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CTSI Pilot Funding Awards

CTSI Pilot Funding Awards2024-12-05T12:16:19-05:00

Translational Research Development Program

The Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) is a vital partnership among the leading research universities of Indiana University, Purdue University and the University of Notre Dame, and Regenstrief Institute, as well as life sciences, businesses and community organizations across the state.

To fulfill its mission, it supports individuals and teams in all areas of translational research related to the prevention, diagnosis, and management of human disease.

A current list of current awardees is below to provide examples of the type of projects that the CTSI has invested to help improve human health, as well as to showcase the translational research being done across Indiana.

Current Translational Research Awardees

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2024 – Clinical & Translational Science (CTS)

Bondesson Bolin, Maria Indiana University Bloomington Development of a toxicoproteomic tool for improved risk assessment of environmental pollutants
Das, Arupratan Indiana University School of Medicine Mechanisms for enhancing success of stem cell-based regenerative medicine
Henderson, Gregory Purdue University Development of a method to enable pre-clinical studies of acute hypoalbuminemia
Stephens, Bryan Indiana University Bloomington Translational Support Factors and Barriers in Multidisciplinary Science Teams: Developing Evidence-Based Interventions and Experiment Protocol

2023 – Clinical & Translational Science (CTS)

Greenfield, Edward Indiana University School of Medicine Validation of a 3D Spheroid Platform to Personalize Oncology Drugs
Kolbinger, Fiona Purdue University Prediction and Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer Using Multimodal Artificial Intelligence
Leung, Yuk Purdue University Improving Drug Discovery Efficiency for Retinal Degeneration by Functional Drug Screening
Lim, Kenneth Indiana University School of Medicine Creating a novel digital platform for capturing Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) data in Indiana

2022 – Collaboration in Translational Research (CTR)

Abebe, Ephrem Purdue University OTC Senior Station: A Consumer Facing Technology to Improve Medication Safety for Older Adults  
DePaoli-Roach, Anna Indiana University School of Medicine Identification of New Lead Small Molecules for the Treatment of Glycogen Storage Disease Type III; Cori Disease 
Holden, Richard Indiana University School of Medicine–Bloomington OTC Senior Station: A Consumer Facing Technology to Improve Medication Safety for Older Adults  
Honaker, Sarah Indiana University School of Medicine Sleep, feeding, and obesity risk during infancy in African American and Latinx families 
Jin, Xiaoming Indiana University School of Medicine Brain epigenetic mechanism of acupuncture on neuropathic pain 
Lee, Jessica Indiana University Indianapolis Addressing Disparities in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) among Burmese Refugee families in Central Indiana 
Logrip, Marian / Lukkes, Jodi Indiana University Indianapolis / Indiana University School of Medicine Adolescent social isolation effects on alcohol drinking & neuroadaptations in dorsal raphe-basolateral amygdala circuit 
Lu, Tao Indiana University School of Medicine Improving the potency of novel PRMT5 inhibitor with nanocrystal technology to treat pancreatic cancer 
Moding, Kameron Purdue University Sleep, feeding, and obesity risk during infancy in African American and Latinx families 
Otte, Andrew Purdue University Long-acting ketamine for pain due to bone fracture 
Patel, Rita / Gupta, Kunal Indiana University–Bloomington / Indiana University School of Medicine Deep brain stimulation for laryngeal dystonia: from mechanism to optimal application  
Taylor, Rich University of Notre Dame Identification of New Lead Small Molecules for the Treatment of Glycogen Storage Disease Type III; Cori Disease 
White Fletcher Indiana University School of Medicine Long-acting ketamine for pain due to bone fracture 
Yuan, Chongli Purdue University Brain epigenetic mechanism of acupuncture on neuropathic pain 
Zhou, Xiang Purdue University Addressing Disparities in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) among Burmese Refugee families in Central Indiana 

2021 – Collaboration in Translational Research (CTR)

Ferradal, Silvina Indiana University School of Medicine–Bloomington Early prediction of withdrawal in infants with prenatal opioid exposure using quantitative measurements
Goni Cortes, Joaquin Purdue University Uncovering fingerprints of brain network flexibility in alcohol use disorders 
Guo, Feng Indiana University School of Medicine–Bloomington A Tumor-on-a-Chip Platform for Modeling Immuno-Oncology in Prostate Cancer
Han, Bumsoo Purdue University Application of a biomimetic model to assess the effects of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on pancreatic cancer
Hocevar, Barbara / Kamendulis, Lisa Indiana University School of Medicine–Bloomington Application of a biomimetic model to assess the effects of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on pancreatic cancer 
Kareken, David Indiana University School of Medicine Uncovering fingerprints of brain network flexibility in alcohol use disorders 
Lu, Xin University of Notre Dame A Tumor-on-a-Chip Platform for Modeling Immuno-Oncology in Prostate Cancer 
O’Sullivan, Thomas D. University of Notre Dame Early prediction of withdrawal in infants with prenatal opioid exposure using quantitative diffuse optical spectroscopy
Raman, Subha / Stewart, Jesse Indiana University School of Medicine / Indiana University Indianapolis Longer-Term Cardiovascular and Psychiatric Consequences of SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Prevalence and Insights into Shared Mechanisms. 
Schlader, Zachary / Basile, David Indiana University–Bloomington / Indiana University School of Medicine Heat waves, aging, and the kidneys 

2023 – Community, Healthcare Delivery & Implementation Science PDT

Halverson, Colin Indiana University School of Medicine Emoji, Ethics, and Professionalism Focus Group Study
Mazurenko, Olena Indiana University Indianapolis Virtual perspective-taking training to reduce pain treatment disparities

2022 – Community, Healthcare Delivery & Implementation Science PDT

Johns, Shelley Indiana University School of Medicine Telephone Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Intervention for Caregivers (TACTICs) of Adults with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias: Pilot RCT
Vest, Joshua Indiana University Indianapolis Translating existing electronic data into computable social factor phenotypes
Vest, Joshua Indiana University Indianapolis IUCRC Phase 1: Center for Population Health Analytics & Technology (CPHAT)

2023 – Concepts to Clinic PDT

Brutkiewicz, Randy Indiana University School of Medicine MR1/MAIT cell axis in tau pathology
Plotkin, Lilian Indiana University School of Medicine Use of Novel Mice to Image Apoptotic Osteocytes
Powell, Nicholas Indiana University School of Medicine Discovery of mechanism-related biomarkers of CYP2C19 downregulation in NAFLD
Sheets, Patrick Indiana University School of Medicine Elucidating sex-specific disruption of mPFC circuits in chronic pain states
Yu, Andy Indiana University School of Medicine Function and mechanism of CD1d-mediated neuroinflammation after spinal cord injury

2022 – Concepts to Clinic PDT

Brutkiewicz, Randy Indiana University School of Medicine Modulating Neuroinflammation After Spinal Cord Injury
Callaghan, Tom Indiana University School of Medicine Addressing the Musculoskeletal Phenotype in Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Biomarker Pilot Study
Coggan, Andrew Indiana University Indianapolis Kynurenine and NAD+ as Biomarkers of ICU Acquired Weakness in Older Adults
Corson, Tim Indiana University School of Medicine Efficacy studies of SH-11037, a therapy for neovascular eye disease 
Gupta, Kunal Indiana University School of Medicine RNA sequencing of the whole dentate gyrus in early temporal lobe epileptogenesis
Hall, Mark Purdue University Cdc14 phosphatase roles in fungal drug resistance and pathogenesis
Hato, Takashi Indiana University School of Medicine Mechanisms of sepsis-induced organ failure
Jackman, Christopher Indiana University School of Medicine Bone effects of anti-CGRP medications for Migraine
Kacena, Melissa Indiana University School of Medicine In vivo SARS-CoV-2 exposure via dental aerosol in a COVID-19 mouse model
Khan, Babar Indiana University School of Medicine Improving sleep in acute respiratory failure ICU survivors
Lasagna-Reeves, Cristian Indiana University School of Medicine The role of Bassoon on pathological tau propagation in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other Tauopathies
Lockett, Angelia Indiana University School of Medicine S1P Induces Activation of the Mitochondrial Unfolded Protein Response to Promote Vascular Cell Proliferation in PAH
Maiers, Jessica Indiana University School of Medicine Elucidating the role of ATF6a as a critical pro-fibrogenic transcription factor in Hepatic Stellate Cells
Munoz Ramirez, Braulio Alfredo Indiana University School of Medicine Role of mu-opioid receptor activation on inhibitory transmission in dorsal striatum
Niziolek, Paul Indiana University School of Medicine MRI Determination of Femoral Neck Cortical Porosity in Chronic Kidney Disease Metabolic Bone Disease (CKD-MBD)
Plotkin, Lilian Indiana University School of Medicine Gonadal vs chromosomal sex and osteocytic miR21 in the control of bone mass and strength
Samala, Niharika Indiana University School of Medicine Sarcopenia in NASH Cirrhosis
Tesini Roseguini, Bruno Purdue University Home based leg heat therapy to combat age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass and function
Tran, Taun Indiana University School of Medicine Evaluating the dynamics and function of naturally acquired humoral immune responses to Plasmodium vivax vaccine candidate antigens in a longitudinal study

