SC CTSI Funding Awardees

Iris Ahronowitz, MD

Award

Team Building Award

Study Title

The USC High Risk Skin Disease Clinic and Research Collaborative

Omid Akbari, PhD

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

The role of tolerogenic plasmocytoid dendritic cells in airway hyperreactivity

Denise Al Alam, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

The role of Fibroblast Growth Factor 10 (FGF10) in necrotizing enterocolitis

Hooman Allayee, PhD

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

A Novel Genetics Platform for the Dissection of Complex Traits

Maria Aranda, PhD, MPA, MSW, BSW

Award

Multi-CTSI (UCLA and USC/CHLA) Healthy Aging in Los Angeles Team Science Award

Study Title

Bringing Evidenced-Based Depression Treatment to Historically Underrepresented Older Minorities

David G. Armstrong, MD, PhD

Award

Safety Net Innovation/Implementation Science Award

Study Title

Hot Foot Line: Implementation and harmonization of an instant-triage program to speed care and eliminate preventable diabetes-related amputation in Los Angeles County Department of Health Services.

Sanjay Arora, MD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Qualitative analysis of a text-message based intervention for inner-city patients with diabetes

Sarah Axeen, PhD

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

Characterizing and Evaluating Variations in the Management and Morbidity of Obstetric Emergencies as Impacted by Abortion Restrictions

Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati, PhD

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

It’s Time - The Tamale Lesson: Transforming Cervical Cancer Education for Latinas with Low Literacy

Bing Bai, PhD

Award

Multidisciplinary Resource Development

Study Title

Fully Automated Quantitative Adiposity Analysis Using MicroCT in Mouse Models

Ruchi Bajpai, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Epigenetic profile based identification of regulatory circuitry To determinine diagnostic and prognostic targets in Neuroblastomas

Ravi Bansal, PhD

Award

Clinical and Community Research Pilot

Study Title

Immunological Predictors of Neurotoxicity in CD19-Directed CAR-T Cell Therapy

Yaniv Bar-Cohen, MD

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

Development of a Rechargeable Battery System for a Fetal Micropacemaker

Britni Belcher, PhD

Award

Clinical and Community Research Pilot

Study Title

Fathers' Parenting Practices and Their Children's Obesogenic Behaviors

Stefanie Bodison, DOT

Award

Underrepresented Faculty

Study Title

Investigation of the Neural Mechanisms of Sensorimotor Integration in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

N. Tess Boley Cruz, PhD

Award

Community-Based Health Intervention

Study Title

Comparison of a print fotonovela vs an audiovisual novela to reduce obesity risk in Latino families in Los Angeles

John Brekke, PhD

Award

Community-Based Health Intervention

Study Title

Community Mental Health Practice Based Research Network

John Brekke, PhD

Award

Team Building Award

Study Title

Building a crossed state practice-based research networks (PBRN) for mental health

John Briere, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

A Brief Intervention to Reduce PTSD in Acutely Burned Hospital Patients

Julio A. Camarero, PhD

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

High throughput screening of novel ultrastable peptide scaffolds targeting CXCR4 as HIV therapeutics

Julie A. Cederbaum, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Support in the transition to adulthood for youth in foster care

Alice Cepeda, PhD

Award

Clinical and Community Research Pilot

Study Title

Depression, Meth Use and Safe Sex Behaviors: Assessing the Feasibility and Acceptability of a HIV Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Young Adult Latina Women

Todd Pou-Yen Chang, MD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

A validation study for simulating capillary refill in a mass-casualty simulation: a feasibility analysis

Todd Chang, MD

Award

Team Building Award

Study Title

Development of a Game-based Health Resarch Institute

Melinda Chang, MD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Illuminating the links between Ophthalmologic Disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Visual Attention, Social Communication, and Adaptive Behavior

Preet M. Chaudhary, MD, PhD

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

Targeting Myc in KSHV-associated malignancies

Iris Chi, PhD

Award

Clinical and Community Research

Study Title

Translating Caregiver Self-Management Research for Chinese Immigrant Community Use through Participatory Co-Design App Development

