The department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Florida.
Current Research Grants and Contracts
CDC 1K01DP001121-01, Dailey (PI)
Neighborhood and Mammography: A Multilevel Approach to Cancer Screening Behavior - 9/30/07-9/29/10
The major goal of this project is to support Dr. Dailey's career development in the area of social determinants of cancer screening behavior. We will be investigating the role of neighborhood-level socioeconomic status and racial residential segregation on repeat mammography screenings using national data sources, quantitative and qualitative research methods, and the collection of pilot neighborhood assessment data in Jacksonville, FL.
Survivorship Care Plans, Florida Breast Cancer Research Coalition Foundation (MA Burg, PI, AB Dailey Co-I)
Survivorship Care Plans (SCPs) have the potential to dramatically increase the opportunity for comprehensive and coordinated follow-up care for breast cancer survivors, resulting in improved quality of life and earlier intervention and treatment of secondary cancers and cancer-related conditions. SCPs are instrumental to overcoming the current gaps in quality and coordination of follow-up care. This project is a first step in creating a feasible, effective and patient-centered prototype SCP that would be subjected to further field-testing across different clinical venues and diverse groups of breast cancer survivors.
CDC 1U59 DD000273-01 Andresen (PI)
Florida Disability and Health Project - 2007-2012
The purpose of this grant is to improve the health and quality of life of persons with disabilities in Florida. This will be accomplished in part through the creation of an Office on Disability and Health in the state. The new Office will monitor disability and health programs and services and work to ensure access for persons with disabilities and to coordinate disability and health activities across organizations. In addition, the Office will analyze Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data to inform policy decisions and monitor the reported health of persons with disabilities.
Claude D. Pepper (NIH P30 AG028740-02)Pahor (PI)/Andresen (investigator, training core director)
Claude D. Pepper Older American Independence Center (OAIC) - 04/01/2008 - 03/31/2012
The major goals of this project are the developing, testing and dissemination of effective therapies for the treatment and prevention of physical disability.
NIH HHSN266200400074C Cook (Protocol Chair)
Home Screening for Bacterial Vaginosis to Prevent STD (2006-2010)
A study of the Sexually Transmitted Infections Clinical Trials Group. The study is a randomized clinical trial to determine whether a home-based screening and treatment program for BV will reduce the incidence of newly acquired chlamydial and gonococcal infections. This trial will include 1,800 young, sexually active women at increased risk for STIs who are recruited from clinical centers involved in the STI CTG network.
NIAID HHSN226200400027C Cook (subcontract)
Direct Epitope Identification and Testing - 2005-2010
The proposed research will focus on the identification of epitopes from the influenza virus, West Nile Virus, Coxiella Bruneti, and the live-attenuated virus in the FluMist influenza vaccine. We will then assess the immune response from humans who have had previous exposure to these viruses. As part of the study, we are also collecting clinical information regarding symptoms and other clinical aspects of these infections.
NIAID AA013566-03 Cook (Co-I)
Alcohol Associated Outcomes in HIV+/- Aging Veterans - 2006-2010
This is a large cohort study following over 3000 veterans who are HIV-positive and 3000 veterans who are HIV-negative. The primary aims are to assess the relationship of alcohol consumption to various clincal and behavioral outcomes in these veterans. Within VACS, Dr. Cook is involved in the Alcohol and Behavior Change Committee. He is taking the lead on papers involving the assessment of risky sexual behavior within this cohort, and the association of risky sex with alcohol, drugs, and prescription medications such as Viagra.
3 RO1 AG10436-11A1 Miller (PI)/ Andresen (investigator)
Physical Frailty in Older Urban African Americans - 07/01/07-03/31/12
NIA
This is a grant examining a cohort of older adults and tracking risk factors for increasing frailty over twelve years.
H133B990019 Krahn (PI) /Andresen (expert panel)
RRTC on Health and Wellness for Persons with Long Term Disabilities - 10/1/04-9/30/09
Funded NIDRR
This Center will conduct a set of scientific reviews, studies, and prepare reports regarding health interventions and outcomes measures for people with disabilities.
R01 CA85295 Daniels (PI)
Bayesian methods for longitudinal cancer data - 3/15/2004-3/14/2008
NCI
This project will develop new methods to analyze longitudinal cancer data.
Department of Veteran Affairs (Tampa VA) Clark (PI)/ Andresen (investigator) - 09/01/08-09/30/11
Pain & Emotional Disorders in Veteran with & without polytrauma.
The major goal of this project is to identify risk factors for pain disorders and PTSD in returning veterans from the Afghanistan/Iraq conflicts. The Tampa and Minneapolis VA medical centers are collaborating with their respective patient populations on this project.
Florida Developmental Disability Council, Andresen (PI) - January 2009 - September 2009
Florida Office on Disability and Health Web-Based Health Care Proxy Survey
This project will allow the Florida Office on Disability and Health proposes to develop a web-based health care proxy survey. This survey will collect information about the health of persons with disabilities as reported by a proxy (e.g., family member or group home staff member). It will provide an opportunity for caregivers and representatives to respond anonymously over the internet to questions paralleling the BRFSS survey on behalf of a person with a disability who cannot respond directly. These data will be comparable to a similar web survey for self-administration by the FODH to be fielded during 2009, and also to the standard BRFSS state telephone survey conducted by the CDC and Florida.
OHSU UIDRR Project, Krahn (PI)/ Andresen (expert panel) 10/1/08-9/30/13
DRRP on Health Disparities and Disabilities.
This research project examines correlates of disparities in access to care for persons with disabilities in the USA.
MED-027, Duncan (PI)/Brumback (investigator) - 12/19/05 - 06/30/10
Evaluating Medicaid Reform in Florida
This project will evaluate Florida's Medicaid insurance program.
R-21 AG031717-01, Period 5/01/08-4/30/10 Classen (PI)/ Brumback (investigator)
Community Participation in Developing a Measure for Safe and Older Driver Behaviors
Using coverage evidence and community participation we will develop and pilot test a safe driving behaviors measure for older adults with potential for public health application.
GM0291 33496, Period 1/1/08 - 12/31/09 Cook (PI)/Brumback (investigator)
Medicaid and HPV Infection in Florida
This project will assess vaccination rates for HPV in the Florida Medicaid population, and it will also determine predictor outcomes of vaccinations.
University of Florida Opportunity Fund Award, Cook (Co-PI) - 05/01/08 - 04/32/09
Reducing alcohol and drug use in American youth through Interactive Digital Media
In May, 2008, a research team consisting of Robert Cook (PHHP), and James Olivario, Jill Sonke (College of Fine Arts and Digital Worlds Institute) received a competitive Opportunity Fund Award from the University of Florida. The grant's objectives are to create a new means of delivering brief interventions for alcohol and drug use to youth attending STD clinics. The project will include a survey project at the Alachua and Marion County Health Department STD clinics (currently in progress). Also, we are developing a digital world environment in which persons can create a digital character and interact with a counselor in the digital world. The research team also includes Virginia Dodd from the College of Health and Human Performance. The team is actively seeking additional funding from the NIH and foundations, with a long-term goal of evaluating the impact of the intervention in a clinical trial.