2020 – Concepts to Clinic PDT

Ballinger, Tarah Indiana University School of Medicine Impact of mechanical signals on bone and muscle composition in early stage breast cancer patients receiving aromatase inhibitors
Lu, Xin University of Notre Dame Generation of HA-tagged PYGO2 CRISPR knock-in mice at Jackson Laboratory

2024 – Core Pilot

Recipient
Institution
Title
Core(s)
Location(s)
Aryal, Uma Purdue University Role of Promyelocytic Leukemia Nuclear Bodies in Cellular Senescence Proteomics Facility Imaging Facility Purdue University
Bochman, Matthew Indiana University School of Medicine The structures and functions of DNA helicases Light Microscopy Imaging Center Indiana University School of Medicine
Brown, Joshua Indiana Universitiy Bloomington The Role of Expectation and Endocannabinoids in Pain Perception in Chronic Pain and Control Samples Imaging Research Facility Indiana University School of Medicine
Calvi, Brian Indiana University Bloomington Defining the polyploid cancer cell state Center for Medical Genomics Indiana University School of Medicine
Crum, Kathleen Indiana University School of Medicine A Pilot Investigation of Reliability of Neural Reinforcement Learning Processes In-Vivo Imaging Core Indiana University School of Medicine
Feinberg, Konstantin Indiana University School of Medicine Proteomic Profiling of Tear Fluid in Patients with Neurotrophic Keratopathy Treated by Corneal Neurotization – A Pilot Study Center for Proteome Analysis Indiana University School of Medicine
Gerdt, Joseph Indiana University Bloomington Chemical Inhibition of Anti-Bacteriophage Immune Systems Chemical Genomics Core Facility Indiana University School of Medicine
Hato, Takashi Indiana University School of Medicine Using spatial transcriptomics to define host-pathogen interactions in the kidney Center for Medical Genomics Indiana University School of Medicine
Hill, Catherine Purdue University Accelerating discovery of next-generation insecticides for mosquito control using Mass Spectrometry Imaging Metabolite Profiling Facility Purdue University
Kirchmaier, Ann Purdue University Genome Integrity Defects in HLRCC Imaging Facility Purdue University
Kitase, Yukiko Indiana University School of Medicine Liver Secretome Profiling In Vivo – Liver and Bone Crosstalk in Adult-onset Obesity-induced Osteoporosis Center for Proteome Analysis Indiana University School of Medicine
Lee, Hongmi Purdue University Brain mechanisms of real-world information seeking and learning during free web browsing MRI Facility Purdue University
Li, Jianneng University of Notre Dame A novel mechanism of rucaparib reversal enzalutamide resistance in prostate cancer Genomics and Bioinformatics Core Facility Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics Facility University of Notre Dame
Liu, Jianyun Indiana University School of Medicine Spatial mapping of small intestine from necrotizing enterocolitis patients using CODEX multiplexed imaging Indiana Center for Biological Microscopy Indiana University School of Medicine
Maiers, Jessica Indiana Universitiy School of Medicine Investigating how the Immunoproteasome Regulates Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatotic Liver Disease Center for Medical Genomics Indiana University School of Medicine
Pelletier, Stephane Indiana University School of Medicine Pathological Mechanisms Underlying Hydrocephalus in Rgma-Deficient Mice In-Vivo Imaging Core Histology and HistomorphometryCore Indiana University School of Medicine
Pin, Fabrizio Indiana University School of Medicine Tumor derived DKK1 induces musculoskeletal deterioration in ovarian cancer Genome Editing Center Indiana University School of Medicine
Sereno, Anne Purdue University Investigations of semantic maps in the dorsal and ventral cortical visual streams MRI Facility Purdue University
Shyam, Rajalekshmy Indiana University Bloomington Multi-omics approaches to identify the mechanisms of onset of Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy Center for Proteome Analysis Indiana University School of Medicine
Suter, Daniel Purdue University Light sheet fluorescence microscopy for imaging nervous system development in zebrafish Imaging Facility Purdue University
Tailor, Jignesh Indiana University School of Medicine Single cell sequencing of spinal ependymoma in NF2-related schwannomatosis (NF2) Center for Medical Genomics Indiana University School of Medicine
Tisdale, James Purdue University Development and Validation of a Risk Score for QT Interval Prolongation in Older Adults Regenstrief Data Services Regenstrief Institute
Welc, Steven Indiana University School of Medicine High definition spatial transcriptomics for the dimensional characterization of dystrophic cardiac pathologies Center for Medical Geomics Indiana University School of Medicine
Yuan, Xue Indiana University School of Medicine Elucidating the Role of Immune Cell Infiltration in Coordinating Epithelial Stem Cell-Mediated Wound Healing Flow Cytometry Resource Facility Indiana University School of Medicine

