Research Projects & Grants

Federal

  • Cancer epidemiology in Adventists - a low risk group, Role: Investigator, National Cancer Institute/NIH/DHHS, (07/2024 - 07/2025) Status: Approved
  • Improving quality of life after diagnosis and treatment, Role: Investigator, National Cancer Institute/NIH/DHHS, (10/2019 - 10/2020) Status: Completed
  • Plant-based diets and risk of cancer, Role: Co-Investigator, National Institutes of Health/DHHS, (09/2011 - 08/2017) Status: Closed
  • Evaluation of community gardens project, Role: PI, United States Department of Agriculture, (09/2011 - 09/2012) Status: Completed
  • Nutrition, Diet, and Lifestyle Research for Longevity and Health Aging, Role: Other Professional, United States Department of Agriculture, (06/2010 - 05/2012) Status: Closed
  • Cancer Epidemiology in Adventists - A Low Risk Group, National Cancer Institute/NIH/DHHS, (09/2002 - 06/2003) Status: Closed

Internal

  • Perceptions and Determinants of Maternal Morbidity in Black South Carolinians, Role: PI, LLU Center for Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyles, and Disease Prevention, (08/2023 - 06/2024) Status: Completed
  • Ending the HIV Epidemic in Black America: Qualitative Insights Following COVID-19, Role: PI, LLU Center for Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyles, and Disease Prevention, (02/2023 - 01/2024) Status: Completed
  • Amplifying Undocumented Latinx Experiences on Food Insecurity: A Mixed-Methods Study, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Public Health, (01/2023) Status: Approved
  • A Mixed-Methods Investigation of a Hybrid Work Model in Los Angeles, Role: PI, LLU Center for Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyles, and Disease Prevention, (01/2023 - 01/2024) Status: Completed
  • Health Impacts and Work Performance in Pathology Workforce During Merger & Acquisition (M&A), Role: PI, LLU Center for Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyles, and Disease Prevention, (12/2022 - 01/2024) Status: Completed
  • Black Women’s Journey to Leadership Positions in Healthcare, Role: Investigator, LLU Center for Community Resilience, (08/2022) Status: Approved
  • TRAUMA-INFORMED HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROGRAM FOR TRANSITIONAL AGE FOSTER YOUTH, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Nutrition, (08/2022 - 08/2024) Status: Completed
  • Attitudes and Beliefs that Impact Stigmas Among Black Women Seeking Mental Health Services, Role: Investigator, LLU Center for Community Resilience, (03/2022 - 06/2023) Status: Completed
  • Improving Maternal Outcomes among Black Mother and Child in California, Role: PI, LLU Center for Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyles, and Disease Prevention, (02/2022 - 01/2024) Status: Completed
  • Reflexive-Reflective Responses to Public Statements about COVID-19: Implications for Health Literacy, Role: PI, LLU Center for Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyles, and Disease Prevention, (02/2022 - 01/2024) Status: Completed
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Perceptions among Loma Linda University Outpatient, Role: PI, LLU Center for Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyles, and Disease Prevention, (01/2022) Status: Completed
  • Impacts of the Neurodevelopmental Disorder Diagnostic Practices on First Nations’ Mothers in Yukon, Canada, Role: Investigator, LLU Center for Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyles, and Disease Prevention, (11/2021 - 05/2023) Status: Completed
  • Religiosity and Type II Diabetes Self-Management in the Muslim Community in California, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Nutrition, (09/2021 - 01/2024) Status: Completed
  • Social Media Use and Exercise Behaviors, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Nutrition, (01/2021) Status: Approved
  • THE MODERATING EFFECTS OF APOSTOLIC CHURCH RELIGIOUS PRACTICE ON CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT IN ZIMBABWE, Role: Investigator, LLU Center for Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyles, and Disease Prevention, (12/2020 - 08/2021) Status: Completed
  • Cross-cultural assessment of stressful life events and the influence of social capital, Role: PI, LLU Center for Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyles, and Disease Prevention, (02/2020 - 01/2024) Status: Completed
  • Determinants of exercise adherence among African-American women, Role: PI, LLU Center for Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyles, and Disease Prevention, (05/2018 - 05/2019) Status: Completed
