global Collaboration Drives Landmark Pediatric cardiology Research
A meaningful international research effort has recently concluded, bringing together leading medical centers and pharmaceutical expertise to advance the understanding and treatment of a critical pediatric condition.This collaborative study involved a network of hospitals and specialists dedicated to improving outcomes for children with heart disease. Here’s a detailed look at the key players and locations involved in this significant initiative.
A Multi-National network of Expertise
The study’s success hinged on the dedication of numerous institutions and individuals across multiple continents. Each center contributed unique skills and resources, fostering a truly global approach to research.
* Malaysia: Hospital Tunku Azizah Paediatric Department in Kuala Lumpur served as a major hub, with a team led by A. Rithauddin Mohamed. This team included dedicated sub-investigators, study coordinators, echologists, physiotherapists, nurses, speech therapists, radiologists, laboratory personnel, and more.
* India: Three prominent Indian hospitals participated, each bringing specialized expertise to the table.
* Peerless Hospital Kolkata, led by S. Dey, focused on cardiology, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation.
* Rainbow Children’s hospital in Hyderabad, under the direction of R. Konanki,contributed expertise in physical therapy and study coordination.
* P.D. Hinduja National Hospital and Medical Research Center in Mumbai, with N. Desai as Principal investigator, provided pulmonology, occupational therapy, and speech therapy support.
* Brazil: Hospital das Clinicas da Faculdade de Medicina da USP Instituto da Crianca in São Paulo, led by E. Zanoteli,offered a comprehensive team including sub-investigators,speech therapists,nurse practitioners,physical therapists,and study coordinators.
* Switzerland: Novartis Pharma AG in Basel provided crucial support in program leadership, biostatistics, clinical advancement, clinical operations, data management, and publications.
Dedicated Teams at each Center
You can appreciate that a study of this magnitude required a vast and highly skilled workforce. let’s break down the roles at each participating hospital:
Hospital Tunku Azizah Paediatric Department (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
this center boasted a comprehensive team, including:
* Principal investigator: A. Rithauddin Mohamed
* Sub-investigators: D. Binti Abd Hadi, T.Yan Lian, L. Jun Xiong, S. Murugesu,and K. gunasagaran, I. Zarina Binti Fakir Mohamed, T. Chee Sean and M. Jamil.
* Study Coordinators: H.Mohd Yassim, S. Zubaidah Zulkhairi, P. nur Najwa binti Nor Azman, and L. Shafiqah Sahul Hamid.
* Specialists: echologists A. Bt Alias and J. Bawani,Physiotherapists M. Azhari Bin Abdul Aziz and S. Mohd Shahardin, Speech therapists N. Shahima Sauhaimi and C. Kai Shuo, Radiologist F.Nadrah Bt Mohd Nasir, Radiographer N. Saliha Binti Abd Hadi, Laboratory personnel N. Azlin Bin Anuar and A. Ishak, and Study nurses R. Ab Rahman, N.Fariza Binti Ramli, N. Fatiha Bt Othman and S. Dameema Mohd Zahari.
* Unblinded main study coordinator: M. Yusri Fauzi.
Peerless Hospital Kolkata (Kolkata,India)
This hospital’s team included:
* principal Investigator: S. Dey
* Co-investigator: S. Sekhar
* Research coordinator: D. De
* Senior physiotherapist: K. Sarkar
* Consultants: K. Chakraborty (physical medicine & rehabilitation), S. Chaudhuri (cardiology), S. Bhattacharya & J. Sengupta (anaesthesiology), A. K.Sarkar (respiratory medicine), S. Ghosal and R. Das (site coordinators).
Rainbow Children’s Hospital (Hyderabad, India)
Here, the team consisted of:
* Principal Investigator: R.Konanki
* Study coordinator