2023 – Core Pilot

Recipient
Institution
Title
Core(s)
Location(s)
Adams, Katrina University of Notre Dame Profiling neural stem and progenitor cells in Multiple Sclerosis Genomics and Bioinformatics Core Facility University of Notre Dame
Adeoye-Olatunde, Omolola Purdue University Evaluating the Impact of a Coach-Led Mobile Health (mHealth) Intervention on Hypertension Management in Nigeria Biostatistics and Health Data Science Core Indiana University School of Medicine
Androphy, Elliot Indiana University School of Medicine Proteomic Analysis of the alpha-COP interactome Center for Proteome Analysis Indiana University School of Medicine
Bidelman, Gavin Indiana University School of Medicine–Bloomington Characterizing the functional role of auditory corticofugal efferent pathways to human hearing using in-vivo multimodal neuroimaging Imaging Research Facility Indiana University–Bloomington
Brault, Jeffrey Indiana University School of Medicine Mitochondrial DNA mutations as a component of skeletal muscle atrophy Center for Medical Genomics Indiana University School of Medicine
Chan, Shing Fai Indiana University School of Medicine Serum Lipidomic Profiling and Lipid Metabolite Biomarker Discovery in Patients with Hemorrhagic Myocardial Infarction Metabolite Profiling Facility Purdue University
Custer, Sara Indiana University School of Medicine Axon-TRAP to survey local translation in mouse motor neurons Center for Medical Genomics Indiana University School of Medicine
Dahl, Richard Indiana University School of Medicine Determining the Contribution of Metabolic Disruption to the Anti-Inflammatory Phenotype of MIRC11-/- Macrophages Metabolite Profiling Facility Purdue University
Dydak, Ulrike Purdue University MRI Evaluation of Molecular Mechanisms of Perfusion and Renal Viability of Ex-Vivo Kidneys to Indicate Transplant Outcomes MRI Facility Purdue University
Gomes, Catia Indiana University School of Medicine Transcriptional profiling of human reactive astrocytes after complement pathway modulation Center for Medical Genomics Indiana University School of Medicine
Graham, Brett Indiana University School of Medicine Determination of the Altered Metabolome at Single Fiber Resolution in a Mouse Model of Mitochondrial Myopathy Metabolite Profiling Facility Purdue University
He, Qiuhong Purdue University Development of methods for simultaneous imaging of glioma markers MRI Facility Purdue University
Huot, Joshua Indiana University School of Medicine Transcriptional profiling of human reactive astrocytes after complement pathway modulation Genome Editing Center Indiana University School of Medicine
Lim, Kenneth Indiana University School of Medicine Development of A Novel a-Klotho Proteomic Assay Center for Proteome Analysis Indiana University School of Medicine
Lu, Tao Indiana University School of Medicine Critical role of novel NF-kB O-GlcNAcylation in pancreatic cancer Preclinical Modeling and Therapeutics Core Indiana University School of Medicine
Mukherjee, Angana University of Notre Dame Genomic Architecture of Unique Artemisinin Resistant Plasmodium falciparum from Bangladesh Genomics and Bioinformatics Core Facility University of Notre Dame
Noinaj, Nicholas Purdue University Structural characterization of novel inhibitors against Neisserial BAM Cryo-EM Facility Purdue University
O’Hagan, Heather Indiana University School of Medicine–Bloomington Elucidating the mechanism by which LSD1, CoREST2, and STAT3 promote enteroendocrine cell differentiation in mucinous colorectal cancer Center for Genomics and Bioinformatics Indiana University–Bloomington
Pelletier, Stephane Indiana University School of Medicine Lipid metabolism defects in SCYL1 deficiency syndrome Metabolite Profiling Facility Purdue University
Schutzman, Linda Indiana University School of Medicine Investigation of cellular adhesion molecules in pulmonary artery thrombosis following blunt thoracic trauma Indiana Center for Biological Microscopy Indiana University School of Medicine
Smith, Brenda Indiana University School of Medicine Profiling Candidate Xenometabolites Altered in Response to Prebiotic and Exercise for Improving Skeletal Health Metabolite Profiling Facility Purdue University
Smith, Gerald Indiana University School of Medicine–Bloomington Neurosteroid Metabolism and Evolution of Sexually Dimorphic Behavior Laboratory for Biological Mass Spectrometry Indiana University–Bloomington
Surowiec, Rachel Indiana University Indianapolis Improving Bone Stress Injury Prediction using Ultrashort Echo Time (UTE) Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI Facility Purdue University
Tilston-Lunel, Natasha Louise Indiana University School of Medicine Identification of the cellular interacting partners of Oropouche virus non-structural protein NSs Center for Proteome Analysis Indiana University School of Medicine
Tran, Ngoc Tung Indiana University School of Medicine Targeting protein arginine methyltransferase 1 for multiple myeloma treatment In Vivo Therapeutics Core Indiana University School of Medicine
Witczak, Carol Indiana University School of Medicine Synthesis of a glucose photolabeling reagent for the identification of novel glucose transporters in skeletal muscle Chemical Genomics Core Facility Indiana University School of Medicine
Zhao, Bo Indiana University School of Medicine Generation of Knock-in Mice Expressing Fluorescently Tagged RIPOR2 Genome Editing Center Indiana University School of Medicine

2022 – Core Pilot

Recipient
Institution
Title
Core(s)
Location(s)
Conroy, Andrea Indiana University School of Medicine Lipid peroxidation as a modifiable target in severe malaria associated acute kidney injury  Proteomics Facility Metabolite Profiling Facility Purdue University
Das, Arupratan Indiana University School of Medicine Investigating glaucoma neuroprotection effect on the visual pathway of mice brain  In-Vivo Imaging Core Indiana University School of Medicine
Duffield, Giles University of Notre Dame The impact of Artificial light at night on Aedes aegypti biting behavior: a genomics analysis of the Zika mosquito brain   Genomics and Bioinformatics Core Facility University of Notre Dame
Ferdig, Michael University of Notre Dame Optimizing bulk segregant analysis of drug resistance in Plasmodium falciparum  Genomics and Bioinformatics Core Facility University of Notre Dame
He, Qiuhong Purdue University Fast Biomarker Imaging for Early Detection of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Response in Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) using pi-SelMQC Methods  In-Vivo Imaging Core Indiana University School of Medicine
Henderson, Gregory Purdue University Electron microscopy to assess cellular responses to altered fatty acid trafficking  Life Science Microscopy Facility Purdue University
Hetrick, William Indiana University School of Medicine–Bloomington Cerebellar Involvement in Social Cognition Processes in Schizophrenia  Imaging Research Facility Indiana University–Bloomington
Hockerman, Gregory Purdue University Characterization of beta cell-specific IRBIT knock out mice  Islet and Physiology Core Proteomics Facility Indiana University School of Medicine / Purdue University
Huot, Joshua Indiana University School of Medicine Tumor-derived FGF21 mediates musculoskeletal wasting in colorectal cancer  Genome Editing Center Indiana University School of Medicine
Little, Dianne Purdue University Histology of the Humeral Head and Glenoid in Asymptomatic Primary Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis Histology Research Laboratory Purdue University
Luo, Wei Indiana University School of Medicine The regulation of cross-reactivity in germinal center B cell response  Center for Medical Genomics Indiana Center for Biological Microscopy Indiana University School of Medicine
Ma, Yao-Ying Indiana University School of Medicine Highly Sensitive MRI to detect age and environmental effects in addiction models  In-Vivo Imaging Core Indiana University School of Medicine
Nelson, Rick Indiana University School of Medicine Multiomic Landscape of Human Vestibular Schwannomas  Center for Medical Genomics Indiana University School of Medicine
Patzke, Christopher University of Notre Dame Generation and Analysis of Translational Neural Cell Culture Models for Kabuki Syndrome: A Developmental Disorder Causing Intellectual Disability   Genomics and Bioinformatics Core Facility University of Notre Dame
Pierchala, Brian Indiana University School of Medicine Identification of the neuronal populations that underly the sense of taste  Center for Medical Genomics Indiana University School of Medicine
Tepper, Robert Indiana University School of Medicine Chronic Developmental Hypoxia Suppresses Airway Reactivity  Center for Medical Genomics Indiana University School of Medicine
Thompson, William Indiana University Indianapolis Generation of a Transgenic Mouse to Drive/Restore Perlecan Expression  Genome Editing Center Indiana University School of Medicine
Tillman, Emma Indiana University School of Medicine Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator modulator plasma concentrations and correlation with mental and physical health adverse drug reactions  Clinical Pharmacology Analytical Core Indiana University School of Medicine
Vaughan, Kevin University of Notre Dame A Chemical Library Screen for Inhibitors of VRK1 Chemical Genomics Core Facility Purdue University
Weaver, Abigail University of Notre Dame A Deeper Dive into the Biofilm Architecture of Microbes Causing Prosthetic Joint Infection  Optical Microscopy Core University of Notre Dame
Yeh, Elizabeth Indiana University School of Medicine Phosphorylation-mediated Regulation of the Rubicon Interactome  Center for Proteome Analysis Indiana University School of Medicine

