Current Research Initiatives
Arkansas Children’s Asthma Clinical and Research Program
The ACH Asthma Program is a joint venture between the Allergy & Immunology and Pulmonology Sections at UAMS.
The Arkansas Children’s Asthma Clinical and Research Program was established with goals to improve adherence to current national best practice standards for asthma care and utilize lessons learned to expand the adoption of current national best practice standards in pediatric asthma care to statewide pediatricians through the Arkansas Children’s Care Network (ACCN).
Home Ventilator Program Research
Clinical-translational research is a priority of the ACH home ventilator program. Our clinicians collaborate in local and multi-center studies to examine the disease mechanisms that result in chronic respiratory failure and identify novel therapies. In addition, the program prioritizes quality improvement initiatives to ensure that the highest standard of care is available for our patients.
Research Programs
- Creation of a severe asthma registry – Over 50 patients enrolled to date.
- Research abstracts accepted to AAAAI and ATS.
- Home Assessment Pilot study
- Awarded grant funding by UAMS-TRI.
- Assess the utility of telemedicine in performing home assessments for identification/reduction of asthma triggers.
- Completed: 2022
- Severe Asthma Consortium – Joined 2022 – partnership with other Pediatric severe asthma programs across the US.