Nyam-Osor Chimge, PhD

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

Optimizing Therapy for RUNX1-defective Breast Cancer

Robert Hsiu-Ping Chow, MD, PhD

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

Photovoltaic Nanoswitches for Next-Generation Artificial Retina

Myles Gordon Cockburn, PhD

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

Reducing Sun Exposure Behaviors in High-Risk Melanoma Patients

Dean M. Coffey, PsyD

Award

Clinical and Community Research Pilot

Study Title

The Impact of Evidence-Based Parent Training on Pediatric Health Service Utilization

Lucio Comai, PhD

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

Development of small molecule therapeutics with optimized blood-brain barrier permeability for DM1

Giovanni Cucchiaro, MD

Award

Team Building Award

Study Title

Pediatric Pain and Exposure to Violence: Building Clinical and Community Research Collaborations

Heather Culbertson, PhD

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

The Neuroscience and Engineering of Ocean Wave Surfing as a Therapy for Chronic Pain

David Dadiomov, PharmD

Award

DHS-USC Safety Net Innovation Award

Study Title

Transformative Chronic Pain Management for Sickle Cell Anemia Patients: A Multidimensional Approach

Christina Dancz, MD

Award

Safety Net Innovation/Implementation Science Award

Study Title

Disseminating Expected Practices for Gynecologic Preoperative Patients: An Initiative to Standardize Care

Daryl L. Davies, PhD

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

Repositioning Ivermectin for the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorders/First in Human Studies

Justyne Decker, MD

Award

Team Building Award

Study Title

USC Perioperative Brain Health Institute

Christina Dieli-Conwright, PhD, CSCS, CET

Award

Clinical and Community Research Pilot

Study Title

Feasibility of implementing and conducting a 12-week HIIT in BCS during chemotherapy

Jennifer Dien Bard, PhD

Award

Clinical and Community Research Pilot

Study Title

Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Anaerobic Bacteremia in Children

Chuanqing Ding, MD, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Development and characterization of a rapamycin-based eye drop for the treatment of autoimmune-mediated dry eye

Shadi Dowlatshahi, MD

Award

Safety Net Innovation/Implementation Science Award

Study Title

Development of an Outpatient Procedure Service to Decrease Utilization of the Emergency Department

Yao Du, PhD

Award

Team Building Award

Study Title

Vinay Duddalwar, MD

Award

Clinical and Community Research Pilot

Study Title

A Novel Radioepigenomics Approach to Discriminate Aggressive from Indolent Renal Cell Carcinoma

Dominique Duncan, MD

Award

Team Building Award

Study Title

Collaborative quality control and correction of neuroimaging data using web-services and virtual reality environment

Stacey Dusing, PT, PhD

Award

DHS-USC Safety Net Innovation Award

Study Title

Provider Education and DHS Implementation of Early Identification and Intervention for Infants

Maria C. Edman, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Tear extracellular vesicles (tEVs) as a potential non-invasive diagnostic for Parkinson’s Disease

Susan Enguidanos, PhD

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

Pilot Study of Remote Monitoring for Identifying Palliative Care Needs among Seriously Ill Patients

Alan L. Epstein, MD, PhD

Award

Novel Methods and Technology

Study Title

Development of Anti-LHR Antibody for the Immunotherapy of Prostate Cancer

Muller Fabbri, MD, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

MicroRNAs secreted by Tumor Associated Macrophages and resistance in Neuroblastoma

Shohreh Farzan, PhD

Award

Clinical and Community Research

Study Title

Exploring environmental influences on longitudinal markers of cardiovascular health in emerging adults

James Finley, PhD

Award

Clinical and Community Research

Study Title

Validation and Prediction of a Novel Biomechanical Assessment of Fall Risk in People Post-Stroke

James Finley, PhD

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

The Neuroscience and Engineering of Ocean Wave Surfing as a Therapy for Chronic Pain

Simon Andrew Gayther, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Functional Analysis of UCA1, a Long-Non Coding RNA Implicated in Development and Prognosis in Epithelial Ovarian Cancer