2021 – Core Pilot

Recipient
Institution
Title
Core(s)
Location(s)
Adeoye-Olatunde, Omolola Purdue University Social Determinants of Health and Medication Adherence among Chronically Ill Older Adults in the United States  Biostatistics and Health Data Science Core Indiana University School of Medicine
Atwood, Brady Indiana University School of Medicine Proteomic assessment of brain mechanisms underlying sex-specific effects of prenatal methadone exposure on alcohol-related behaviors   Center for Proteome Analysis Indiana University School of Medicine
Blazer-Yost, Bonnie Indiana University Indianapolis Characterization and Optimization of Target Compounds to Treat Hydrocephalus  Clinical Pharmacology Analytical Core Indiana University School of Medicine
Chang, Leifu Purdue University Mechanisms for inhibition of the Csy complex by anti-CRISPR proteins Cryo-EM Facility Purdue University
Cross, Tzu-Wen Purdue University Link between gut microbiome and brain proteome relevant to Parkinson’s Disease pathology   Proteomics Facility Purdue University
Datta, Meenal University of Notre Dame The myeloid “mechanome”: Identifying new treatment targets in glioblastoma Genomics and Bioinformatics Core Facility University of Notre Dame
De Luca, Thomas Indiana University School of Medicine Spatial metabolomics of sepsis-induced kidney injury in the diabetic milieu Metabolite Profiling Facility Purdue University
Ejendal, Karin Purdue University Analysis of the developing proteome in a mouse model of autism spectrum disorder  Proteomics Facility Purdue University
Engle, Staci Indiana University Indianapolis Role of hedgehog signaling in energy homeostasis and obesity Center for Proteome Analysis Indiana University School of Medicine
Gangopadhyay, Ishanti Indiana University School of Medicine–Bloomington Word learning mechanisms in bilingual children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: The use of social-pragmatic cues Biostatistics Consulting Center Indiana University–Bloomington
Greenfield, Edward Indiana University School of Medicine Regulation of Macrophage Subsets by Orthopaedic Wear Particles  Center for Medical Genomics Indiana University School of Medicine
Hall, Mark Purdue University Proteomic characterization of Cdc14 phosphatases in fungal pathogens  Proteomics Facility Purdue University
Howe, Erin University of Notre Dame Identification of the Rab11 interactome Proteomics Facility Purdue University
Huang, Jui-Yen Indiana University School of Medicine–Bloomington Elucidating molecular mechanisms underlying astrocytic FGFRs deficiency-induced neuroinflammation  Center for Medical Genomics Indiana University School of Medicine
Hundley, Heather Indiana University School of Medicine Identification of RNA editase-associated modulators of neurodegeneration in a Parkinson disease model  Flow Cytometry Core Facility Center for Genomics and Bioinformatics Indiana University–Bloomington
Kacena, Melissa Indiana University School of Medicine Skeletal Changes Following SARS-CoV-2 Infection Histology and Histomorphometry Core Indiana University School of Medicine
Kirchmaier, Ann Purdue University Metabolic Impacts on DNA Repair Center for Medical Genomics Bioinformatics Core Indiana University School of Medicine
Kitase, Yukiko Indiana University School of Medicine Osteocyte Energy Metabolism Under Mechanical Loading Histology and Histomorphometry Core Center for Medical Genomics Indiana University School of Medicine
Kono, Tatsuyoshi Indiana University School of Medicine Visualization of calcium dyshomeostasis in the pathogenesis of diabetes Indiana Center for Biological Microscopy Indiana University School of Medicine
Landreth, Gary Indiana University School of Medicine Therapeutic potential of the niacin receptor (HCAR2) in Alzheimer’s disease  Center for Medical Genomics Clinical Pharmacology Analytical Core Bioinformatics Core Indiana University School of Medicine
Lu, Tao Indiana University School of Medicine Characterization of the pharmacokinetic and metabolic properties of novel small molecule PRMT5 inhibitors Clinical Pharmacology Analytical Core Indiana University School of Medicine
Malek, Sarah Purdue University Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy as a potential diagnostic and predictive biomarker of hip osteoarthritis  Biospecimen Management Core Indiana University School of Medicine
McDowell, Mary Ann University of Notre Dame Transcriptomics to Elucidate Methods of Lab-Induced Drug Resistance in Leishmania donovani Genomics and Bioinformatics Core Facility University of Notre Dame
Meyer, Jason Indiana University Indianapolis Proteomic analysis of reactive human astrocytes and derived soluble factors  Center for Proteome Analysis Indiana University School of Medicine
O’Hagan, Heather Indiana University School of Medicine–Bloomington Elucidating the role of DNA methylation and chromatin accessibility alterations in platinum-induced gene repression.  Center for Genomics and Bioinformatics Indiana University–Bloomington
O’Hagan, Heather Indiana University School of Medicine–Bloomington Elucidating the role of the AKT-EZH2-ß-catenin axis in mediating the transcriptional response to reactive oxygen species in colorectal cancer Center for Genomics and Bioinformatics Indiana University–Bloomington
Pattabiraman, Padmanabhan Indiana University School of Medicine Small Molecule screen to identify novel activators to lower intraocular pressure Chemical Genomics Core Facility Indiana University School of Medicine
Patton, John Indiana University Indianapolis Genetic Stability of Rotavirus Expression Platforms  Center for Genomics and Bioinformatics Indiana University–Bloomington
Sajdyk, Tammy Indiana University School of Medicine Evaluation of feasibility of a one-on-one personalized exercise intervention in adolescent and young adult cancer survivors  Regenstrief Data Services Regenstrief Institute
Schmidt, Nathan Indiana University School of Medicine Microbiome Impact in the Susceptibility of Red Blood Cell to Malaria Infection Flow Cytometry Resource Facility Indiana University School of Medicine
Schorey, Jeff University of Notre Dame Identifying to the species and subspecies level the non-tuberculosis mycobacteria present in sputum samples obtained from patients in Kenya, Africa Genomics and Bioinformatics Core Facility University of Notre Dame
Shannahan, Jonathan Purdue University Enhanced Resolution of Pulmonary Lipid Alterations via Mass Spectrometry Imaging Metabolite Profiling Facility Purdue University
Subramanian, Ramaswamy Purdue University Structure of Glycosomal Nucleotide Sugar Transporter – A Novel Target Against Disease-Causing Kinetoplastid parasites Cryo-EM Facility Purdue University
Tesini Roseguini, Bruno Purdue University Home-based leg heat therapy to combat age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass and function MRI Facility Purdue University
Wisner, Krista Indiana University School of Medicine–Bloomington A Biobehavioral Process Model of Persecutory Ideation in Early Psychosis  Imaging Research Facility Indiana University–Bloomington
Zhang, Li Indiana Biosciences Research Institute To measure islet antigens of type 1 diabetes using a highly multiplexed immunofluorescence assay  Indiana Center for Biological Microscopy Indiana University School of Medicine
Zhang, Siyuan University of Notre Dame Dissecting Breast Cancer and Therapy-induced Evolution of Myeloid Lineage by CITEseq  Genomics and Bioinformatics Core Facility University of Notre Dame

