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Frontiers in Pediatrics: Dive Into Curated Research Topics for the UN World Children’s Day 2025

Frontiers in Pediatrics presents 9 high-impact Research Topics open for submissions.

To celebrate UN World Children’s Day 2025(20th November), we are spotlighting Research Topics on early-life and pediatric health, showcasing innovations in diagnostics, AI, and prevention to advance equitable, lifelong wellbeing worldwide.

We welcome submissions from the pediatrics research community.

Ready to submit? Email us at pediatrics@frontiers.org with the subject UNCD 2025 RTs to receive submission support and your discount code.

Featured Research Topics

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UN World Children’s Day 2025 - Special Research Topic. Healthy Beginnings, Lifelong Impact: Advancing Child Health for a Sustainable Future

Every child deserves the healthiest possible start in life, yet millions around the world still face preventable health risks from malnutrition, infectious diseases, unsafe environments, and unequal access to care.

Neonatal Respiratory Disorders: Emerging Mechanisms, Diagnostics, and Therapeutic Strategies

Neonatal respiratory disorders, including bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), and persistent pulmonary hypertension, are major causes of illness and death in newborns.

A young pediatrician doctor reads little girl electroencephalogram results on the computer screen. Brain waves on monitor representing the patients EEG results and neurological health. Pediatrics

Artificial Intelligence-Driven Multi-Modal Sensing Technologies for Pediatric Health Monitoring and Diagnostics

This Research Topic aims to explore the development and application of artificial intelligence-driven, multi-modal sensing technologies for pediatric health monitoring and diagnostics. With advancements in AI and sensor innovation...

father feeding his little son from bottle. toddler boy and dad in living room. babysitting, childcare, parental leave, fatherhood, parenting

World Food Safety Day: Innovations in Neonatal Food Safety

This Research Topic aims to advance our understanding of food-safety challenges and innovations in neonatal feeding and nutrition. Infants and neonates are uniquely vulnerable—due to their underdeveloped immune and digestive systems—and require...

Neonatal Health in Ibero-America: Addressing Challenges for Better Outcomes

Neonatal health is a critical area within global health, especially in low- and middle-income countries where systemic challenges impede progress.

Female Scientist Uses Tablet Computer In the Modern Brain Study Laboratory and Monitors EEG Reading and Brain Model Functioning.

Multimodal AI in Pediatric Neuroimaging

This Research Topic aims to catalyze advances in AI that integrate pediatric neuroimaging with other data modalities for a deeper, more clinically actionable understanding of neurological disorders. Our goal is to move to...

Revolutionizing Pediatric Intensive Care: Addressing Intra-Abdominal Hypertension through AI-driven Diagnostic Tools

The field of intensive care medicine is rapidly evolving, with a significant focus on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) for improved patient outcomes. The deployment of AI-based diagnostic tools...

Healthcare and Child Protection Synergy: Preventing Maltreatment and Promoting Wellbeing

In healthcare, the intersection with child protection systems presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities to significantly enhance child and family health and wellbeing.

Polio Eradication in Children: Global Challenges and Innovative Vaccination Strategies for Pediatri…

Poliomyelitis remains a critical concern within the field of pediatric infectious diseases, particularly as efforts to eradicate the disease confront evolving clinical and public health challenges.

UN World Children’s Day 2025 - Special Research Topic. Healthy Beginnings, Lifelong Impact: Advancing Child Health for a Sustainable Future

Every child deserves the healthiest possible start in life, yet millions around the world still face preventable health risks from malnutrition, infectious diseases, unsafe environments, and unequal access to care.

Neonatal Respiratory Disorders: Emerging Mechanisms, Diagnostics, and Therapeutic Strategies

Neonatal respiratory disorders, including bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), and persistent pulmonary hypertension, are major causes of illness and death in newborns.

A young pediatrician doctor reads little girl electroencephalogram results on the computer screen. Brain waves on monitor representing the patients EEG results and neurological health. Pediatrics

Artificial Intelligence-Driven Multi-Modal Sensing Technologies for Pediatric Health Monitoring and Diagnostics

This Research Topic aims to explore the development and application of artificial intelligence-driven, multi-modal sensing technologies for pediatric health monitoring and diagnostics. With advancements in AI and sensor innovation...

father feeding his little son from bottle. toddler boy and dad in living room. babysitting, childcare, parental leave, fatherhood, parenting

World Food Safety Day: Innovations in Neonatal Food Safety

This Research Topic aims to advance our understanding of food-safety challenges and innovations in neonatal feeding and nutrition. Infants and neonates are uniquely vulnerable—due to their underdeveloped immune and digestive systems—and require...

Neonatal Health in Ibero-America: Addressing Challenges for Better Outcomes

Neonatal health is a critical area within global health, especially in low- and middle-income countries where systemic challenges impede progress.

Female Scientist Uses Tablet Computer In the Modern Brain Study Laboratory and Monitors EEG Reading and Brain Model Functioning.

Multimodal AI in Pediatric Neuroimaging

This Research Topic aims to catalyze advances in AI that integrate pediatric neuroimaging with other data modalities for a deeper, more clinically actionable understanding of neurological disorders. Our goal is to move to...

Revolutionizing Pediatric Intensive Care: Addressing Intra-Abdominal Hypertension through AI-driven Diagnostic Tools

The field of intensive care medicine is rapidly evolving, with a significant focus on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) for improved patient outcomes. The deployment of AI-based diagnostic tools...

Healthcare and Child Protection Synergy: Preventing Maltreatment and Promoting Wellbeing

In healthcare, the intersection with child protection systems presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities to significantly enhance child and family health and wellbeing.

Polio Eradication in Children: Global Challenges and Innovative Vaccination Strategies for Pediatri…

Poliomyelitis remains a critical concern within the field of pediatric infectious diseases, particularly as efforts to eradicate the disease confront evolving clinical and public health challenges.

Any questions?

For assistance with your submission, please contact us at pediatrics@frontiersin.org, and our team will be happy to help.