Jeremy Goldbach, PhD

Award

Community-Based Health Intervention

Study Title

Pilot Testing of the Familia Adelante - Revised

Charles Gomer, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Targeting Survivin to Improve Retinoblastoma Therapy

Michael Isaac Goran, PhD

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

Ethnic differences in adipose tissue inflammation

Tara L. Gruenewald, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

A Pilot Feasibility Assessment of the Art Through the Ages Intergenerational Activity Intervention

Gilgor Gucev, MD

Award

Team Building Award

Study Title

Spine Preoperative Anxiety of Research Taskforce: Development of a Multidisciplinary Team to Investigate an Understudied Phenomenon in Spine Surgery

Erick Guerrero, PhD

Award

Underrepresented Faculty

Study Title

Leadership Intervention to Improve the Translation and Implementation of Culturally Responsive Evidence-Based Practices

Erick Guerrero, PhD

Award

Team Building Award

Study Title

Team Building to Develop Transdisciplinarity and Respond to the Opioid Epidemic

Assal Habibi, PhD

Award

Clinical and Community Research Pilot

Study Title

Short-Term Music Training and Auditory Processing in Older Adults

Sarah Hamm-Alvarez, PhD

Award

Team Building Incubator

Study Title

Science and Technology Forum

Sarah Hamm-Alvarez, PhD

Award

Clinical and Community Research Pilot

Study Title

RNA-Seq on Tears: Biomarker Discovery for Parkinson's Disease

Benjamin Henwood, PhD

Award

Mobile Health Research Project

Study Title

Piloting ecological momentary assessment with adults who have mental illness

Benjamin Henwood, PhD

Award

Clinical and Community Research Pilot

Study Title

Piloting the CAPABLE model in Permanent Supportive Housing

Megan M Herting, PhD

Award

Clinical and Community Research Pilot

Study Title

Near-roadway air pollution and brain-behavior risk factors for obesity in young adults

Florence M. Hofman, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Regulation of Glioma Cancer Stem Cells by the Tumor Vasculature

Justin Ichida, PhD in Clinical/Translational Science or equivalent

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

Systematic identification of ALS-causing mutations using the TISON assay

Sue Ann Ingles, PhD

Award

Novel Methods and Technology

Study Title

Cell-free RNA in maternal serum as a placental biomarker

Leidy Lismeri Isenalumhe, MD

Award

Underrepresented Faculty

Study Title

The Pharmocokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Vincristine in the Adolescent and Young Adult Population

Fumito Ito, MD, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Early on-treatment blood-based biomarkers for prediction of response to immunotherapy in melanoma

Hossein Jadvar, MD, PhD

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

Disintegrin PET of Prostate Cancer

Michael Jakowec, PhD

Award

Team Building Incubator

Study Title

Neuroplasticity in the Brain Circuitry Controlling Cognitive and Motor Behavior: A New Therapeutic target for Parkinson's Disease

Joyce Rivera Javier, MD, MPH

Award

Mentor-based Training Bridge

Study Title

A Community-Based Randomized Trial to Increase Participation of Immigrants in Evidence-Based Parenting Interventions

Elizabeth Joe, MD

Award

Safety Net Innovation/Implementation Science Award

Study Title

Group Medical Visits to Improve Access and Quality of Care within DHS Neurology Clinics

Jill E Johnston, PhD

Award

Clinical and Community Research Pilot

Study Title

Novel Biomarkers to Determine Susceptible Windows Exposure to Toxic Metals from a Metal Smelter

W. Martin Kast, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Evaluation of Sp17 as a biomarker for detection of early stage ovarian cancer

Eve Kelland, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Modulation of clinical disease course in models of Multiple Sclerosis following treatment with the angiotensin peptide A(1-7).

Lorraine Kelley-Quon, MD

Award

Team Building

Study Title

Guideline Development for Opioid Prescribing in Children after Surgery

Eric Kezirian, MD

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Robinder G Khemani, MD

Award

Clinical and Community Research Pilot

Study Title

Is adherence to consensus based guidelines for management of Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (PARDS) associated with improved outcome?

