Collaborative Endeavors

FEATURED RESEARCHERSKate Merrill, PhDAssistant ProfessorCenter for Dissemination and Implementation ScienceDepartment of Medicine, University of Illinois College of Medicine FEATURED PARTNERSCentro RomeroThe Kedzie CenterThe LoSAH Center of HopeCorazon Community ServicesGads Hill CenterGirls in the GameCenter for Clinical and Translational Science 2024 Pilot Projects Learn how you can get involved in translational research at ccts.uic.edu. The University of Illinois Chicago Center for Clinical and Translational Science is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, through Grant UL1TR002003. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health. Learn how you can get involved in translational research at ccts.uic.edu. The University of Illinois Chicago Center for Clinical and Translational Science is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, through Grant UL1TR002003. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

FEATURED RESEARCHERSMohan Zalake, PhDResearch Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical and Health Information SciencesUIC College of Applied Health SciencesNikita Soni, PhDAssistant Professor, Department of Computer SciencesUIC College of EngineeringDavid Avenetti, DDS, MSD, MPHAssociate Professor and Head, Department of Pediatric DentistryUIC College of Dentistry Center for Clinical and Translational Science 2024 Pilot Projects Learn how you can get involved in translational research at ccts.uic.edu. The University of Illinois Chicago Center for Clinical and Translational Science is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, through Grant UL1TR002003. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health. Learn how you can get involved in translational research at ccts.uic.edu. The University of Illinois Chicago Center for Clinical and Translational Science is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, through Grant UL1TR002003. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

FEATURED RESEARCHERDr. Jessica Rothstein, PhD, MSPHAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Community Health SciencesUIC School of Public HealthFEATURED PROJECTDr. Reshma Shah’s LaboratorySit Down and Play: A Preventive Primary Care-Based Program To Enhance Parenting PracticesCCTS KL2 Clinical and Translational Science Scholars Program Learn how you can get involved in translational research at ccts.uic.edu. The University of Illinois Chicago Center for Clinical and Translational Science is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, through Grant UL1TR002003. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health. Learn how you can get involved in translational research at ccts.uic.edu. The University of Illinois Chicago Center for Clinical and Translational Science is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, through Grant UL1TR002003. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

FEATURED RESEARCHERAriel Smith-Malonga, RN, PhDAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Population Health Nursing ScienceCollege of NursingUniversity of Illinois Chicago Learn how you can get involved in translational research at ccts.uic.edu. The University of Illinois Chicago Center for Clinical and Translational Science is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, through Grant UL1TR002003. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

FEATURED RESEARCHERMayra Guerrero, PhDAssistant ProfessorDepartment of PsychologyUIC College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Learn how you can get involved in translational research at ccts.uic.edu. The University of Illinois Chicago Center for Clinical and Translational Science is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, through Grant UL1TR002003. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health. Learn how you can get involved in translational research at ccts.uic.edu. The University of Illinois Chicago Center for Clinical and Translational Science is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, through Grant UL1TR002003. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

Community Level is the official podcast of the Community Health Sciences Division at the UIC School of Public Health. Each month, we bring you insightful conversations with public health researchers, community leaders, and organizations dedicated to making a positive impact. From groundbreaking research to grassroots initiatives, Community Level explores the stories, challenges, and successes driving change in our communities. We bridge the gap between research and real-world practice, one episode at a time. Whether you're a student, professional, or just passionate about health and social justice.Check out Episode 1: Collective Healing with Martine Caverl of Ujimaa Medics   Learn how you can get involved in translational research at ccts.uic.edu. The University of Illinois Chicago Center for Clinical and Translational Science is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, through Grant UL1TR002003. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

FEATURED RESEARCHERPerry Tsai, MD, PhDAssistant ProfessorDepartment of PsychiatryUIC College of MedicineFEATURED PROJECTDr. Alex Leow's BiAffect: The first study on mood and cognition using mobile typing kinematicsCheck out our episode on BiAffect! Learn how you can get involved in translational research at ccts.uic.edu. The University of Illinois Chicago Center for Clinical and Translational Science is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, through Grant UL1TR002003. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

FEATURED RESEARCHERJulia Anglen Bauer, PhD, MSAssistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology and BiostatisticsUIC School of Public HealthFEATURED PROJECTThe Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of LatinosSite PI: Martha Daviglus, MD, PhD, MPHLearn more about the CCTS's K Award program Learn how you can get involved in translational research at ccts.uic.edu. The University of Illinois Chicago Center for Clinical and Translational Science is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, through Grant UL1TR002003. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

