Gerontology Research Network
Funded Projects
Participants in the UNCG Gerontology Research Network (GRN) have received grants to fund their aging-related research. Recently funded projects are listed below, along with specific contact information.
2000-2001, Dr. Gill, with co-investigator Ron Morrow received a Wayne F. Placek Grant Award from the American Psychological Foundation for the project: Increasing Understanding and Promoting Inclusive Professional Practice in Exercise and Sport
Diane Gill , PhD 336-334-4683
mailto:dlgill@uncg.edu
2001-2002 American Nurses Foundation: “Symptoms in Older Women after Myocardial Infarction,” Total funding: $3472 (11/2001-11/2002) P. Crane (PI)
Patricia Crane , PhD, RN, FAHA 336-334-4896
mailto:pbcrane@uncg.edu
2001-2002 AORN Research Grant, The Experience of Being an Older Operating Room Nurse ($2500). Principal Investigator.
Susan Letvak , PhD, RN 336-3256-1024
mailto:susan_letvak@uncg.edu
2002-2003 American Nurses Foundation, Health and Safety of the Older Nurse ($3500). Principal Investigator.
Susan Letvak , PhD, RN 336-3256-1024
mailto:susan_letvak@uncg.edu
2002-2003 Gamma Zeta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, “Quality of Life in Women Participating in a Nurse Managed Comprehensive Congestive Heart Failure Program,” Total funding: $857 (11/2002-11/2003) P. Crane (PI)
Patricia Crane , PhD, RN, FAHA 336-334-4896
mailto:pbcrane@uncg.edu
2002-2003 Gamma Zeta Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau, International, Attributes of the Older Nurse in North Carolina ($750). Principal Investigator.
Susan Letvak , PhD, RN 336-3256-1024
mailto:susan_letvak@uncg.edu
2002-2007. Consultant, Career Opportunities In Research Education & Training (COR) Honors (5T34MH065184). Funded by the National Institute of Mental Health. 2002-2007.
Bei Wu , PhD 336-256-8579
mailto:b_wu@uncg.edu
2002-2008 NSF CAREER: Intelligent Argument Generation in Text and Information Graphics (2002-2008, $331,697)
Nancy Green , PhD 336-256-1133
mailto:nlgreen@uncg.edu
2003-2004 Promoting Cultural Competence among Physical Activity Professionals, funded as an AAUW Scholar-in-Residence Award in 2003-2004.
Diane Gill , PhD 336-334-4683
mailto:dlgill@uncg.edu
2003-2005 Cohort Sequential Study of Education and Health Trajectories across the Life Course. National Institute on Aging, Duke Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development. 2003-2005 $71,700
Jenifer Hamil-Luker , PhD 336-334-3731
mailto:jenifer_hamilluker@uncg.edu
2003-2006 “Biodemography and Behavioral Senescence in the Honey Bee”, subcontract from project “Biodemographic Effects or Social Evolution in the Honey Bee”, (PI: Page) in program project: “Biodemographic determinants of life span” (PI: Carey, PO1 AG22500), National Institute of Aging ($ 93,414).
Olav Rueppell , PhD 336-256-2591
mailto:Omitted by preference
2003-2006 Health Behavior and Self-Management Among Chinese Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes. Gamma Zeta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing research award. ($1,520). Principle Investigator. Wallace, D.C. TRIAD Project for Health Disparities, National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities/NIH, 1R24MD000529, $825,000 Direct, $1,064,250 Total, Sept. 30, 2003-Sept. 29, 2006. Pilot Project Principle Investigator: Health-Related Quality of Life in Hispanics with Diabetes. ($29,767.56).
Jie Hu , PhD, RN 336-256-1025
mailto:jie_hu@uncg.edu
2003-2006 National Institute of Health, “TRIAD: Teamwork in Research and Intervention to Alleviate Disparities,” MD R24000529 Direct cost: $825,000 (9/03-9/06). Wallace, D. (PI). Pilot Project Research Core: “Physical Activity in Older African Americans.” Total funding: $15,293.50, P. Crane (PI)
Patricia Crane , PhD, RN, FAHA 336-334-4896
mailto:pbcrane@uncg.edu
2003-2006 R03: NIDCD - Spectral Cue Use in Listeners with Poor Word Recognition (Jan. 2003 - Dec. 2006)
Susan Phillips , PhD 336-256-2000
mailto:slphilli@uncg.edu
2003-2006 (SC Woods PI, LM Brown Co-PI) NIH/NIDDK "Insulin and CNS control of body weight and food intake." The focus of this grant was to investigate neuropeptides affecting energy balance, obesity, body fat distribution and sensitivity to adiposity signals (insulin and leptin) in male and female rats.
Lynda Brown , PhD 336-256-0320
mailto:lmbrown6@uncg.edu
2003 “Predicting individual risk of cognitive decline in women” (1 R03 AG22621-01). Funded by the National Institute on Aging Small Grant Program for $74,750 (Total Costs) (Primary Investigator). The purpose of this study is to examine the interactive effects of physical activity and aerobic fitness with ApoE-4 genotype to impact the cognitive performance of post-menopausal women.
Jennifer Etnier , PhD 336-334-3037
mailto:jletnier@uncg.edu
2003 “Testosterone's effects on the progression of atherosclerosis in aging men (TEAAM)”. Funded by the Kronos Longevity Research Institute for $390,000 per year for 5 years (Co-Investigator with colleagues from Kronos Institute). The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of supplemental testosterone use on cardiovascular disease risk factors in older men. This is a longitudinal study and cognition and aerobic fitness will be measured at baseline, 18 mo, and 36 mo. My role is to coordinate the cognitive testing and to contribute to papers related to the cognitive performance data.
Jennifer Etnier , PhD 336-334-3037
mailto:jletnier@uncg.edu
2004-2005 Gamma Zeta Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau, International. Pilot Study of Health and Safety Tool for Older RNs. ($925). Principal Investigator.
Susan Letvak , PhD, RN 336-3256-1024
mailto:susan_letvak@uncg.edu
2004-2005 "Mitosis and Apoptosis in Relation to Lifespan in the Honey Bee (Apis mellifera L.)", PI, American Federation of Aging Research ($ 54,911).