  • Environmental stability, intimate partner violence and associated disparities in child maltreatment, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Health Promotion and Education, (02/2015 - 02/2016) Status: Completed
  • Associations between contextual factors and health-related quality of life in African American and Latina breast cancer survivors, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Health Promotion and Education, (07/2013) Status: Completed
  • Healthcare providers compliance with WHO HIV-related infant feeding guidelines in Busoga Uganda, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Health Promotion and Education, (07/2013 - 07/2014) Status: Completed
  • Improving health for all program evaluation, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Health Promotion and Education, (03/2013) Status: Completed
  • Association between dietary factors & subclinical CHF, A feasibility Study of AHS-2 subjects, Role: Co-Investigator, LLU School of Public Health, (03/2013 - 09/2014) Status: Closed
  • The effects of socio-economic, built-environment, and food environment factors on childhood obesity in Montclair, California, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Health Promotion and Education, (07/2012 - 07/2013) Status: Completed
  • Health beliefs and intentions related to safer sex among Hispanic men and women 50 years and older for the prevention of HIV/AIDS, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Health Promotion and Education, (03/2012 - 03/2013) Status: Completed
  • Child and family response to weight management programs, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Public Health, (04/2011 - 04/2012) Status: Completed
  • Predicting mammogram screening and breast self-examination among Hispanic and Non-Hispanic White women in Orange County, California, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Health Promotion and Education, (01/2011) Status: Completed
  • Breastfeeding attitudes and intentions among middle eastern women, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Health Promotion and Education, (01/2011) Status: Completed
  • An occupational-based randomized control study encouraging sun protective behaviors in teachers, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Health Promotion and Education, (12/2010) Status: Completed
  • Preventive care utilization among black women: perceived beliefs, benefits and barriers to mammography screening, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Public Health, (08/2010 - 08/2011) Status: Completed
  • Widows' perception of hospital and hospice care of their spouses, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Nursing, (11/2008 - 11/2009) Status: Completed
  • An evaluation of burden, perceived health status and resourcefulness among caregivers enrolled in community based care management programs., Role: Investigator, LLU School of Public Health, (11/2006 - 11/2007) Status: Completed
  • Determinants of long-term care service utilization by Mexican-American family caregivers, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Public Health, (05/2006 - 05/2007) Status: Completed
  • Community needs and assets assessment and program planning for the northwest side of San Bernardino, CA, Role: PI, LLU School of Public Health, (11/2005 - 11/2006) Status: Completed
  • Neighborhood and social context factors that predict teen pregnancy risk related profile, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Public Health, (01/1998) Status: Completed
  • From Care to Crisis: Understanding Perceptions and Threats of Iatrogenic Meningitis, Role: PI, LLU School of Public Health, (11/2024) Status: Approved
  • Investigating Cleaning Practices: Worker Perceptions of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms in Hospital Call Lights- A Mixed Method Study, Role: PI, LLU School of Public Health, (12/2024) Status: Approved
  • Navigating Permanent Housing in Miami-Dade County: A Comparative Analysis of Facility Policies and Client Experiences, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Public Health, (12/2024) Status: Approved
  • Expecting Balance: Exploring Wellness Perceptions of Working Women Planning Motherhood, Role: PI, LLU School of Public Health, (12/2024) Status: Approved

Non-Profit Organization

  • Adventist Health Study: The Next Generation in Transformational Health Knowledge, Role: Co-Investigator, Ardmore Institute of Health, (01/2019 - 01/2024) Status: Closed
  • Implications of community supported agriculture-farmshare programs as alternative food networks, Role: PI, Latino Health Collaborative, (06/2016 - 06/2017) Status: Completed
  • Diabetes self management program promoting independent living for seniors, Association of University Programs in Health Administration, (06/2001 - 05/2002) Status: Closed