Save the date!
Mark your calendar for the Annual REACH Retreat on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM at the Children's Support Center, followed by a happy hour. Join fellow REACH members for a day of networking, interactive discussions, and collaboration as we explore new ideas and help shape the future of child and adolescent health research. Lunch will be provided. More details and registration coming soon!
What Drives Us
The Research and Epidemiology for Adolescent and Child Health (REACH) Center is dedicated to reducing the burden of disease among pediatric populations in Georgia and beyond. Through impactful population-based research, the REACH Center addresses the causes of diseases among children, as well as the outcomes these individuals face. The Center also prioritizes education by training clinicians and scientists in pediatric epidemiology and population-health research while disseminating findings to healthcare professionals and researchers worldwide.
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REACH Student Research Opportunities
Interested in gaining hands-on experience in adolescent and child health research? Learn more about REACH’s paid research opportunities for Emory undergraduate and graduate students and sign up to be notified about future application cycles.
Meet the Team
Philip Lupo, PhD, MPH
Co-Director, REACH
Michael Scheurer, PhD, MPH, FACE
Co-Director, REACH
Shasha Bai, PhD, MS
Scientific Director, Biostatistics Core; Associate Director, REACH
Olga Taylor, MPH, ACRP-CP
Director, Pediatrics Population Science Program