Current Members Research Grants From 2014

Name

Project title

Institute

Year

Role

Awasthi, S.

The Effect of Curcumin on Cognition in Breast Cancer Patients

LWBIWH & UMC Women's Health Research Scholar Program

2016-2019

PI

Brismée, J.-M.

The effects of upper limb neurodynamic mobilization on intraneural fluid dispersion in un-embalmed cadavers. 

SOHP/TTUHSC

  2016 – 2018

Investigator

<span">Chyu, M.-C.

Learning Lessons from Hurricane Harvey: Improving Hospital Natural Disaster Policies and Practices

TTU

2017-2018

Co-I

Dufour, J.M.

Genetically engineered Sertoli cells as a vehicle for cell based gene therapy

Wilson Foundation

2014-2019

PI

Reducing cardiovascular risks using Sertoli cell-based gene therapy

Ted Nash Long Life Foundation

2016-2019

PI

Utilizing tocotrienols to prevent the formation of islet amyloid deposits- a novel treatment for diabetes mellitus.

LWBIWH & UMC Women's Health Research Scholar Program

2017-2019

Co-I

Regulatory T cells to improve <span">Sertoli cell protection of transplanted islets

NIH R15AI109398

2014-2017

PI

Effects of Bioactive Compounds (<span">Tocotrienols and Geranylgeraniol) on Type 2 diabetic rats

American River Nutrition, <span">Inc

2015-2017

Co-I

Sertoli cells secreting processed proinsulin: A unique therapy for reducing cardiovascular risks in diabetes

AHA <span">Predoctoral Fellowship

2015-2016

PI

Importance of regulatory T cells in Sertoli cell immune protection of transplanted pancreatic islets

Diabetes Action Research & Education Foundation,

2014-2014

PI

Transplantation of genetically modified, immune-privileged Sertoli cells

NIH R01HD067400

2010-2014

PI

Figueroa, A.

Effects of 2 strength training modes on arterial function, inflammation, and walking capacity in older adults with peripheral arterial disease.

Florida State University CRC-Planning Grant

2014-2017

PI

Regular apple consumption improves cardiovascular risk factors and glycemic control in type 2 diabetics.

US Apple Association

2014-2016

PI

Tart cherry improves cardiovascular risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome.

Cherry Research Committee

2014-2016

PI

Daily incorporation of strawberries into a diet favorably improves vascular function and lowers aortic blood pressure in postmenopausal women with prehypertension.

US California Strawberry Commission

2013-2015

Co-PI

Kaur, G.

Utilizing tocotrienols to prevent the formation of islet amyloid deposits- a novel treatment for diabetes mellitus.

LWBIWH & UMC Women's Health Research Scholar Program

2017-2019

Co-I

Tocotrienols for Alzheimer’s Disease.

American River Nutrition, Inc.

2015-2018

Co-I

Le, J.

Actions of dietary tocotrienols on obesity: a pilot clinical study

SOM/TTUHSC

2018-2019

Co-I

Teacher vs. remotely delivered classroom physical activity breaks.

NIH/NIDDK 2R01DK085317-07

2018–2023

Co-I

Actigraphy planned missingness.

Child Trends Inc.,

2017–2018

Co-PI

College and Career Readiness Standards review and revision project–English/Language Arts and Mathematics.

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

2017–2018

Co-PI

Panhandle pipeline (P2): Assessing the impact of mandatory vs. self-selected structured activities on STEM undergraduate student success.

NSF 1644179

2017–2022

Co-I

Strengthening and expanding STEM education in rural West Texas via curricular revision and new associate degree program development.

DOE P031S170115

2017–2022

Co-I

Engaging in STEM

DOE P031C160244

2016–2021

Co-I

Engaging students: The path to STEM success. 

DOE P031C160219

2016–2021

Co-I

Exposure to violence and subsequent weapons use: Mediating and moderating processes.

NIH/NICHD R01HD084652-01A1

2016–2021

Co-I

Kansas-Missouri nutrition incentive collaborative.

USDA

2016-2019

Co-I

Somatosensory modulation of salivary gene expression and oral feeding in preterm infants.

NIH/NICHD 1R01HD086068-01

2016-2021

Co-I

Implementing an emergent literacy curriculum for students with intellectual disabilities in general education classrooms. 

IES R324A150021

2015–2018

Co-I

Project WOWii: Developing and testing a web-based intervention to promote exercise among those with spinal cord injury.

NIDILLR 90IF0091-01-00

2015-2018

Co-I

Sexual health empowerment for cervical health literacy and cancer prevention.

NIH/NCI 1R01CA181047-01A1

2014–2019

Co-I

A televideo exercise and nutrition program for adult survivors of pediatric cancer.

University of Kansas Cancer Center

2015–2016

Co-I

A virtual reality intervention (Second Life) to improve weight maintenance. 

NIH/NIDDK 5R01DK094833-04

2013-2016

Co-I

Develop a prioritized list of physical design interventions to reduce patient falls.

NIH 1R03HS025021-01

2016-2017

Co-PI

Exposure to violence and subsequent weapons use: Mediating and moderating processes.

