Meet Us
Resources and Facilities
CCHBD’s unique resources and facilities help investigators understand and develop treatments for some of today’s most pressing childhood health problems.
Participate in Research
The CCHBD’s clinical studies let patients play a more active role in their own health care, access new treatments before they are widely available and help others by contributing to medical research.
Learn more about CCHBD Clinical Studies.
Read more about clinical studies in children and ask your doctor or nurse about studies at Seattle Children’s that might be right for you or your child.
Publications
Developmental consistency in associations between depressive symptoms and alcohol use in early adolescence. J Stud Alcohol Drugs. 2012 May;73(3):444-53. McCarty CA, Wymbs BT, King KM, Mason WA, Vander Stoep A, McCauley E, Baer J.
Longitudinal, Three-Dimensional Analysis of Head Shape in Children with and without Deformational Plagiocephaly or Brachycephaly. J Pediatr. 2012 Apr; 160(4):673-678.e1. Epub 2011 Nov 13. Collett BR, Heike CL, Atmosukarto I, Starr JR, Cunningham ML, Speltz ML.
Variation in adherence to new quality of care indicators for the acute rehabilitation of children with traumatic brain injury. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2012 Mar 21. [Epub ahead of print]. Rivara FP, Ennis SK, Mangione-Smith R, Mackenzie EJ, Jaffe KM.
Implementing a low-cost web-based clinical trial management system for community studies: a case study. Clin Trials. 2011 Oct;8(5):634-44. Epub 2011 Aug 3. Geyer J, Myers K, Vander Stoep A, McCarty C, Palmer N, DeSalvo A.
The impact of menu labeling on fast-food purchases for children and parents. Am J Prev Med. 2011 Oct;41(4):434-8. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2011.06.033. Tandon PS, Zhou C, Chan NL, Lozano P, Couch SC, Glanz K, Krieger J, Saelens BE.
Careers
Developing innovative treatments to potentially prevent and cure childhood illnesses takes more than just the right ideas. It also takes the right people. We are constantly seeking experienced leaders and enthusiastic emerging professionals who embrace collaboration and are committed to improving child health.
Does that sound like you? Please visit Seattle Children's careers page to find your perfect career in the CCHBD.
Our Experts in the Media
Obesity Linked to Neighborhood Features: Do You Live in a Fat Neighborhood?
04.10.2012 – Good Morning America Where you live may determine your child's weight, according to a series of new studies published by co-author Brian Saelens, PhD.
Too Few Kids Getting Outdoors with Mom or Dad 04.03.2012 – ABC News Nearly half of all U.S. preschool-aged children don't get outdoors at least once a day for parent-supervised playtime. "Many children might not be getting enough outdoor exercise because of barriers faced by single parents and families with two working parents", said Dr. Pooja Tandon, who led the research.
Caring Teachers May Help Keep Kids From Trying Alcohol, Drugs 03.23.2012 – U.S. News & World Report (HealthDay News) Carolyn McCarty, PhD, and researchers from the University of Washington and Seattle University find anxiety, depression, stress and social support can predict early alcohol and illicit drug use in youth.
Drinking Scenes in Movies May Spur Teens to Do the Same 3.5.2012 – U.S. News & World Report (HealthDay News) The more adolescents watch movie stars sidle up to the bar on the big screen, the more alcohol they drink themselves, a new study by Dimitri Christakis suggests.
Toxic Chemical BPA Under Attack, But Alternatives May Not Be Safer, Experts Say 02.23.12 – The Huffington Post A "BPA-free" label doesn’t necessarily guarantee a safer product. Dr. Sheela Sathyanarayana and other experts suggest that while consumers are being misled, regulation continues to go awry.
Screening Children for Cholesterol 2.14.2012 – New York Times Contrary to a National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute recommendation, University of Washington’s Drs. Bruce M. Psaty and Frederick P. Rivara argue that universal cholesterol screening in 9- to 11-year olds may lead to children being put on medication regimens that are not justified by medical evidence.
Collaborations and Partnerships
Collaborations and partnerships are an integral part of the CCHBD. With diverse research backgrounds, our investigators collaborate with their colleagues at Seattle Children’s, across the nation and around the world in pursuit of curing childhood illness.