Pilot Grants Awarded
2023 – 2024 Pilot Grants Awarded
YEAR 11
Single Pilot Project Grants (PPGs)
- Dong Xu, Idaho State University
Retrospective and prospective study in pharmacological protection against noise-induced hearing loss - Jennifer Pearson, University of Nevada, Reno
Feasibility and Acceptability of Switching to E-cigarettes Among Cigarette Smokers Engaged in Substance Use Disorder Treatment - Ellen Schafer, Boise State University
Got WIC? Characterizing WIC enrollment and retention barriers in Idaho Health District 4 - Maria Wong, Idaho State University
Identifying Momentary Risk and Protective Factors for Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors among Emerging Adults: A Pilot Study - Subhash Verma, University of Nevada Reno
Identifying the determinants of long-COVID - Ryoko Kausler, Boise State University
Feasibility and Acceptability of a Telehealth Intervention Among Women with Perinatal Depression /Anxiety and Substance Use Risk - Joel Perry, University of Idaho
Improving Arm Function After Stroke Using Synergy-Based Assistance in Wearable Exoskeletons - Monika Gulia-Nuss, University of Nevada Reno
Epigenetic markers for early Lyme Disease diagnostics/app title: DNA methylation markers for early Lyme Disease diagnostics - Hyunwha Lee, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Home-based and Mobile App-guided Dual-Task Exercise for Cognition and Functional Capacity after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) - Vanessa Hiratsuka, University of Alaska
Prospective Longitudinal Cohort Pilot of Young Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - Alexandra Gantt-Howrey, Idaho State University
Mitigating Mental and Social Health Outcomes of COVID-19: A Counseling Approach - Bethaney Fehrenkamp, University of Idaho
Mechanistic effects of early life feeding exposure on infant inflammatory and health status - Dong Yeong Shin, New Mexico State University
Prevalence and Factors of the Polypharmacy/PIM Use among Elderly NSCLC Patients - Nicholas Murray, University of Nevada Reno
Prediction of sport-related concussion diagnosis using a visual system provocation exam and machine learning (IRB Identification of Persistent Impairments following Concussion) - Jingchun Chen, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Genetic Correlation in Patients with COVID-19 & Alzheimer’s Disease
Community Engaged Research Pilot Grants (CERPs)
- Paul Kwon, University of Nevada Reno
Reducing a barrier to gender-affirming surgeries - Jongwon Lee, University of New Mexico
COVID19-driven anti-Asian Racism and its Impact on Mental Health among Asian Pacific Americans (APAs) in NM - Lorraine Benuto, University of Nevada Reno
Reducing mental health disparities among Latins with a telenovela intervention (irb title: UP Telenovela) - Clariana Ramos de Oliveira, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Development and testing of a racial-equity evidence-based nurturing care mental health strategy for Latina mothers - Diane King, University of Alaska
Engaging Clergy and Congregants as “Citizen Scientists” to Promote Health and Well-Being within Faith-Based Communities Nathan West - Bethany Contreras, University of Nevada Reno
A pilot evaluation of assent-based applied behavior analysis therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder (irb title qualitative analysis of applied behavior analysis practitioners views and approaches to assent-based behavior analytic therapy for autistic children - Eric Moody, University of Wyoming
Improving Title X Services for People with Disabilities in Rural Communities - Katherine Doyon, Boise State University
Examining the Feasibility, Efficacy, and Acceptability of a Collaboratively Designed Communication Guide to Facilitate Communication with Refugees.
