Department of Medicine

Preventive and Behavioral Medicine

Research

Grant titleInvestigator  (click name to view bio)Investigator roleFunding agencyCategory
Immune Function in MBSR for AsthmaCarmody, JPrincipal InvestigatorNIH/NCCAMRandomized Control Trial: Mind-Body Processes
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Hot FlashesCarmody, JPrincipal InvestigatorNIH/NCCAMRandomized Control Trial: Mind-Body Processes
Mindfulness Meditation in Bone Marrow TransportationCarmody, JPrincipal InvestigatorNIH/NINRRandomized Control Trial: Mind-Body Processes
Asthma and Mindulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR)Carmody, JPrincipal InvestigatorNIH/NCCAMRandomized Control Trial: Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment
FMRI Exploratory Analysis of Mind-Body Stress ReductionCarmody, JCo-InvestigatorNIH/NCCAMAdditional research for other div/dept
Dietary and Serum Phytoestrogens and Women’s Health Conditions in Mid-LifeCrawford, SPrincipal InvestigatorNIHEpidemiology/ Observational Studies
Does Hormone Therapy Influence Reproductive Aging? Analysis of Four CohortsCrawford, SPrincipal InvestigatorNIHEpidemiology/ Observational Studies
Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN)Crawford, SPrincipal InvestigatorNIH/NIA/NINREpidemiology/ Observational Studies
SWAN RepositoryCrawford, SPrincipal InvestigatorNIH/NIAEpidemiology/Observational Studies
Yoga for Hyperkyphosis TrialCrawford, SPrincipal InvestigatorNIH/NICHDRandomized Control Trial: Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment
Yoga for Hyperkyphosis TrialCrawford, SBiostatisticianUMMS CCTSAdditional research for other div/dept
Angiogenic Biomarkers for the Prediction of PreeclampsiaCrawford, SConsultantNIHAdditional research for other div/dept
Angiogenic Biomarkers for the Prediction of PreeclampsiaHardy, JCo-InvestigatorUMMS CCTSAdditional research for other div/dept
The National Children's Study Center - MassChild (Massachusetts Child Health Indicators and Life Determinants in Worcester County)Hardy, JCo-InvestigatorNIH/NICHDAdditional research for other div/dept
Evaluation of Patient Navigation Programs in New England HospitalsLemon, SPrincipal InvestigatorACSProgram Evaluation
Active Living and Health Diet at the Worksite: An Environmental and Educational ApproachLemon, SPrincipal InvestigatorNIH/NHLBIRandomized Control Trial: Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment
Support for Post-Partum Weight Loss Among Women Enrolled in the Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Program, Worcester, MALemon, SPrincipal InvestigatorCommon Pathways/ UMass Memorial DoNRandomized Control Trial: Treatment Community-based
Observational Study of Delay in Heart FailureLemon, SCo-InvestigatorNIH/NHLBIAdditional research for other div/dept
Mixed Models for Finite PopulationsLi, WPrincipal InvestigatorNIH/NHLBIApplied Biostatistics
Neighborhood Risk Factors for Falls in the ElderlyLi, WPrincipal InvestigatorNIH/NIAEpidemiology/Observational Studies
Obesity and Neighborhood CharacteristicsLi, WPrincipal InvestigatorNIH/NIEHSEpidemiology/Observational Studies
Mechanism of Protective Immunity Induced by Live Attenuated SIV VaccinesLi, WPrincipal InvestigatorNIH/NIAIDRandomized Trial: Basic Science
Cellular Immunity to Category A-C VirusesLi, WBiostatisticianNIH/NIAIDAdditional research for other div/dept
Flavivirus Infections: Pathogenesis and PreventionLi, WBiostatisticianNIH/NIAIDAdditional research for other div/dept
Increasing the Effectiveness of Cancer Control InterventionsLi, WBiostatisticianNIH/NCIAdditional research for other div/dept
Patient eHealth Tools to Guide Treatment Choices and Assess OutcomesLi, WCo-Investigator/ BiostatisticianRWJFAdditional research for other div/dept
Periopertive Intervention to Improve Post-TKR Activity and FunctionLi, WCo-Investigator/ BiostatisticianNIH/NIAMSAdditional research for other div/dept
Reducing Risk Factors in Peripheral Arterial DiseaseMerriam, PProject DirectorHIH/NHLBIAdditional research for other div/dept
Field Centers for the WHI Full Cohort Extension StudyOckene, JPrincipal InvestigatorNIH/NHLBIEpidemiology/ Observational Studies
WHI – Memory – MRI StudyOckene, JPrincipal InvestigatorNIH/NHLBIEpidemiology/ Observational Studies
WHI Cancer Survivor CohortOckene, JPrincipal InvestigatorBreast Cancer FoundationEpidemiology/ Observational Studies
WHI Memory StudyOckene, JPrincipal InvestigatorNIH/NHLBIEpidemiology/ Observational Studies
WHI Nutrition and Physical Assessment StudyOckene, JPrincipal InvestigatorNIHEpidemiology/ Observational Studies
Women’s Health Initiative Study of Cognitive AgingOckene, JPrincipal InvestigatorNIH/NIAEpidemiology/ Observational Studies
Soy Isoflavones for Menopausal Vasomotor SymptomsOckene, JPrincipal InvestigatorNIH/NCCAMRandomized Control Trial: Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment
The National Children's Study Center - MassChild (Massachusetts Child Health Indicators and Life Determinants in Worcester County)Ockene, JInvestigatorNIH/NICHDAdditional research for other div/dept
