School of Health Professions

"Hispanic older adults need a way to maintain independence and increase quality of life while reducing disability and frailty."

Collaborations: CeRPAN Core Investigator; SCOA Fellow, Core Investigator; Pepper Center Mentor; Past CLDR Pilot Project PI

"People living with HIV need a way to manage their symptoms in a way that improves independence, reduces falls and allows them to successfully age in place."

Collaborations: CeRPAN Core Investigator; SCOA Fellow

"After a stroke, people need a way to improve walking ability while preventing deconditioning, allowing them to go where they want to go."

Collaborations: CeRPAN Core Investigator; SCOA Senior Fellow, Core Investigator; Pepper Center Internal Advisory Team

"People living with multiple sclerosis need a way to improve independence and safety when walking and performing simultaneous tasks in their roles at home and in the community."

"People who experience chest pains are limited in performing their daily tasks and need a method to improve their capacity to function independently and participate in their community."

Collaborations: CeRPAN Core Investigator

"Family members of older clients recently discharged from the hospital need assistance with knowing how to help reduce falls, injuries and rehospitalization."

Collaborations: CeRPAN Core Investigator

"COVID survivors need a way to seek healthcare in a way that is holistic in nature and cuts across multiple disciplines to optimize care after acute illness, decrease patient burden, and improve quality of life."

Collaborations: CeRPAN Core Investigator; SCOA Fellow, Core Investigator; Pepper Center Scholar

"Women with polycystic ovary syndrome need a way to choose healthy foods that reduces body weight and improves quality of life."

"Older adults in diverse populations need ways to meet their healthcare needs so as to continue living in their home environment."

Collaborations: CeRPAN Core Investigator; SCOA Fellow, Core Investigator; Pepper Center Core Leader

"Physicians need a way to screen for and predict severity of COVID-19 based on laboratory test results in order to reduce length of stay in the hospital and mortality."

"Older women with urinary incontinence need a way to treat their condition without increasing falls, enabling safe participation in the activities they enjoy."

Collaborations: CeRPAN Core Investigator; SCOA Fellow, Core Investigator; Pepper Center Scholar; Past RRCD Scholar; Past CLDR Pilot Project PI

"Input from patient, caregiver, and community stakeholders is necessary to optimize person-centered research and comprehensive care for families experiencing challenges associated with dementia."

Collaborations: CeRPAN Core Investigator; SCOA Fellow, Core Investigator

"Individuals with an autism spectrum disorder need a way to improve thinking and problem-solving so they can participate in a wide range of activities and improve their quality of life."

Collaborations: CeRPAN Core Investigator; SCOA Fellow, Core Investigator;

"Older adults need a way to reverse postural changes related to aging in a way that reduces physical decline and improves quality of life."

Collaborations: CeRPAN Core Investigator

"People recovering from Covid-19 need to have their pulmonary function monitored in a way that helps reduce shortness of breath and improves lung function."

"Survivors of stroke need a way to manage their stroke risk factors in a way that is informed, efficacious, and effective in order to improve self-management and decrease risk of recurrent stroke."

"People recovering from brain injury need a way to regain walking ability, allowing them to engage in community activities."

Collaborations: CeRPAN Core Investigator

"Clinicians and stakeholders need a way to identify patients at risk for functional decline, falls, and unwarranted institutionalization in order to support strategies and policies that foster independent living."

Collaborations: CeRPAN Core Investigator; RRCD Scholar

"People need high-value rehabilitation interventions in the post-acute phase so they do not incur costly readmissions and are able to achieve optimal recovery."

Collaborations: CeRPAN Core Investigator; SCOA Fellow

"Older women need a way to improve physical function in a way that is engaging and encourages sustained walking habits."

Collaborations: CeRPAN Core Investigator; SCOA Fellow, Core Investigator; Pepper Center Leader in Training

"Persons with traumatic brain injury need a way to receive affordable, timely, safe, and accessible care following injury in an equitable way that improves function and quality of life."

Collaborations: CeRPAN Core Investigator; SCOA Fellow, Core Investigator; Pepper Center Leader in Training, Texas RCMAR Scholar

"Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory science students need a way to successfully complete their clinical training in a way that reduces cost and assures successful program completion."

"Older people at risk for losing strength need a way to prevent muscle loss and restore functional movement that fits easily into their lifestyle."

Collaborations: CeRPAN Director; SCOA Senior Fellow, Core Investigator; Pepper Center Core Leader

"Clinicians need a way to evaluate lung function in patients who are recovering from COVID, identifying those with increased airway resistance so approaches can be designed to reduce breathlessness."

"Improved laboratory test interpretation and recommendations result in fewer diagnostic errors and more appropriate medical recommendations by clinicians to their patients."

"Improved measurement of health and care systems combined with meaningful interpretation can impact health practice and lead to improved quality of life, participation and function across the lifespan."

Collaborations: SCOA Senior Fellow

"People recovering from COVID-19 need a way to identify, manage and control their breathlessness in a way that reduces exacerbation and improves participation in daily activities."