BioLuminescent-OptoGenetic molecules for driving and imaging neural activity have a number of advantages in vivo. In this approach, genetically expressed luciferases bind with injected luciferins …
We developed a bioluminescent Ca2+ indicator, Lumicampsin (LMC) that employs a split, mutated Gaussia luciferase (sbGluc) with a CaM-M13 calcium sensing moiety introduced between the …
To investigate the association between family structure and the receipt of treatment and/or counseling from mental health professionals, among US teenagers, ages 13-17. This study …
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) significantly diminish health outcomes, and the LGBTQ+ population is especially vulnerable to ACEs and poor health. However, best practices for addressing …
Blackstone Valley Community Health Center serves a predominantly Hispanic and Black patient population. These populations have increased risk for hypertension, yet providers face difficulties identifying …
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) increase the incidence of health risk behavior and disease in adulthood. There is an established relationship between alcohol misuse and suicidal …
By analyzing the post-Katrina housing market activity, this research intends to categorize neighborhoods by their development activity. Based on this categorization, the market value analysis …
The purpose of this study is to examine the association between annual household income and healthcare support in diabetes management among a national sample of …
30.3 million people in the United States have diabetes, and the healthcare system spends $245 billion1 per year on its treatment. Helping patients to control …
In 2017, one-eighth of Rhode Island residents were food insecure with significant dependence on food assistance programs. Although health centers help bridge access gaps, food …
According to the 2013 Health and Wellness Survey, fifty three percent of caregivers suffer from depression compared to thirty two percent of non-caregivers. Caregivers are …
Substance abuse costs the United States in excess of $740 billion dollars annually in health care, crime, and lost work productivity. Research suggests use of …
To investigate the association between exercise and mental health status among women living with COPD. We hypothesize that an increase in weekly exercise is associated …
In 2015, an estimated 1.1 million people were living with HIV in the US. Certain demographics, such as African-Americans and Hispanic/Latinos, remain disproportionately affected by …
The purpose of this study was to determine the association between level of social support and level of arthritis self-management in a representative sample of …
In a cross-sectional study, the author analyzed Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data to determine the association between not having the ability to afford …
We investigate the relationship between primary source of health insurance and cost barriers to prescribed medication among non-institutionalized U.S. adults age 18 and above.
Using the 2016 National Survey for Child Health, we conducted an analysis to assess the association between having a parent incarcerated at any point in …
This poster examines the association between self-reported self-determination and screening positive for depression in male Veterans 65+ residing in the community (i.e. not in assisted …
This project aimed to examine the association between stressors and preterm among Rhode Island mothers from 2012-2015 using the RI Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System …
In this cross-sectional study, we examined the association between weight status and adherence to doctor-recommended physical activity in adults with arthritis.
This project explores how different stakeholders’ expectations of behavioral health care’s role in improving overall well-being influence the creation and implementation of a student-run psychiatric …
Denver, Colorado is known to be one of the most bike-friendly cities in the US. However, there have been approximately 700 reported bike related accidents …
In BioLuminescent driven OptoGenetics (BL-OG) a genetically encoded light source, a luciferase, activates a light-sensing optogenetic element, a channelrhodopsin or a pump. When light emitter …
In BioLuminescent driven OptoGenetics (BL-OG) a genetically encoded light source, a luciferase, activates a light-sensing optogenetic element, a channelrhodopsin or a pump. When light emitter …
Bioluminescent sensors of intracellular calcium offer a number of advantages in vitro and in vivo. Calcium-sensing luciferases can be further tethered to specific voltage-gated Ca …
The importance of breastfeeding for maternal and child health is well established. Breastfeeding protects child health, development and well-being by protecting children against infections, increasing …
The Bioluminescence Hub, a National Science Foundation NeuroNex Technology Hub, is dedicated both to the development of novel bioluminescent and optogenetic tools and to the …
This study looked at the association between caregiving status and the development of poor mental health outcomes in the United States population for middle-aged women …
Fluorescence-based optogenetic tools are powerful methods for dissecting cell-type specific circuit dynamics in the nervous system. These tools, however, rely on external, generic modification of …
As of 2011, approximately 10% of women in the United States smoked cigarettes during their pregnancy according to data from the CDC Pregnancy Risk Assessment …
Our project is two-fold: 1) Help the Connect Soccer Academy become a sustainable program for the Rhode Island youth refugee population 2) Design and implement …
To identify the rate of mental health disorders within the previously incarcerated patient population at Thundermist Community Health Center and to provide evidence-based recommendations regarding …
Using optogenetics, we can manipulate neuronal activity using light. Due to the young age of the animals used in this study, a non-invasive light source …
High-risk patients have multiple chronic conditions and hospitalizations, accounting for over 50% of US healthcare costs. Comprehensive care teams (C3) are effective in improving health …
The purpose of this study is to examine the association between education level and diagnosed depression among adults with depressive symptoms. We hypothesize that individuals …
Studies have shown nurse-managed interventions teaching self-care behaviors, such as healthy eating, exercise, and medication compliance, to be effective in improving A1C levels. However, patients …
Greenhouse gases emissions are often measured in carbon d dioxide (CO2), which may accelerate global warming. Carbon dioxide could adsorb a lot of radiation of …
Anxiety is one of the most common and widespread psychiatric disorders among children in the United States of America. Risk factors for anxiety can range …
Prevalence and the rate of cognitive decline in the elderly populations has increased in the United States and worldwide. Despite certain known links, much of …
