Center for Health Equity Transformation Position at University of Kentucky
August 27, 2021
University of Kentucky are seeking Assistant, Associate, or Full Professors for tenure track, Regular Title Series, full time (12 month) positions in the Center for Health Equity Transformation (CHET) in the College of Medicine at the University of Kentucky. We seek health equity researchers with a dynamic, productive research agenda that aims to eliminate inequities in cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity, substance use, or other health conditions. The Center for Health Equity Transformation is a transdisciplinary research center focused on developing the most innovative and impactful research and training portfolio. This position is part of a university-college-wide interdisciplinary cluster hire in health equity.
The ideal candidate will have NIH-funded research or a very strong promise of such funding; maintain a focus on rural, racial/ethnic, and other vulnerable populations; aspire to engage in research mentorship, and contribute to a vibrant environment of scholars from the behavioral sciences, public health, social sciences, communication, health services research, biomedical informatics, health sciences (nursing, medicine, nutrition, etc.), and others. Special emphasis is placed on intervention, dissemination, and implementation scientists. All career stages are welcome. Attractive start up package, premium and contiguous space, and excellent benefits will be provided. The University of Kentucky is located in the beautiful, progressive, and accessible city of Lexington. Lexington, with over 250,000 residents, offers a high quality of life, affordability and a well educated population.
Dr. Rachel Goode Receives K23
August 27, 2021
Congratulations to Dr. Rachel Goode, RISE Cohort 8, on receiving a K23 from NIDDK.
Title of Project: Developing a Culturally-Relevant Digital Health Intervention to Treat Binge Eating and Obesity
Description of the Study: The objective of this study is to modify a validated intervention to develop a digital health tool to treat binge eating and prevent weight gain in Black women, and examine the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of this tool in a pragmatic clinical trial.
Dr. Anika Hines Receives K01
August 25, 2021
Congratulations to Dr. Anika Hines, RISE Cohort 8, on receiving an NHLBI funded K01, "Developing Novel Intervention Approaches to Mitigate Cardiovascular Risk among Young African-American Women"
Dr. Hines has also received an NIMHD LRP renewal.
Dr. Biree Andemariam Promoted to Full Professor
August 17, 2021
Congratulations to Dr. Biree Andemariam, FTG Cohort 3, on being promoted to Full Professor at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. In it's 50 year history, Dr. Andemariam, is only the second black woman to achieve this rank.
Dr. Anthony Pattin Appointed Interim Associate Dean
August 17, 2021
Congratulations to Dr. Anthony Pattin, CVD Cohort 5, on being appointed as Interim Associate Dean for Undergraduate and Professional Education in the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Toledo.
Dr. Carolyn Harmon Still Receives R01
August 17, 2021
Congratulations to Dr. Carolyn Harmon Still, AHD Cohort 6, on receiving an R01 for $3.4 million from the National Institute of Nursing Research.
Dr. Melissa Fuster Receives Promotion and Publication
August 17, 2021
Congratulations to Dr. Melissa Fuster, RISE Cohort 6, on being promoted to Associate Professor in the Department of Social, Behavioral, and Population Sciences at the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.
Dr. Fuster was also recently published in Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities.
Fuster, M., H. Kodali, K. Ray, B. Elbel, M. A. Handley, T. T. Huang and G. Johnson (2021). "Area Characteristics and Consumer Nutrition Environments in Restaurants: an Examination of Hispanic Caribbean Restaurants in New York City." J Racial Ethn Health Disparities: 1-10.
Dr. E. Thomaseo Burton Receives Loan Repayment Award
August 17, 2021
Congratulations to Dr. E. Thomaseo Burton, OHD Cohort 5, on being awarded a Loan Repayment Award from the National Institute of Complimentary and Integrative Health.
Dr. LaToya O'Neal Receives Four Grants
August 17, 2021
Congratulations to Dr. LaToya O'Neal, OHD Cohort 6, on receiving and impressive four grants, including a load repayment award.
Title: FL UF EXCITE 1
Duration: 2021-2022
Sponsor: Extension Foundation (USDA)
Description: The goal of this project is to promote uptake of COVID-19 vaccinations through community engagement with rural racial-ethnic minorities.
Title: FL UF FAMU Advancing Community Health Equity: EXCITE 2 Action,
Duration: 2021-2023
Sponsor: Extension Foundation (USDA)
Description: The goal of this project is to test the effectiveness of a health communication campaign on COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations beliefs and behaviors among rural African Americans with chronic health conditions.
Title: Rural Health 2: Advancing Rural Health Equity and Community Action to Prevent COVID-19
Duration: 2021-2023
Sponsor: USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Description: This project supports the implementation of a multilevel, community-based education and action program with the overall goal of advancing rural health equity and reducing the impact of COVID-19 among rural minorities residing in Florida.
Title: Loan Repayment Award
Duration: 2021-2023
Sponsor: National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
Dr. Suzanna Martinez Published in International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
August 10, 2021
Congratulations to Dr. Suzanna Martinez, BSM Cohort 6, on being published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.