CHIRP advances cutting-edge epidemiological research in reproductive and perinatal health, improving population health outcomes for individuals and children.
The Center for Health Innovations in Reproductive and Perinatal Population Research (CHIRP) at the University of Pennsylvania is dedicated to advancing research in reproductive, perinatal, and population health. With a focus on identifying potentially modifiable factors and low-cost interventions, CHIRP aims to improve health outcomes across the life course. The center is committed to reducing health inequities and enhancing well-being for individuals, children, and families.
CHIRP is always seeking to work with graduate students and postdoctoral fellows interested in reproductive and perinatal epidemiology, causal inference, or the intersections between epidemiology, health policy, and health services research. Learn more about the department’s available postdoctoral fellow roles.
Penn and CHOP researchers receive a $50 million NIH grant to study how environmental exposures impact pregnancy and child health, aiming to reduce health disparities and improve maternal-child outcomes.
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CHIRP postdoctoral fellow Yajnaseni Chakraborti has received an NIH Pathway to Independence (K99/R00) Award to study how everyday endocrine-disrupting chemicals may affect fertility and early pregnancy.
Lin-Chieh Meng, BSPharm, MS, is a researcher in the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Informatics whose work centers on using causal inference methods to analyze real-world data and generate evidence for clinical decision-making and health policy. In this Q&A, Lin reflects on what inspired a research journey rooted in clinical practice and what is most valued about the collaborative DBEI community.
Kyle Busse, PhD, MPH, is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics whose work focuses on how lifestyle factors influence reproductive and perinatal health. In this Q&A, he discusses the experiences that shaped his research interests and what he values about being part of the DBEI community.
Natalia Irvine, MPH, is a Research Project Manager for the Center for Health Innovations in Reproductive and Perinatal Population Research (CHIRP). Her work supports studies focused on advancing reproductive and perinatal health. In this Q&A, she shares her experience joining the DBEI community.
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