Bridging Clinical Questions and Scientific Evidence in Child Health
Pediatrics relies more than most medical specialties on robust, up-to-date, and locally relevant evidence. From evaluating the impact of early interventions on child growth and development to monitoring antimicrobial resistance patterns in common pediatric infections, safe and effective clinical practice depends on high-quality research. Guided by this principle, the Research Committee has been established within the Iranian Pediatric Association.
The Committee responds to the growing need among pediatricians in Iran for the generation, dissemination, and application of locally relevant scientific knowledge that addresses the country’s child health priorities.

Vision

To become a regional leader in the generation of scientific knowledge in child health and to play a pivotal role in the development of evidence-based clinical guidelines informed by high-quality local research.

Mission

To promote a culture of research, strengthen members’ competencies in sound research methodology, support high-priority research initiatives, and facilitate the dissemination of research findings to continuously improve pediatric healthcare in Iran.

Core Areas of Activity:

1- Identifying and establishing national research priorities in child health based on disease burden, knowledge gaps, and the needs of the healthcare system.
2-Enhancing research methodology literacy among Association members through practical workshops on study design, biostatistics, scientific writing, and research ethics.
3-Supporting multicenter research projects in collaboration with medical universities and research institutions across the country.
4-Collaborating with the Clinical Practice Guidelines Secretariat to develop and update national evidence-based clinical guidelines and protocols.
5-Establishing effective collaborations with reputable national and international scientific journals and facilitating the publication of members’ research findings.
6-Reviewing and evaluating research proposals submitted to the Association and providing constructive scientific feedback.