Center for Injury Research and Policy

The Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP) of The Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital works globally to reduce injury-related pediatric death and disability. With innovative research at its core, CIRP works to continually improve scientific understanding of the epidemiology, biomechanics, prevention, acute treatment and rehabilitation of injuries. CIRP serves as a pioneer by translating cutting edge injury research into education, advocacy and advances in clinical care. 

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The Abigail Wexner Research Institute is ranked among the top 10 for NIH funding among free-standing children's hospitals.

Meet Our Team

Learn more about director Gary Smith, MD, DrPH, and his team of principal investigators at the Center for Injury Research and Policy.

Research Grants

See the latest grants awarded to the researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy.

Education and Training

CIRP’s educational and training programs generate global interest in injury prevention and train the future leaders in the field.

Media Center

See the latest news coming out of the Center for Injury Research and Policy including press releases, announcements about recent awards, publications, studies, and events, as well as upcoming media trainings.

Making an Impact

From design changes in consumer products to new public policy, CIRP's influence is leading the way to a safer world at the local, national and global levels.

Injury Topics

View our research on a wide range of topics spanning home safety, burns, poison, sports and recreation, and transportation.

Injury Control Research Center Designation

CIRP was a CDC-funded Injury Control Research Center for 16 years until 2024, and the only one that focused on injuries to children and adolescents.

About the Center

CIRP was established in 1999 and became the first center of emphasis in The Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital. It was a CDC-funded Injury Control Research Center for 16 years until 2024, and the only one that focused on injuries to children and adolescents. CIRP faculty members have academic appointments at The Ohio State University and receive research funding support from many federal and state agencies and foundations. CIRP researchers publish a new scientific article, on average, every 3 days.