Multi-Site Pilot Projects (MSPPs)
- Szu-Lee Ping, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Yuri Yoshida, University of New Mexico, Sheila Clemens, University of Kentucky, Yu-Jen Chang, West Virginia University, Yo Shih, University of Oklahoma
Examining socioeconomic disparities in functional outcomes of people with lower limb amputation – a multi-site collaborative study
Developmental Translational Team Grants (DTTGs)
- Ali Habashi, Idaho State University, Susan Tavernier, University of Alaska
Biomarkers of Breast Cancer: Focus on Renin-Angiotensin System Components
2022 – 2023 Pilot Grants Awarded
YEAR 10
Single Pilot Project Grants (PPGs)
- Arpita Basu, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Associations of oral health and microbiome with dietary intakes in adults with the metabolic syndrome with or without food insecurity - Loraine Benuto, University of Nevada Reno
Examining the underlying mechanisms of race-based trauma—is it a form of PTSD? (Race-based trauma: Examining Physiological Underpinnings) - Cara Gallegos, Boise State University
The Mental Health Effects of a Mindfulness App in Parents of a Child With Medical Complexity - Joshua Garn, University of Nevada Reno
Characterizing protein biomarkers of post -infection irritable bowel syndrome - Cynthia Lancaster, University of Nevada Reno
Do interpersonal trauma and ethno-racial discrimination disrupt the social regulation of vigilance and arousal? - Nirmala Lekhak, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Loving-Kindness Meditation for Loneliness in Older Adults: A Pilot Study - Dejan Magoc, New Mexico State University
The Healthy Kids+ Initiative: Promoting Active Living through Healthy Choices - Ryan Mizner, University of Montana
Developing Tech-Informed Neuromuscular Training (TNT) for Knee Rehabilitation - Humairat Rahman, New Mexico State University
Association of arsenic exposure and risk of diabetes, hypertension and renal disease with zinc status in a Latino population - Annie Roe, University of Idaho
Feasibility of Egg-Based Diet Interventions and Assessing Perinatal Mental Health - Jennifer Tabler, University of Wyoming
Thriving in the American rural-frontier after COVID-19: how resource availability, isolation, and access to care shape health outcomes of aging adults living in diverse rurality - Craig Ulrich, University of Nevada Reno
High Times: The Effect of Cannabinoids on Uterine Contraction - Kristin Van De Griend, Idaho State University
Healing Motherhood: Intermountain Enhanced Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder Screening - Irene Van Woerden, Idaho State University
Purchasing Patterns and Food insecurity among college students - Ann Vuong, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Early life exposure to flame retardants and kidney function in adolescence - Shuqi Zhang, Boise State University
Physiological recovery timetable of sports-related concussion in adolescents
Community Engaged Research Pilot Grants (CERPs)
- Sarah Friedman, University of Nevada Reno
From opioid prescribing to opioid deprescribing: Investigating individual, provider, and system level determinants of harmful opioid dosing decreases - Gabriel Garcia, University of Alaska, Anchorage
Addressing Racism and Mental Health through University and Community Education and Training - Elaine Nguyen, Idaho State University
Interdisciplinary referral approaches to evidence-based diabetes services throughout rural Idaho - Jennifer Pharr, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Building Healthy Outcomes Using a Supportive Environment for Sexual and Gender Minorities - Vanessa Simonds, Montana State University
Strengthening Healthy Relationships among Apsaalooke Youth - David St. Jules, University of Nevada Reno
Exploring whole grain intakes in people with chronic kidney disease
Multi-Site Pilot Projects (MSPPs)
- Tin Nguyen, University of Nevada Reno, Tyler Bland, University of Idaho, Cheryl Jorcyk, Boise State University, & Marianne Berwick, University of New Mexico
Tackling Cancer Disparities: A Bayesian Approach for Personalized Pathway Analysis and Risk Prediction
Developmental Translational Team Grants (DTTGs)
- Monika Gulia-Nuss & Peter Jones, University of Nevada, Reno
Novel DNA methylation markers for Lyme disease diagnostics
2021 – 2022 Pilot Grants Awarded
YEAR 9
Single Pilot Project Grants (PPGs)
- Gabriel Bargen, Idaho State University
Esomeprazole otoprotection against cisplatin-induced hearing loss in cancer patients - Yoon Hee Cho, University of Montana
Epigenetic biomarker for prenatal fipronil exposure and health outcomes in newborns - Daniel Fitzsimons, University of Idaho
Myosin cross-bridge activation of contraction in human myocardium - Ruby Fried, University of Alaska, Anchorage
Traditional food security (TFS) and health: Validating a novel TFS assessment tool, and examining the relationship between TFS and diet quality among Alaska Native people - Ezra Holston, University of Nevada Reno