2020 – Core Pilot

Recipient
Institution
Title
Core(s)
Location(s)
Baker, Lane Indiana University School of Medicine–Bloomington Blood Brain Barrier Model Center for Genomics and Bioinformatics Indiana University–Bloomington
Bruzzaniti, Angela Indiana University Indianapolis Bone-cell specific actions of Kalirin  Histology and Histomorphometry Core Indiana University School of Medicine
Chan, Deva Purdue University Multi-Modal Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Functional Assessment of Tissue Repair  MRI Facility Purdue University
Clapp, David Indiana University School of Medicine FANCA-Dependent Mitotic Interactions Center for Proteome Analysis Indiana University School of Medicine
Daleke, David Indiana University School of Medicine–Bloomington Toward the cryo-EM structure of a P4-type ATPase monomer, Atp8a1  Electron Microscopy Center Indiana University–Bloomington
Das, Arupratan Indiana University School of Medicine Isolation and Characterization of Mitochondria to Investigate Mitochondrial Optic Neuropathy  Center for Proteome Analysis Flow Cytometry Resource Facility Center for Electron Microscopy Indiana University School of Medicine
Demas, Gregory Indiana University School of Medicine–Bloomington Steroidogenic Enzyme Regulation of Aggression  Laboratory for Biological Mass Spectrometry Indiana University–Bloomington
Dykhuizen, Emily Purdue University The Role of Polybromo1 (PBRM1) Loss in Checkpoint Inhibition Immunotherapy for Renal Cell Carcinoma  Biological Evaluation Purdue University
Elmendorf, Jeffrey Indiana University School of Medicine Imaging skeletal muscle insulin resistance in live mice Indiana Center for Biological Microscopy Indiana University School of Medicine
Fishel, Melissa Indiana University School of Medicine Pre-clinical pilot study to evaluate non-cytotoxic epigenetic therapy for pancreatic cancer  In Vivo Therapeutics Core Indiana University School of Medicine
Gao, Ming Indiana University School of Medicine–Northwest-Gary Analysis of RNA Helicase Me31B and Its Interacting RNAs by RNA sequencing  Center for Genomics and Bioinformatics Indiana University–Bloomington
Gavin, Tim Purdue University Aging and skeletal muscle exosome miRNA-seq  Center for Medical Genomics Bioinformatics Core Indiana University School of Medicine
Hoang, Quyen Indiana University School of Medicine High-throughput chemical screening against the Parkinson’s disease-associated protein LRRK2  Chemical Genomics Core Facility Indiana University School of Medicine
Kalinovsky, Anna Indiana University School of Medicine–Bloomington Effects of Phytocannabinoids on Cerebellar Axon Growth and Fasciculation  Light Microscopy Imaging Center Indiana University–Bloomington
Lu, Hui-Chen Indiana University School of Medicine–Bloomington Elucidate NMNAT2’s roles in brain health with longitudinal PET-MRI  In-Vivo Imaging Core Indiana University School of Medicine
Lu, Kun-Han Purdue University 4D MRI assessment of gastric motility after selective vagotomies in rats  MRI Facility Purdue University
Lu, Xin University of Notre Dame Go Keto: A New Paradigm to Enhance Cancer Immunotherapy  Freimann Life Sciences Center University of Notre Dame
Naidu, Samisubbu Indiana University School of Medicine Induction of Mitophagy in Endothelial Cells from Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension  Center for Electron Microscopy Indiana University School of Medicine
Newton, Irene Indiana University School of Medicine–Bloomington Understanding Bifidobacterium’s Presence in Infants Using Novel Sequencing  Center for Genomics and Bioinformatics Indiana University–Bloomington
Noinaj, Nicholas Purdue University Unraveling zinc piracy in Neisseria  Cryo-EM Facility Purdue University
Pestilli, Franco Indiana University School of Medicine–Bloomington Development and Validation of a Visual Field Mapping Protocol in Children Imaging Research Facility Indiana University–Bloomington
Snyder, Margie Purdue University Feasibility Pilot of Linking Patient-Reported Outcomes Collected in Community Pharmacies with Electronic Health Record Data  Regenstrief Data Services Regenstrief Institute
Takagi, Yuichiro Indiana University School of Medicine Structure of the Mediator complex of transcription regulation  Cryo-EM Facility Purdue University
Tang, Pei-Ciao Indiana University School of Medicine Regulation of Early Ectodermal Development Center for Medical Genomics Indiana University School of Medicine
Thompson, William Indiana University Indianapolis Generation of a Novel Mouse Model to Restore/Overexpress the a2d1 VSCC Subunit  Genome Editing Center Indiana University School of Medicine
Tisdale, James Purdue University Risk of Drug-Induced QT Interval Prolongation and Associated Proarrhythmia in Patients with Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction  Regenstrief Data Services Regenstrief Institute
Walczak, Claire Indiana University School of Medicine–Bloomington Single Cell Seq to Identify Heterogeneity in Polyploid Cells  Center for Genomics and Bioinformatics Indiana University–Bloomington
Warden, Stuart Indiana University Indianapolis Impact of physical activity on hip bone and cartilage health  In Vivo Therapeutics Core Indiana University School of Medicine
Yang, Danzhou Purdue University Structure Study of Nucleolin-MYC promoter DNA G-quadruplex Complex Cryo-EM Facility Purdue University
Ziarek, Joshua Indiana University School of Medicine–Bloomington Molecular mechanisms of arrestin activation  NMR Facility Indiana University–Bloomington

2023 – Drug Development to Commercialization PDT

Blazer-Yost, Bonnie Indiana University Indianapolis Development of Drugs to Treat Hydrocephalus

2022 – Drug Development to Commercialization PDT

Alves, Nathan Indiana University School of Medicine Nanoparticle delivery of clot digesting enzymes
Corson, Tim Indiana University School of Medicine Efficacy studies of SH-11037, a therapy for neovascular eye disease
Gaston, Benjamin Indiana University School of Medicine Optate, an airway anti-inflammatory drug with antiviral properties
Johnson, Steve Indiana University School of Medicine Developing GroEL inhibitors for combatting methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

2023 – Grant Linking Universitywide Expertise (GLUE)

Hajos, Norbert / Wang, Nian Indiana University–Bloomington / Indiana University School of Medicine Brain-wide changes in connectome upon amygdala-driven epileptic seizures
Mackie, Ken Indiana University School of Medicine Role of CB2 receptors in the treatment of atopic and allergic contact dermatitis

2022 – Grant Linking Universitywide Expertise (GLUE)

Mitra, Anirban / Zhang, Chi Indiana University–Bloomington / Indiana University School of Medicine Regulation of ovarian cancer metastatic colonization through clonal selection  

2024 – Human Health & Biomedical Technology PDT

Casey, Theresa / Beckett, Linda Purdue University Impact of Saturated and Unsaturated Fatty Acids on Kidney Fluxomics and Proteomics
Goergen, Craig Purdue University Quantitative interventional MRI for surveillance of cardiac disease
LaCount, Douglas Purdue University Molecular basis for DENV multiple serotype co-infections
Pires dos Santos, Andrea Purdue University Evaluation of the contribution of genital ureaplasmas in the etiopathogenesis of miscarriage in Brazilian women
Sharif, Behzad Indiana University School of Medicine ‘Quantitative interventional MRI for surveillance of pediatric heart transplant patients
Slagle, Cara / Soranno, Danielle Indiana University School of Medicine The Brophy Kit: A Novel Device to Provide Life-saving Dialytic Therapy to Neonates
South, Susan Purdue University Differences in Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease: Daily Measures of Mood, Cognition, and Social Engagement

2023 – Human Health & Biomedical Technology PDT

Byrn, Stephen / Clase, Kari Purdue University A platform for enhancing the potency of drugs
Chaudhry, Faria Purdue University Evaluating the impact of a community health worker for diabetes management in selfemployed women in India
Fernandes, Igor Purdue University Mapping the central and peripheral causes of autonomic dysfunction in pulmonary arterial hypertension
Koss, Wendy Purdue University Sex differences in the timing and severity of cognitive deficits and pathology using the 3xTg mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease
Metskas, Lauren / Kuhn, Richard Purdue University Fluorescent labeling of bunyavirus for in vivo assembly studies

2022 – Human Health & Biomedical Technology PDT

Bowman, Aaron / Rochet, Jean-Christophe Purdue University Sex Differences in Neuropathology and Excitotoxicity in a Stem Cell Model of Alzheimer’s Disease
Chaudhry, Faria Purdue University Evaluating the impact of a community health worker for diabetes management in selfemployed
Das, Chittaranjan Purdue University Identification of host targets of a bacterial effector with a novel deADP-ribosylase activity
Running, Cordelia / Gletsu Miller, Nana Purdue University Trading Sugar for Sparkle

2021 – Human Health & Biomedical Technology PDT

Bhunia, Arun Purdue University Fate of LAP as Excipient during Drug Delivery
Cooks, Robert Graham Purdue University Walk-up system to sample breath, perform MS and output Y/N respiratory infection status
DeMaria, Andrea Purdue University Improving Overall Quality of Life for Uterine Fibroid Patients
Hu, Chang-Deng Purdue University Cryo-EM Structural Analysis of PRMT5 in Complex with pINIn
Kimbrough, Adam Purdue University Exploring sex differences in how the brain responds to oxycodone use
Yang, Yang Purdue University The role of oxytocin in a mouse model of Scn2a deficiency

2020 – Human Health & Biomedical Technology PDT

Cross, Tzu-Wen Purdue University Gut microbiome and estrogen receptor signaling: potential implication on gastrointestinal-related disease
Foti, Daniel Purdue University Developing a novel protocol for home-based electroencephalography assessment of families affected by Angelman syndrome
Roseguini, Bruno Purdue University Heat therapy to improve skeletal muscle function in a model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy

2022 – Human Health & Biomedical Technology PDT / Women’s Global Health Institute

LaRoche, Kathryn Purdue University Exploring Patient Experiences with Miscarriage Care in Indiana in the Midst of a Shifting Regulatory Environment
Main, Russell / Figueriredo, Marxa Purdue University Maximizing peak bone mass: Interactions among genetics and mechanical loading

2023 – Large Collaborative Grant

Breathett, Khalid Indiana University School of Medicine Changing Generational Trajectory of CVD with the Adult Children and Grandchildren of WHI (TRAJECTORY Study)
Kacena, Melissa Indiana University School of Medicine Integrating clinical and preclinical data to identify novel therapeutics for chronic fracture pain
Lamb, Bruce Indiana University School of Medicine Genetic Alterations in Microglia and AD
Mosley, Amber Indiana University School of Medicine Thermal proteome profiling technologies to provide a mechanistic understanding of human genetic and epigenetic based diseases

