Conversations in Pediatric Research

Highlighting Lived Experience in Research, a Patient Panel

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode we hear three patients discuss what it was like to participate in a research study and how research has helped them feel healthier.

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Community Programming and Research with Kevin Borrup

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Kevin Borrup, DrPH, JD, MPA (he/him) is the Executive Director of the Injury Prevention Center at Connecticut Children's and is an Assistant Professor in Pediatrics at the UConn School of Medicine. Dr. Borrup has over 20 years of experience working to keep kids safe and injury free with expertise in population health, organizational development, strategic planning, program development, policy advocacy, and research. This episode covers his journey from law into community programming and research with a passion for promoting and protecting the well-being of children, families, and communities through the application of public health strategies.

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Community and Advocacy in Research: Carolyn Macica, MS, PhD

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Carolyn Macica, MS, PhD (she/her) is the Associate Director of Research Operations and Development at Connecticut Children’s Research Institute. She also maintains joint professor appointments at the Frank H. Netter School MD of Medicine and Yale University School of Medicine in the department of pharmacology. This episode covers her journey into science and the importance of community-based participation and advocacy within research through her work with the rare disease community.

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Katie Hinderer, Nursing Research

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

This episode features Katie Hinderer, PhD, RN, CNE, NEA-BC, Associate Chair of Nursing Research at Connecticut Children's where she discusses her journey to research and the positive impacts of nursing research.

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