Describing Brain Activity of African-American Older Adults with Alzheimer’s Disease: Pilot Study - Jagdish Khubchandani, New Mexico State University
Mental Illness and Health Information Technology Use in the United States - Aida Midgett, Boise State University
Development, Acceptability, and Short-Term Outcomes of a Par ent Module for a Brief, Bullying Bystander Intervention for Middle School Students in Rura l, Low-Income Communities - Luke Montrose, Boise State University
An air quality-focused personnel intervention to improve health among nursing home residents - James Morton Jr, University of Alaska, Fairbanks
Thriving Alaska Native Veterans: Translational Research for Health Promotion and Harm Reduction among Military Service Members - Corey Pew, Montana State University
Enhanced Control for a Lower Limb Prosthesis using High-Density Surface Electromyography - Andrew Thomas Reyes, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Testing the Preliminary Efficacy of a Mindfulness-Based Smartphone App Intervention for Nurses Traumatized from the COVID-19 Pandemic - Timsy Uppal, University of Nevada Reno
Human herpesviruses in augmenting COVID-19 symptoms
Multi-Site Pilot Projects (MSPPs)
- Shuguang Leng, University of New Mexico
Novel methods of assessing household wood smoke exposure in the rural Mountain West
Developmental Translational Team Grants (DTTGs)
- Brian Ward & Mohamed Trabia, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Predicting and Preventing Failure of Colorectal Anastomoses Using Finite Element Modeling Validated with an Ex-Vivo Model
2020 – 2021 Pilot Grants Awarded
YEAR 8
Single Pilot Project Grants (PPGs)
- James Becker, University of Montana
Movement Screening To Prevent Musculoskeletal Injury in Adolescent Runners - Hannah Calvert, Boise State University
Health Impacts of Adoption of Universal Free Meals in High Poverty Schools - Rebecca Carron, University of Wyoming
A Pilot Management Program for American Indian/Alaska Native Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Shiyi Chen, University of Idaho
Determining the Impact of Emotive Intelligent Space on Children’s Self-Regulation and Cognitive Performance - Yimin Chen, University of Idaho
Reducing Maternal Stress in Mothers of Preterm Infants Using a Mindfulness-based Intervention - Catherine Egan, University of Idaho
Mountain West CTR-IN Development of a fitness surveillance system to track and evaluate obesity prevention efforts in Idaho youth - Barbara Gordon, Idaho State University
Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Interstitial Cystitis (AID-IC): A randomized controlled cross-over trial evaluating the efficacy of an anti-inflammatory diet on symptom severity among women with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) - Mingon Kang, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Predicting an Inpatient’s Risk of Benzodiazepine and Opioid Overdose - Kathryn Olszowy, New Mexico State University
Water Insecurity: A Neglected Social Determinant of Non-communicable Chronic Disease Risk - Evan Papa, Idaho State University
Influence of community-based group exercise on fall risk in Parkinson’s Disease - Christopher Sroka, New Mexico State University
Modeling Disparities in Obesity Along the U.S.-Mexico Border - Dieu-My Tran, University of Nevada Las Vegas
MOBILE Intervention in College Students with Elevated Blood Pressure
Multi-Site Pilot Projects (MSPPs)
- Jennifer Hettema, University of New Mexico
Evaluation of Secondary Prevention for Opioid Misuse, Problems, and Disorder
Developmental Translational Team Grants (DTTGs)
- Mitchell Strominger & Christopher Von Bartheld, University of Nevada, Reno
Archaic gene introgression as a risk factor for horizontal strabismus
2019 – 2020 Pilot Grants Awarded
YEAR 7
Single Pilot Project Grants (PPGs)
- Ann Brown, University of Idaho
Physiological & Psychological Health Disparities Among Rural & Urban Adolescents - June Cho, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Health Disparities in Very-Low-Birthweight and Preterm Birth in Nevada - Tsuyoshi Fujita, University of Hawaii
Mitochondrial and Metabolic Dynamics in HIV-Associated Cardiovascular Disease - Christine McKibbin, University of Wyoming
Leveraging Technology to Improve Health Outcomes in Youth with Emotional and Behavioral Disturbances and who are Prescribed Second-Generation Antipsychotic Medications - Elaine Nguyen, Idaho State University
Diabetes-management across Rural Idaho Via pharmacist-provided Education (DRIVE) - Kathleen Reyes, University of New Mexico
Pharmacogenetics to Improve Opioid Prescribing for Native Americans: Pilot Study - Lori Saiki, New Mexico State University
Train-the-Trainer Resource for Promotoras on Urinary Incontinence Self-Care - Ellen Schafer, Boise State University
