Research Projects

Current Research

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Current Research

Mental Health

Health care transition utilization and outcomes for youth with mental, behavioral, and developmental disorders

Researchers will conduct the largest study of the health care transition and mental health of adolescents/young adults with mental, behavioral, or developmental disorders in the U.S. to provide new information on how health care transition impacts care quality and outcomes, and how transition can be optimized with targeted health policy. 

  • Principal investigator: Lauren E. Wisk
  • Funder: National Institute of Mental Health

Diabetes

Evaluating Real-world Diabetes Prevention Programs in a Multi-campus University System and a Three-state Regional Health                       

This project will examine the long-term effectiveness and cost effectiveness of the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), as well as barriers and facilitators to DPP participation, among adults at-risk for developing type 2 diabetes in a Multi-campus study.

  • Principal Investigators: Tannaz Moin & Kenrik Duru
  • Funder: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Targeted Upstream Prevention (T-UP): Engaging Vulnerable Students in Diabetes Prevention

This study seeks to empirically test age- and culturally-tailored enhancements to the University of California Diabetes Prevention Program for their efficacy and acceptability for program recruitment, retention, and impact (on weight change) in a pre- and post- pilot trial among vulnerable undergraduates.

  • Principal Investigator: Lauren E. Wisk
  • Funder: American Diabetes Association

Addressing Food Insecurity among Vulnerable Families of Youth with Diabetes in Routine Clinical Care    

This study seeks to generate new knowledge on if implementing a social work-led SDOH screening and referral program can aid vulnerable families of youth with type 1 diabetes, who are part of the California Children's Services program and face food insecurity.

  • Principal Investigator: Lauren E. Wisk
  • Funder: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Breast Cancer

AI-Driven Advancements in Mammography: Assessing Efficiency and Burnout to Enhance Patient Care

This study will be the first to assess how an AI tool impacts radiologists’ efficiency in interpreting 3D mammogram and their feelings about AI, well-being, and burnout. 

Principal Investigator: Joann Elmore

Funder: California Breast Cancer Research Program