UW Health Promotion Research Center
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The UW Health Promotion Research Center conducts community-based research that promotes the health and well-being of middle-aged and older adults, particularly those with lower incomes and/or in underserved populations who are more likely to experience health disparities. Our research includes a broad range of health promotion topics, including healthy aging, cancer prevention and control, workpla
06/23/2023
Preventive genomic medicine can identify people with inherited cancer risk. Unfortunately, infrastructure to support people with inherited cancer syndromes is limited and people cannot always follow recommended risk management plans. HPRC investigator Sarah Knerr has received a 5-year, $4.6M award from the National Institutes of Health to investigate methods to improve adherence to risk management after cancer genetic testing.
Project aims to improve care after cancer genetic testing Genomic medicine brings new possibilities to prevent disease and decrease health care costs. Preventive genomic medicine can identify people with inherited cancer risk, giving health systems a chance...
05/25/2023
This week, HPRC Research Scientist Lesley Steinman was awarded the Gilbert S. Omenn Award for Academic Excellence. This award is presented to only one graduating doctoral student in the UW School of Public Health each year and is the most prestigious student award within our School. It is a wonderful recognition of the value and impact of Lesley's dissertation studies and her long commitment to community-engaged and health equity-focused research and practice.
Lesley Steinman partners across communities to support the mental health of aging adults Lesley Steinman supports the mental health of aging adults as staff research scientist & PhD student
HPRC's Dr. Linda Ko has received a $250K grant to increase among limited English-proficient populations by better utilizing and empowering community workers.
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