NIH/NIDDK 1R01HD084652

2016-2018

Co-I

Identifying patient perceptions and attitudes regarding statin-associated diabetes mellitus.

Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.

2016

Co-I

Pilot evaluation of K-5 Second Step social-emotional learning and bully prevention units.

University of Florida

2016-2017

Co-PI

Preventing youth violence and teen dating violence: Cluster randomized trial of a gender enhanced middle school violence prevention program. 

CDC R01CE002340

2013–2017

Co-PI

Topic 5, Goal 5: Assessing self-determination in the era of evidence-based practices: The development and validation of student and adult measures of self-determination.

IES R324A130065

2013-2017

Co-I

Translating the GLB to promote healthy weight in people with impaired mobility.

CDC 15-277211520-FB44

2014-2017

Co-I

Lee, S.-A.

The effect of animation in learning novel words in children with specific language impairment

TTU

2018-2019

Co-PI

Ultrasound biofeedback for children with cleft palate

TTU

2017-2018

PI

Telepractice intervention using animation: A pilot study

TTU-TTUHSC

2015-2016

PI

Phonological awareness intervention via telepractice for children with hearing loss

The CH Foundation

2013-2014

PI

The effects of speech therapy via telepractice for children with speech disorders

South Plains Foundation

2013-2014

PI

Speech perception in Korean-English bilingual children

TTUHSC/SOHP

2013-2014

PI

Luk, H.Y.

Tocotrienols supplementation for postmenopausal women with low muscle strength

American River Nutrition, Inc., Hadley, MA.

11/1/2018-10/31/2020

CO-I

Tocotrienols Supplementation for Postmenopausal Women with Sarcopenia: A Pilot Study

South Plains Foundation

9/1/2018-8/31/2019

CO-I

Tai Chi for pain management: a pilot mechanistic study

Center of Excellence for Translational Neurosciences and Therapeutics, TTUHSC

12/1/2018-11/30/2019.

CO-I

Effect of the transient resistance exercise-induced testosterone increase on satellite cell activation   

National Strength and Conditioning

2015-2017

PI

The influence of resistance exercise-induced testosterone on satellite cell proliferation

American College of Sports Medicine Texas Chapter

2015

PI

Traveling and Exercise Performance

National Strength and Conditioning

2013-2014

PI

Moustaid-Moussa, N.

Maternal dietary obesity and metabolic disorders in offspring

AHA

2017-2019

Co-PI

miRNAs, fish oil and fatty liver disease

USDA Pre-doctoral fellowship

2017-2019

Mentor

Antiobesity effects of omega 3 fatty acids in brown adipose tissue

NIH/NCCIH

2016-2019

PI

Developing the C elegans as a model organism for nutritional studies

USDA-NIFA AFRI Exploratory Award

2015-2017

PI

Effects of bioactive compounds (tocotrienols and geranylgeraniol) on type 2 diabetic rats 

American River Nutrition, Inc.

2015-2018

Co-I

Organosolv extractions and value added products from switchgrass

USDA-NIFA AFRI

2013-2017

Co-PI

Inactivation of adipocyte angiotensinogen prevents inflammation and insulin resistance

AHA Southwest Affiliate

2013-2016

PI

Extractives in switchgrass: value added products to prevent adipocyte inflammation

USDA/Bioenergy

2013-2015

Co-PI

Neugebauer, V.

Stress-induced descending facilitation from amygdala kappa opioid receptors in functional pain

NIH/NINDS

2018-2023

PI

Amygdala Pain Mechanisms

NIH/NINDS

2016-2021

PI

Activin A-follistatin signaling: A novel mechanism and target of chronic neuropathic pain

SOM/TTUHSC

Amygdala Serotonin Neurotransmission and Neuropathic Pain

NIH/NINDS

2013-2018

PI

Kappa Antagonists to Treat Pain

Pain Research Challenge Award

2017-2018

Co-PI

Novel Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathic Pain

The CH Foundation

2016

Co-PI

Gender differences in Multiple Sclerosis-related pain, correlation with burden of disease, and responsiveness to pain-relieving interventions

LWBIWH/UMC Women’s Health grant program

2015-2016

Co-PI

Oldewage-Theron, W.

Cardiovascular risk markers and genetic polymorphisms in black South African children aged 6-18 years old

TTU

2017-2018

PI

Harnessing baobab in addressing iron deficiency anaemia in Ghana

TTU

2016-2017

Co-I

US Department of Education for the East Lubbock Promised Neighborhood project

US Department of Education

2015-2016

PI

Development of soy-based snack foods and SMME training and development

Oilseeds Advisory Committee

2014-2017

PI

Palmer, T.

Time course effects of manually-applied passive stretches on hamstrings musculotendinous stiffness and postural stability.

Mid-America Athletic Trainers Assoc

2017

Co-PI

Tocotrienols supplementation for postmenopausal women with low muscle strength

South Plains Foundation

2018-2019

Co-PI

Park, O.-H.