Olav Rueppell , PhD 336-256-2591
mailto:Omitted by preference
2004-2007. Principal Investigator, Evaluation of West Virginia Aging and Disability Resource Centers. Funded by Administration on Aging and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. 2004-2007. $53,000.
Bei Wu , PhD 336-256-8579
mailto:b_wu@uncg.edu
2004-2009. Co-Investigator, Rural Healthy Aging Network. Funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 9/30/2004-9/29/2009. $500,000
Bei Wu , PhD 336-256-8579
mailto:b_wu@uncg.edu
2004-2009 Co-Investigator with Christopher Hertzog at Georgia Institute of Technology, National Institute on Aging Grant, “Aging and metacognition in strategic skill acquisition”;R01 AG024485; $1,359,025 funded 2004-2009
Dayna Touron , PhD 336-256-0410
mailto:d_touron@uncg.edu
2004 “Physical activity and fibromyalgia syndrome: Exercise as a means of decreasing “brain fog”? Funded for $9,999 by the Regular Faculty Grant mechanism at the University of North Carolina – Greensboro (Co-investigator with Dr. Kathy Jamieson and Dr. William Karper). The purpose of this study is to use a true-experimental design to provide a causal test of the influence of a 6-month physical activity intervention on cognitive performance in fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) patients.
Jennifer Etnier , PhD 336-334-3037
mailto:jletnier@uncg.edu
2005-2008. Kohlenberg, E. (PI). Doctoral Nursing Program to Promote Health Access. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (D09HP05333). August 2005-June 2008. ($810,000) (15% effort)
Beth E. Barba , PhD, RN, FAGHE, FAAN 336-334-5217
mailto:beth_barba@uncg.edu
2005-2008 National Institute of Nursing Research, “Fatigue After Myocardial Infarction in Older Adults,” 1R15 NR009033-01A1. Funded: $209,250 (7/20/05-6/08). 30% effort. P. Crane (PI).
Patricia Crane , PhD, RN, FAHA 336-334-4896
mailto:pbcrane@uncg.edu
2005-2009 A Prescription to Enhance Resident Quality of Life. Funded by NIH/NINR [1R01-NR008910-01A1], 2005-2009. (Kolanowski, A. PI, PSU) The primary aim of this study is to test the efficacy of recreational activities derived from the NDB model in reducing agitation and passivity and improving engagement, affect and mood in nursing home residents with dementia. For more information, visit the Quality of Life web site. (Co-PI)
Linda Buettner , PhD 336-334-4131
mailto:llbuettn@uncg.edu
2005-2009 Pericak-Vance, M. Guilford Genomic Medicine Initiative, Department of Defense, [collaboration between Duke University, UNCG and Moses Cone Health System], April 2005-April 2009, $8.06 million. Co-Investigator
Debra Wallace , PhD, RN 336-256-0572
mailto:dcwallac@uncg.edu
2005 Center on Aging and the Community, University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, “The Impact of TimeSlips on Staff-Resdient Relatinships in Long-Term Care Setting in North Carolina”, Funded, 2005.
Janice Wassel , PhD 336-256-1020
mailto:jiwassel@uncg.edu
2006-2007 Childhood Exposures and Adulthood Cardiovascular Disease. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, NIH. 2006-2007. $49,000
Jenifer Hamil-Luker , PhD 336-334-3731
mailto:jenifer_hamilluker@uncg.edu
2006-2008 Center for American Nurses, American Nurses Association. Graying and Staying: Identifying Strategies to Retain Mature Nurses ($10,000, 2 years). Co-Principal Investigator.
Susan Letvak , PhD, RN 336-3256-1024
mailto:susan_letvak@uncg.edu
2006-2008. Technical Adviser, E-Technology for Chinese Dementia Caregivers. PI: Hongtu Chen, Harvard Medical School. Funded by the National Institute on Aging (1R43AG 026815-01A1). 2006-2008.
Bei Wu , PhD 336-256-8579
mailto:b_wu@uncg.edu
2006-2009. Barba, B. E. (PI) Comprehensive Geriatric Education Program-2, Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration. (D62HP01905). July 2006-June 2009. Direct costs ($518,400). (30% effort)
Beth E. Barba , PhD, RN, FAGHE, FAAN 336-334-5217
mailto:beth_barba@uncg.edu
2006-2009 Barba, B. (PI). Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Project-2. Health Resources and Services Administration/DHHS, July 2006-June 2009. $518,400, (5% effort). Co-Investigator
Debra Wallace , PhD, RN 336-256-0572
mailto:dcwallac@uncg.edu
2006-2009. Principal Investigator, Mentorship Grant. Funded by the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center. 2006-2009. $45,682
Bei Wu , PhD 336-256-8579
mailto:b_wu@uncg.edu
2006-2009. Principal Investigator (WVU subcontract), Prevention Research to Promote and Protect Brain Health. Subcontract from the University of South Carolina (PI: James Laditka). Funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 9/30/2006-0/29/2009.
Bei Wu , PhD 336-256-8579
mailto:b_wu@uncg.edu
2006-2009 “RUI: Genetic Dissection of the Reproductive Ground-Plan Hypothesis of Social Evolution”, PI, National Science Foundation ($363,265).
Olav Rueppell , PhD 336-256-2591
mailto:Omitted by preference
2006-2009 “UBM/RUI: Using Collaborative Undergraduate Research to Train Students in Mathematics and Biology at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro”, Co-PI (PI: Rychtar), National Science Foundation ($239,835).
Olav Rueppell , PhD 336-256-2591
mailto:Omitted by preference
2006-2010. Outcomes of Older African american Women Relocating to Independent Congregate Living Communities. funded by Gamma Zeta, chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society (STTI).
Eileen Rossen , PhD, MSN, RN 336-334-5058
mailto:eileen_rossen@uncg.edu
2006-2011 “Effect of aging and gonadal hormones on central leptin sensitivity in rats.” Lynda Brown, PI. Source: USDA/ARS/HES administered through NC State University. Period of support: 10/1/2006 – 9/30/2011. Current year direct costs: $4,000. This grant provides research support to perform preliminary studies focusing on aging in rats. Specific Aims: investigate the increased risk for the metabolic syndrome (specifically, obesity and leptin resistance) with aging, particularly as it relates to body fat distribution and central leptin sensitivity.
