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Karan Ravindra Kumar

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Pediatrics, Critical Care Medicine
2301 Erwin Road, Suite 5260Y, Durham, NC 27710
2301 Erwin Road, Suite 5260Y, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


I am an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and a Pediatric Critical Care Physician at Duke University School of Medicine, and I am also affiliated with the Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI). My research focuses on advancing pediatric healthcare through the integration of biostatistics, clinical research informatics, and data science. I have significant experience managing large datasets, including the Pediatrix Medical Group Clinical Data Warehouse and the NICHD-funded Pediatric Trials Network, which have provided vital insights into disease patterns and pediatric drug labeling. I contribute analytical support to various pediatric research initiatives. My efforts extend to exploring automation of data integration in clinical trials, enhancing research infrastructure, and leading critical trials and registries to improve pediatric health outcomes. I am enthusiastic about applying my expertise in biostatistics, database management, and predictive analytics to future projects.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Pediatrics · 2021 - Present Pediatrics, Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics

Recent Publications


Evaluation of electronic health record to HL7® FHIR® mappings in pediatric research studies.

Journal Article Int J Med Inform · April 1, 2026 BACKGROUND: eSource technologies that exchange patient data from electronic health records (EHR) to clinical study electronic data capture (EDC) systems can reduce data quality errors and decrease data collection time. However, the availability of site-spe ... Full text Link to item Cite

Association Between 25% Albumin and Fluid Balance in Mechanically Ventilated Children.

Journal Article Respir Care · December 2025 Background: Albumin is often used to augment diuresis in fluid overloaded patients. The purpose of this study was to determine the association between albumin administration and fluid balance and respiratory outcomes in mechanically ventilated children. Me ... Full text Link to item Cite

Machine Learning Risk Prediction for Treated Retinopathy of Prematurity in Infants.

Journal Article Neonatology · November 18, 2025 INTRODUCTION: Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a leading cause of childhood blindness. However, current screening guidelines may be overly broad, necessitating better models to detect high-risk infants. METHODS: From a multicenter cohort of 103,701 infa ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


BPCA Innovative Trial Designs and Assay Developments in Pediatric Therapeutics

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development · 2023 - 2027

HEAL Clinical Coordinating Resource Center for the Pain Management Effectiveness Research Network

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2022 - 2027

BPCA Concept Development, Investigator Development and Clinical Trial Readiness Support (Version 2.0) - Option Period 1

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development · 2023 - 2025

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Education, Training & Certifications


Duke University, School of Medicine · 2019 M.S.
Johns Hopkins University · 2012 M.D.