Reducing Risk Factors in Peripheral Arterial DiseaseOlendski, BSenior NutritionistNIH/NHLBIAdditional research for other div/dept
Reducing Risk Factors in Peripheral Arterial DiseasePagota, SCo-InvesigatorNIH/NHLBIAdditional research for other div/dept
Simple vs. Complex Dietary Messages to Improve Dietary Quality for Heart Disease PreventionPagota, SCo-InvesigatorAMCSIAdditional research for other div/dept
Effect of Acute Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Food Intkae and Appetite HormonesPagota, SPrincipal InvestigatorUmassBasic Behavioral Studies
Effect of Acute VNS on Consumption of and Preference for Sweets in Depressed AdultsPagota, SPrincipal InvestigatorWFBRBasic Behavioral Studies
Obesity and Negative Affect-Induced EatingPagota, SPrincipal InvestigatorNIH/NHLBIBasic Behavioral Studies
The Role of Stress in Insulin Resistance Following Bariatirc SurgeryPagota, SPrincipal InvestigatorBONRCBasic Behavioral Studies
Investigation of a Behavioral Substitute for Sun ExposurePagota, SPrincipal InvestigatorNHI/NCIRandomized Control Trial: Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment
Treating Co-Morbid Obesity and Major Depressive DisorderPagota, SPrincipal InvestigatorNIH/MIMHRandomized Control Trial: Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment
Asthma and Mindulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR)Pbert, LPrincipal InvestigatorNIH/NCCAMRandomized Control Trial: Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment
School Nurse-Delivered Intervention for Overweight and At Risk AdolescentsPbert, LPrincipal InvestigatorNIH/NICHDRandomized Control Trial: Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment
School Nurse-Delivered Smoking Cessation InterventionPbert, LPrincipal InvestigatorNIH/NCIRandomized Control Trial: Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment
Adolescent Smoking Cessation in Pediatric Primary CarePbert, LConsultantNIHAdditional research for other div/dept
Decreasing Rates of Early Childhood Caries Through a Health Care Provider InterventionPbert, LConsultantNIH/NIDCRAdditional research for other div/dept
Delivering Effective Brief Behavioral Intervention (DEBBI)Pbert, LConsultantAHRQAdditional research for other div/dept
Hypertension Control and Therapy AdherencePbert, LConsultantNIH/NHLBIAdditional research for other div/dept
Telephone-Linked Care for Healthy Eating and Activity (TLC-HEAT)Pbert, LConsultantNIHAdditional research for other div/dept
CORRONA: Analysis of Rheumaoid Arthritis Registry DataReed, GPrincipal InvestigatorCORRONAEpidemiology/ Observational Studies
Adjuvants and Toll-like Receptors in Vaccine DevelopmentReed, GStatisticianNIHAdditional research for other div/dept
Assessing and Improving Arthritis Medication Adherence: Gout as a ModelReed, GStatisticianNIAMSAdditional research for other div/dept
Implementation Study of a Mammography Reminder System in a Healthcare NetworkReed, GStatisticianCDCAdditional research for other div/dept
Innate Immunity and Hemorrhagic Fever VirusesReed, GStatisticianNECAdditional research for other div/dept
Monitoring Community Trends in Heart FailureReed, GStatisticianNIH/NHLBIAdditional research for other div/dept
Observational Study of Delay in Heart FailureReed, GStatisticianNIH/NHLBIAdditional research for other div/dept
Reducing Risk Factors in Peripheral Arterial DiseaseReed, GStatisticianNIH/MHLBIAdditional research for other div/dept
The Natural History of Venous Thromboembolism in the ElderlyReed, GStatisticianNIHAdditional research for other div/dept
Diabetes Management for Low-Income Hispanic PatientsRosal, MPrincipal InvestigatorNIH/NIDDKRandomized Control Trial: Treatment Community-based
Perioperative Intervention to Improve Post-TKR Support and FunctionRosal, MCo-Principal InvestigatorNIH/NIAMSRandomized Control Trial: Treatment Community-based
Support for Post-Partum Weight Loss Among Women Enrolled in the Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Program, Worcester, MARosal, MPrincipal InvestigatorCommon Pathways/ UMass Memorial DoNRandomized Control Trial: Treatment Community-based
The Lawrence Latino Diabetes Prevention ProjectRosal, MCo-Principal InvestigatorNIH/NIDDKRandomized Control Trial: Treatment Community-based
Implementation Study of a Mammography Reminder System in a Healthcare NetworkRosal, MInvestigatorCDCAdditional research for other div/dept
Patient eHealth Tools to Guide Treatment Choices and Assess OutcomesRosal, MInvestigatorRWJFAdditional research for other div/dept
Perceived Bias in Medical Care Among Ethnically Diverse Adults and DiabetesRosal, MCo-InvestigatorNIH/NHLBIAdditional research for other div/dept
Supporting Patient and Provider Management of Chronic Pain with a PDA Application Linked to a Personal Health RecordRosal, MConsultantRWJFAdditional research for other div/dept
Theory into Practice: Solving the Adoption of Innovation Dilemma for Solo and Small Group PracticeRosal, MConsultantPFHSEAdditional research for other div/dept
Mindfulness-Based Teens ProgramSantorelli, SConsultantGlobe FoundationAdditional research for other div/dept