Lynda Brown , PhD 336-256-0320
mailto:lmbrown6@uncg.edu
2006-2011 “Neuroanatomical substrates of aging and cognitive decline”. R01AG025526-01A1. Funded by the National Institutes of Health for $2.8 million (Co-Investigator with colleagues from Arizona State University and Banner Health, Phoenix, AZ). The purpose of this study is to identify the baseline levels and one year declines of gray and white matter structures associated with cross-sectional, age-related differences in cognitive function; to identify the baseline levels and one year declines of gray and white matter structures associated with longitudinal cognitive declines in aging; to determine how the regional distribution and severity of brain changes associated with cognitive aging are influenced by variation in blood pressure, aerobic fitness level, and APOE genotype; and to determine how these variables predict subsequent cognitive decline. Funded from 12/1/06 to 11/30/11 for $1,900,635.
Jennifer Etnier , PhD 336-334-3037
mailto:jletnier@uncg.edu
2006 Peace of Mind: a pilot community based program for older adults with memory loss
Linda Buettner , PhD 336-334-4131
mailto:llbuettn@uncg.edu
2006 Predicting Outcomes of Therapeutic Recreation Interventions for Older Adults with Dementia and Behavioral Symptoms
Linda Buettner , PhD 336-334-4131
mailto:llbuettn@uncg.edu
2006 Recreation clubs: An outcome-based alternative to daycare for older adults with memory loss
Linda Buettner , PhD 336-334-4131
mailto:llbuettn@uncg.edu
2007-2008. Principal Investigator. Calibration for an NIH/NIDCR Funded Project: Oral Health Disparities among Elders with and without Cognitive Impairment. Funded by West Virginia University, School of Dentistry. 2007-2008.
Bei Wu , PhD 336-256-8579
mailto:b_wu@uncg.edu
2007-2008. Principal Investigator. Cognitive Function, Inflammatory Markers, and Oral Health. Funded by the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center. 2007-2008. $25,000.
Bei Wu , PhD 336-256-8579
mailto:b_wu@uncg.edu
2007-2009 “Interaction of diet and estrogen on the distribution of body fat in middle-aged rats.” Lynda Brown, PI. Source: UNCG New Faculty Grant administered through the Provost’s Office. Period of support: 05/01/07-8/01/09. Grant amount: $5,000 This grant provides research support for preliminary studies for future grant submissions. Specific aim: determine how body fat distribution may be influenced by diet, estrogen, and leptin in middle-aged female rats. Completed Funding: RO1 DK 17844 Supplement 07/01/03 – 06/30/06.
Lynda Brown , PhD 336-256-0320
mailto:lmbrown6@uncg.edu
2007-2009 ML Taylor and CA Cherry, Co-PIs; 10/1/2007-3/31/2009 (18 months); $74,159 Direct Costs. STATUS: Funded
Martha Taylor , PhD, RD, LDN 336-256-0326
mailto:martha_taylor@uncg.edu
2007-2009. Principal Investigator, Oral Health Disparities among Elders with and without Cognitive Impairment. Funded by the National Institutes of Health/National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research (1R21DE016970 - 01A2). 5/1/2007-4/30/2009. $420,852.
Bei Wu , PhD 336-256-8579
mailto:b_wu@uncg.edu
2007-2010 Co-Investigator, Congregational Social Work Education Initiative. This project trains BSW and MSW students in gerontological practice through preservice training and field internships in central North Carolina congregational faith-based settings ($320,000). With Prof. K. Jay Poole (PI), and Prof. Ann Pearson.
John Rife , PhD, ACSW 336-256-0363
mailto:jcrife@uncg.edu
2007-2012 Wallace, D. C. P20 TRIAD Center for Health Disparities. 1P20MD002289-01,NCMHD/NIH, 10/1/2007-9/30/2012, $6,589,787 Wallace, Debra C. (PI). Role: PI of a pilot research study: A diabetes self-management family-based intervention for Hispanic adults with type 2 diabetes.
Jie Hu , PhD, RN 336-256-1025
mailto:jie_hu@uncg.edu
2007-2012 Wallace, D.C. (PI). Triad Center for Health Disparities. NCMHD/NIH, 1P20MD002289-01, 10/2007-05/2012, $6,659,123.
Debra Wallace , PhD, RN 336-256-0572
mailto:dcwallac@uncg.edu
2007-2012 Wallace, Debra C. (PI). TRIAD Center for Health Disparities. 1P20MD002289-01, NCMHD/NIH, 10/1/2007-9/30/2012, $6,589,787. Our project is included as a pilot study as part of this larger program grant: “Reducing Diabetes Risk Among African American Women Using Trained Peer Educators in a Church Setting.”
Martha Taylor , PhD, RD, LDN 336-256-0326
mailto:martha_taylor@uncg.edu
2007-2112 NCMHD/NIH. Triad Center for Health Disparities: ($6,589,78.00, 6 years). Co-investigator: Pilot study Does the TCF7L2 gene correlate with family medical history of African American individuals participating in a lifestyle intervention (role: qualitative methods expert). (D. Wallace: PI).
Susan Letvak , PhD, RN 336-3256-1024
mailto:susan_letvak@uncg.edu
2007 AARP, “Business and Aging Case Study Project”, Funded 2007.
Janice Wassel , PhD 336-256-1020
mailto:jiwassel@uncg.edu
2007. Eccentric exercise and movement accuracy, UNCG New Faculty Grant ($5,000).
Kurt Kornatz , PhD 336-334-5548
mailto:kurt_kornatz@uncg.edu
2007. Moore, W., Rife, J., Poole, J, and Moore C. (2007) The congregational social work education initiative. The Moses Cone Foundation funding for initial year at 120, 120, subsequent two years pending favorable review at 100,000 each year.
Jay Poole 336-334-4097
mailto:kjpoole@uncg.edu
2007. Poole, J. Moore, W. and Kanode, J. ( 2007). The master’s advanced curriculum project. Council on Social Work Education and the Hartford Foundation first year at $19,000 and one subsequent year at $19,000.
Jay Poole 336-334-4097
mailto:kjpoole@uncg.edu
2007 RAHSS Supplement to RUI: Genetic Dissection of the Reproductive Ground-Plan Hypothesis of Social Evolution, PI, National Science Foundation ($6,000).
