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Siddharth Maruvada, Arnav Meduri, and Abhinav Meduri, the high school students who created Pantry Patrol, sort through potatoes at the Food Bank of Eastern and Central North Carolina in Raleigh. While volunteering, they’re also noting potential features that may be useful to add to their app. (photo by Elise Mahon from UNC Research)

NC high school students co-publish research with HPDP Director Ammerman, community partner, and UNC doctoral student on food waste in NC food pantries

April 11, 2024

Siddharth Maruvada, Arnav Meduri, and Abhinav Meduri, the high school students who created Pantry Patrol, sort through potatoes at the Food Bank of Eastern and Central North Carolina in Raleigh. While … Read more


Pharmacy Drugstore Checkout Counter: Black Male Pharmacist Explains Use and Manual for Prescription Medicine Beautiful, Senior Female Customer Paying Using Contactless Credit Card to Terminal

HPDP researchers receive a $3 million grant to study community pharmacy distribution model for colorectal cancer preventative testing

March 7, 2024

A team of HPDP researchers, in collaboration with researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, has received a five-year, $3 million R01 grant from the National Cancer Institute to study the impact of … Read more


Two cannabis packaging images that include warning labels about how cannabis can cause serious car crashes if driving under the influence.

HPDP planning grant awardees propose more effective cannabis warning labels

February 29, 2024

Sarah Kowitt, PhD, MPH, and Leah Ranney, PhD, MA have found that U.S. cannabis warning labels are largely ineffective in educating consumers about health risks. Through a content analysis and focus gr … Read more


Profile shot of an elderly senior man taking to a food delivery male with a grocery box outdoor with building on background. Meal basket as social help and support.

Haynes-Maslow and Ammerman receive grant from Humana Foundation to study social isolation among senior residents and home meal delivery

February 18, 2024

Drs. Lindsey Haynes-Maslow (left) and Alice Ammerman (right) The Humana Foundation awarded Drs. Lindsey Haynes-Maslow, PhD, MHA, and Alice Ammerman, DrPH, MPH, a $250,000 health equity research grant. … Read more


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Willis co-leads update of 2024 Compendium of Physical Activities to enhance physical activity and health research and promotion

January 18, 2024

An international group of researchers has collaborated to create the updated 2024 Compendium of Physical Activities. The Compendium of Physical Activities is a fundamental physical activity and health … Read more


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Dr. Erik Willis named as new Children’s Healthy Weight Research Group director

January 9, 2024

Dr. Erik Willis Dr. Erik Willis, PhD, has been promoted to Director of the Children’s Healthy Weight Research Group at the Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. Dr. Willis received his D … Read more


Smith and Erinosho receives FRAC grant to study barriers of access to nutritious food in early childcare centers

January 2, 2024

The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) awarded Drs. Falon Smith, PhD, MS and Temitope Erinosho, PhD a grant to understand disparities in access to the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and … Read more


Sad hispanic male high school student sharing bad news with classmates. Multiracial teenagers sitting in circle in class comfort depressed teen boy. Mental health and education concepts.

Murray receives $4 million to promote college readiness among high schoolers using mindfulness

December 18, 2023

Dr. Desiree W. Murray, PhD, has received a grant from the US Department of Education1 to test the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based social-emotional learning (SEL) program, called Be CALM (Cool, At … Read more