Complexity Science Provides Lessons In Team-Based Care
Using complexity science to find the "gold standard" in team-based care, Dr. Courtney Van Houtven and team look at improving team connections, information flow, and the inclusion of diverse perspectives. Read more in the June issue of Health Affairs.
Tomi Akinyemiju, PhD Researches Multiple Dimensions That Impact Ovarian Cancer Treatment Quality and Survival
With an interest in the social determinants of ovarian cancer treatment and survival disparities among black and white women, Dr. Tomi Akinyemiju’s NIH R01 research grant will identify and quantify multiple healthcare access dimensions contributing to racial differences in ovarian cancer care and survival. Read More
Sudha Raman, PhD, and Team Drive the Point Home
Dr. Sudha Raman and team deliver actionable approaches to lessen the traffic crash risk of adolescents with ADHD in a "Pediatrics" commentary.
Michaela Dinan, PhD, Featured on NIH New Grantee Website
There have always been disparities in cancer treatment based on geography, race, and income. Dr. Dinan’s new R01 NIH grant will investigate if inequalities persist with the emergence of oral anti-cancer agents that combat renal cell carcinoma. Read More
Amy Corneli Awarded NIH/NIAID U19 Grant
Dr. Amy Corneli received funding for an NIH/NIAID U19 award. As co-investigator with Georgia State Univ., she will be conducting mixed-methods research on the community acceptance of a gonococcal vaccine in the US and Kenya. Read More
Dr. Shenglan Tang Influences Chinese Health Insurance Policy
Recommended in part by a policy memo by Dr. Shenglan Tang, the Chinese government rolled its three health insurance programs into one. Read More
Pop Health Faculty Win Innovation Award
Drs. Leah Zullig and Kevin Oeffinger win Innovation Award with Duke Oncology-Primary Care to manage blood pressure during and after cancer treatment. Read More
How Are Medical Centers Responding to the Increased Interest in Population Health?
Published in JAMA Network, Dr. Lesley Curtis and team found an emerging trend—academic medical centers are launching department-level initiatives that focus on population health and health equity. Read More
Forbes Magazine Cites Study by Dr. Leah Zullig
Will digital medicine help patients with medication adherence? A study by Dr. Leah Zullig puts forth the case. Read More
Determining Support Services for Caregivers
How do caregivers in the VA Caregiver Support Program use and value supportive services? Courtney Van Houtven, PhD, and team found that first promoting their availability is key, then providing tailored services is a way to meet each caregiver's unique needs. Read More