Olav Rueppell , PhD 336-256-2591
mailto:Omitted by preference
2008-2009 “Nutritional Effects on Intestinal Health and Longevity of Honey bee Workers”, PI, North American Pollinator Protection Campaign ($7,500).
Olav Rueppell , PhD 336-256-2591
mailto:Omitted by preference
2008-2009 Older Adults Relocating to Independent Living Communities: Factors Affecting Depression and Quality of LifeHealth, Psychosocial, and Well-being.
Eileen Rossen , PhD, MSN, RN 336-334-5058
mailto:eileen_rossen@uncg.edu
2008-2010. Principal Investigator, Social Support, Depression and Oral Health in Later Life. Funded by the National Institutes of Health/National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research (1 R21 DE019518-01). 9/1/2008-8/31/2010. $418,708.
Bei Wu , PhD 336-256-8579
mailto:b_wu@uncg.edu
2008-2010. Principal Investigator (WVU subcontract), Chinese Dementia Care Research Center: Infrastructure, Training And Pilot Studies. Subcontract from Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital (PI: Sue Levkoff). Funded by the NIH/Fogarty International Center. 2008-2010.
Bei Wu , PhD 336-256-8579
mailto:b_wu@uncg.edu
2008-2010 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, The Interdisciplinary Quality Research
Initiative (INQRI). ($264,106, 2 years). Co-investigator (Nurse PI). The Effects of Nurse Presenteeism on Quality Care and Patient Safety.
Susan Letvak , PhD, RN 336-3256-1024
mailto:susan_letvak@uncg.edu
2008-2011. Consultant, Nutritional Supplement Clinical Trial for Early Alzheimer’s. Funded by the National Alzheimer’s Association. 2008-2011.
Bei Wu , PhD 336-256-8579
mailto:b_wu@uncg.edu
2008-2011 Cowling, W.R. (PI), Doctoral Nursing Program to Promote Health, D09HP05333, 7/2008-6/2011, DHHS/Health Resources and Services Administration, $750,000 (Co-Investigator)
Debra Wallace , PhD, RN 336-256-0572
mailto:dcwallac@uncg.edu
2008. Co-investigator on NIH grant proposal (currently under review) involving exercise and other treatment effects on cognitive decline in older adults
William Karper , PhD 336-334-3035
mailto:wbkarper@uncg.edu
2008 Delinquency, Incarceration, and Adult Health among African American and White Men; UNCG Summer Excellence Research Grant. Summer 2008. $5000
Jenifer Hamil-Luker , PhD 336-334-3731
mailto:jenifer_hamilluker@uncg.edu
2008. Taylor, M. and Poole, J. The bachelor’s experiential learning project. Council on Social Work Education and the Hartford Foundation two years at $7,500.
Jay Poole 336-334-4097
mailto:kjpoole@uncg.edu
2009-2010 Touron, D. R. Co-Investigator, National Institute on Aging Grant, “Aging and metacognition in strategic skilll acquisition”; R01 AG024485; $385,466 R56, Director’s Bridge Award funded 2009-2010, co-author and PI. of $125,618 sub-contract to UNCG.
Dayna Touron , PhD 336-256-0410
mailto:d_touron@uncg.edu
2009-2011 Investigator-Initiated Research Grant (IIRG) Mentally Stimulating Activities (MSAs) to Treat Apathy in Early Stage Alzheimer's Disease ($240,000 3-yr project)
Linda Buettner , PhD 336-334-4131
mailto:llbuettn@uncg.edu
2009-2012. Barba, B. E. (PI) Comprehensive Geriatric Education Program-2, Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration. (D62HP01905). July 2009-June 2010. Direct costs ($160,000). (30% effort)
Beth E. Barba , PhD, RN, FAGHE, FAAN 336-334-5217
mailto:beth_barba@uncg.edu
Application submitted. Principal Investigator, Cognitive Function and Oral Health among Chinese Elders. R03 grant application submitted to the National Institutes of Health/Fogarty International Center.
Bei Wu , PhD 336-256-8579
mailto:b_wu@uncg.edu
Center for the Integration of Teaching, Research, and Learning, 2004-2006 National Science Foundation-funded; Principal Investigator at Penn State: Carol Colbeck. Designed, conducted, and published a qualitative study of the effect of participation in teaching assistant and professional development programs on doctoral student learning outcomes. Contributed to the development of a proposal for the Penn State Institute for Research on Learning
Emily Janke , PhD 336-256-1484
mailto:emjanke@uncg.edu
GWEP project with Dr. Beth Barba and Dr. Anita Tesh
Jacqueline Kayler DeBrew , PhD, APRN, BC 336-334-3100
mailto:jkdebrew@uncg.edu
MODwall: modular system for tight spaces
Tommy Lambeth 336-256-0309
mailto:tom_lambeth@uncg.edu
National Institute on Aging Post-Doctoral Fellowship; NIA Institutional Training Grant in Cognitive Aging, T32 AG000175; funded 2001-2003
Dayna Touron , PhD 336-256-0410
mailto:d_touron@uncg.edu
NCI R01 (PI) on Change over time in cancer related oral mucositis
William Dudley , PhD 336-256-2465
mailto:wndudley@uncg.edu
NCI R21 (Site pit) on Change over time in prostate cancer survivorship
William Dudley , PhD 336-256-2465
mailto:wndudley@uncg.edu
PI, Post-Doctoral National Research Service Award, “Metacognition and age in strategic skill acquisition”; F32 AG022273; funding offered but not accepted 2003
Dayna Touron , PhD 336-256-0410
mailto:d_touron@uncg.edu
Taught courses to practicing nurses and nursing assistants in NC care of the elderly patient.
Jacqueline Kayler DeBrew , PhD, APRN, BC 336-334-3100
mailto:jkdebrew@uncg.edu
Teaching Sustainability in Engineering through Public Scholarship (2006-2008) National Science Foundation-funded; Principal Investigators: Carol Colbeck & David Riley. Designed, conducted, and published qualitative and quantitative studies of service-learning outcomes on student development and the effect of organizational structures on faculty’s academic work and service to communities
Emily Janke , PhD 336-256-1484
mailto:emjanke@uncg.edu
Under Review. Principal Investigator, Trend and Trajectories of Oral Health among Older Americans: The Role of Cognitive Function. RO1 grant application under review by the National Institutes of Health/National Institute on Aging.
