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LEADS Summit

February 19 – 21, 2020

Courtyard Marriott

Isla Verde Beach Resort

Wednesday February 19, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

7:30 - 8:00 Breakfast – Salon Mar A – Please be prompt.

8:00 - 8:30 Welcome

Dra. Lourdes Soto will welcome leaders, scholars, and presenters

Opening Remarks

Doris Rubio, PhD

8:30 - 12:30 Keynote Address & Summit Kickoff Workshop

Communication in Science: Storytelling

Story Collider

Get ready for a keynote/mini workshop focused on the power of storytelling in communicating

science. With a combination of lecture, discussion, reflective exercises, and hands-on practice,

participants will learn about narrative structure, identifying and developing story leads,

improving performance, and connecting to audiences.

12:30 - 1:45 Scholars’ Working Lunch featuring Dr. Jeanette South-Paul - Salon Mar A

1:45 – 2:15 Photo opportunity/Break/Email check/return calls

2:15-4:30 Grant Consultations for Ready, Aims, Fire! Participants – Salon Mar B

Leslie Hausmann, PhD

and

Shut Up and Write Part One! - Salon Mar A

Colleen Mayowski, EdD, MLIS

Shut Up and Write with your LEADS colleagues! Everyone must come prepared with a piece of

writing to work on. You will have access to the hotel Wi-Fi in Salon Mar A.

LEADS Site Leaders: Leadership Session- Boardroom 2

Jeannette South-Paul, MD

4:30-5:00 Poster Presentation set up – Salon Mar B

and Career mentoring consultations – Boardroom 2

5:00-6:00 Poster Presentation - Salon Mar B

Site leaders will participate in judging

Dinner on your own

Thursday February 20, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm

7:30 - 8:00 Breakfast – Salon Mar A – Please be prompt.

8:00 Second day Opening Remarks and “Best Poster” award

Doris Rubio, PhD

8:15 – 9:45 LEADS Scholars: Shut Up and Write Part Two! - Salon Mar A

Colleen Mayowski, EdD, MLIS

Shut Up and Write with your LEADS colleagues! Everyone must come prepared with a piece of

writing to work on.

LEADS Site Leaders: Leadership Session- Boardroom 2


9:45-10:15 Break/Email check/return calls

10:15 – 11:45 Slide Design Workshop – Salon Mar A

Marie Norman, PhD

11:45 - 1:15 Working Lunch – Human Centered Design exercise – Salon Mar A

Doris Rubio, PhD

(Site leaders are released if desired; also welcome to stay!)

1:15-5 pm “Write Winning Grant Proposals” Part I – Salon Mar A

Lauren Broyles, PhD, RN, Grant Writers’ Seminars and Workshops (3.5 hrs+ break)

Dinner on your own

Friday Feb 21, 8:30 am - 1 pm

7:30 - 8:00 Breakfast – Salon Mar A – Salon Mar A – Please be prompt.

8:00 Final day Opening Remarks

Doris Rubio, PhD

8:15 - 12:30 “Write Winning Grant Proposals” Conclusion – Salon Mar A

Lauren Broyles, PhD, RN, Grant Writers’ Seminars and Workshops (4+ hrs w/break)

12:30 Closing Remarks

Doris Rubio, PhD

Submit Surveys, Pick up Boxed Lunches, Adjourn. Safe travels!

LEADS Scholars

Abiel Roche-Lima, PhD

Assistant Professor

Bioinformatics

University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus

LEADS Cohort: 2016

My specific research topics is the development of affordable and reliable models using

supervised machine learning methods focused on Hispanic population (specifically Puerto

Ricans) in order to predict patient outcomes using physiological data; and

predict disease diagnostic and treatment response combining ancestry information,

genome variants, clinical and phenotypic data.

Adel Driss, PhD

Assistant Professor

Department of Physiology

LEADS Cohort: 2016

Morehouse School of Medicine

My research interests involve identification, characterization and validation of biomarkers

of malaria severity in sickle cell disease to guide the discovery of new diagnostics,

prognostics and drug targets. The impact of this research is immense and will benefit both

malaria and sickle cell patients. I am also involved in research in woman's health and

disparities. My research goal is to find a non-invasive method for early diagnosis of

endometriosis.

Adrienne Dillard, PhD, MSW, LSW

Adjunct Faculty

University of Hawai’i at Manoa

LEADS Cohort: 2020

My research uses a CBPR approach to implement and evaluate a culturally adapted,

evidence-based intervention to improve cardiometabolic health in Hawaiian homestead

communities. I am also working to build community capacity for future CBPR projects via a

series of Research 101 workshops.