Richard W Kim, MD

Award

Research Process and Methods

Study Title

Machine Learning for Clinical Outcomes in Congenital Heart Disease

Kevin King, MD

Award

Clinical and Community Research Pilot

Study Title

Time Intensity Curve Analysis in Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound Evaluation of EphB4 as a Therapeutic Target in the Treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma

Michele D. Kipke, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Assessing the Acceptability and Feasibility of Biomedical HIV Prevention Methods among African American Young Men Who Have Sex with Men

Jeffrey D. Klausner, MD, MPH

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

Project Connect: Community-based linkage to Hepatitis C treatment for underserved populations

Tomas Konecny, MD, PhD

Award

Clinical and Community Research Pilot

Study Title

Electrophysiologic Biomarkers of Atrial Fibrillation in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Andrea Kovacs, MD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

The Role of Vitamin D in the Mother-to-Child-Transmission of CMV in Women with HIV

Grace C. Kung, MD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Post-Operative Troponin Levels in Infants Undergoing Cardiac Surgery

Jason James Kutch, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Integrating electromyography and sonographic imaging for evidence-based physical therapy for chronic pelvic pain

Jason James Kutch, PhD

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

The Neuroscience and Engineering of Ocean Wave Surfing as a Therapy for Chronic Pain

Robert Ladner, PhD

Award

Novel Methods and Technology

Study Title

Development and validation of a novel high throughput diagnostic platform for quantitating deoxynucleotide triphosphates

Ite A. Laird-Offringa, PhD

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

Molecular Profiling to Identify Predictors of Response and Mechanisms of Relapse in Small Cell Lung Cancer

Ralf Langen, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

The Role of Negatively Charged Lipids in Diabetic Amyloid Cytotoxicity

Meng Law, PhD

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

High Resolution MR Permeability and Perfusion Vasoreactivity in the Medial Temporal Lobe as an Early Preclinical Biomarker of Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s Disease

Changhan Lee, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Evaluation of the novel mitochondria-derived peptide MOTS 3 for type 2 diabetes treatment

Eunjung Lee, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

A feasibility study to implement etiologic Alzheimer’s disease research in the California Teachers Study cohort

Eunjung Lee, PhD

Award

Clinical and Community Research Pilot

Study Title

Establishing a longitudinal study of patients with precancerous gastric lesions in a high risk community

Zibo Li, PhD

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

Development of targeted drug-delivery vehicle based on crosslinked multilamellar liposome (CML)

Gangning Liang, PhD

Award

Novel Methods and Technology

Study Title

Simultaneous evaluation of chromatin accessibility and DNA methylation in renal cell carcinoma by a newly developed assay, AcceSssIble.

Gangning Liang, MD, PhD

Award

Clinical and Community Research Pilot

Study Title

Developing DNA Methylation Markers to Monitor and/or Predict Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in muscle invasive Bladder Cancer

Yvonne Lin-Liu, MD, MS

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Evaluation of epigenetic drugs as potential therapeutic agents for ARID1A-deficient ovarian clear cell carcinoma (OCCC)

Karen Lincoln, PhD

Award

Clinical and Community Research Pilot

Study Title

BrainWorks: A Comparative Effectiveness Trial to Examine Text Message-Based Alzheimer’s Disease Education for Community-Dwelling African Americans

Brett T. Lund, PhD

Award

Novel Methods and Technology

Study Title

Exercise Intervention in the Early Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis

John Andrew MacKay, PhD

Award

Team Building Incubator

Study Title

Moving Targets Symposium 2013: Neurodegenerative Diseases: Therapeutic challenges and opportunities.