Bei Wu , PhD 336-256-8579
mailto:b_wu@uncg.edu
Diane Gill , PhD 336-334-4683
mailto:dlgill@uncg.edu
2001-2002 American Nurses Foundation: “Symptoms in Older Women after Myocardial Infarction,” Total funding: $3472 (11/2001-11/2002) P. Crane (PI)
Patricia Crane , PhD, RN, FAHA 336-334-4896
mailto:pbcrane@uncg.edu
2001-2002 AORN Research Grant, The Experience of Being an Older Operating Room Nurse ($2500). Principal Investigator.
Susan Letvak , PhD, RN 336-3256-1024
mailto:susan_letvak@uncg.edu
2002-2003 American Nurses Foundation, Health and Safety of the Older Nurse ($3500). Principal Investigator.
Susan Letvak , PhD, RN 336-3256-1024
mailto:susan_letvak@uncg.edu
2002-2003 Gamma Zeta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, “Quality of Life in Women Participating in a Nurse Managed Comprehensive Congestive Heart Failure Program,” Total funding: $857 (11/2002-11/2003) P. Crane (PI)
Patricia Crane , PhD, RN, FAHA 336-334-4896
mailto:pbcrane@uncg.edu
2002-2003 Gamma Zeta Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau, International, Attributes of the Older Nurse in North Carolina ($750). Principal Investigator.
Susan Letvak , PhD, RN 336-3256-1024
mailto:susan_letvak@uncg.edu
2002-2007. Consultant, Career Opportunities In Research Education & Training (COR) Honors (5T34MH065184). Funded by the National Institute of Mental Health. 2002-2007.
Bei Wu , PhD 336-256-8579
mailto:b_wu@uncg.edu
2002-2008 NSF CAREER: Intelligent Argument Generation in Text and Information Graphics (2002-2008, $331,697)
Nancy Green , PhD 336-256-1133
mailto:nlgreen@uncg.edu
2003-2004 Promoting Cultural Competence among Physical Activity Professionals, funded as an AAUW Scholar-in-Residence Award in 2003-2004.
Diane Gill , PhD 336-334-4683
mailto:dlgill@uncg.edu
2003-2005 Cohort Sequential Study of Education and Health Trajectories across the Life Course. National Institute on Aging, Duke Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development. 2003-2005 $71,700
Jenifer Hamil-Luker , PhD 336-334-3731
mailto:jenifer_hamilluker@uncg.edu
2003-2006 “Biodemography and Behavioral Senescence in the Honey Bee”, subcontract from project “Biodemographic Effects or Social Evolution in the Honey Bee”, (PI: Page) in program project: “Biodemographic determinants of life span” (PI: Carey, PO1 AG22500), National Institute of Aging ($ 93,414).
Olav Rueppell , PhD 336-256-2591
mailto:Omitted by preference
2003-2006 Health Behavior and Self-Management Among Chinese Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes. Gamma Zeta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing research award. ($1,520). Principle Investigator. Wallace, D.C. TRIAD Project for Health Disparities, National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities/NIH, 1R24MD000529, $825,000 Direct, $1,064,250 Total, Sept. 30, 2003-Sept. 29, 2006. Pilot Project Principle Investigator: Health-Related Quality of Life in Hispanics with Diabetes. ($29,767.56).
Jie Hu , PhD, RN 336-256-1025
mailto:jie_hu@uncg.edu
2003-2006 National Institute of Health, “TRIAD: Teamwork in Research and Intervention to Alleviate Disparities,” MD R24000529 Direct cost: $825,000 (9/03-9/06). Wallace, D. (PI). Pilot Project Research Core: “Physical Activity in Older African Americans.” Total funding: $15,293.50, P. Crane (PI)
Patricia Crane , PhD, RN, FAHA 336-334-4896
mailto:pbcrane@uncg.edu
2003-2006 R03: NIDCD - Spectral Cue Use in Listeners with Poor Word Recognition (Jan. 2003 - Dec. 2006)
Susan Phillips , PhD 336-256-2000
mailto:slphilli@uncg.edu
2003-2006 (SC Woods PI, LM Brown Co-PI) NIH/NIDDK "Insulin and CNS control of body weight and food intake." The focus of this grant was to investigate neuropeptides affecting energy balance, obesity, body fat distribution and sensitivity to adiposity signals (insulin and leptin) in male and female rats.
Lynda Brown , PhD 336-256-0320
mailto:lmbrown6@uncg.edu
2003 “Predicting individual risk of cognitive decline in women” (1 R03 AG22621-01). Funded by the National Institute on Aging Small Grant Program for $74,750 (Total Costs) (Primary Investigator). The purpose of this study is to examine the interactive effects of physical activity and aerobic fitness with ApoE-4 genotype to impact the cognitive performance of post-menopausal women.
Jennifer Etnier , PhD 336-334-3037
mailto:jletnier@uncg.edu
2003 “Testosterone's effects on the progression of atherosclerosis in aging men (TEAAM)”. Funded by the Kronos Longevity Research Institute for $390,000 per year for 5 years (Co-Investigator with colleagues from Kronos Institute). The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of supplemental testosterone use on cardiovascular disease risk factors in older men. This is a longitudinal study and cognition and aerobic fitness will be measured at baseline, 18 mo, and 36 mo. My role is to coordinate the cognitive testing and to contribute to papers related to the cognitive performance data.
Jennifer Etnier , PhD 336-334-3037
mailto:jletnier@uncg.edu
2004-2005 Gamma Zeta Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau, International. Pilot Study of Health and Safety Tool for Older RNs. ($925). Principal Investigator.
Susan Letvak , PhD, RN 336-3256-1024
mailto:susan_letvak@uncg.edu
2004-2005 "Mitosis and Apoptosis in Relation to Lifespan in the Honey Bee (Apis mellifera L.)", PI, American Federation of Aging Research ($ 54,911).
Olav Rueppell , PhD 336-256-2591
mailto:Omitted by preference
2004-2007. Principal Investigator, Evaluation of West Virginia Aging and Disability Resource Centers. Funded by Administration on Aging and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. 2004-2007. $53,000.
