Assistant Professor Eric Lock has received a $1-million grant from the NIH to develop new methods to analyze multi-source and multi-way data all together at the same time.
Research
Estimating the Cost of a Federal Reinsurance Program to Stabilize States’ Individual Health Insurance Markets
Research from Professor Lynn Blewett found the cost of a national reinsurance program can range from $5.3 billion to $15.7 billion per year based on varying coverage limits and payment rates.
New App Helps Young People with Arthritis Communicate
A study by researcher Stuart Grande shows mHealth apps, such as Genia, help children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis share their needs and experiences with their families and care teams.
Diet Generally Improves as Adolescents Age into Young Adulthood
Findings from a study by postdoctoral researcher Mary Christoph show that dietary intake of vegetables and whole grains is improving as youth age into young adults.
New Anti-Blood Clot Drugs Appear Safe for Cancer Patients
Associate Professor Pamela Lutsey found that DOAC drugs appear to be just as safe to use as heparin and warfarin for treating venous thromboembolism in cancer patients.
Ebola survivors suffer from increased symptoms and physical abnormalities after recovery
Research co-led by Professor Cavan Reilly shows Ebola survivors suffer from a range of health problems including body pain, eye conditions, and memory loss.
Certified food manager training and third-party inspections reduce restaurant safety violations
Research from recent doctoral graduate Xarviera Appling (PhD ’18) studied the effect of food safety management practices on inspection risk factor violations in 546 routine restaurant inspections.
Study shows at most little change in mental health care use and spending following law to improve service coverage
The study, co-authored by Associate Professor Ezra Golberstein and led by SPH graduate and University of Pittsburgh Assistant Professor Coleman Drake (PhD ’18), evaluated the influence of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) of 2008 on the use of outpatient and clinic-based mental health services and spending.
New Method Shows Possible Link Between E. coli Toxin and Cancer
The method developed by Assistant Professor Silvia Balbo may help researchers uncover the genetic chemistry leading to cancer development, which has broad applications ranging from understanding how toxins are affecting DNA in the body to developing tools to improve outcomes of chemotherapy.
Basta awarded selective McKnight Land-Grant Professorship
The University chose Assistant Professor Nicole Basta for one of the most sought-after faculty awards at the University of Minnesota. Designed for new assistant professors, the two-year professorship acknowledges Basta’s promise, her track record of innovative research and funding success, and her commitment to teaching and service.
Independent Research Needed to Understand Risks of IQOS Tobacco Heating Device
A commentary by Associate Professor Irina Stepanov underscored how toxicity and other IQOS health data are mostly available through studies conducted by the manufacturer, and that independent, academic research into the product is needed to accurately inform and protect the public.
Prevention System Helps Community Coalitions Solve Local Health Problems
A study by Associate Professor Sonya Brady shows that the “Communities That Care” model helps local stakeholders work together to analyze and stop some of the major health issues threatening their own neighborhoods.
