culture of high-quality, accountable mentoring across our research community.

Congratulations, Ann!!