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IS-2 Scholars, Yuka Asada, PhD, RDN (2021 Cohort) and Aimee Kroll-Desrosiers, PhD (2020 Cohort) were co-authors of the recently published work in Translational Behavioral Medicine – Advancing the science of policy implementation: a call to action for the implementation science field. Abstract Public policies have been essential in addressing many of the most pressing public […]

IS-2 Scholar, Lauren Fiechtner, MD, MPH, (2020 Cohort) was first author of the recently published work in Pediatrics – Comparative effectiveness of clinical and community-based approaches to healthy weight. Abstract Objectives The objective was to evaluate if 2 pediatric weight management interventions delivered to Hispanic, low-income children (one in a health center the other in a Young […]

IS-2 Scholar, Bethany Kwan, PhD, MSPH, (2020 Cohort) was recently awarded a U2C from the National Cancer Institute entitled “OPTimIzing engageMent in discovery of molecular evolution of low grade glioma (OPTIMUM)” with MPIs Elizabeth B. Clause, PhD, MD, (Contact PI) and Roel Verhaak, PhD. Abstract Lower grade (World Health Organization (WHO) grade II/III) glioma (LGG), a […]

IS-2 Scholar, Allison Lewinski, PhD, MPH, RN, (2021 Cohort) was first author of the recently published work in the Journal of Nursing Scholarship – Perceptions of Using Multiple Mobile Health Devices to Support Self-Management Among Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: A Qualitative Descriptive Study. Abstract Purpose This study identified facilitators and barriers pertaining to the use of multiple […]

IS-2 Scholar, Cheedy Jaja, PhD, MPH, MSN, PMHNP-BC, ARNP, (2020 Cohort) was recently awarded an R21 from the National Human Genome Research Institute entitled “Integrating Nurse Champion Model for Group Reproductive Genetic Counseling for Sickle Cell Hemoglobinopathies into Primary Care: A Pilot Implementation Science Study.” Abstract Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a significant contributor to child […]

IS-2 Scholar, Roland (Clay) Merchant, MD, MPH, ScDis, (2020 Cohort) was recently awarded an R21 from the National Institute of Nursing Research entitled “Development of a model to implement guideline-concordant STI/HIV healthcare and screening for adolescents in the pediatric emergency department.” Abstract Project summary Adolescents (13-17 year-olds) in the United States (US) are at high risk […]

IS-2 Scholar, Meredith Fort, PhD, MPH, (2021 Cohort) was first author of the recently published work in the BMC Health Services Research – Hypertension in Guatemala’s Public Primary Care System: A Needs Assessment Using the Health System Building Blocks Framework. IS-2 Core Faculty Member, Russ Glasgow, PhD, was also a co-author on the publication. Abstract Background Uncontrolled hypertension […]

IS-2 Scholar, Niko Verdecias, DrPH, MPH, (2020 Cohort) was first author of the recently published work in Health and Social Care in the Community  – Expressed and unexpressed social needs in low-income adults in the U.S. Abstract Many healthcare organisations are now routinely screening patients for social needs such as food and housing. It is largely […]

IS-2 Scholar, Ellen Fitzsimmons-Craft, PhD, FAED, (2020 Cohort) was recently awarded an R34 from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) entitled “Development and Pilot Testing of a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy-Guided Self-Help Mobile App for the Post-Acute Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa.” Abstract Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a costly and life-threatening illness. Patients with severe AN are often […]

IS-2 Scholar, Allison Gustavson, DPT, PhD, (2020 Cohort) was first author of the recently published work in the Addiction Science and Clinical Practice – Fluctuations in barriers to medication treatment for opioid use disorder prescribing over the course of a one-year external facilitation intervention. Abstract Background The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is invested in expanding access to medication […]

IS-2 Scholar, Elena Byhoff, MD, MSc, (2021 Cohort) was first author of the recently published work in the BMC Health Services Research – Healthcare workers’ perspectives on coronavirus testing availability: a cross sectional survey. Abstract Background Studies on the impact of the novel SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID) for healthcare workers (HCWs) rarely include the full spectrum of hospital workers, […]

IS-2 Scholar, Roland C. Merchant, MD, MPH, ScDis, (2020 Cohort) was senior author of the recently published work in the Journal of American Geriatrics Society – Telehealth was beneficial during COVID-19 for older Americans: A qualitative study with physicians. Abstract Background Individuals aged 65 and older face unique barriers to adoption of telehealth, and the coronavirus disease 2019 […]

IS-2 Scholar, Cheedy Jaja, PhD, MPH, MSN, PMHNP-BC, ARNP, (2020 Cohort) was recently awarded an R21 from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) entitled “The Nurse Champion Model for Sickle Cell Disease Early Diagnosis and Care Access.” Abstract Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a major contributor to child morbidity and mortality. […]