Current Studies
Research Grants for FY2019
FEDERAL RESEARCH FUNDING
NIH/NCCAM (5 R24 AT001293-15)
Title: Cochrane Complementary Medicine Field: Resource for Research
Objective: To further expand the Complementary Medicine Field as a resource for research, this proposed renewal of our R24 grant will aim to improve and increase the database of controlled trials of complementary medicine interventions; increase the number of high quality, high priority, up-to-date systematic reviews in complementary medicine; increase the relevance, usability and accessibility of the Complementary Medicine Field resources and research evidence to patient, clinical, and research stakeholders; and promote international collaboration by contributing to the Cochrane organization.
Co-Principal Investigators: Brian Berman, MD & L. Susan Wieland, PhD
Dates: 04/2018 – 03/2023
Funded: $2,831,908
NIH/NCI (NCI P30CA134274-11S1)
Title: UMB CURE Scholars Program
Objective: To prepare sixth- to eighth-grade students in Baltimore for competitive, lucrative, and rewarding research and health care careers at UMB and other health institutions in the region
Principal Investigator: Kevin Cullen, MD (Co-I: Elizabeth Parker, PhD, RD)
Dates: 11/2018 – 08/2019
Funded: $450,000
NIH/NIGMS (1 R25 GM129875-01)
Title: UMB CURE Connections: An Integral Link in a Baltimore Minority STEMeducation Pipeline
Objective: To prepare ninth- to 12th-grade students in Baltimore for competitive, lucrative, and rewarding research and health care careers at UMB and other health institutions in the region
Principal Investigator: Chris D’Adamo, PhD (Internal Evaluator: Elizabeth Parker, PhD, RD)
Dates: 09/2018 - 06/2023
Funded: $1,232,662
NIH/NIA (R01 AG051647)
Title: Starting a Testosterone and Exercise Program After Hip Injury (STEP-HI)
Objective: To determine the effects of supervised exercise training and testosterone treatment in older adult women following hip fracture
Principal Investigator: Denise Orwig, PhD (Co-I: Elizabeth Parker, PhD, RD)
Dates: 07/2018 – 05/2019
Funded: $474,700
DOD (W81XH-17-1-0658)
Title: The Use of Acupuncture in Potentiating Functional Recovery in Spinal Cord Injury Subjects
Objective: To show that acupuncture is beneficial following acute traumatic SCI with respect to severity of neuropathic pain syndromes, patient-perceived quality of life measures and functional outcomes.
Principal Investigator: Deborah Stein, MD (Co-I: Brian Jackson, M.S., L.Ac)
Dates: 09/2017 - 09/2021
Funded: $2,005,557
USDA AFRI Childhood Obesity Grant
Title: Approaches to Enhancing Wellness Policy Implementation in Schools to Promote Healthy Behaviors and Prevent Obesity
Objective: To promote healthy school environments through wellness policy implementation in schools by offering training and technical assistance to teacher and student wellness champions and providing technical assistance for wellness policy implementation.
Principal Investigator: Erin Hagar, PhD (Co-I: Elizabeth Parker)
Dates: 10/2017 – 02/2021
Funded: $700,000
Mid-Atlantic Nutrition Obesity Research Center (NORC) - Pilot and Feasibility Grant
Title: A Feasibility Study to Assess Health-Related Behaviors in Teachers
Objective: To assess the feasibility of recruiting and evaluating health-related outcomes and leadership practices among teachers participating in a cluster-randomized controlled trial.
Principal Investigator: Elizabeth Parker, PhD, RD
Dates: 09/2017 – 08/2018
Funded: $67,962
Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center
VA Maryland Health Care System Merit Grant
Title: IPA - Multimodal Exercise and Weight Loss in Older Veterans with Dysmobility
Objective: To evaluate the effects of a multimodal balance intervention in combination with weight loss on physical function in older adults with mobility limitations
Principal Investigator: Chris D’Adamo, PhD (Research Scientist: Elizabeth Parker, PhD, RD)
Dates: 07/2017 – 07/2020
Funded: $58,984
National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (R01DK107761)
Title: Building Blocks for Healthy Preschoolers: Childcare and Family Models
Objective: To examine the effectiveness of an obesity prevention program delivered to preschoolers in childcare centers.
Principal Investigator: Maureen Black, PhD (Co-I: Elizabeth Parker, PhD, RD)
Dates: 5/2016 – 4/2020
Funded: $1,911,000
PRIVATE RESEARCH FUNDING
AHA 2019 Career Development Award (19CDA34660015)
Title: Evaluation of teacher-level behaviors within an existing school-based childhood obesity prevention intervention
Objective: To determine if a school-based childhood obesity prevention intervention (1) directly impacts teacher health behaviors and (2) impacts student health behaviors via change in teacher health behaviors and/or role modeling/classroom practices.
Principal Investigator: Elizabeth Parker, PhD, RD
Dates: 04/2019 – 03/2022
Funded: $230,733
Designs for Health, Inc. (CCT 2649-17)
Title: Randomized Controlled Trial of GlucoSupreme for Markers of Glucose Control
Objective: To evaluate the impact of a commercially-available dietary supplement (GlucoSupreme™ Herbal) on markers of glycemic control and other structure/function markers among a sample of prediabetic adults. GlucoSupreme™ Herbal has been commercially-available since 2009 with no adverse events reported to the FDA.
Principal Investigator: Chris D’Adamo, PhD
Dates: 08/2017 – 08/2019
Funded: $94,704
FoodState Inc. (Protocol)
Title: A Randomized Controlled Trial of MegaFood Multi for Women 55+®
Objective: To evaluate effects of a multivitamin formulation on markers of nutritional status, epigenetic activity, and self-reported quality of life
Principal Investigator: Chris D’Adamo, PhD
Dates: 02/2018 – 02/2019
Funded: $20,000
Bowling Greene State University (John Templeton Foundation)
Title: Fostering Spiritual and Religious Competencies in Mental Health Care
Objective: To develop and empirically test an online national training program for mental health professionals to develop spiritual competencies in mental health care.
Principal Investigator: Kenneth Pargament (Duke), Co-Investigator: Michelle Pearce, PhD (CIM)
Dates: 01/2018 – 12/2019
Funding: $62,909
Nutramax Laboratories Consumer Care, Inc. (CCT 2897-17)
Title: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of a Commercially-Available Dietary Supplement on Markers of Detoxification and Immune Function among Healthy Adults
Objective: To evaluate the impact of a commercially-available dietary supplement (Avmacol Immune®) on markers of detoxification and immune function markers among a sample of healthy adults.
Dates: 06/2018 – 06/2019
Funding: $90,615