Familial & Community Infant Feeding Social Networks Among Low-Income WIC Mothers - Alfred Schissler, University of Nevada, Reno
Accessible precision medicine through Bayesian integration of single-subject studies and demographic data
Multi-Site Pilot Projects (MSPPs)
- Karla Wagner & Jennifer Garfield, University of Nevada, Reno
A mixed methods study of methamphetamine use in the context of the opioid epidemic: Identifying opportunities for intervention
Developmental Translational Team Grants (DTTGs)
- Paul Chestovich & Samir Mojaes, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Measurement and Numerical Analysis of Pavement Surface Temperature and Light Intensity in a Desert Climate - Ali A. Habashi & Susan Tavernier, Idaho State University
Identifying and Validating Plasma Circulating Angiotensin Peptides as Biomarkers for Different Inflammatory Diseases - Eric Moody & Qin Zhu, University of Wyoming
Validating a Novel System with Real-time INteraction and Motion Tracking in Immersive VR for Tele-habilitation
2018 – 2019 Pilot Grants Awarded
YEAR 6
Single Pilot Project Grants (PPGs)
- Lorraine Benuto, University of Nevada, Reno
iYo no estoy loco/a! Using a telenovela style Education Entertainment Video to reduce stigma among Latinos in an integrated Healthcare Setting - Tyler Brown, Boise State University
Analysis of Knee Motion to Prevent and Treat the Increasing Incidence of Premature Knee OA - Brian Cherrington, University of Wyoming
The Role of Citrullination in the Etiology of Female Rheumatoid Arthritis - Cynthia Curl, Boise State University
Assessment of Risk Factors for Health Disparities among Latina Farm Workers - Cynthia Lancaster, University of Nevada, Reno
Augmenting Exposure Therapy for Social Anxiety with Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation - Sophia Newcomer, University of Montana
Bridging the rural-urban disparity: a mixed-methods analysis of human papillomavirus vaccine uptake in Montana - Renee Robinson, University of Alaska, Anchorage
Assessing the Long-Term Outcomes of Specialized Supportive Care on the Health of Infants with ln-Utero Opioid Exposure - Chloe Wardropper, University of Idaho
Perceptions of Lead Contamination and Behavioral Intentions in a Mining Region - Nicole Young, University of Hawaii
Secondary Stroke Prevention among Filipinos Compared with Other Racial Groups in Hawaii - Atif Zafar, University of New Mexico
Healthcare disparities among Hispanics, Native Americans, and Caucasians in lschemic Stroke Patients
Developmental Translational Team Grants (DTTGs)
- Musaberk Goksel, Holly Martinson, & Max Kullburg, University of Alaska, Anchorage
Reprogramming tumor-induced myeloid suppressor cells using targeted C3-liposome delivery of JAK/STAT inhibitors - Arthur Islas & Nicholas Murray, University of Nevada, Reno
Evaluation of smooth pursuit and saccadic eye movements following sport-related concussion during a spot-like functional task - Jun Ren & Michelle Hillaire, University of Wyoming
Role of Plasma MicroRNA-206/133b and Autophagy in metabolic therapeutic outcomes in overweight /obese subjects - Ann Brown & Clarissa Richardson, University of Idaho
Addressing Health Disparities among Rural Adolescents in Idaho: Promoting Lifelong Physical and Mental Health - Laurie Slovarp & Sarjubhai Patel, University of Montana
Establishing Proof-of-Concept To Investigate the Underlying Mechanism Responsible for Effectiveness of Behavioral Cough Therapy (BCT)
2017 – 2018 Grants Awarded
YEAR 5
Single Pilot Project Grants (PPGs)
- Jinan Banna, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Preventing excessive gestational weight gain via short mobile messages in WIC - Heather Burkin, University of Nevada Reno
Mechanisms of Dysfunctional Quiescence in Preterm Labor - Luke Conway, University of Montana
Improving Smoking Cessation Treatments via Nature Exposure - Mariah Ehmke, University of Wyoming
Behavioral Economic Measures for Improved Child Immunization Rates in Wyoming - Fang Jiang, University of Nevada Reno
Multisensory perceptual training in the elderly - Michael Johnson, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Decision-Making Factors that Influence Cervical Cancer Screening Among Transgender Men - Lindsay Larkins, University of Idaho
Mechanical Treatment for Pregnancy Related Lumbopelvic Pain: Immediate treatment effects and gait changes - Aida Midgett, Boise State University
Evaluating a brief, stand-alone bullying bystander intervention for mixed-race middle schools in underserved, predominantly Hispanic population - Ernesto Moralez, New Mexico State University
Adapted Integrative Health Coaching to Improve Pain Management for Hispanic Patients in Primary Care - Julie Salvador, University of New Mexico Health Sciences
Expansion of Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders in Rural Primary Care - Alex Santos, University of Montana