2023 – MedTech Commercialization PDT

Aguirre, Milton Purdue University A.I.R Pen Pitch
Bacallao, Bob Indiana University School of Medicine Mathematical Modeling of Hydrodynamic Fluid Pulses
Lippman, David Indiana University School of Medicine ‘Walqer’ Walking Assistive Device

2022 – MedTech Commercialization PDT

Garcia, Kara / Myung, Nosay Indiana University School of Medicine / University Notre Dame Smart Insulin Leak Detector

2024 – Pediatrics PDT

Collier, Christopher / Panoch, Janet Indiana University School of Medicine Osteosarcoma Decision Aid Cards: Development to Dissemination

2023 – Pediatrics PDT

Kao, Shih-Chun Purdue University Supporting high-intensity interval training with mindfulness for enhancing childhood executive function
Sharp, Sacha Indiana University School of Medicine Improving Access to Quality Healthcare for Black Birthing People

2022 – Pediatrics PDT

Moding, Kameron Purdue University Objective remote assessments of family sleep and stress
Rodriguiz, Gabriela Indiana University School of Medicine Characterizing Usual Care for Youth with Disruptive Behavior Disorders in Indiana Community Mental Health Centers
Williams, Amy Indiana University School of Medicine Examination of mechanisms contributing to impact of insomnia on chronic pain risk and outcomes in pediatric patients

2021 – Pediatrics PDT

Aguilar, R. Claudio Purdue University Evaluating therapeutic strategies against Lowe syndrome

2024 – Postdoc Challenge

Recipient
Institution
Title
Core(s)
Location(s)
Andolino, Chaylen Purdue University Characterizing the post-translational modification signatures of metastatic breast cancer cytoplasmic lipid droplets Proteomics Facility Purdue University
Heruye, Segewkal Indiana University School of Medicine Determining polyamine-protein interactions via thermal proteome profiling Center for Proteome Analysis Indiana University School of Medicine
Jiang, Wenxia Indiana University School of Medicine The impact of immunization location on the efficacy of influenza vaccine following a prior mRNA vaccination Preclinical Modeling and Therapeutics Core Flow Cytometry Resource Facility Indiana University School of Medicine
Kayode, Tolulope University of Notre Dame A Novel Multiplexed PCR Amplicon Sequencing for Genomic Characterization of Drug Resistance Genes in Plasmodium falciparum Genomics and Bioinformatics Core Facility University of Notre Dame
Thach, Trung Purdue University Mechanistic insights of selective targeting P2X3 receptor by camlipixant Cryo-EM Facility Purdue University

2023 – Postdoc Challenge

Recipient
Institution
Title
Core(s)
Location(s)
Dutta, Sayanta Indiana University School of Medicine Restoration of mitochondrial homeostasis for glaucoma neuroprotection Indiana University School of Medicine Center for Electron Microscopy Indiana University School of Medicine
Ekpruke, Carolyn Indiana University School of Medicine–Bloomington Assessing sex differences in the impact of a ketogenic diet on airway inflammatory cell response in allergen-challenged mice Flow Cytometry Core Facility Indiana University–Bloomington
Sohal, Ikjot Singh Purdue University Classification of human lung tumor specimens based on immune contexture Biospecimen Collection and Banking Core Histology Research Laboratory Indiana University School of Medicine / Purdue University
Souza, Rodolpho Ornitz Oliveira Indiana University School of Medicine Uncovering the role of Myosin A in Toxoplasma gondii mitochondrial biology by live imaging Indiana Center for Biological Microscopy Indiana University School of Medicine
Yu, Tao Indiana University School of Medicine Targeting Glutamine-Glutamate-Glutathione Axis Potentiates Immune Checkpoint Blockade Therapy in Colorectal Cancer Center for Medical Genomics Indiana University School of Medicine

2022 – Postdoc Challenge

Recipient
Institution
Title
Core(s)
Location(s)
Ahn, Taeyong Indiana University School of Medicine The use of nano‐liquid chromatography (LC‐MS) mass spectrometry for the identification of potential protein biomarker candidates related to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury Center for Proteome Analysis Indiana University School of Medicine
Ahn, Taeyong Indiana University School of Medicine The use of nano‐liquid chromatography (LC‐MS) mass spectrometry for the identification of potential protein biomarker candidates related to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury Center for Proteome Analysis Indiana University School of Medicine
Barboi, Cristina Indiana University Indianapolis Outcome analysis of intraoperative therapeutic interventions relative to the risk associated with progressive hypotension Regenstrief Data Services Regenstrief Institute
Barboi, Cristina Indiana University Indianapolis Outcome analysis of intraoperative therapeutic interventions relative to the risk associated with progressive hypotension Regenstrief Data Services Regenstrief Institute
Burke, Andrew Indiana University School of Medicine Contribution of social circuits to social familiarity-induced anxiolysis Behavioral Phenotyping Core Indiana University School of Medicine
Burke, Andrew Indiana University School of Medicine Contribution of social circuits to social familiarity-induced anxiolysis Behavioral Phenotyping Core Indiana University School of Medicine
Dou, Xiaozheng University of Notre Dame Structure-based drug design and investigation of cruentaren A analogs Magnetic Resonance Research Center Mass spectrometry and Proteomics Facility University of Notre Dame
Gampala, Silpa Indiana University School of Medicine Deciphering the effects of Ref‐1 redox inhibition on pancreatic cancer metabolism using non‐targeted global metabolomic profiling Metabolite Profiling Facility Purdue University
Gampala, Silpa Indiana University School of Medicine Deciphering the effects of Ref‐1 redox inhibition on pancreatic cancer metabolism using non‐targeted global metabolomic profiling Metabolite Profiling Facility Purdue University
Iyer, Shalini Purdue University Using mass spectrometry to characterize Ub‐related bacterial effectors from Legionella pneumophila Proteomics Facility Purdue University
Liffner, Benjamin Indiana University School of Medicine Proximal labelling of a kinase to identify proteins involved in mitosis of malaria parasites Center for Proteome Analysis Indiana University School of Medicine
Liffner, Benjamin Indiana University School of Medicine Proximal labelling of a kinase to identify proteins involved in mitosis of malaria parasites Center for Proteome Analysis Indiana University School of Medicine
Ma, Jing Indiana University School of Medicine Characterization of neutrophils-released EV-miRNA cargo in alcoholic hepatitis patients Center for Medical Genomics Indiana University School of Medicine
Ma, Jing Indiana University School of Medicine Characterization of neutrophils-released EV-miRNA cargo in alcoholic hepatitis patients Center for Medical Genomics Indiana University School of Medicine
Menon, Aishwarya Vijayan Purdue University Wound closure ability of a bio‐based tissue sealant Histology Research Laboratory Pre-Clinical Research Laboratory Purdue University

2021 – Postdoc Challenge

Recipient
Institution
Title
Core(s)
Location(s)
Chen, Xiaoling Purdue University Optogenetic method for synaptic weight mapping Bindley Bioscience Center Purdue University
Gomes, Catia Indiana University School of Medicine High-throughput screening to identify compounds able to block Glaucomatous Retinal Ganglion Cell degeneration Chemical Genomics Core Facility Indiana University School of Medicine
Huot, Joshua Indiana University School of Medicine Mediator of Musculoskeletal Deficits in Cancer Cachexia Genome Editing Center Indiana University School of Medicine
Reyes Fernandez, Perla Indiana University Indianapolis Regulation of Bone Mechanosensation via Proteoglycan-Based Matrix Tethers Histology and Histomorphometry Core Indiana University School of Medicine
Wright, Christian Indiana University Indianapolis Differential Expression Responses of Osteocytes to Mechanical Loading Following Knockout of the a2d1 Voltage Sensitive Calcium Channel Subunit Following Knockout of the α2δ1 Voltage Sensitive Calcium Channel Subunit Center for Medical Genomics Indiana University School of Medicine
Yen, Yu-Chen Purdue University Cryo-EM structure of adenylyl cyclase 5 in complex with Gβγ Cryo-EM Facility Purdue University
Zuilkoski, Caitlin Indiana University School of Medicine–Bloomington Elucidating the Role of Autophagy in Meiotic Progression Laboratory for Biological Mass Spectrometry Light Microscopy Imaging Center Indiana University–Bloomington

