With the support of University of Queensland Global Strategy and Partnerships Seed Funding, coupled with Children’s Hospital Foundation funding through the Visiting Researcher Program, the Children’s Intensive Care Research Program (ChIRP) was pleased to recently host Dr Ebor Jacob James, Professor Jayashree Muralidharan, and Dr Jhuma Sankar as part of a unique Australia-India partnership.
Presenting at the Centre for Children’s Health Research Seminar Series, the Children’s Health Queensland Paediatric Grand Rounds, and plenary and invited addresses at the Australia and New Zealand Intensive Care Society (ANZICS) Annual Scientific Meeting, they shared their extensive knowledge of the challenges involved in conducting clinical trials in lower to middle income countries, telesimulation as a training modality, and latest evidence and epidemiology of sepsis. This visit follows the ChIRP team visit to India in 2023, where they delivered co-design workshops and toured the PICUs where they will be collaborating with local researchers.
ChIRP is dedicated to improving outcomes for critically ill children and partners with international institutions to build research capacity and culture through sharing of research and expertise. Collaborations are an essential component of delivering clinical trials that inform the care of the sickest and most vulnerable children worldwide. India has led the second-highest number of PICU trials globally, but none have incorporated an international partner, providing a unique opportunity for an impactful partnership. We thank our Indian colleagues for accepting our invitation to visit and taking the time to share their expertise.
If you wish to learn more about the work that ChIRP conduct or to view the presentations, please contact the team at ChIRP@uq.edu.au.
