Research Projects & Grants

Federal

• To evaluate the preliminary efficacy of our adapted digitally enhanced CHW-led intervention in newly diagnosed PDAC with a pilot randomized controlled trial of 60 PDAC patients and their caregivers comparing the intervention to usual care., Role: Research Coordinator/Nurse, U.S. Department of Defense, (08/2025) Status: Approved
• To test the feasibility of a digitally enhanced CHW-led intervention focusing on patient and caregiver education, clarifying patient and caregiver goals, advanced care planning, and early palliative care engagement in a pilot study of Hispanic patients with PDAC, Role: Research Coordinator/Nurse, U.S. Department of Defense, (12/2024) Status: Approved
• To elicit patient and caregiver perceptions of the disease course of hepatobiliary cancers, values and preferences regarding treatment and the role of palliative care, Role: Investigator, Department of the Army, (07/2026) Status: Approved