Rapid screening of TBI in student athletes and veterans of rural mountain west - Elizabeth Morgan Schniedewind, Idaho State University
Access and Barriers to Primary Care among Deaf Users of American Sign Language - Sherry Weitzen, University of New Mexico Health Sciences
Identifying predictors of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) towards developing a risk score model - Yan Yan Wu, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Socioeconomic and Behavior Determinants of Heath Disparities in Hawaii, a Multi-Ethnic Study
Multi-Site Pilot Projects (MSPPs)
- Todd Seto, University of Hawaii & Sreejayan Nair, University of Wyoming
Return to Traditional Hawaiian Diet Study: Pilot Project to Improve Cardiometabolic Disparities among Native Hawaiians - Mary Jo Cooley Hidecker, University of Wyoming & Merrill Landers, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Decreasing health disparities for persons with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in rural communities: Assessing feasibility of coordinated telehealth
2016 – 2017 Pilot Grants Awarded
YEAR 4
Single Pilot Project Grants (PPGs)
- Sandra Benavides-Vaello, Montana State University
Determining Diabetes and Hypertension Healthcare Needs for Low-Income Hispanics - Jingchun Chen, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
To Develop a Cellular Model of Microglia for Schizophrenia Research - Annette Crisanti, University of New Mexico Health Sciences
Development of the Impact of Peer Support Worker Instrument (I-PSW-I) - Michelle D`Antoni, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Therapeutic Targeting of Chemokine Receptors to Probe Immunopathogenesis of HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders - Clare Fitzpatrick, Boise State University
Optimizing Surgical Treatment of Crouch Gait on a Patient-Specific Basis - Karen Heath, University of Alaska, Anchorage
A Multi-Level Community-Based Fitness Intervention for Adults with ID - John Holmes, Idaho State University
Integrated Clinical Telepharmacist Delivered Chronic Disease Management in Rural Primary Care Clinics - Daniel Hudock, Idaho State University
EEG time-course analysis of the sensorimotor mu rhythm during speech perception - Bryn Martin, University of Idaho
MRI-based Biomarkers for Characterization of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - Marian Melish, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Effect of Doxycycline on Developing Coronary Aneurysms in Kawasaki Disease - Cristina Murray-Krezan, University of New Mexico Health Sciences
Informative Drop-out in Mammographic Density and Breast Cancer Risk Studies - Domen Novak, University of Wyoming
Robust driver attention monitoring by combining driving behavior with physiological measurements - Phillip Post, New Mexico State University
Aggie Play - Laurie Slovarp, University of Montana
Development of the Montana Screening for Behavioral Cough Therapy - Jacqueline Snow, University of Nevada Reno
How human food decisions are influenced by real objects versus image displays - Qing Wu, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
A pilot study to Develop Personalized Reference Values of Bone Mineral Density
2015 – 2016 Pilot Grants Awarded
YEAR 3
Single Pilot Project Grants (PPGs)
- Mary Cloud Ammons, Montana State University
Biochemical association between skin microbiome and metabolomic landscape - Ivo Sah Bandar, University of Hawaii
Role of gut Macrophages and the microbiome in HIV-associated Immune Activation - Rajal Cohen, University of Idaho
Lighten up: Modifying postural state to reduce fall risk in older adults - Robert Coker III, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Therapeutic nutrition for alcohol rehabilitation - Diana Doumas, Boise State University
Efficacy of a web-based alcohol intervention for high school students - Craig McFarland, University of Montana
Using memory and imagination to combat depression - Katherine Morris, University of New Mexico
HSCG-CSF and G-CSFR as novel prognostic biomarkers in colorectal cancer - Sreejayan Nair, University of Wyoming
Effect of Fenugreek Furostanolic Saponin on insulin sensitivity in obese subjects - Frances Nedjat-Haiem, New Mexico State University
Improving advance care planning for older latinos with advanced cancers - Diane Ogiela, Idaho State University
Electrophysiology of plural -s processing in specific language impairment - Brach Poston, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation for Parkinson’s disease - Thomas Rau, University of Montana
The development of a mulit-dimensional system of oculomotort evaluation for mTBI - Christopher Remien, University of Idaho
Mathematical modeling of acetaminophen-induced liver injury to assess outcome - Susan Tavernier, Idaho State University
The patient voice in healthcare - Christopher Von Bartheld, University of Nevada, Reno
Analysis of Molecular links between strabismus and schizophrenia - Dong Xu, Idaho State University
