2022 Formula CURE Grant Program Awardees
The 2022 Formula Commonwealth Universal Research Enhancement (CURE) Grant Program project proposals were internally evaluated by a review panel that included faculty members from across the University, as determined by the scientific expertise required to conduct a comprehensive review, using the standard NIH-type study section process. The projects selected by the internal CURE review panel were submitted to the PA Department of Health for project review, funding approval and contract execution.
The following collaborative projects will receive a 2022 Formula CURE Grant Award:
Trial of Intervention in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Principal Investigator: David Bennett, PhD, Psychiatry, College of Medicine
Co-investigators:
Hasan Ayaz, PhD, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems
Karen F. Heffler, MD, Psychiatry, College of Medicine
Elisabeth Sheridan, PhD, A.J. Drexel Autism Institute
Chloe Silverman, PhD, Politics, College of Arts & Sciences
Examining the Brief Family Intervention for MOUD Adherence among Women
Principal Investigator: Jessica Chou, PhD, Behavioral Health Counseling, College of Nursing and Health Professions
Co-investigators:
David Bennett, PhD, Psychiatry, College of Medicine
Joke Bradt, PhD, Creative Arts Therapy, College of Nursing and Health Professions
Barbara Schindler, MD, Psychiatry, College of Medicine
Sharlene Irving, MBA, Psychiatry, College of Medicine
Neuroimmune Regulation of Nociceptive and Affective Pain After Spinal Cord Injury
Principal Investigator: Megan R. Detloff, PhD, Neurobiology & Anatomy, College of Medicine
Co-investigators:
John R. Bethea, PhD, Biology, College of Arts & Sciences
Wen-Jun Gao, MD, PhD, Neurobiology & Anatomy, College of Medicine
Newborns & Neighbors: Community-driven Postpartum Peer Support Feasibility Pilot
Principal Investigator: Jessie Kemmick Pintor, PhD, MPH, Health Management and Policy, Dornsife School of Public Health
Co-investigator:
Irene Headen, PhD, MS, Community Health and Prevention, Dornsife School of Public Health
Sex Differences in Neuropathic Pain: The Role of Glutamate Transporters
Principal Investigator: Andreia C. K. Mortensen, PhD, Pharmacology & Physiology, College of Medicine
Co-investigators:
Seena Ajit, PhD, Pharmacology & Physiology, College of Medicine
Can Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy Predict Weight loss/Maintenance Success
Principal Investigator: Jennifer A Nasser, PhD, RD, Nutrition Sciences, College of Nursing and Health Professions
Co-investigators:
Hasan Ayaz, PhD, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems
Michael Bruneau, PhD, Health Sciences, College of Nursing and Health Professions
Meera Harhay, MD, MPH, College of Medicine
Development of a Just-in-Time Intervention to Reduce Ultra-Processed Food Intake
Principal Investigator: Erica M. LaFata, PhD, Well Center, College of Arts & Sciences
Co-investigators:
Evan Forman, PhD, Well Center, College of Arts & Sciences
Jennifer A Nasser, PhD, RD, Nutrition Sciences, College of Nursing and Health Professions
Role Of Fam99 Members in Hepatocyte Physiology and Liver Cancer Biology
Principal Investigator: Srinivas Somarowthu, PhD, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, College of Medicine
Co-investigators:
Michael J. Bouchard, PhD, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, College of Medicine
Joris Beld, PhD, Microbiology & Immunology, College of Medicine
Improving Weight Loss for Comorbid Type 2 Diabetes and Binge Eating
Principal Investigator: Paakhi Srivastava, PhD, Well Center, College of Arts & Sciences
Co-investigators:
Adrienne Juarascio, PhD, Well Center, College of Arts & Sciences
Deeptha Sukumar, PhD, Nutrition Sciences, College of Nursing and Health Professions
Longjian Lui, PhD, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Dornsife School of Public Health
Zoe Zhang, PhD, Psychology, College of Arts & Sciences
Integrative Intervention with Creative Arts Therapies and Nutrition- I2CAN
Principal Investigator: Deeptha Sukumar, PhD, Nutrition Sciences, College of Nursing and Health Professions
Co-investigators:
Girija Kaimal, EdD, Creative Arts Therapy, College of Nursing and Health Professions
Erica M. LaFata, PhD, Well Center, College of Arts & Sciences
Patricia Shewokis, PhD, Nutrition Sciences, College of Nursing and Health Professions
Mark Woodland, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine
Minimizing Transmission of COVID-19 and Airborne Disease in Outpatient Clinics
Principal Investigator: Michael S. Waring, PhD, Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering
Co-investigators:
Esther Chernak, MD, MPH, Environmental and Occupational Health, Dornsife School of Public Health
Michael A. Kohanski, MD, PhD, Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania
L. James Lo, PhD, Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering
Adams E. Rackes, PhD, Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering
Local Delivery of Folic Acid to Promote Spinal Cord Repair
Principal Investigator: Yinghui Zhong, PhD, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems
Co-investigator:
Veronica Tom, PhD, Neurobiology & Anatomy, College of Medicine