William Magee, MD, DDS

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Tissue engineered auricle for ear reconstruction

William Magee III, MD, DDS

Award

Clinical and Community Research

Study Title

Investigating the molecular mechanisms underlying concomitant cleft lip and/or palate and congenital heart disease: A genetic sequencing study

Gayla Margolin, PhD

Award

Mobile Health Research Project

Study Title

A Day in the Life": Using Mobile Technology to Measure Romantic Partners' Emotions, Vocalizations, and Physiology as Possible Indicators of Dating Aggression

Tyler Mason, MD

Award

Clinical and Community Research Pilot

Study Title

A geospatial toolkit to investigate within-day and daily spatiotemporal covariations in geospatial contexts, environmental exposures, bio-behavioral responses, and obesity risk

Jill L McNitt-Gray, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Integrating Clinical Guidelines and Model Simulation Results to Personalize Interventions

Ferol E Mennen, PhD

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

Bio Markers of Early Childhood Trauma and Changes through Intervention

Rika Meyer, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

A Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Acupuncture and Massage in Children and Adolescents with Chronic Pain

Sonia K. Michail, MD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

The effect of therapeutic fecal transplant on the gut microbiome in children with ulcerative colitis

Sonia Michail, MD

Award

Team Building Award

Study Title

Gut microbiome interest group

Joel Milam, PhD

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

The impact of terminating a 20-year cohort study among women living with HIV.

Joel Milam, PhD

Award

Team Building Award

Study Title

Development of an interdisciplinary team to expand young adult cancer survivorship science at USC

John Robert Monterosso, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Neural correlates of impulsive and restrained eating decisions in obese and lean participants

Jamal Nabhani, MD

Award

Clinical and Community Research Pilot

Study Title

Dietary Assessment of Latinos with Kidney Stones

Krishna Shrinivas Nayak, PhD

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

Improved DCE Neuro-MRI using Constrained Reconstruction

Brian Trung Nguyen, MD

Award

Clinical and Community Research Pilot

Study Title

Understanding men’s demand for and willingness to use novel male contraceptives: insights from community focus groups and in-depth interviews with clinical trial participants

Annie Nguyen, PhD., MPH

Award

Team Building Award

Study Title

Southern California Network for Social Behavioral Research in HIV and Aging

Brian Nguyen, MD

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

Characterizing and Evaluating Variations in the Management and Morbidity of Obstetric Emergencies as Impacted by Abortion Restrictions

Stacey Schepens Niemiec, PhD, OTR/L, DipACLM

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

A Lifestyle-based Offloading Intervention in Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Matthew James Oberley, MD, PhD

Award

Clinical and Community Research Pilot

Study Title

Identification of Clinically Actionable Genomic Lesions in Pediatric Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma

Hans Oh, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Stigma Reduction through Personalized Normative Feedback among Black and Asian American Emerging Adults

William A. Olshansky, PhD

Award

Research Process and Methods

Study Title

Fitting local EMS response to multi-need older adults through a community-engaged process

Judy Pa, PhD

Award

Clinical and Community Research Pilot

Study Title

NeuroRiderVR: Targeted physical and cognitive activity in a VR environment for older adults at risk for Alzheimer’s disease

Kathleen A. Page, MD

Award

Mentor-based Training Bridge

Study Title

Intraturine Exposure to Diabetes and Metabolic Defects in Hispanic Offsrping

Nuria Pastor-Soler, MD, PhD

Award

Clinical and Community Research

Study Title

Pravastatin and Alkali Therapy in Patients with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease

Laura Perin, PhD

Award

Novel Methods and Technology

Study Title

Podocyte progenitors derived from human amniotic fluid: applications for drug screening

Nicos A. Petasis, PhD

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

Anti-inflammatory Lipids as Therapeutics for Colon Cancer

Anne L. Peters, MD

Award

Community-Based Health Intervention

Study Title

Impact of Menu Labeling on Adolescents

Beth Pyatak, PhD

Award

Safety Net Innovation/Implementation Science Award

Study Title

Addressing Uncontrolled Diabetes in Primary Care: A Lifestyle Redesign Approach

Grace Richter, MD

Award

Clinical and Community Research

Study Title

Role of Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography in Detecting Retinal Microcirculation Changes after Intraocular Pressure Reduction in Glaucoma

Charite Ricker, M.S., C.G.C.