Althea Campuzano, PhD/MD

Researcher

Microbiology University of Texas at San Antonio

LEADS Cohort: 2020

My research involves studying host immune response to fungal infections, particularly on

the pathogenic Coccidioides spp. or Valley Fever, as well as Cryptococcus neoformans,

an opportunistic fungal pathogen. I am currently working on developing an in vitro model

in order to study the efficacy of our subunit vaccine (GCP-rCpa1) against Coccidioides

and identify promiscuous epitopes recognized by CD4+ T cells. In order to test the efficacy

of our vaccine against other clinically relevant species, I am studying the efficacy of our

subunit vaccine in various murine model systems including HLA-DR transgenic mice. These

studies will help us understand how to better develop an effective vaccine against fungal

organisms.

Amaya Miquelajauregui, PhD/MD

Investigator

Institute of Neurobiology

University of Puerto Rico

LEADS Cohort: 2020

My research seeks to understand brain developmental processes and identify health

disparities and support the needs of the local Autism-spectrum disorder (ASD) community.

My work involved dissecting the influence of genetic and environmental factors during

embryonic brain development, characterizing early deviations in at-risk populations for

Autism-spectrum disorder (ASD), and promoting research capacity building in PR in the

field of Neuroimaging.

Aunamesha Henley, DrPH

Assistant Professor

Department of Health Sciences and Management

Howard University

LEADS Cohort: 2018

My primary research interest is in the area of health service research in particular patient

(cont’d)

and provider relationships within the African American/ Black community as it related to

African Americans or Black America's health outcomes. I am interested in exploring issues

of racial discrimination and bias in the healthcare setting. I would like to conduct quality

improvement projects to understand and reduce health disparities among the Black

community and other vulnerable patient populations.

Carresse Gerald, PhD

Assistant Professor

Department of Environmental, Earth, and Geospatial Sciences

North Carolina Central University

LEADS Cohort: 2020

I am an environmental health scientist. My current research focuses are pulmonary

toxicology and environmental inducers of oxidative stress.

Charlene Bumanglag, PhD

Assistant Professor

Department of Tropical Medicine

University of Hawaii

LEADS Cohort 2018

I am an assistant professor in the John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of

Hawai’i. My research interests are in cardiovascular and mental health disparities among

Filipino, Native Hawaiian, and sexual gender minority- transgender- populations. My current

study, funded by NIMHD, investigates transgender medicine (hormone therapy) and

mental health disparities.

Charmaine McKie, PHD, MPH, RN

Assistant Professor

Department of Nursing

Howard University

LEADS Cohort: 2018

My specific research objectives include: (a) develop a body of research related to AYAs

with cancer; (b) engage in research activities that will improve the quality of care received

by AYAs and (c) develop an evidence-based model of palliative and end-of-life care for

AYAs with cancer receiving care at outpatient facilities.

Darlene Santiago Quiñones, PhD

Assistant Professor

School of Pharmacy


LEADS Cohort: 2017

The main goal of my research is to develop evidence-based Suboxone dosing for

Hispanics/Latino men and women to improve its pharmacological efficacy in treating

opioid addiction. I have discovered based on published data that there is a gap between

the pharmacology of Suboxone and its efficacy when treating Hispanics and Latinos, but

most importantly within Hispanic/Latino men and women of Puerto Rican nationality.

Dolapo Babalola, MD, FAAFP

Associate Professor/Clinical Family Physician

Director, Family Medicine/Rural Health Clerkship

Course Director, Family Medicine Sub-Internship


LEADS Cohort: 2017

For my clinical work, I am interested in implementing multidisciplinary approaches which

consist of using group sessions and nutritional educations in the prevention and control of

diabetes, hypertension and arthritis for the underserved community. My academic focus

is curricular development to enhanced learning environment for students in the clinical

years and preceptor development for faculty, residents and community preceptors with

the

goal to promote recruitment and retention.

Elizabeth I. Olorundare, MD, MPH, FWACP (Paed)

Research Coordinator


LEADS Cohort: 2017

My research focus is addressing social determinants of health and health disparities in

underserved communities, with a focus on perinatal and early childhood health outcomes.

Improving the health of vulnerable populations through Translational and Community-

engaged research.

Germán Plascencia-Villa, PhD

Assistant Professor

Department of Physics and Astronomy

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)

Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI)

LEADS Cohort: 2017

My research goals are to understand the mechanisms of neuronal death processes in

neurodegenerative diseases (including the development of novel analytical and imaging

techniques applied to cell biology). My career goals are to significantly contribute to a

better understanding of neurodegenerative processes and innovative strategies for

diagnostics and monitoring of Alzheimer´s disease.

