Epidemiology Data Center

https://www.edc.pitt.edu/dr-maria-brooks-receives-provosts-award-for-excellence-in-doctoral-mentoring/

We are happy to announce that professor of Epidemiology Dr. Maria Brooks has received the 2023 Provost’s Award for Excellence in Doctoral Mentoring.

The Provost’s Award for Excellence in Doctoral Mentoring annually recognizes outstanding mentoring of graduate students seeking a research doctorate degree. Up to four awards are made each year.

Each Provost’s Award for Excellence in Doctoral Mentoring consists of a cash prize to the graduate faculty member of $2,500 to recognize excellence in mentoring.

Training the next generation of researchers is a vital part of the academic mission of the University of Pittsburgh. Fundamental to the success of the enterprise are the faculty members who serve as mentors to our doctoral students.

Ideally, faculty mentors provide intellectual and personal leadership that helps to support, encourage, and promote the personal and professional development of students. This relationship is expected to provide a foundation for a student’s career long after the degree has been granted.

Congratulations to Dr. Maria Brooks

https://www.pitt.edu/pittwire/features-articles/pitt-dementia-cardiovascular-research-woodnext

Pitt lands $14.3 million for research linking dementia and cardiovascular disease Funded by the WoodNext Foundation, researchers will use an interdisciplinary approach to uncover the causes of two of the most costly and deadly illnesses in the U.S.

EDC Faculty Wendy King publishes work that could help guide clinicians and policymakers in counseling bariatric surgery patients to improve their quality of life for many years to come.

Pitt Scientists Identify Predictors of Satisfaction after Bariatric Surgery and Demonstrate Positive Effects of Physical Activity in Patients Pitt scientists identify predictors of satisfaction after bariatric surgery and demonstrate positive effects of physical activity.

https://www.edc.pitt.edu/dr-wendy-king-publishes-paper-on-health-risks-of-weight-regain-after-bariatric-surgery-in-jama/

Dr. Wendy King publishes paper on health risks of weight regain after bariatric surgery in JAMA - Epidemiology Data Center University of Pittsburgh Dr. King, along with senior author EDC Co-Director Steven Belle, found that measuring the percentage of weight regained following the maximum amount of weight lost after bariatric surgery can help predict a patient's risk of several serious health problems.

https://www.edc.pitt.edu/dr-gretchen-white-publishes-article-on-alcohol-disorder-screening-tests-in-weight-loss-surgery-patients/

Dr. Gretchen White publishes article on Alcohol Disorder Screening Tests in Weight-Loss Surgery Patients - Epidemiology Data Center University of Pittsburgh Dr. Gretchen White, along with EDC faculty member Dr. Wendy King, found that people who undergo Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, a common type of bariatric surgery, are at increased risk for alcohol-related problems.

https://www.edc.pitt.edu/a-randomized-clinical-trial-of-wheeled-mobility-for-pressure-injury-prevention-and-better-function/

A Randomized Clinical Trial of Wheeled Mobility for Pressure Injury Prevention and Better Function - Epidemiology Data Center University of Pittsburgh OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effectiveness of wheelchair assessment and configuration on pressure injury incidence, mobility, and functioning in a wheelchair.

https://www.edc.pitt.edu/marnie-bertolet-edc-faculty-member-is-recognized-for-completing-the-diversity-and-inclusion-certificate-program/

Marnie Bertolet, EDC Faculty member, is recognized for completing the Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program - Epidemiology Data Center University of Pittsburgh The Office of Diversity and Inclusion developed a Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program (“DICP” or the “Program”) for all University employees.

https://www.edc.pitt.edu/edc-faculty-member-samar-r-el-khoudary-research-suggests-that-good-cholesterol-may-not-always-be-good/

EDC Faculty member Samar R. El Khoudary research suggests that 'Good cholesterol' may not always be good - Epidemiology Data Center University of Pittsburgh Postmenopausal factors may have an impact on the heart-protective qualities of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) - also known as 'good cholesterol' - according to a study led by Samar R. El Khoudary.

Results of the 7-Year Follow-up of the LABS Project, which is coordinated by the EDC, are published online in JAMA Surgery

http://www.edc.pitt.edu/results-7-year-follow-labs-project-coordinated-edc-published-online-jama-surgery/

DOD approves second task order for the LITES network: Shock, Whole blood and Assessment of TBI (SWAT)

http://www.edc.pitt.edu/dod-approves-second-task-order-lites-network-shock-whole-blood-assessment-tbi-swat/

EDC PhD student Shiyao Gao finds race and SES disparities in health care utilization in TBI care

http://www.edc.pitt.edu/edc-phd-student-shiyao-gao-finds-race-ses-disparities-health-care-utilization-tbi-care/

EDC Faculty member Samar R. El Khoudary awarded new NIH grant to study the effects of hormone therapy in women

EDC Faculty member Samar R. El Khoudary awarded new NIH grant to study the effects of hormone therapy in women - Epidemiology Data Center University of Pittsburgh Dr. El Khoudary was awarded a 2 year grant from the NIH titled “Effects of Hormone Therapy on Heart Fat and Atherosclerosis Progression in Early Postmenopausal Women from the KEEPS Trial”.