Predicting the risks of drug-induced serotonin syndrome in elderly patients
2014 – 2015 Pilot Grants Awarded
YEAR 2
Single Pilot Project Grants (PPGs)
- Heather Burkin, University of Nevada, Reno
Myometrial mTOR Regulation of Preterm Labor - Jiguo Chen, University of Alaska, Fairbanks
Clinical application of preferential amplification of pathogenic sequences method - Mary Jo Cooley Hidecker, University of Wyoming
Expanding the Communication Function Classification System (CFCS) to Adolescents and Adults with Cerebral Palsy - Andrea Ferrante, University of Alaska, Fairbanks
Immunogenetic analysis of Autoimmune Hepatitis in Alaska Natives - Jane Grassley, Boise State University
Building Young Women’s Health Literacy Skills through an Online Game to Promote Breastfeeding - Elizabeth Hodges Snyder, University of Alaska Anchorage
More water in the home for basic hygiene needs: Addressing feasibility, acceptability, and optimization of rainwater capture for rural Alaska homes that do not have in-house piped water. - Merrill Landers, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
High-intensity exercise and fall prevention boot camp for Parkinsons disease - Ryan Mays, University of Montana
Community-based walking exercise enhanced by orthoses to improve walking ability in patients with peripheral artery disease - Mary Miles, Montana State University
Sugar-sweetened beverages decrease benefits of exercise in overweight adults - Jean Pfau, Idaho State University
Correlating Autoantibody Profiles in Asbestos Lung Disease Phenotypes - John Scarbrough, New Mexico State University
Screening and Brief Intervention for Diabetes and Hypertension in Medically Underserved Hispanic Males - Isabel Silvestre, University of Nevada, Reno
Risk of CFS Due to Alleles of IgG Receptor Genes that Impair ADCC - Mingzhou Song, New Mexico State University
Genome-wide nonparametric functional dependency studies across ethnic populations - Chantal Vella, University of Idaho
Exercise and c-reactive protein in young, overweight and obese adults - Xiaomeng Xu, Idaho State University
Understanding the role of self-expansion in physical activity
2013 – 2014 Pilot Grants Awarded
YEAR 1
Single Pilot Project Grants (PPGs)
- Brian P. Bothner, Montana State University
Mass spectrometry-based analysis of clinical predictors for hemorrhagic shock - Blakely Brown, University of Montana
Developing and pilot testing parent education activities within a childhood obesity prevention after-school program - Iain Buxton, University of Nevada, Reno
Post-Translational S-nitrosation of Therapeutic Targets in Preterm Labor - Robert Coker, University of Alaska, Fairbanks
Muscle Preservation during Weight Loss in Older, Obese Individuals - Luke Conway, University of Montana
Using Cognitive Complexity Research to Increase Hardened Smokers’ Quit Attempts - Eric Dugan, Boise State University
Temporal structure of variability in gait post stroke - Mark Guiberson, University of Wyoming
Telehealth Behavioral Phenotype Language Impairment Markers for Spanish-speakers - Suzanne Christopher Held, Montana State University
Understanding treatment adherence and health promoting behaviors of individuals with chronic disease on the Crow Reservation - Kenneth Izuora, University of Nevada, Reno
Impact of periodontal disease on outcomes in diabetes - Cheryl Jorcyk, Boise State University
Association of serum OSM levels with metastatic breast cancer and therapeutic options - Yu Kuang, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Combined Circulating Tumor DNA and Molecular Imaging to Monitor Therapeutic Response in Sarcoma - David Lee, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Walking biomechanics of persons with amputations wearing the Odyssey bionic ankle - Colin McGill, University of Alaska, Anchorage
Devil’s Club: Therapeutic Potential for Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis - Mary Nies, Idaho State University
Spatial and Census Data to Evaluate Obese Persons and their Environment (SCOPE) - Samantha Ramsay, University of Idaho
Effectiveness of Child Centered Nutrition Phrases to Improve Food Behaviors - Kristynia Robinson, New Mexico State University
Technology use to support behavior change in adults with chronic illness: A pilot - Martin Schiller, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Combinatorial GWAS analysis of patients with Alzheimer’s disease - Seth Walk, Montana State University
Multicenter surveillance of Clostridium difficile infection in the United States: Examination of current testing guidelines - Denise Wingett, Boise State University
An NK cell subset and beta-adrenergic agonist dysregulation of T cell CD40L in asthma - Wendy Woodall, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
ERH screening Medical/Dental Risk Factors and CVD, T2 Diabetes, and Sleep Disorders
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