2023 – Structural and Social Determinants of Health PDT

Shi, Yiyu University of Notre Dame Promoting Fairness in AI-Enabled Healthcare through Unsupervised Federated Learning: A Pilot Study

2022 – Structural and Social Determinants of Health PDT

Simon, Kosali / Gupta, Sumedha Indiana University–Bloomington / Indiana University Indianapolis Policy, economic and social determinants of health in Medicare populations

2024 – Trailblazer

Connor, Ulla / Peoples, Kristin Indiana University Indianapolis / Haitian Assoc of Indiana Advancing Health Literacy in the Indianapolis Haitian Community through English for Specific Purposes
Lederer, Alyssa / Barclay, Jonathan Indiana University Bloomington / Jump IN for Health Kids Evaluation of Jump Right UP! 2.0 Toolkit and Technical Assistance Program to Support Policy, Systems, and Environmental Change for Childhood Obesity Prevention in PK-12 Schools
Miller, William / Quartey-Kumapley, Pearl University of Evansville / Deaconess Clinical Memorial Building Bridges: A Community-University Partnership for a Home-Based Resistance-Band Exercise Study in Prediabetics from Underserved Communities
Monahan, Patrick / Shelburne, Michelle Indiana University School of Medicine / Sanctuary Indy, Inc. Assessing multi-morbidity symptom severity during homelessness outreach
Panjwani, Anita / Heiser, Carla Purdue University / Precision Health Solutions, LLC Personalized Nutrition, Education, “Real” Food, and Lifestyle Support (PEARL) for Improving the Health of Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Wang, Haocen / Valdes Azcarate, Maria Purdue University / Health Visions Midwest of Fort Wayne Promoting Cancer Family History Commination, Cancer Risk Assessment, and Prevention among Black and Latinx Indiana Residents

2023 – Trailblazer

Ballinger, Tarah / Hayes, Lisa Indiana University School of Medicine / 4-Ever-Pink Leveraging a community partnership to implement cascade risk assessment in Black families affected by breast cancer
Fodstad, Jill / Dwenger, Deanna Indiana University School of Medicine / Indiana Department of Corrections Taking a LEAP Forward: Assessing Initial Outcomes from a Training and Program Model for Improving Care in an Indiana Juvenile Correctional Setting for Incarcerated Hoosier Autistic Youth
Janota, Andrea / Parlett, Tyne Indiana University School of Medicine / Cultivating a Belonging Culture Expansion of a Student-Centric LGBTQIA+ Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) Presentation Series
Jo, Soojung / Coddington, Jennifer Purdue University / Purdue’s North Central Nursing Clinics The Role of Social Media in COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccine Uptake in Rural Indiana
Lieberman, Marya / Cogdell, Joanne University of Notre Dame / Naxos Neighbors, LLC Implementing Community Drug Checking to Inform Personal and Community Harm Reduction Responses in a Regulation Restrictive Community
Miller, Michelle / Emery, Rachel Indiana University School of Medicine / LMH Women’s Health Center Trauma Informed Screening, Assessment, and Treatment for PTSD in Rural Pregnant Individuals
Wilburn, Victoria / Cochran, Nicki Indiana University Indianapolis / Overdose Lifeline, Inc Occupational Therapy as Part of an Interdisciplinary Model of Recovery Housing: A Feasibility Study

2022 – Trailblazer

Brandon-Friedman, Richard / Miller, Marissa Indiana University Indianapolis / Trans Solutions Research and Resource Center, LLC Pilot Testing the VISION Program to Enhance the Wellbeing of Transgender People of Color 
Cecil, Kara / Stinson, Kelsey University of Indianapolis / CICOA Aging and In-Home Solutions Hidden Families: Identification of and Assistance for Vulnerable Caregivers 
Franks, Melissa / Riggin, Katrina Purdue University / Indiana University Health Promoting Physical Activity Among Female Patients Following Cardiac Rehabilitation 
Hernandez, Elaine / Hicks, Ivan Indiana University–Bloomington / First Baptist Church North Indianapolis An Opportunity for Racial Equity in Health Care Access 
Macey, Erin / Rusnak, Colleen Indiana University Indianapolis / Indiana Health Fund Impact of Medical Debt Relief for Pregnant/Postpartum Women 
Peterson, Zoe / Shipley, Meagan Indiana University–Bloomington / Indiana University Health Healthy Relationships and Rural Youth: Evaluation of A Professional Development Training for Youth-Serving Adult Mentors 
Tucker-Edmonds, Brownsyne / Voisard, Andrea Indiana University School of Medicine / Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana Nurse-Family Partnership Understanding birth team dynamics at Eskenazi Health and birth outcomes of Medicaid recipients who are MDwise members served by doulas  

2021 – Trailblazer

Galaviz, Karla / Stowers, Jill Indiana University–Bloomington / Indiana University Health Peer Recruitment in HIV Prevention
Gregory, Virgil / Muhammad, John Indiana University Indianapolis / Fathers and Families Center A Community Partner-University Collaboration for Increasing African American Men’s Access to Professional Mental Health Services: A Structural Equation
Jacob, Seethal / Meier, Emily Indiana University School of Medicine / Indiana Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center Sickle Cell Trait Education for Adolescents and Young Adults
Kong, Nan / Moore, Sheri Purdue University / National Alliance on Mental Illness West Central Indiana Examining the effect of community-based programs in coping with stress during COVID-19 recovery
Michael, Nancy / Gaudern, Carey University of Notre Dame / Beacon Health System – Community Impact Building Trauma-Informed Communities through NEAR Science and Change Theory
Renbarger, Kalyn / Hess, Cori Ball State University / Muncie Maternal Mental Health Coalition Mitigating the Effects of COVID-19 on Maternal Mental Health Through a Community-University Partnership
Rodriguez, Natalia / Kajumulo, Kelly Purdue University / Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawaii, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky Examining multilevel determinants of cervical cancer and acceptability of screening innovations to address disparities among Hispanic women in Lake County,Indiana
Wells, Ellen / Evans, T. Eric Purdue University / Blackford County Concerned Citizens Rural Environmental Health Assessment and Neighborhood-Specific Public Health Plan for Hartford City Using a Community-Engaged Approach

2020 – Trailblazer

Abebe, Ephrem / Wheeler, Holly Purdue University / Family Voices Indiana Medication Access and Safety for Children with Special Healthcare Needs (CSHCNs) During the COVID-19 Pandemic 
Hannon, Tamara / Gough, Tyler Indiana University School of Medicine / Indy Urban Acres Expanding Veggie Box Access to Neighbors (EVAN) 
Howland, Allison / Norris, Katherine Indiana University / Homes 4 Homeless Hotels to Home: A study of ethical, low-barrier approaches to episodic homelessness in Monroe County, Indiana 
Rodriguez, Natalia / Layton, Jennifer Purdue University / LTHC Homeless Services Mitigating COVID-19 Impacts on the Homeless Population of Tippecanoe County: A CHW-Led Approach 
Simpson, Vicki / Archibald, Lorra Purdue University / Healthy Communities of Clinton County Using Social Network Analysis to Create an Effective Health Coalition to Support A Systems Level Approach to Improve Health Outcomes and Reduce Disparities 
Spence, Lisa / Parker, Robin Indiana University–Bloomington / Indiana University Health Effect of Adding a Registered Dietitian in a Team Based Approach for Management of Type 2 Diabetes
Yeager, Valerie / Berman, Kathy Indiana University Indianapolis / About Special Kids Supporting Families and Children with Complex Health and Social Needs: Evaluating About Special Kids’ Participation in Care Conferences

