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Research Projects
Grant Summary Information
Health Topic: Arthritis
Official Name:
Missouri Arthritis Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (MARRTC) -
Civic Journalism for Arthritis and Disability: A National Strategic Communication Campaign
Brief Summary:
The goal of MARRTC's Civic Journalism project is to raise awareness about arthritis and arthritis disability by increasing coverage of the disease in local, regional and national media. Reporters and editors will be offered training workshops and access to a wealth of sources, such as databases and a list of public health and medical experts who specialize in rheumatology. This project is a collaboration between the Missouri School of Journalism and two groups located within the School - the National Newspaper Association (NNA) and the Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE).
Primary Investigators:
Dr. Margaret Duffy
Funding Agency:
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research of the U.S. Department of Education
Start Date: Oct. 1, 2003
End Date: Sept. 30, 2008
Health Topic: Arthritis
Official Name:
Missouri Arthritis Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (MARRTC) -
Coordination of Care for Children With Juvenile Arthritis
Brief Summary:
For children with juvenile arthritis, access to resources often depends on the ability to navigate the complex rules and regulations that govern various state, federal and private programs. This project will provide parents and caregivers with the information needed to identify potential sources of assistance and apply for those resources in an efficient manner. It will equip parents and caregivers with negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
Primary Investigators:
Dr. Michael Grinfeld
Funding Agency:
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research of the U.S. Department of Education
Start Date: Oct. 1, 2003
End Date: Sept. 30, 2008
Health Topic: Biopharmaceutical Use
Official Name:
Public Understanding and Acceptance of Plant-Based Biopharmaceuticals
Brief Summary:
A project building upon a previous study of public understanding and acceptance of biopharmaceuticals, providing additional analysis of the key stakeholders to provide a better understanding of the threats and opportunities that are likely to influence the biopharmaceutical marketplace.
Primary Investigators:
Dr. Glen Cameron and Dr. Halvard Nystrom
Publications: View list
Funding Agency:
UM - Monsanto Protein Technologies Grant Program 2002
Start Date: Sept. 1, 2002
End Date: Aug. 30, 2004
Health Topic: Breast Cancer
Official Name:
Cancer Anxiety, Information Processing, and Promotional Message Form in African American Utilization of Mammography
Brief Summary:
A study of the effectiveness of various message strategies for increasing breast cancer screening in African American women. [Full summary]
Team Leader:
Dr. Cynthia Frisby
Funding Agency:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Start Date: Sept. 15, 2003
End Date: Sept. 14, 2004
Health Topic: Cancer Communication
Official Name:
Cancer Communication in Black Newspapers
Brief Summary:
A study of cancer communication in black newspapers nationwide to be conducted at the HCRC, in partnership with St. Louis University's Health Communication Research Laboratory. [Full summary]
Primary Investigator(s):
Dr. Glen Cameron and Dr. Douglas Luke (SLU)
Funding Agency:
National Cancer Institute
Start Date: Sept. 1, 2003
End Date: Aug. 30, 2008
Health Topic: Functional Foods
Official Name:
Component Interactions for Efficacy of Functional Foods
Brief Summary:
The major goals of this project are to assess nurses' knowledge and access to information about functional foods and to develop educational materials for nurses in a three-state region.
Primary Investigator:
Dr. Ruth MacDonald
Funding Agency:
University of Illinois and USDA
Start Date: September 2000
End Date: September 2004
Health Topic: Teen Smoking
Official Name:
Rural Youth Tobacco Education
Brief Summary:
A study of teens' knowledge, attitudes, and behavioral intentions about tobacco use to be used as a baseline for development of media messages targeted at teens.
[Full summary]
Team Leader:
Louise Miller
Funding Agency:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Start Date: Sept. 15, 2003
End Date: Sept. 14, 2004
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