SAVIR Announces 2025 Safe Kids Worldwide–SAVIR Injury Prevention Scholarship Winner

SAVIR is delighted to announce that the 2025 Safe Kids Worldwide–SAVIR Injury Prevention Scholarship has been awarded to Amir Ghanbari, MS, a PhD Candidate in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Iowa College of Public Health.

Amir’s research focuses on preventing road traffic injuries, especially among vulnerable road users such as cyclists and pedestrians. His work examines behavioral, environmental, and crash-related risk factors, along with long-term health outcomes, to inform interventions and policies that improve road safety.

“The possibility of translating research findings into real-world prevention strategies keeps me inspired,” Amir shared. “Knowing that my work can contribute to reducing injuries and saving lives motivates me each day.”

Research Focus: Bicycling Safety

Amir’s dissertation, Bicycling Safety: Assessing Hospitalization Burden, Risk Factors, and Urban-Rural Disparities, aims to shed light on critical factors influencing cycling safety and inform targeted prevention efforts.

The Safe Kids Worldwide–SAVIR Injury Prevention Scholarship provides essential funding and professional support for emerging researchers like Amir. “This scholarship allows me to focus on my project while connecting with leaders and peers dedicated to injury prevention,” he said. “I am deeply grateful to Safe Kids Worldwide and SAVIR for this opportunity.”

Beyond the Lab

Outside of his research, Amir enjoys cycling, playing table tennis and pickleball, and spending time with friends. You can connect with him on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/amir-ghanbari-1407a0189.

SAVIR congratulates Amir on this well-deserved honor and looks forward to seeing the impact of his work on road safety and injury prevention.