Substance use disorders (SUDs) is a major concern in Rhode Island. In low-income populations with SUDs, poor health literacy is correlated with high morbidity, non-adherence …
Background: Thirty years ago, concerned about patients’ untreated pain, doctors began treating pain aggressively and prescribing opioids liberally. Fifty million U.S. adults (20.4%) live with …
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) were studied in a Kaiser Permanente/CDC joint study. ACEs were found to negatively impact adult health and well-being. At least 60% …
This study will primarily focus on children who are seeking care at the Hasbro Children's Hospital Emergency Department and children who are waiting for inpatient …
The purpose of this study is to examine the association between lifetime diagnosed depression and fruit and vegetable consumption among U.S. adults in the 2015 …
The present study used Rhode Island Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (RI-‐PRAMS) data from 2012-‐2015 to explore the association between experiencing incarceration in the family …
In 2017 Brown University launched its Data Science Initiative (DSI). For the DSI kick-off event, different units on campus were invited to host roundtables with …
Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for women in the United States. Fortunately there is a vaccine available, the HPV vaccine, which …
Identifying vulnerable aquifers helps choose which areas to prioritize for pollution monitoring and management. The purpose of this study is to delineate areas of high …
In the United States, 610,000 people die of heart disease and 735,000 Americans have a myocardial infarction (heart attack). Cardio vascular disease is the leading …
In Rhode Island, 80% of homeless people served by housing organizations have an additional complication, such as a SPMI or substance use disorder, that prevents …
Overall our goal of our partnership is to integrate medical students in the development of a comprehensive network of Rhode Island SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and …
Blackstone Valley Community Health Center serves predominantly Hispanic, Black, and/or overweight patients. Increasing weight gain is correlated with increasing comorbidities including hypertension. Even with their …
Safe and stable housing is extremely important to a person’s health and it is essential that health care centers consider patients’ housing situation when managing …
31,500 annual cancers of varied types are attributable to human papillomavirus (HPV) in the U.S. Early stages of cervical cancer can be detected via Pap …
The patient portal (PP) is an online vehicle of communication between medical providers and their patient population. Current legislation calls for the implementation of PPs …
Previously incarcerated individuals face serious hardships reintegrating into society due to systemic challenges such as poor access to health care, racial discrimination, stigmatization, and social …
Diabetes is characterized by high blood sugar due to inability to produce or utilize insulin. Unfortunately, minorities have a greater prevalence of diabetes-related health complications. …
The broad aim of this quality improvement project is to better characterize the patient population and improve upon the patient experience within the Providence VA …
In BioLuminescent OptoGenetics (BL-OG), the light sensing opsin, such as a channelrhodopsin or a pump, is activated by biological light emitted from a luciferase that …
Communication is a vital component of healthcare which can present a barrier between healthcare personnel and their patients. At Thundermist Health Center this is a …
Low-income women make up a disproportionate number of abortion patients, and the cost of abortion disproportionately impacts their short- and long-term financial security in comparison …
Clínica Esperanza provides free primary medical care to Rhode Island residents without health insurance. Most of the clinic is operated by nurses and community health …
Over recent years miniature microscopes have become a key tool for in vivo free behavioral studies. This technology offers the ability to measure network dynamics …
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) of childhood or adolescent trauma, including abuse, neglect, and household or social dysfunction, expose children to toxic stress and can have …
Despite ever improving treatment methods, there still is no way to effectively restore function after spinal cord injury. A promising approach is to re-engage spinal …
The context of patient visits and interface through which patients and doctors interact is shifting to the digital realm, and with that shift comes opportunities …
RI Department of Health: Created 11 Health Equity Zones (HEZ) that focus on priorities identified by community members. We hope to bring HealthCORE to one …
Clinica Esperanza/ Hope Clinic (CEHC) was founded in 2007 to provide free primary medical care to low-income RI residents who are uninsured, underinsured, or undocumented. …
Hope Hospice and Palliative Care is a non-profit organization providing support for patients and their families through all stages of illness through hospice care, palliative …
The overall partnership goal is to help Looking Upwards prepare to add trauma-based services into their practice via researching available trauma services in Rhode Island …
Rhode Island College COEXIST is an initiative funded by the Rhode Island Office of Health and Human Services & the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program focused …
This partnership is with the Refugee Dream Center (RDC). RDC works with resettled refugees to support their social and economic self-sufficiency after the initial period …
Infant mortality rates have slowly but steadily been declining in the U.S., however this is mostly due to medical advances in neonatal intensive care units …
This issue brief examines Rhode Island Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System data related to preterm birth, demographics, preterm birth risk factors, and maternal stressful life …
Kenya contains a diverse array of landscapes and ecosystems, which are projected to experience regional wetting and drying in the coming decades. Over 12% of …
All people experience and/or witness at least one traumatic event in their lifetime which can impair their ability to function productively and socially. Because federally …
Mental illnesses affect a a fifth of U.S. children annually, but disparities exist between racial groups. Family structure has changed dramatically in the U.S., with …
While 59.2% of pregnant women in Rhode Island received dental care, disparities exist. Counseling about oral health and dental insurance availability impact use.
Limited access to specialist care is associated with poor health outcomes and may be particularly problematic for underserved patients of urban safety-net clinics. Using gastroenterology …
A non-invasive and highly specific approach to neuronal stimulation is bioluminescent-optogenetics, where genetically expressed light emitting luciferases are tethered to light sensitive channelrhodopsins (luminopsins, LMO); …