Jennifer Cunningham Erves, PhD, MPH, MAEd, MS, CHES

Assistant Professor of Research

Department of Internal Medicine

Meharry Medical College

LEADS Cohort: 2017

I am a public health oncologist focused on cancer prevention behaviors and lowering

cancer disparities. My current research focuses on improving HPV vaccine uptake

among minority and underserved populations using behavioral interventions, health

communication, and implementation science.

Kacie Ho, PhD

Assistant Professor

Department of Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences

University of Hawai’i at Manoa

LEADS Cohort: 2020

My research interests include identifying and characterizing bioactive components (e.g.,

antioxidants and pigments) from food, and understanding potential absorption of these

nutrients and components in humans. I am also working to develop strategies to enhance

stability and/or absorption of these compounds with colloidal systems (micro and

nanoscale food structure).

Kyle Melin, PharmD, BCPS, AE-C

Assistant Professor

School of Pharmacy


LEADS Cohort: 2017

My colleagues and I are studying the pharmacogenetic variants that determine a

patient’s response to buprenorphine. By measuring the plasma levels of buprenorphine

and treatment outcomes for patients being treated for opioid use disorder, we will

describe the association between these clinical outcomes and a patient’s individual

genetic makeup. Ultimately, this research will help us develop individualized, personalized

medicine approaches to the treatment of opioid use disorder.

Latrice Rollins PhD, MSW

Assistant Director of Evaluation and Institutional Assessment

Prevention Research Center

Instructor

Community Health and Preventive Medicine Department


LEADS Cohort: 2017

My vision is to create and lead the advancement of health equity for African American

fathers. Despite research evidence that demonstrates the positive outcomes for families

and communities when fathers are engaged/involved, African American fathers are still

largely overlooked and underserved. My research focuses on examining the unique service

needs of African American fathers and strategies to engage them in services, specifically

within health & human services’ female-dominated workforce.

Lecia Robinson, PhD/MD

Assistant Professor

Department of Biology


LEADS Cohort: 2020

Health disparities exist among women that are suffering with Breast cancer. Evidence

suggests that most chemotherapeutic agents are less effective as treatment in patients

with more aggressive estrogen receptor-negative (ER-) breast carcinomas as compared to

those with estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast carcinomas. Moreover, African

American Women (AAW) are more likely to be diagnosed with ER- varieties that are larger

and later staged tumors as compared to their white counterparts. My research aims to use

bioinformatics analysis of mitotic gene/protein expression to identify commonalities and

divergences in breast tissue samples.

Lourdes Guerrios, MD, MSc

Urology Attending Staff, Assistant Professor

VA Caribbean Healthcare System

University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine

LEADS Cohort: 2019

My research includes urological diseases and the role of diet, lifestyle and obesity in

prostate cancer development and progression, as well as prostate cancer outcomes in the

Hispanic population

Mekeila Cook, PhD

Assistant Professor

Division of Public Health Practice

Graduate Studies and Research


LEADS Cohort: 2017

I am a health equity researcher with a focus on trauma and resiliency. My previous

research focused on the impact of sexual violence on HIV risk behaviors and health

disparities associated with HIV risk. I am currently working in the area of human trafficking,

specifically commercial sexually exploited children within the juvenile justice system and

their access to healthcare services. My passion lies in research that leads to actionable

change for the communities I serve.

Nina Smith, PhD

Assistant Professor

Department of Human Sciences


LEADS: Cohort 2018

I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Sciences at North Carolina Central

University. My research focuses on the intersection of parental employment, family

processes, and health and well-being among minority families. I am also interested in the

relationship between early care and education settings and children’s academic

preparedness.

Quantil Melendez, PhD/MD

Researcher

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

North Carolina Central University LEADS Cohort: 2020

My research is health disparities driven on the special topic of cardio-metabolic diagnostic

and therapeutic precision medicine and technology development. I focus on identifying

novel bio-markers that associate with PCSK9 with an effort to utilize them as therapeutic

and/or diagnostic targets for African American based health disparities. I primarily focus on

health disparity research in the area of cholesterol metabolism, I evaluate the off target

affects in patients with undefined genetic variants treated by general practice.

Rupak Dua, PhD

Assistant Professor

Department of Chemical Engineering

School of Engineering & Technology

Hampton University LEADS Cohort: 2020

My research is focused on solutions for musculoskeletal disorders using biomimetics,

chemical, and tissue engineering approaches.

Sapna Batheja, PhD, RDN, LDN

Assistant Professor, Clinical Coordinator

Department of Nutritional Sciences College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences

Howard University Hospital

LEADS Cohort: 2020

My research is focused on reducing risk factors for chronic diseases, in particular

overweight and obesity, through the use of technology. The technology would be a

smartphone app or text messages to help with dietary behavior change. The target

population would be underserved individuals in Washington, DC. One proposed venue to

reach these individuals would be faith-based organizations.