FEATURED RESEARCHERCharles Gaber, PhDAssistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Systems Outcomes and PolicyUniversity of Illinois Chicago College of PharmacyMember, University of Illinois Cancer CenterLearn more about the CCTS's K Award program Learn how you can get involved in translational research at ccts.uic.edu. The University of Illinois Chicago Center for Clinical and Translational Science is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, through Grant UL1TR002003. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

FEATURED RESEARCHERDavid Tofovic, MDAssistant Professor of Clinical MedicineDepartment of Medicine, Division of CardiologyUIC College of MedicineFind Dr. Tofovic on X @tofovic If you would like to see your interdisciplinary team featured on the podcast, reach out to me at laurenw@uic.edu. Learn how you can get involved in translational research at ccts.uic.edu. The University of Illinois Chicago Center for Clinical and Translational Science is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, through Grant UL1TR002003. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

New academic year, new season! Join me, Lauren Rieger, as we meet transdisciplinary research teams from a range of academic and non-academic backgrounds, all working to improve our physical and mental well-being and community vitality. Learn how you can get involved in translational research at ccts.uic.edu.   The University of Illinois Chicago Center for Clinical and Translational Science is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, through Grant UL1TR002003. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

Featured ResearchersMarwah Farooqui, DOAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Medicine, Division of Hematology & OncologyUIC College of MedicineGelila Goba, MD, MPH, FACOGAssociate ProfessorDirector of the Global Women’s Health FellowshipDepartment of Obstetrics and GynecologyUIC College of MedicineLewis Hsu, MD, PhDProfessorDirector of Pediatric Sickle Cell CenterProfessorDepartment of Pediatric Hematology & OncologyUIC College of MedicineImplementation Science Resources:EPIS FrameworkNIH Implementation Science Methodologies and Frameworks   Learn how you can get involved in translational research at ccts.uic.edu. The University of Illinois Chicago Center for Clinical and Translational Science is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, through Grant UL1TR002003. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

FEATURED RESEARCHERAlex Leow, PhDProfessor of Psychiatry University of Illinois ChicagoOn X @alexfeuillet and LinkedInFEATURED PARTNERGregg F. Martin, PhDMajorGeneral, U.S. Army (Ret.)Author of Bipolar General: My Forever War with Mental IllnessOn X @GenGreggMartin & LinkedIn If you would like to see your interdisciplinary team featured on the podcast, reach out to me at laurenw@uic.edu.Interested in volunteering to participate in health research? Today’s researchers want to make sure that treatments and cures are designed for everyone’s unique needs. Are you ready to make a difference? Learn more at go.uic.edu/healthresearch. The University of Illinois Chicago Center for Clinical and Translational Science is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, through Grant UL1TR002003. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health. Learn how you can get involved in translational research at ccts.uic.edu. The University of Illinois Chicago Center for Clinical and Translational Science is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, through Grant UL1TR002003. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

FEATURED RESEARCHERAlex Leow, PhDProfessor of Psychiatry University of Illinois ChicagoOn X @alexfeuillet and LinkedInFEATURED PARTNERGregg F. Martin, PhDMajorGeneral, U.S. Army (Ret.)Author of Bipolar General: My Forever War with Mental IllnessOn X @GenGreggMartin & LinkedIn If you would like to see your interdisciplinary team featured on the podcast, reach out to me at laurenw@uic.edu.Interested in volunteering to participate in health research? Today’s researchers want to make sure that treatments and cures are designed for everyone’s unique needs. Are you ready to make a difference? Learn more at go.uic.edu/healthresearch. The University of Illinois Chicago Center for Clinical and Translational Science is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, through Grant UL1TR002003. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health. Learn how you can get involved in translational research at ccts.uic.edu. The University of Illinois Chicago Center for Clinical and Translational Science is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, through Grant UL1TR002003. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

FEATURED PARTNERGregg F. Martin, PhDMajor General, U.S. Army (Ret.)Author of Bipolar General: My Forever War with Mental IllnessREFERENCED MATERIALNIMH Understanding PsychosisNIMH Bipolar DisorderMisdiagnosis Rates If you would like to see your interdisciplinary team featured on the podcast, reach out to me at laurenw@uic.edu.Interested in volunteering to participate in health research? Today’s researchers want to make sure that treatments and cures are designed for everyone’s unique needs. Are you ready to make a difference? Learn more at go.uic.edu/healthresearch.The University of Illinois Chicago Center for Clinical and Translational Science is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, through Grant UL1TR002003. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health. Learn how you can get involved in translational research at ccts.uic.edu. The University of Illinois Chicago Center for Clinical and Translational Science is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, through Grant UL1TR002003. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

