We are thrilled to share the great news that Prapela has been awarded its first Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). The grant will be used to advance the development of the Prapela SVS Hospital Bassinet for the treatment of newborns diagnosed with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) – the condition newborns experience as they withdraw from opioids they were exposed to during pregnancy. Read more here. Congratulations, Prapela!!
The Charles H. Hood Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the September 2026 funding cycle of the Child Health Research Awards Program, which supports early-career investigators pursuing innovative research to improve child health.
The Charles H. Hood Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the September 2026 funding cycle of the Child Health Research Awards Program, which supports early-career investigators pursuing innovative research to improve child health.
The Charles H. Hood Foundation is delighted to announce that Camilia (“Cami”) R. Martin, MD, MS, has joined the Foundation as Chief Scientific Officer. In this leadership role, Dr. Martin will steward and advance the Hood Foundation’s child health research portfolio, overseeing pediatric research awards and serving as a strategic scientific partner across initiatives, including the Hood Pediatric Innovation Hub.
