Post-Doctoral Position at University of Colorado Denver
September 24, 2021
The Mickael lab is searching for an enthusiastic post-doctoral fellow to join their team at the Pulmonary Division of the University of Colorado Denver. Our research focus is in the role of inflammation in the pathogenesis of vascular diseases, particularly pulmonary hypertension. We use animal models to study the pathogenesis of the disease, so the candidate should have some experience with animal work. Experience in flow cytometry and other lab techniques such as ELISAs, RT-PCR and cell culture assays would be ideal. The candidate must have a green card or US citizenship to qualify. If interested, please contact Claudia Mickael @ Claudia.Mickael@cuanschutz.edu
Dr. Rosalba Hernandez Receives R01
September 24, 2021
Congratulations to Dr. Rosalba Hernandez, CVD Cohort 4, on receiving an R01 grant from NIDDK titled: "Virtual Reality: A New Technological Modality to Deliver Psychotherapy to Hemodialysis Patients with Comorbid Depression".
Dr. Raquel Ramos' LRP Renewed
September 24, 2021
Congratulations to Dr. Raquel Ramos, CVD Cohort 8, on having her LRP application renewed for $50K by NHLBI.
Dr. Claudio Bravo Receives Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation Award
September 24, 2021
Congratulations to Dr. Claudio Bravo, FOCUS Cohort 9, on receiving the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation Diversity in Clinical Trials Career Development Program Award.
Dr. Jorge Rodriguez Receives K23
September 16, 2021
Congratulations to Dr. Jorge Rodriguez, RISE Cohort 8, on receiving a K23, "Toward Technology Equity: Extending Telemedicine to Latino Patients with Type II Diabetes", from NIMHD.
Brief description of what the study/project is all about:
Latino populations have a high burden of type II diabetes leading to worse health outcomes. Telemedicine has been shown to improve diabetes outcomes but is under utilized among Latino patients. To inform telemedicine implementation strategies and improve care, the proposed research will develop a multilevel, culturally tailored intervention to promote telemedicine use among Latino patients with diabetes.
Full Professor Position Rice University
September 16, 2021
Full Professor, Department Chair
Rice University Department of Kinesiology
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Description
The Wiess School of Natural Sciences at Rice University seeks a tenured full professor to serve as Chair of the Department of Kinesiology during a period of growth in faculty and facilities. The Chair will lead development of the vision for the department, establish an independent and vigorous research program, and oversee the department’s education and research programs and administrative functions.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with experience or clear potential for leadership in higher education, including effective organizational and personnel management skills, and demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and the teaching and research missions of a research university. Creation of new graduate-level degree programs and expansion of partnerships with the Texas Medical Center, the Department of Athletics, and other academic departments at Rice University are expected. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Kinesiology or a related discipline, with demonstrated ability to establish a collaborative, nationally-recognized research program, with exercise physiology and human performance especially encouraged.
Application Instructions
Applicants will be required to submit the following: (1) cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) statement on research; (4) statement on teaching; (5) statement on diversity, mentoring, and outreach; (6) PDF copies of up to three publications; and (7) the names, affiliations, and email addresses of three professional references. The Department of Kinesiology and Rice University, located in the vibrant and diverse city of Houston, TX, are strongly committed to a culturally diverse intellectual community. In this spirit, we particularly welcome applications from all genders and members of historically underrepresented groups. We will begin reviewing applications November 15, 2021. To receive full consideration, all application materials must be received by January 1, 2022. The expected appointment date is July, 2022.
Dr. Glenna Brewster Receives NIH K23 Grant
September 16, 2021
The National Institute of Health (NIH) has awarded a grant for Using design thinking approaches to tailor a dyadic behavioral sleep intervention for persons living with dementia and their caregivers to Glenna Brewster PhD, RN, FNP-BC, an Assistant Professor with Emory University's Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing. The K23 Research Project grant provides funding of $937,495 for five years towards the necessary foundation to build a successful and independent program of research related to sleep, dementia, and caregiving.