Award

DHS-USC Safety Net Innovation Award

Study Title

Increasing Equitable Access to Genetic Cancer Risk Assessment in DHS Through Enhanced Family Cancer History Capture

Larissa Rodriguez, MD

Award

Clinical and Community Research

Study Title

Identifying determinants of pelvic floor disorders diagnosis among Latina women in Los Angeles County

Christopher Russell, MD

Award

Clinical and Community Research Pilot

Study Title

Rapid Bacterial PCR-based Testing for Diagnosis of Pediatric Bacterial Tracheostomy-Associated Infections

Takeshi Saito, MD, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Hepatocytic zonality that defines outcome of hepatitis C virus infection

George Joseph Salem, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Quantifying Muscle And Bone Changes In The Foot And Leg Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Danieli Barino Salinas, MD

Award

Mentor-based Training Bridge

Study Title

Beta-Adrenergic Stimulation of Sweat Glands in Infants

Sarah-Jeanne Salvy, PhD

Award

Community-Based Health Intervention

Study Title

Translating Obesity Prevention into a Home Visitation Program

Terence David Sanger, MD, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Augmented sensory feedback to improve selective motor control during gait in children with cerebral palsy

Barbara Sargent, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Development and Validity of an In-home Infant Kicking Activated Mobile

Todd Schneberk, MD, MS, MA

Award

Safety Net Innovation/Implementation Science Award

Study Title

Hospital‐Based Programs to Address Interpersonal Violence in Los Angeles County: Hybrid 2 Study to Evaluate Implementation and Effectiveness

E. Todd Schroeder, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Testosterone Administration and ACL Reconstruction in Men

Edward Schroeder, PhD

Award

Clinical and Community Research Pilot

Study Title

Cerebrovascular Mechanisms of Cognitive Enhancement after Periodized Resistance Training in Older Adults

Michael Eric Selsted, MD, PhD

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

Design and Preclinical Testing of Novel Macrocyclic TACE inhibitors

Veronica Wendy Setiawan, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Impact of race/ethnicity and comorbidity on endometrial cancer survivorship

Susan Sigward, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Effects of Gait Training on Knee Loading Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Beth Smith, PT, DPT, PhD

Award

Clinical and Community Research Pilot

Study Title

Leg movement assessment in infants at high risk for autism

Daniel Soto, Ed.D., MPH

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

Project Connect: Community-based linkage to Hepatitis C treatment for underserved populations

Elizabeth Sowell, PhD

Award

Clinical and Community Research Pilot

Study Title

Lead Exposure, Adiposity, Brain Structure, and Cognition in Children and Adolescents

Donna Spruijt-Metz, PhD

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

Active NAO! Combating childhood obesity with robot companions

William Stohl, MD, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Validation of cathepsin S as a tear biomarker for Sjögren’s syndrome

Ram Subramanyan, MD, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Modulation of delta-like ligand-4 signaling improves recovery from myocardial ischemia

Henry Sucov, PhD

Award

Core-Specific Investigation

Study Title

Functional Variation in Adult Heart Regeneration

Jeff Sugar, MD

Award

Clinical and Community Research

Study Title

PC-CARE to Improve Lives of Disruptive Children and their Mothers Living with HIV (MLH)

Steven Yale Sussman, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Interviews of treatment providers from among the Newsweek America’s Best Treatment Centers regarding the breadth of treatment offered

Glenn Takata, MD

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

Identifying Risk Factors for Harm in Children on Invasive Home Medical Therapies

Tze-Woei Tan, MBBS, MPH

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

A Lifestyle-based Offloading Intervention in Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Sophie Terp, MD, MPH

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

Characterizing and Evaluating Variations in the Management and Morbidity of Obstetric Emergencies as Impacted by Abortion Restrictions

Lello Tesema, MD, MPH

Award

Safety Net Innovation/Implementation Science Award

Study Title

Rapid Engagement of Patients with Substance Use Disorders through Expedited Triage (RESET): A Jail Implementation Study

Dorian E. Traube, PhD

Award

Community-Based Health Intervention

Study Title

Validation of Two Child Welfare Mental Health Screening Tools (MHST)

Jennifer Tsui, Ph.D., M.P.H.