East Lubbock Promise Neighborhood

US Department of Education

2013-

Co-PI

Effect of food-based tart cherry anthocyanins on cardiometabolic biomarkers and dietary risk for obesity

TTU/COHS

2016

Co-I

A pilot study: Sustainable life skills to reduce obesity risk by improving protective factors for youth

TTU/COHS

2017

Co-PI

Peiris, A.

Treating Vitamin D insufficiency in community dwelling elderly to improve arterial stiffness

SOM/TTUHSC

2018-2019

PI

Ramalingam, L.

Effects of bioactive compounds (tocotrienols and geranylgeraniol) on type 2 diabetic rats

American River Nutrition, Inc.

2015-2018

Co-I

Early life programming by omega-3s fatty acids in obesity associated Inflammation

AHA

07/17-06/19

PI

Anti-obesity effects of omega 3 fatty acids in brown adipose tissue

NIH/NCCIH

08/16-08/19

Co-PI

Rivas, E

Texas Tech Startup funds

TTU

2017-2020

PI

6 weeks of heat therapy and omega 3 on micro- and microvasculature in obese Hispanics

TTU

2018-2019

PI

Amino acid supplementation in recovery from severe burn

Shriners Hospitals for children

2016

Postdoc

NIH Clinical Translational Science Award (CTSA) program

NIH

2015-2016

Postdoc

Effects of Exercise plus Oxandrolone on Glucose Tolerance and Incretin Response in Burned Children

NIH

2017

Postdoc

Shen, C.-L.

Tai Chi for pain management: a pilot mechanistic study

Center of Excellence for Translational Neurosciences & Therapeutics/TTUSHC

2018-2019

PI

Actions of dietary tocotrienols on obesity: a pilot study

SOM/TTUHSC/LWBIWH/American River Nutrition

2018-2019

PI

Tocotrienols supplementation for postmenopausal women with low muscle strength

South Plains Foundation

2018-2019

PI

Utilizing tocotrienols to prevent the formation of islet amyloid deposits- a novel treatment for diabetes mellitus

LWBIWH/UMC Women’s Health grant program

2017-2019

Co-I

Tocotrienols for Alzheimer’s Disease

American River Nutrition, Inc.

2015-2018

PI

Effects of bioactive compounds (tocotrienols and geranylgeraniol) on type 2 diabetic rats

American River Nutrition, Inc.

2015-2018

PI

Effect of tocotrienols on bone health: a pilot study.

American River Nutrition, Inc.

2014-2017

PI

Clinical Outcomes of an Interprofessional Collaborative Practice (IPCP) Program for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction (CRR) Among Chronic Disease Patients in a Nurse-Managed Health Center

SON/TTUHSC

2016-2018

collaborator

Sizer, P.

TKQuant Business Plan

TTU Accelerator Program

2017

PI

Tissue Kinematics Quantification

NSH-National-Crops Initiative

2017

PI

Fluid Dynamics of the Cervical Nerve Roots During Upper Limb Movements in Cadavers- Transducer Development.

TTUHSC SOAHS

2015

PI

Nerve Related Pain

TTUHSC SOAHS Niche Grant

2015

PI

Tinsley, G.M.

Actions of dietary tocotrienols on obesity: a pilot clinical study

School of Medicine, TTUHSC

2018-2019

Co-I

Time-restricted feeding and HMB supplementation during resistance training in active females

MTI Biotech, Inc. 

Nov 2017 – Dec 2018

PI

Effects of HMB supplementation on muscle protein breakdown during acute fasting: Implications for intermittent fasting programs

MTI Biotech, Inc. 

Nov 2016 – Dec 2017

PI

Vellers, H.L.

Role of Genetic Background on Age-Related Changes in Mitochondrial Genome Dynamics: Influence of Aerobic Exercise

San Antonio Nathan Shock Center

July 2019 – July 2020

PI

Effect of Chronic Overfeeding on Voluntary Physical Activity in Mice

American College of Sports Medicine

June 2014 – June 2015

PhD Student

Wang, S.

Anti-obesity effects of adipose-targeting resveratrol nanoparticles

NIH/NCCIH

2015-2019

PI

Establishing C Elegans as a model for nutritional studies

USDA

2015-2018

Co-I

Effect of tocotrienols on bone health: A pilot study

American River Nutrition, Inc.

2015-2017

Co-I

Zhang, Y.

Effect of Acupuncture on hypogalactia (decreased milk supply): A pilot study

SOM/TTUHSC

2018-2019

PI

Gender differences in 30-day mortality rates and unplanned readmission for patients treated for heart attack and stroke

LWBIWH & UMC Women's Health Research Scholar Program

9/1/2017-8/31/2019

PI

Effect of Acupuncture on Vascular Biomarkers and Psychological Well Being of Women Undergoing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF).

LWBIWH & UMC Women's Health Research Scholar Program

2014-2018

Co-I

Characterizing the Effect of Oriental Medical Treatment of Tinnitus.

The CH Foundation

9/1/2015-8/31/2016

Co-I

Acupressure's Impact on Knee Pain among Osteoarthritic Women

LWBIWH & UMC Women's Health Research Scholar Program

3/1/2011-2/28/2013

PI