Delivering quality research for positive impact on children’s health and well-being

Welcome

The Susan B. Meister Child Health Evaluation and Research (CHEAR) Center is one of the oldest and largest pediatric health services and outcomes research centers in the U.S.  Our mission is to advance the health and well-being of all children, adolescents, and families through research and education.

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Recent Highlights

Kao-Ping Chua
November 3, 2025
WKAR/East Lansing: Fewer young people getting vaccinated in Michigan, study finds
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October 30, 2025
WDIV: Poll finds children are not outside enough
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October 30, 2025
Study finds few children get timely follow-up care after critical illness
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Upcoming Events

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

CHEAR Seminar
9:00 - 10:00 AM 

Lisa A. Prosser, PhD, MS
Topic - CHEAR Faculty Research Overview

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Tuesday, January 6, 2026

CHEAR Seminar
9:00 - 10:00 AM 

Zachary Rumlow, DO
Topic - TBA

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Opportunities at CHEAR

Susan B. Meister Award for Best Paper in Child Health Policy

The Susan B. Meister Award for Best Paper in Child Health Policy recognizes an outstanding scientific paper in child health policy published in the past year. Awardees will be honored at the Annual Susan B. Meister Lecture in Child Health Policy and will receive a $1,000 award.

Submission Due: December 1, 2025

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CHEAR Fellowship

Apply to the CHEAR fellowship. This fellowship provides two years of support for physicians and PhD scientists interested in gaining rigorous training in pediatric health services research. We are now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 academic year. 

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