Bei Wu , PhD 336-256-8579
mailto:b_wu@uncg.edu
2004-2009. Co-Investigator, Rural Healthy Aging Network. Funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 9/30/2004-9/29/2009. $500,000
Bei Wu , PhD 336-256-8579
mailto:b_wu@uncg.edu
2004-2009 Co-Investigator with Christopher Hertzog at Georgia Institute of Technology, National Institute on Aging Grant, “Aging and metacognition in strategic skill acquisition”;R01 AG024485; $1,359,025 funded 2004-2009
Dayna Touron , PhD 336-256-0410
mailto:d_touron@uncg.edu
2004 “Physical activity and fibromyalgia syndrome: Exercise as a means of decreasing “brain fog”? Funded for $9,999 by the Regular Faculty Grant mechanism at the University of North Carolina – Greensboro (Co-investigator with Dr. Kathy Jamieson and Dr. William Karper). The purpose of this study is to use a true-experimental design to provide a causal test of the influence of a 6-month physical activity intervention on cognitive performance in fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) patients.
Jennifer Etnier , PhD 336-334-3037
mailto:jletnier@uncg.edu
2005-2008. Kohlenberg, E. (PI). Doctoral Nursing Program to Promote Health Access. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (D09HP05333). August 2005-June 2008. ($810,000) (15% effort)
Beth E. Barba , PhD, RN, FAGHE, FAAN 336-334-5217
mailto:beth_barba@uncg.edu
2005-2008 National Institute of Nursing Research, “Fatigue After Myocardial Infarction in Older Adults,” 1R15 NR009033-01A1. Funded: $209,250 (7/20/05-6/08). 30% effort. P. Crane (PI).
Patricia Crane , PhD, RN, FAHA 336-334-4896
mailto:pbcrane@uncg.edu
2005-2009 A Prescription to Enhance Resident Quality of Life. Funded by NIH/NINR [1R01-NR008910-01A1], 2005-2009. (Kolanowski, A. PI, PSU) The primary aim of this study is to test the efficacy of recreational activities derived from the NDB model in reducing agitation and passivity and improving engagement, affect and mood in nursing home residents with dementia. For more information, visit the Quality of Life web site. (Co-PI)
Linda Buettner , PhD 336-334-4131
mailto:llbuettn@uncg.edu
2005-2009 Pericak-Vance, M. Guilford Genomic Medicine Initiative, Department of Defense, [collaboration between Duke University, UNCG and Moses Cone Health System], April 2005-April 2009, $8.06 million. Co-Investigator
Debra Wallace , PhD, RN 336-256-0572
mailto:dcwallac@uncg.edu
2005 Center on Aging and the Community, University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, “The Impact of TimeSlips on Staff-Resdient Relatinships in Long-Term Care Setting in North Carolina”, Funded, 2005.
Janice Wassel , PhD 336-256-1020
mailto:jiwassel@uncg.edu
2006-2007 Childhood Exposures and Adulthood Cardiovascular Disease. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, NIH. 2006-2007. $49,000
Jenifer Hamil-Luker , PhD 336-334-3731
mailto:jenifer_hamilluker@uncg.edu
2006-2008 Center for American Nurses, American Nurses Association. Graying and Staying: Identifying Strategies to Retain Mature Nurses ($10,000, 2 years). Co-Principal Investigator.
Susan Letvak , PhD, RN 336-3256-1024
mailto:susan_letvak@uncg.edu
2006-2008. Technical Adviser, E-Technology for Chinese Dementia Caregivers. PI: Hongtu Chen, Harvard Medical School. Funded by the National Institute on Aging (1R43AG 026815-01A1). 2006-2008.
Bei Wu , PhD 336-256-8579
mailto:b_wu@uncg.edu
2006-2009. Barba, B. E. (PI) Comprehensive Geriatric Education Program-2, Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration. (D62HP01905). July 2006-June 2009. Direct costs ($518,400). (30% effort)
Beth E. Barba , PhD, RN, FAGHE, FAAN 336-334-5217
mailto:beth_barba@uncg.edu
2006-2009 Barba, B. (PI). Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Project-2. Health Resources and Services Administration/DHHS, July 2006-June 2009. $518,400, (5% effort). Co-Investigator
Debra Wallace , PhD, RN 336-256-0572
mailto:dcwallac@uncg.edu
2006-2009. Principal Investigator, Mentorship Grant. Funded by the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center. 2006-2009. $45,682
Bei Wu , PhD 336-256-8579
mailto:b_wu@uncg.edu
2006-2009. Principal Investigator (WVU subcontract), Prevention Research to Promote and Protect Brain Health. Subcontract from the University of South Carolina (PI: James Laditka). Funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 9/30/2006-0/29/2009.
Bei Wu , PhD 336-256-8579
mailto:b_wu@uncg.edu
2006-2009 “RUI: Genetic Dissection of the Reproductive Ground-Plan Hypothesis of Social Evolution”, PI, National Science Foundation ($363,265).
Olav Rueppell , PhD 336-256-2591
mailto:Omitted by preference
2006-2009 “UBM/RUI: Using Collaborative Undergraduate Research to Train Students in Mathematics and Biology at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro”, Co-PI (PI: Rychtar), National Science Foundation ($239,835).
Olav Rueppell , PhD 336-256-2591
mailto:Omitted by preference
2006-2010. Outcomes of Older African american Women Relocating to Independent Congregate Living Communities. funded by Gamma Zeta, chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society (STTI).
Eileen Rossen , PhD, MSN, RN 336-334-5058
mailto:eileen_rossen@uncg.edu
2006-2011 “Effect of aging and gonadal hormones on central leptin sensitivity in rats.” Lynda Brown, PI. Source: USDA/ARS/HES administered through NC State University. Period of support: 10/1/2006 – 9/30/2011. Current year direct costs: $4,000. This grant provides research support to perform preliminary studies focusing on aging in rats. Specific Aims: investigate the increased risk for the metabolic syndrome (specifically, obesity and leptin resistance) with aging, particularly as it relates to body fat distribution and central leptin sensitivity.
