Associate Scientist Won Kim Cook's new project seeks to better understand the risk relationship between harmful drinking patterns and chronic health conditions, in particular cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease (CVD), which is the leading cause of death for Asian Americans. Her work will also look at diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol as conditions that increase Asian American's risk for CVD. Won's three-year study (NIAAA R21AA026654) is the first US-based research to examine … [Read more...]
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Grant Awarded to Assess Community College Smoke-free Policies
Congratulations to Associate Scientist Camillia Lui who received funding to study how campus and community influence smoke-free policy adoption in community colleges. With community colleges often under-resourced and under-funded, and given that the student population is racially/ethnically diverse, disproportionately lower-income, and at greater risk for tobacco-related harms compared to 4-year colleges, Camillia's work aims to identify factors and best strategies that influence and … [Read more...]
Scientists Present at APHA
From November 10 - 14, 2018, San Diego hosts the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association (APHA), where researchers, practitioners and policy makers from across the country will gather to share knowledge on health-related issues. This year’s theme focuses on creating the healthiest nation by eliminating health disparities and dismantling the systems and structures that prevent individuals and communities from reaching their full potential. ARG researchers will be in … [Read more...]
Mental Health & Alcohol Use Disorders
Led by Scripps Research Institute (Cindy Ehlers, PI), sub-award recipient and ARG Scientist Katherine Karriker-Jaffe will provide expertise in neighborhood effects and disparities research for the new project. ARG Biostatistician Libo Li and Research Associate Deidre Patterson round out the team. The grant supports the development of a multilevel bio-psychosocial-ecological model of risk and protective factors for alcohol use disorders among Mexican Americans young adults. With U.S.-born … [Read more...]
In the News: Alcohol Warning Labels
Booze warning labels worked in U.S., says researcher after Yukon study yanked warning labels Laura Kane, The Canadian Press A United States researcher involved in a study on alcohol warning labels in Yukon that was halted after pushback from the liquor industry says caution messages have proven effective elsewhere. Thomas Greenfield, a leading scientist investigating the impacts of liquor on human health, says warning labels in the United States have increased awareness around drunk … [Read more...]
Effects of Marriage Recognition on Health
Congratulations to ARG Scientist Karen Trocki who received funding to explore the positive impact of the legal recognition of same-sex marriage on sexual minority women's health. Previous research has found strong associations between supportive policies, such as marriage recognition, and improved health outcomes among sexual minorities, however, gaps in understanding specific psycho-social factors remain. Karen Trocki, PhD In collaboration with Professor Laurie Drabble from San Jose … [Read more...]
ARG Scientists Present at APHA
From November 4 - 8, Atlanta hosts the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association (APHA), where researchers, practitioners and policy makers from across the country will gather to share knowledge on health-related issues. This year’s theme focuses on creating the healthiest nation by mitigating and protecting communities against the impacts of climate change. This gathering will mark the cornerstone of the Year of Climate Change and Health. ARG researchers will be in attendance … [Read more...]
Miguel Pinedo Accepts Teaching Position
We are pleased to announce that postdoctoral fellow and Associate Scientist Miguel Pinedo will join the faculty at the University of Texas at Austin as an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology & Health Education. While at ARG, Miguel has worked with Senior Scientist Sarah E. Zemore, whose research includes a five-year Center-based project, on a study examining alcohol and drug problems among Mexican-origin people residing in the US-Mexico border region. Miguel's interests … [Read more...]
ARG Scientists at RSA 2017
ARG researchers presented at the Research Society on Alcoholism's annual conference, which provides a forum for communication among researchers who share common interests in the prevention and treatment of alcoholism. The meeting ran from June 24 to June 28, 2017. 2017 RSA Schedule of ARG Staff Sunday, June 25 10:00 – 11:30 SYMPOSIUM: Diversity in drinking and associated problems among U.S. Hispanics 10:41 Sarah Zemore – Factors Explaining Variation in Prescription Drug … [Read more...]
Researchers Present at KBS Annual Meeting
In early June, ARG researchers head to Sheffield, UK for the 43rd annual symposium of the Kettil Bruun Society for Social and Epidemiological Research on Alcohol, which brings together international scientists engaged in research on the social aspects of alcohol use and its problems. The meeting runs from June 5 to 9. 2017. ARG Researchers Presentation Schedule and Topics Monday, June 5 Scientist Katherine Karriker-Jaffe: Using propensity scoring methods to estimate mental health impacts … [Read more...]