2019 – Trailblazer

Amireault, Steve / Lowry, Kristen Purdue University / Purdue Extension Factors Associated with the Maintenance of Physical Activity Beyond Program Termination: A Longitudinal Investigation Among Rural Older Adults 
Greene, Alison / Sherwood Laughlin, Catherine / Bruner, Kathy / Greathouse, Lisa Indiana University–Bloomington / Monroe County Community School Corporation / Indiana University Health Sexual Health Equity for School-Aged Youth with Special Needs 
Lefever, Jennifer / Botchway, Marian / Zeltwanger, Todd University of Notre Dame / Cultivate Food Rescue Food for Families: The impact of a backpack program on lessening child hunger, improving school attendance, behavior and academic outcomes 
Nault Connors, Jill / Hayden, Julie Indiana University Indianapolis / National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Greater Indianapolis Building Grass Roots Advocacy through Photovoice for Improved Policy and Practice Targeting Health & Healthcare Needs Among Individuals with Mental Illness 
Weathers, Tess / Girls, Nikki Indiana University Indianapolis / Concord Neighborhood Center Exploring the life expectancy gap in the Near-Southside as a bridge to action for a healthier community 
Wilburn, Victoria / Wonnell, Robin Indiana University Indianapolis / Overdose Lifeline, Inc Life Skills: The Power of Doing 

2024 – Trailblazer Planning

Ashley McGinn / Rebekah Aleta Joslin Indiana University School of Medicine / Immigrant Welcome Center Co-development of culturally-grounded family neurodevelopmental education materials
Baraka Muvuka / Lisa Leckrone Indiana University School of Medicine / St. Mary Medical Center, Inc. Establishing A Community-Health System-Academic Partnership to Combat Food Insecurity among Patients with Congestive Heart Failure in Northwest Indiana
Elizabeth Brueseke / Amber Gonzalez Saint Mary’s College / Indiana Health Centers Increased social workers lead to better outcomes for primary medical care patients
Irina Castellanos / Mark Prifogle Indiana University School of Medicine / BHI Senior Living Inc. Improving Access to Hearing Healthcare in Residents of Senior Living Communities through Development of a Community-University Partnership
Marion Greene / Madison Weintraut Indiana University / Marion County Public Health IHaRT – FSPH Collaboration
Peter Gunderman / Brian Williams Indiana University School of Medicine / Putnam County Health Department Optimizing Mobile Lung Cancer Screening in Rural Indiana: A Collaborative Partnership between Indiana University School of Medicine and the Putnam County Health Department
Vanessa Parker / Virna Diaz Indiana University Indianapolis / Latino Health Organization ACING (Assistance, Collaboration, Inclusion, Nurturing, Guidance) Partnership for Latine Families

2023 – Trailblazer Planning

Bucher, Sherri / Cochran, Nicki Indiana University Indianapolis / Overdose Lifeline, Inc The Central Indiana C4HOPE Coalition to support substance use disorder recovery among pregnant and mothering women and their children
Erniosho, Temitope / McKamey, Jessica Indiana University–Bloomington / Bloomfield Eastern-Greene County Public Library A Community-Academic Partnership to Promote Nutrition Using a Community Garden
Greene, Alison / Cox, Missy Indiana University–Bloomington / Jackson County Drug Court Building a Community-Academic Partnership to Improve Drug Court Process & Practice: Jackson County Drug Court and IU School of Public Health-Bloomington
Gregory, Virgil / Vaughn, Darlene Indiana University Indianapolis / ROCFK Examining Childhood Trauma Readiness among Youth Workers
Higley, Keeley / Kasting, Monica / Vivo, Sarah Indiana University School of Medicine / Purdue University / Indiana Immunization Coalition Purdue University- Indiana Immunization Coalition Partnership to Enhance the Health Emerging Adult Leaders Program

2022 – Trailblazer Planning

Fodstad, Jill / Dwenger, Deanna Indiana University School of Medicine / Indiana Dept of Corrections Improving Care for Incarcerated Hoosier Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder through Developing an Indiana Department of Corrections Staff Training
Klitzman, Melissa / Davis, Tiffany Indiana University School of Medicine / Marion County Public Health Department Community-University Partnership Establishing a Black Peer-Led Lactation Support Group for NICU Families
Kostrominova, Tatiana / Walker, Roland Indiana University Northwest / Gary Health Department Building partnership for reducing health disparities in the City of Gary through research and education
Miller, Michelle / Emery, Rachel Indiana University School of Medicine / LMH Women’s Health Center Building Partnerships for Trauma-Informed Care in Rural Perinatal Populations
Weber, Zachary / Parlett, Tyne Indiana University Indianapolis / Cultivating a Belonging Culture Development of a Student-Centric LGBTQIA+ Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) Presentation Series

2021 – Trailblazer Planning

Brandon-Friedman, Richard / Miller, Marissa Indiana University Indianapolis / Trans Solutions Research and Resource Center, LLC Building Community Partnerships to Enhance the Safety and Well-being of Transgender People of Color 
Frederickson Comer, Karen / Robertson, Richard Indiana University Indianapolis Strategic Needs Assessment for Physicians’ Initiative for Demographic Analysis
Jones, Carmen / Cripe, Nancy Sue Purdue University / Carroll-White Counties CASA Child Welfare Training for Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteers
Magan, Amy / Stinson, Kelsey University of Indianapolis / Center for Aging & Community UIndy-CICOA Partnership for Innovations in Healthy Aging
Michael, Nancy / White, Cassy University of Notre Dame / St. Joseph County Department of Health Developing Collaborative Public Health Approaches for Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences 
Trainor, Kristin / Hudson, Ken Indiana University Indianapolis / Whitely Community Council Whitely Community Council and Ball State University: Partnership for Improved Health Outcomes 
Tucker-Edmonds, Brownsyne / Maxey, Rachel / Voisard, Andrea Indiana University School of Medicine / MDWise and GoodwillIndy Working Group of University and community partners to learn about Indiana maternal mortality and morbidity rates and examine the potential patient value-add of the Eskenazi Doula Pilot 

2020 – Trailblazer Planning

Enane, Leslie Anne / Koch, Sarah Indiana University School of Medicine / Marion County Health Department Building Partnerships in Tuberculosis and Refugee Health Care in Indiana
Renbarger, Kalyn / Hess, Cori Ball State University / Muncie and Delaware County Maternal Mental Health Coalition A Community-University Partnership Aimed to Improve Maternal Mental Health in Delaware County
Rodriquez, Natalia / Gonzalvo, Jasmine / Meredith, Ashley / Ruiz, Yumary / Hart, Margarita Purdue University / Indiana Community Health Worker Association Indiana Community Health Workforce Development Institute
Simpson, Vicki / Archibald, Lorra Purdue University / Healthy Communities of Clinton County Enhancing an Academic-Community Partnership to Improve Outcomes

2019 – Trailblazer Planning

Abebe, Ephrem / Akers, Jennifer Purdue University / Family Voices Indiana Community-Academic Partnership for Improved Medication Use Outcomes 
Cherian, Joseph / Shaw, Gillian University of Notre Dame / enFocus Building a partnership between the University of Notre Dame, the St. Joseph County Health Department, and enFocus to work towards a lead-safe county 
Knapp, Doug / Street, Tim Indiana University–Bloomington / Bradford Woods The Development of Camp Chrysalis – A transformational program for the management of obesity and pre-diabetic conditions in adolescents.  
Kong, Nan / Moore, Sheri Purdue University / National Alliance on Mental Illness West Central Indiana Smartphone-based Socio-behavioral Monitoring Tool Development for Early Detection and Prevention of Major Depression 
P’Pool, April / Berman, Kathy Indiana University Indianapolis / About Special Kids Teaching Medical Students About Social Determinants of Health Through Partnership with About Special Kids and Care Conferences 
Wadelton, Christina / Mouhiuddin, Salma / Beaty, Victoria Indiana University Indianapolis / Growing Places Indy / IU Health Addressing Food Insecurity in Children with Special Needs through Urban Gardening 

2023 – Translational Population Health (TPH)

Capone, Drew Indiana University School of Medicine–Bloomington Baseline evaluation of a city-wide sanitation intervention in Quelimane, Mozambique
Del Rio, Michelle Indiana University School of Medicine–Bloomington A community-engaged intervention for reducing lead exposure in a high-risk population
Pickett. Andrew Indiana University School of Medicine–Bloomington Characterizing Social Network Support for Physical Activity among Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) Caregivers of People Living with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and Related Dementias (AD/ADRD)

2022 – Translational Population Health (TPH)

Jordan, Evan / Johns, Shelley Indiana University–Bloomington / Indiana University School of Medicine A just in time mobile stress intervention for cancer survivors

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