Tilicia Mayo-Gamble, PhD., MPH, MA

Assistant Professor

Department of Community Health

Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Georgia Southern University

LEADS Cohort: 2017

My research agenda focuses on implementing community engagement methods to

facilitate self-care behaviors and enhance patient-centered care in adults with sickle cell

disease. I am currently implementing a feasibility study to integrate community health

workers into a sickle cell patient-centered chronic care team to enhance care

coordination and facilitate self-care behaviors. Implementing a community-based model

as a method of engagement and extension of care offers a targeted approach to

meeting client needs and holds promise to create the underpinnings for a scalable model

for coordinated patient-centered care.

Tongde Wu, PhD, MS

Research Assistant Professor


LEADS Cohort: 2020

My research mainly focuses on the interaction of environmental stimuli (house dust mite,

lipopolysaccharide etc.) and airway structural and immune cells, as well as development

of peptide biologics to combat airway inflammation.

Zayhara Reyes Bou, MD

Assistant Professor

Department of Pediatrics

University of Puerto Rico

LEADS Cohort: 2018

My research foci are invasive fungal infection in infants with gastrointestinal birth defects

admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; and recognizing risk factors of Infants with

gastrointestinal birth defects to have invasive fungal infections as compared with infants

admitted to the NICU with the purpose of develop a clinical trial of antifungal

chemoprophylaxis in this group of patients.

LEADS Site Leaders

Alexander Quarshie, MD, MS

Professor, Department of Community Health and Preventive Medicine

Director, Biomedical Informatics Program

Director, Master of Science in Clinical Research Program


Deepak Kumar, PhD

Director

Julius L. Chambers Biomedical/Biotechnology Research Institute (BBRI)

Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences


George Perry, PhD

Professor of Biology and Chemistry

Chief Scientist, Brain Health Consortium

Semmes Foundation Distinguished University Chair in Neurobiology

University of Texas San Antonio

Lourdes E. Soto de Laurido, EdD, MPHE

Academic Senator

Professor & Director

Research Institute for Global Health Promotion and Health Education (IIPESAG)

PI/Director Hispanics-IN-Research Capability Endowment (HiREC)

Sub-recipient PI LEADs

Health Education Program

School of Health Professions

Medical Sciences Campus

Luisel Ricks-Santi, PhD

Director of The Hampton University Cancer Research Center (HUCRC)

Associate Professor of Biological Sciences

Hampton University

Magda A. Shaheen, MD, PhD

Associate Professor

Director of AXIS Research Design and Biostatistics

Director Research Methodology and Statistics, Urban Health Institute

Co-director, CDU/UCLA, CTSA Biostatistics Core

Chair Academic Senate Academic Program and Assessment

Charles R Drew University

Patricia Y. B. Talbert, PhD, MPH, MS, CPHA, CHES, cPHN

Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Administration

College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences

Howard University

Stephanie B. Coursey Bailey, MD, MS

Professor and Senior Associate Dean of Public Health Practice

School of Graduate Studies and Research


Todd B. Seto, MD, MPH

Director of Academic Affairs and Research

The Queen's Medical Center

LEADS Team

Colleen A. Mayowski, EdD, MLIS

Assistant Professor of Medicine and Clinical and Translational Science

Assistant Director for Mentor Training

Institute for Clinical Research Education

University of Pittsburgh

Doris Rubio, PhD

Associate Vice Provost for Faculty

Professor of Medicine, Biomedical Informatics, Biostatistics, Nursing,

and Clinical and Translational Science

Director, Institute for Clinical Research Education

Co-Director, KL2 Clinical Research Scholars Program

Director of Academic Programs, Institute for Clinical Research Education

Director, Leading Emerging and Diverse Scholars to Success (LEADS)

Director of Diversity, ICRE

Leslie R. M. Hausmann, PhD

Associate Professor of Medicine and Clinical and Translational Science

Core Faculty, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Center for Health Equity Research

and Promotion (CHERP)

LEADS Instructor


Marie K. Norman, PhD

Associate Professor of Medicine and Clinical and Translational Science

Director, Innovative Design for Education and Assessment (IDEA) Lab


Guest Speakers and Consultants


Chair, Department of Family Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Professor, Behavioral and Community Health Sciences


Lily Be

Chicago Producer of The Story Collider

Founder of The Stoop

Liz Neeley

Executive Director

The Story Collider

Lauren M. Broyles, PhD, RN

Associate Member

Grant Writers’ Seminars and Workshops

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