FEATURINGMajor General Gregg Martin, PhD (retired)The Bipolar General: My Forever War with Mental Illness The University of Illinois Chicago Center for Clinical and Translational Science is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, through Grant UL1TR002003. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health. Learn how you can get involved in translational research at ccts.uic.edu. The University of Illinois Chicago Center for Clinical and Translational Science is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, through Grant UL1TR002003. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

FEATURINGDr. Katrine WallaceTwitter @DrKatEpiTikTok @epidemiologistkatJacqueline CareyTwitter @JCareyUICMichael WesbecherTwitter @ThisIsUICAnd me, Lauren RiegerTwitter @UIC_CCTS If you would like to see your interdisciplinary team featured on the podcast, reach out to me at laurenw@uic.edu.Interested in volunteering to participate in health research? Today’s researchers want to make sure that treatments and cures are designed for everyone’s unique needs. Are you ready to make a difference? Learn more at go.uic.edu/healthresearch.The University of Illinois Chicago Center for Clinical and Translational Science is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, through Grant UL1TR002003. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health. Learn how you can get involved in translational research at ccts.uic.edu. The University of Illinois Chicago Center for Clinical and Translational Science is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, through Grant UL1TR002003. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

FEATURED RESEARCHERSMarc Atkins, PhDProfessor of Psychiatry and Psychology Director, CCTS Community Engagement and Collaboration CoreGrace CuaSenior Research Specialist, CCTS Community Engaged Collaboration CoreGraduate Student, Educational psychology, UICFEATURED PARTNERJim PooleChief integration OfficerNAMI Chicago To learn more about burnout, you can read this 2016 article from World Psychiatry. If you would like to see your interdisciplinary team featured on the podcast, reach out to me at laurenw@uic.edu.Interested in volunteering to participate in health research? Today’s researchers want to make sure that treatments and cures are designed for everyone’s unique needs. Are you ready to make a difference? Learn more at go.uic.edu/healthresearch.The University of Illinois Chicago Center for Clinical and Translational Science is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, through Grant UL1TR002003. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health. Learn how you can get involved in translational research at ccts.uic.edu. The University of Illinois Chicago Center for Clinical and Translational Science is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, through Grant UL1TR002003. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

FEATURED RESEARCHERSClaire Decoteau, PhDProfessor, Department of SociologyCollege of Liberal Arts & SciencesUniversity of Illinois ChicagoIván ArenasAssociate DirectorInstitute for Research on Race and Public PolicyUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoLEARN MORE“Deadly Disparities in the time of COVID-19: How Public Policy Fails Black and Latinx Chicagoans,” December 2021View panel discussions from 12/01/2021 and 12/09/2021UIC Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy If you would like to see your interdisciplinary team featured on the podcast, reach out to me at laurenw@uic.edu.Interested in volunteering to participate in health research? Today’s researchers want to make sure that treatments and cures are designed for everyone’s unique needs. Are you ready to make a difference? Learn more at go.uic.edu/healthresearch.The University of Illinois Chicago Center for Clinical and Translational Science is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, through Grant UL1TR002003. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.  Learn how you can get involved in translational research at ccts.uic.edu. The University of Illinois Chicago Center for Clinical and Translational Science is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, through Grant UL1TR002003. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

FEATURED RESEARCHERAlex Leow, MD, PhDProfessorDepartments of Psychiatry and BioengineeringUniversity of Illinois ChicagoTwitter: @alexfeuilletBiAffect Project: https://www.biaffect.comSteve Jobs’ Stanford Commencement Speech: https://news.stanford.edu/2005/06/14/jobs-061505 If you would like to see your interdisciplinary team featured on the podcast, reach out to me at laurenw@uic.edu.Interested in volunteering to participate in health research? Today’s researchers want to make sure that treatments and cures are designed for everyone’s unique needs. Are you ready to make a difference? Learn more at go.uic.edu/healthresearch.The University of Illinois Chicago Center for Clinical and Translational Science is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, through Grant UL1TR002003. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health. Learn how you can get involved in translational research at ccts.uic.edu. The University of Illinois Chicago Center for Clinical and Translational Science is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, through Grant UL1TR002003. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.