Lynda Brown , PhD 336-256-0320
mailto:lmbrown6@uncg.edu
2006-2011 “Neuroanatomical substrates of aging and cognitive decline”. R01AG025526-01A1. Funded by the National Institutes of Health for $2.8 million (Co-Investigator with colleagues from Arizona State University and Banner Health, Phoenix, AZ). The purpose of this study is to identify the baseline levels and one year declines of gray and white matter structures associated with cross-sectional, age-related differences in cognitive function; to identify the baseline levels and one year declines of gray and white matter structures associated with longitudinal cognitive declines in aging; to determine how the regional distribution and severity of brain changes associated with cognitive aging are influenced by variation in blood pressure, aerobic fitness level, and APOE genotype; and to determine how these variables predict subsequent cognitive decline. Funded from 12/1/06 to 11/30/11 for $1,900,635.
Jennifer Etnier , PhD 336-334-3037
mailto:jletnier@uncg.edu
2006 Peace of Mind: a pilot community based program for older adults with memory loss
Linda Buettner , PhD 336-334-4131
mailto:llbuettn@uncg.edu
2006 Predicting Outcomes of Therapeutic Recreation Interventions for Older Adults with Dementia and Behavioral Symptoms
Linda Buettner , PhD 336-334-4131
mailto:llbuettn@uncg.edu
2006 Recreation clubs: An outcome-based alternative to daycare for older adults with memory loss
Linda Buettner , PhD 336-334-4131
mailto:llbuettn@uncg.edu
2007-2008. Principal Investigator. Calibration for an NIH/NIDCR Funded Project: Oral Health Disparities among Elders with and without Cognitive Impairment. Funded by West Virginia University, School of Dentistry. 2007-2008.
Bei Wu , PhD 336-256-8579
mailto:b_wu@uncg.edu
2007-2008. Principal Investigator. Cognitive Function, Inflammatory Markers, and Oral Health. Funded by the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center. 2007-2008. $25,000.
Bei Wu , PhD 336-256-8579
mailto:b_wu@uncg.edu
2007-2009 “Interaction of diet and estrogen on the distribution of body fat in middle-aged rats.” Lynda Brown, PI. Source: UNCG New Faculty Grant administered through the Provost’s Office. Period of support: 05/01/07-8/01/09. Grant amount: $5,000 This grant provides research support for preliminary studies for future grant submissions. Specific aim: determine how body fat distribution may be influenced by diet, estrogen, and leptin in middle-aged female rats. Completed Funding: RO1 DK 17844 Supplement 07/01/03 – 06/30/06.
Lynda Brown , PhD 336-256-0320
mailto:lmbrown6@uncg.edu
2007-2009 ML Taylor and CA Cherry, Co-PIs; 10/1/2007-3/31/2009 (18 months); $74,159 Direct Costs. STATUS: Funded
Martha Taylor , PhD, RD, LDN 336-256-0326
mailto:martha_taylor@uncg.edu
2007-2009. Principal Investigator, Oral Health Disparities among Elders with and without Cognitive Impairment. Funded by the National Institutes of Health/National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research (1R21DE016970 - 01A2). 5/1/2007-4/30/2009. $420,852.
Bei Wu , PhD 336-256-8579
mailto:b_wu@uncg.edu
2007-2010 Co-Investigator, Congregational Social Work Education Initiative. This project trains BSW and MSW students in gerontological practice through preservice training and field internships in central North Carolina congregational faith-based settings ($320,000). With Prof. K. Jay Poole (PI), and Prof. Ann Pearson.
John Rife , PhD, ACSW 336-256-0363
mailto:jcrife@uncg.edu
2007-2012 Wallace, D. C. P20 TRIAD Center for Health Disparities. 1P20MD002289-01,NCMHD/NIH, 10/1/2007-9/30/2012, $6,589,787 Wallace, Debra C. (PI). Role: PI of a pilot research study: A diabetes self-management family-based intervention for Hispanic adults with type 2 diabetes.
Jie Hu , PhD, RN 336-256-1025
mailto:jie_hu@uncg.edu
2007-2012 Wallace, D.C. (PI). Triad Center for Health Disparities. NCMHD/NIH, 1P20MD002289-01, 10/2007-05/2012, $6,659,123.
Debra Wallace , PhD, RN 336-256-0572
mailto:dcwallac@uncg.edu
2007-2012 Wallace, Debra C. (PI). TRIAD Center for Health Disparities. 1P20MD002289-01, NCMHD/NIH, 10/1/2007-9/30/2012, $6,589,787. Our project is included as a pilot study as part of this larger program grant: “Reducing Diabetes Risk Among African American Women Using Trained Peer Educators in a Church Setting.”
Martha Taylor , PhD, RD, LDN 336-256-0326
mailto:martha_taylor@uncg.edu
2007-2112 NCMHD/NIH. Triad Center for Health Disparities: ($6,589,78.00, 6 years). Co-investigator: Pilot study Does the TCF7L2 gene correlate with family medical history of African American individuals participating in a lifestyle intervention (role: qualitative methods expert). (D. Wallace: PI).
Susan Letvak , PhD, RN 336-3256-1024
mailto:susan_letvak@uncg.edu
2007 AARP, “Business and Aging Case Study Project”, Funded 2007.
Janice Wassel , PhD 336-256-1020
mailto:jiwassel@uncg.edu
2007. Eccentric exercise and movement accuracy, UNCG New Faculty Grant ($5,000).
Kurt Kornatz , PhD 336-334-5548
mailto:kurt_kornatz@uncg.edu
2007. Moore, W., Rife, J., Poole, J, and Moore C. (2007) The congregational social work education initiative. The Moses Cone Foundation funding for initial year at 120, 120, subsequent two years pending favorable review at 100,000 each year.
Jay Poole 336-334-4097
mailto:kjpoole@uncg.edu
2007. Poole, J. Moore, W. and Kanode, J. ( 2007). The master’s advanced curriculum project. Council on Social Work Education and the Hartford Foundation first year at $19,000 and one subsequent year at $19,000.
Jay Poole 336-334-4097
mailto:kjpoole@uncg.edu
2007 RAHSS Supplement to RUI: Genetic Dissection of the Reproductive Ground-Plan Hypothesis of Social Evolution, PI, National Science Foundation ($6,000).
Olav Rueppell , PhD 336-256-2591
mailto:Omitted by preference
2008-2009 “Nutritional Effects on Intestinal Health and Longevity of Honey bee Workers”, PI, North American Pollinator Protection Campaign ($7,500).