Sleep disturbance in persons living with dementia and their caregivers is a significant public health burden, which is associated with depressive symptoms and poorer quality of life. Dr. Brewster and her team will use design thinking, human-centered approaches to tailor a dyadic behavioral intervention for sleep disturbance for persons living with mild cognitive impairment or early-stage Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and their caregivers. They will then conduct a waitlist randomized controlled trial (N = 40 dyads) to examine the intervention’s acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary efficacy on individual and dyadic objective and subjective sleep outcomes. The findings of the grant project will inform future larger-scale clinical trials and can provide a novel and innovative method for persons living with mild cognitive impairment or early-stage dementia and their caregivers to achieve better sleep and quality of life outcomes.
The completion of this grant research project will enable Dr. Brewster to acquire foundational knowledge for conducting large-scale intervention trials and fulfill the need for effective dyadic interventions to treat sleep disturbance in person living with mild cognitive impairment/caregiver dyads. The interdisciplinary training plan and goals developed for this K23 grant award will fill a critical gap in her current skill set.
Dr. Glenna Brewster is an Assistant Professor, tenure track, at the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University. Her program of research aligns well with NIA’s Strategic Directions for Research to understand and develop interventions to address the needs of patients living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias as well as the needs of their caregivers, and to engage persons living with dementia and their caregivers as part of research teams.
For more information on Dr. Glenna Brewster, visit her faculty profile. To learn more about the K23 Research Project grant, visit the National Institute of Health website
Assistant Professor Position The University of Memphis
September 16, 2021
Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology
The University of Memphis Department of Psychology invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Clinical Psychology at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2022. The area of emphasis within Clinical Psychology is open, and we are primarily seeking applicants whose research and training interests include a focus on diversity science, BIPOC health, and/or prevention or intervention research with understudied/under-represented/under-reported (U3) populations. Memphis provides a rich context for those wanting to conduct research on racial and ethnic minority and underserved populations. Our department is committed to welcoming faculty, students, and staff from varied backgrounds and intersectional identities because we recognize that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive department enhances opportunities for deeper learning and community impact. We seek colleagues who share our values regarding diversity and social justice.
Successful candidates will have earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program. Additionally, we seek candidates who demonstrate a potential for grant funding and whose research addresses a significant public health priority. Opportunities exist for supervision towards licensure and for research mentorship from senior clinical faculty.
The Psychology Department consists of more than 30 full-time faculty members, 125 graduate students, and 900 undergraduate majors. Graduate degree programs include APA-accredited doctoral programs in Clinical Psychology and School Psychology; a doctoral program in Experimental Psychology; a master’s degree program in General Psychology; and a M.A./Ed.S. Program in School Psychology. Additional information on the Department of Psychology is available at http://www.memphis.edu/psychology/.
Applicants must upload a curriculum vitae; a cover letter describing research and teaching interests; a diversity, equity, and inclusion statement; contact information for three professional reference providers; and three selected publications. Review of applicants will begin on September 30, 2021 and may continue until the position is filled. Applicants interested in this position should direct inquiries to Clinical Search Committee Co-Chairs Kathryn Howell, Ph.D. (k.howell@memphis.edu) or James Murphy, Ph.D. (jgmurphy@memphis.edu).
Applications can be submitted at the following website: https://workforum.memphis.edu/postings/28431
Dr. Raquel Ramos' LRP Renewed
September 16, 2021
Congratulations to Dr. Raquel Ramos, CVD Cohort 8, on having her LRP application renewed for $50k by NHLBI.
Dr. Mechelle Sanders Receives K01
September 09, 2021
Congratulations to Dr. Mechelle Sanders, RISE Cohort 7, on receiving her K01 funding by NHLBI.
Title of project: Re-thinking the role of Peers And Training Patients [RePeAT]
Funding period: 09/01/2021- 06/30/2026
Brief description of what the study/project is all about: To test the feasibility of training peer-coaches to prepare patients with low health literacy to engage in shared-decision making with their clinician around CVD risk-reduction