Award

DHS-USC Safety Net Innovation Award

Study Title

Evaluation of the DHS Cancer Navigation Program to Inform Scale-up and Long-term Sustainability

Barbara Turner, MD

Award

Safety Net Innovation/Implementation Science Award

Study Title

Development of an Outpatient Procedure Service to Decrease Utilization of the Emergency Department

Jennifer Beth Unger, PhD

Award

Clinical and Community Research Pilot

Study Title

Improving patient activation among Hispanic breast cancer patients

Welmoed Kirsten van Deen, MD, PhD

Award

Team Building Award

Study Title

Understanding the Optimal Design of Performance Dashboards in the Healthcare Setting

William Vega, PhD

Award

Multi-CTSI (UCLA and USC/CHLA) Healthy Aging in Los Angeles Team Science Award

Study Title

The Los Angeles Healthy Aging Indicator Project

Anne Vo, Ph.D.

Award

Team Building Award

Study Title

A Multidisciplinary Community-Based Participatory Research Approach to the Development of a Protocol for Incorporating HIV-Positive Patients' Life Narratives into the Electronic Health Record

Courtney Voelker, MD, PhD

Award

Clinical and Community Research

Study Title

Inner Ear Anatomy and Motor Skills in Children with Unilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Clay C. Wang, PhD

Award

Translational Research Improvement Opportunity

Study Title

Fermentation Facility to support sustainable drug production and translation

Richard Watanabe, PhD

Award

Team Building Incubator

Study Title

Beyond GWAS - Exploring Options for FUnctional Studies in the Genetics Diabetes

Carolee Joyce Winstein, PhD

Award

Multidisciplinary Research Project Pilot

Study Title

Developing Point-of-Care Mobility (PoCM) Monitoring System Technologies

Leanna Wise, MD, MPH

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Reproductive Health Discussions with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients: a qualitative pilot study

Alex K. Wong, MD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

ProL1 as a biomarker for venous congestion of tissue flaps

Annie Wong-Beringer, PharmD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Antibiotic Modulation of Staphylococcal Virulence Expression and Its Impact on Disease Severity in Murine Model of Infection

John Wood, MD, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Oxygen Contrast Imaging of Cerebrovascular Insufficiency

Tishya Wren, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Application of Strength-Dexterity Technology to Assess Pediatric Hand Function

Benjamin Xu

Award

Clinical and Community Research Pilot

Study Title

Development of Quantitative OCT-based Methods to Detect and Evaluate Biometric Risk Factors for Primary Angle Closure Disease

Benjamin Xu, MD, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Role of In Vivo Ultrasound Elastography Measurements of Human Ocular Tissue Stiffness in Glaucoma

Benjamin Xu, MD, PhD

Award

Safety Net Innovation/Implementation Science Award

Study Title

Improving Outcomes of Glaucoma Suspects Identified by Teleretinal Screening in a Diabetic Safety-Net Patient Population

Hussein Yassine, MD

Award

Mentor-based Training Bridge

Study Title

Structure and Function of Apolipoprotein A I in Diabetes.

Jang Youn, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Defensins as Novel Therapeutics for Type 2 Diabetes

Min Yu, MD, PhD

Award

Research Process and Methods

Study Title

The potential of using circulating tumor cells to monitor brain metastasis

Haris Zahoor, MD

Award

Improving Research Process and Methods

Study Title

Radiomic signature of CD8+ T cell infiltration and PD-L1 expression in clear cell renal cell carcinoma

John Zhong, PhD

Award

Research Pilot

Study Title

Molecular Characterization of Single Circulating Tumor Cells in Breast Cancer

Julie M. Zissimopoulos, PhD

Award

Study Title

The Future Los Angeles Model: A Simulation Tool to Project the Health and Economic Impavct of Public Policies and Interventions