Selected Grants
Planning grant for Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) for African American (AA) Cancer Survivors
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Cancer Institute · 2024 - 2027Development of Zinnia All Day (ZAD), a Zinnia TV Software Product for Caregivers to Customize Daily Playlists and Create Routine based on the Needs and Interests of the Person Living With AD/ADRD
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Zinnia Technologies, Inc. · 2025 - 2026Effect of Nutrient Rich Egg Intervention on Vision, Function and Cognition in Older Adults with Early Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Eggland's Best, LLC · 2023 - 2026Weight loss, in vivo cartilage mechanics, and joint health
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2019 - 2025Improving Physical Function and Quality of Life in Older Adults with Prediabetes Utilizing Interactive Small-group Resistance Training through Video Conference Technology
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Impactiv d/b/a Vivo · 2022 - 2025Changes in Weight and Physical Function for Older African American Women in National, Peer-Led, Community-Based Weight Loss Program
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2019 - 2025Effects of Blueberry Extract on Physical Activity, Vascular Function and Cognition in Sedentary Older Adults
Clinical TrialCo Investigator · Awarded by U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council · 2019 - 2024Weight loss and exercise to improve rheumatoid arthritis cardiovascular risk
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2020 - 2023Impact of Egg Consumption during Obesity Reduction on Phospholipids and Inflammation in Older Adults with Prediabetes
ResearchCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by Egg Nutrition Center · 2021 - 2022IPA - Alyssa King
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center · 2020 - 2022IPA - Kenlyn Young
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center · 2019 - 2021An Enhanced Protein (Dairy) Weight Loss Intervention for Dynapenic Obesity: Impact on Muscle Quality and Composition
ResearchCo-Project Leader · Awarded by Dairy Management, Inc. · 2015 - 2020IPA - Dipa Patel
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center · 2018 - 2019Does Meal-based Enhancement of Protein Intake Augment Long-term Responses to Sarcopenic Obesity Reduction?
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Pork Board · 2016 - 2018Does Beef Protein Preserve Muscle Mass and Function During Weight Loss in Frail, Obese Older Adults?: A Follow-Up Study
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Cattlemen's Beef Association · 2016 - 2017A High-Protein Weight Loss Treatment for Sarcopenic Obesity
ResearchInterventionist · Awarded by National Pork Board · 2013 - 2015Add-On: Pork as Meal Supplement
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Pork Board · 2013 - 2015External Relationships
- IMPACTIV, INC
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