Willis Receives an R01 Grant to Assess the Accuracy of Wearable Devices to Measure Children’s Screen Time
Dr. Erik Willis, PhD, and his Observations for Wellness and Learning Lab have received an R01 grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health to evaluate the accuracy of wearable devices in measuring children’s electronic screen use.This four-year project is … Continued
2022 Year Recap
With 2022 coming to an end, we want to reflect on the incredible work HPDP researchers, Community Advisors, and staff have done in the past year. From celebrating milestones in environmental justice, to reconnecting with each other in person again, … Continued
Murray receives $2 million to enhance resilience among middle schoolers using mindfulness
Dr. Desiree W. Murray, PhD, has received a grant from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES)1 to adapt a mindfulness-based social-emotional learning program, called Be CALM (Cool, Attentive, Logical, and Mature), for middle school counselors to help build resilience among … Continued
Three HPDP researchers part of team receiving $12.5M to address pregnancy-related hypertensive emergencies
In partnership with multiple community agencies across the Triangle, the UNC-Chapel Hill Center for Women’s Health Research has received funding — approximately $2.5 million per year for five years — from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Aiming to … Continued