Research Projects & Grants

College/University

  • Heart Failure Progression and Diet: Racial Disparities, Role: Co-Investigator, Charles R. Drew University, (05/2018 - 02/2022) Status: Closed

Internal

  • Comparison of DNA methylation profiles in leukocytes, prostate cancer tissues and adjacent normal prostate tissues among vegans and non-vegetarians, Role: Investigator, LLU Center for Community Resilience, (01/2025 - 01/2026) Status: Approved
  • Does a low-carb, high-protein Bambara nut-based diet lead to weight loss and improve cardiometabolic health, Role: Statistician, LLU - GRASP, (06/2021 - 06/2024) Status: Closed
  • Comparison of DNA methylation profiles in leukocytes, prostate cancer tissues and adjacent prostate tissues among vegans and non-vegetarians, Role: Co-Investigator, LLU - GRASP, (01/2018 - 12/2025) Status: Awarded
  • The impact of gameful design on sedentary adults' motivation for physical activity and physical activity levels, Role: Investigator, LLU Center for Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyles, and Disease Prevention, (08/2015 - 08/2016) Status: Completed
  • Studying Food Synergy to Inform Community Nutrition Interventions, Role: Co-Investigator, LLU School of Public Health, (10/2013 - 09/2014) Status: Closed
  • Oasis dumping and burning in Eastern Coachella Valley District, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Emergency Medicine, (05/2007) Status: Completed

Non-Profit Organization

  • Egg intake and risk of cardiovascular disease in older people with hyperlipidemia of different meat consumption levels, Role: Investigator, Egg Nutrition Center, (03/2023) Status: Approved
  • Egg intake and risk of cardiovascular disease in older people with hyperlipidemia on different meat consumption levels, Role: Co-Investigator, American Egg Board, (12/2022 - 06/2025) Status: Awarded
  • Egg intake and the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease in the AHS-2 cohort linked with Medicare data, Role: Investigator, Egg Nutrition Center, (11/2021) Status: Approved
  • Effects of Peanut Intake on task-related brain activation and cognitive functions in older adults with memory complaints: A randomized controlled study, Role: Statistician, The Peanut Institute, (06/2021 - 11/2024) Status: Awarded
  • Effect of daily consumption of almonds on immune strength and response to flu vaccination in overweight middle-aged men: a randomized controlled study, Role: Statistician, Almond Board of California, (05/2021 - 02/2026) Status: Awarded
  • Egg Intake and The Incidence of Alzheimer's Disease in the AHS-2 Cohort Linked with Medicare Data, Role: Co-Investigator, American Egg Board, (11/2020 - 12/2025) Status: Awarded
  • Effect of a Fermented Soy Product on Cognition, Immune Status and Response to Influenza Vaccine in Elderly Men and Women, Role: Statistician, BESO - Biological Research Inc, (11/2020 - 08/2025) Status: Awarded
  • The relationship between egg intake and cognitive decline in the AHS-2 cohort of older adults, Role: Biostatistician, American Egg Board, (05/2018 - 10/2020) Status: Closed
  • Avocado and visceral fat: a multi-center intervention trial, Role: Biiostatistician, Hass Avocado Board, (12/2017 - 12/2024) Status: Awarded
  • Avocado Consumption Effects on Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome in a Multi Ethnic Cohort, Role: Statistician, Hass Avocado Board, (10/2015 - 12/2018) Status: Closed
  • Egg Intake and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in a Low Meat Intake Population, Role: Research Assistant, American Egg Board, (02/2015 - 06/2017) Status: Closed
  • Additional Research for Teen Food and Development Study to Assess Association between Soy/ isoflavone Intake and Physical and Pubertal Development of Boys, Role: Statistician, Soy Nutrition Institute, (09/2014 - 08/2016) Status: Closed
  • Soy Consumption Associated with Puberty and Health of Female Adolescents, Role: Other, WhiteWave Foods Company, (09/2011 - 08/2013) Status: Closed

State

  • Effects of walnuts on innate, acquired and gut immunity, and response to flu vaccination in older adults: A randomized controlled trial, Role: statistician, California Walnut Commission, (09/2022 - 08/2025) Status: Awarded
  • Effect of Walnut Consumption on HDL Function: Loma Linda University Contribution, Role: Statistician, California Walnut Commission, (05/2013 - 12/2014) Status: Closed
  • Effect of Daily Ingestion of Walnuts for 2 Years on Age-related Cognitive Decline and Macular Degeneration in Healthy Elderly Subjects: A Randomized Single Blind, Dual Center, Controlled Trial, Role: Instructor, California Walnut Commission, (01/2012 - 12/2018) Status: Closed
  • Postprandial Effects of Walnut Ingestion on Plasma Concentrations of Nutrients, Polyphenolic Compounds and Biomarkers of Antioxidant Status in Human Volunteers, Role: Statistician, California Walnut Commission, (10/2010 - 03/2012) Status: Closed