Olav Rueppell , PhD 336-256-2591
mailto:Omitted by preference
2008-2009 Older Adults Relocating to Independent Living Communities: Factors Affecting Depression and Quality of LifeHealth, Psychosocial, and Well-being.
Eileen Rossen , PhD, MSN, RN 336-334-5058
mailto:eileen_rossen@uncg.edu
2008-2010. Principal Investigator, Social Support, Depression and Oral Health in Later Life. Funded by the National Institutes of Health/National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research (1 R21 DE019518-01). 9/1/2008-8/31/2010. $418,708.
Bei Wu , PhD 336-256-8579
mailto:b_wu@uncg.edu
2008-2010. Principal Investigator (WVU subcontract), Chinese Dementia Care Research Center: Infrastructure, Training And Pilot Studies. Subcontract from Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital (PI: Sue Levkoff). Funded by the NIH/Fogarty International Center. 2008-2010.
Bei Wu , PhD 336-256-8579
mailto:b_wu@uncg.edu
2008-2010 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, The Interdisciplinary Quality Research
Initiative (INQRI). ($264,106, 2 years). Co-investigator (Nurse PI). The Effects of Nurse Presenteeism on Quality Care and Patient Safety.
Susan Letvak , PhD, RN 336-3256-1024
mailto:susan_letvak@uncg.edu
2008-2011. Consultant, Nutritional Supplement Clinical Trial for Early Alzheimer’s. Funded by the National Alzheimer’s Association. 2008-2011.
Bei Wu , PhD 336-256-8579
mailto:b_wu@uncg.edu
2008-2011 Cowling, W.R. (PI), Doctoral Nursing Program to Promote Health, D09HP05333, 7/2008-6/2011, DHHS/Health Resources and Services Administration, $750,000 (Co-Investigator)
Debra Wallace , PhD, RN 336-256-0572
mailto:dcwallac@uncg.edu
2008. Co-investigator on NIH grant proposal (currently under review) involving exercise and other treatment effects on cognitive decline in older adults
William Karper , PhD 336-334-3035
mailto:wbkarper@uncg.edu
2008 Delinquency, Incarceration, and Adult Health among African American and White Men; UNCG Summer Excellence Research Grant. Summer 2008. $5000
Jenifer Hamil-Luker , PhD 336-334-3731
mailto:jenifer_hamilluker@uncg.edu
2008. Taylor, M. and Poole, J. The bachelor’s experiential learning project. Council on Social Work Education and the Hartford Foundation two years at $7,500.
Jay Poole 336-334-4097
mailto:kjpoole@uncg.edu
2009-2010 Touron, D. R. Co-Investigator, National Institute on Aging Grant, “Aging and metacognition in strategic skilll acquisition”; R01 AG024485; $385,466 R56, Director’s Bridge Award funded 2009-2010, co-author and PI. of $125,618 sub-contract to UNCG.
Dayna Touron , PhD 336-256-0410
mailto:d_touron@uncg.edu
2009-2011 Investigator-Initiated Research Grant (IIRG) Mentally Stimulating Activities (MSAs) to Treat Apathy in Early Stage Alzheimer's Disease ($240,000 3-yr project)
Linda Buettner , PhD 336-334-4131
mailto:llbuettn@uncg.edu
2009-2012. Barba, B. E. (PI) Comprehensive Geriatric Education Program-2, Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration. (D62HP01905). July 2009-June 2010. Direct costs ($160,000). (30% effort)
Beth E. Barba , PhD, RN, FAGHE, FAAN 336-334-5217
mailto:beth_barba@uncg.edu
Application submitted. Principal Investigator, Cognitive Function and Oral Health among Chinese Elders. R03 grant application submitted to the National Institutes of Health/Fogarty International Center.
Bei Wu , PhD 336-256-8579
mailto:b_wu@uncg.edu
Center for the Integration of Teaching, Research, and Learning, 2004-2006 National Science Foundation-funded; Principal Investigator at Penn State: Carol Colbeck. Designed, conducted, and published a qualitative study of the effect of participation in teaching assistant and professional development programs on doctoral student learning outcomes. Contributed to the development of a proposal for the Penn State Institute for Research on Learning
Emily Janke , PhD 336-256-1484
mailto:emjanke@uncg.edu
GWEP project with Dr. Beth Barba and Dr. Anita Tesh
Jacqueline Kayler DeBrew , PhD, APRN, BC 336-334-3100
mailto:jkdebrew@uncg.edu
MODwall: modular system for tight spaces
Tommy Lambeth 336-256-0309
mailto:tom_lambeth@uncg.edu
National Institute on Aging Post-Doctoral Fellowship; NIA Institutional Training Grant in Cognitive Aging, T32 AG000175; funded 2001-2003
Dayna Touron , PhD 336-256-0410
mailto:d_touron@uncg.edu
NCI R01 (PI) on Change over time in cancer related oral mucositis
William Dudley , PhD 336-256-2465
mailto:wndudley@uncg.edu
NCI R21 (Site pit) on Change over time in prostate cancer survivorship
William Dudley , PhD 336-256-2465
mailto:wndudley@uncg.edu
PI, Post-Doctoral National Research Service Award, “Metacognition and age in strategic skill acquisition”; F32 AG022273; funding offered but not accepted 2003
Dayna Touron , PhD 336-256-0410
mailto:d_touron@uncg.edu
Taught courses to practicing nurses and nursing assistants in NC care of the elderly patient.
Jacqueline Kayler DeBrew , PhD, APRN, BC 336-334-3100
mailto:jkdebrew@uncg.edu
Teaching Sustainability in Engineering through Public Scholarship (2006-2008) National Science Foundation-funded; Principal Investigators: Carol Colbeck & David Riley. Designed, conducted, and published qualitative and quantitative studies of service-learning outcomes on student development and the effect of organizational structures on faculty’s academic work and service to communities
Emily Janke , PhD 336-256-1484
mailto:emjanke@uncg.edu
Under Review. Principal Investigator, Trend and Trajectories of Oral Health among Older Americans: The Role of Cognitive Function. RO1 grant application under review by the National Institutes of Health/National Institute on Aging.
Bei Wu , PhD 336-256-8579
mailto:b_wu@uncg.edu