Maternal Infant Child Youth Research Network

05/28/2026

MICYRN is pleased to announce PRISM (Paediatric clinical Research Infrastructure Service Model), a new €9.9 million Horizon Europe initiative designed to strengthen and advance pediatric clinical research across Europe and Canada.

Coordinated by ECRIN (European Clinical Research Infrastructure Network) and bringing together 23 key stakeholders, PRISM will establish a coordinated, transnational ecosystem of research infrastructures and service organizations dedicated to supporting high-quality, innovative, and sustainable pediatric clinical research.

PRISM represents a significant step forward in addressing fragmentation within pediatric clinical research by fostering international collaboration, aligning infrastructure and expertise, and expanding access to coordinated research support and funding opportunities.

MICYRN is proud to contribute to this important international collaboration and to help advance a more connected, accessible, and patient-centred future for pediatric clinical research.

Read more about the PRISM project here: https://www.micyrn.ca/posts/from-fragmentation-to-integration-how-micyrn-is-advancing-international-pediatric-research-through-prismnbspnbsp

05/28/2026

Join TREKK's Lisa Knisley, Lisa Hartling, Shannon Scott, and Sarah Elliott on June 4th for their presentation "Co-developing child health knowledge mobilization resources with clinicians and parents/families: A JBI gLOCAL Solution Room".

Head to our link in bio to register today!

05/28/2026

NEW pediatric assent resources are now available from MICYRN.

Co-designed with children and families, these new ethics resource templates are built to make pediatric research participation more engaging, accessible, and approachable for kids of all ages.

New resources include:
🚀 A space mission map assent activity
🧩 Puzzle and drawing-based assent booklets
📅 A visual study schedule
📖 A research brochure and infographic for children and families

Designed to support assent conversations, explain study details clearly, and help research teams build rapport with young participants, these flexible templates can be adapted across a wide range of pediatric studies and study visits. Resources are available in English and French.

Templates and guidance for use canbe found at https://www.micyrn.ca/ethics-resources

05/20/2026

Today on Clinical Trials Day, we’re recognizing the people and partnerships helping strengthen maternal and pediatric clinical research across Canada.

Clinical trials depend on more than research teams alone; they require collaboration, operational support, and shared expertise. MICYRN works with partners across Canada and internationally to help strengthen clinical trial capacity and support high-quality research for infants, children, youth, and pregnant people.

Learn more: https://www.micyrn.ca/posts/clinical-trials-day-strengthening-maternal-and-pediatric-clinical-research-across-canada

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at MICYRN.

Today, we celebrate the mothers, caregivers, and families who support children through every step of their healthcare journey.

From research participation to advocacy, your voices, experiences, and dedication help shape stronger maternal and pediatric research systems across Canada.

04/28/2026

New international guidance is helping improve how clinical trials are planned and reported.

The SPIRIT-C 2026 and CONSORT-C 2026 extensions introduce recommendations tailored specifically to research involving children and youth and support stronger protocols and clearer reporting in pediatric trials.

Learn what these updates mean for clinical trial teams: https://www.micyrn.ca/posts/spirit-c-2026-consort-c-2026-new-guidelines-for-pediatric-clinical-trials

04/08/2026

We’re hiring.

The Maternal Infant Child and Youth Research Network (MICYRN) is looking for a Clinical Research Project Manager to help lead a national initiative shaping the future of pediatric clinical trials in Canada.

This role will support the ACCESS-ACCES Clinical Trials Incubator (CTI)—a pan-Canadian effort advancing investigator-initiated trials in pediatric hematology, oncology, and stem cell therapy. You’ll play a central role in coordinating the implementation, ex*****on, and delivery of CTI activities across the country.

If you’re experienced in clinical research and thrive in complex, multi-stakeholder environments, this is an opportunity to contribute to work that has real impact for children and families.

🔗 Learn more about the role:
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04/07/2026

Today is World Health Day!

At MICYRN, we are facilitating multi-jurisdictional research by addressing national and international barriers to collaboration, helping create efficiencies and optimize investments in research.

By connecting clinicians, investigators, trainees, and patients and families, we’re strengthening the research ecosystem and accelerating impact.

When we work together, we advance better evidence, better care, and better health outcomes for mothers and children.

04/01/2026

We’re pleased to welcome Megan Allore as Ethics Support Manager at MICYRN. Megan brings national expertise in pediatric research ethics harmonization and multi-site REB submissions across Canada.

Learn more about Megan and MICYRN’s Ethics Services Support: https://www.micyrn.ca/posts/micyrn-strengthens-national-maternal-and-pediatric-ethics-support-with-appointment-of-ethics-support-manager

MICYRN is pleased to announce the appointment of Megan Allore as Ethics Support Manager.  

12/19/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re grateful to the researchers, clinicians, trainees, families, and partners who strengthen maternal and pediatric health research across Canada.

In the year ahead, MICYRN will keep bringing people and institutions closer together—strengthening connections and supporting collaboration across Canada and beyond to drive research with real-world impact for families.

Wishing you a warm, safe, and restorative holiday season. We look forward to continuing this work together in the new year.