Current Funded Projects

Biostatistics

Chang (Co-Investigator) "Psychological Distress in Survivors of Head/Neck Cancer". National Institutes of Health. 2005-2006. $344,108.

Devidas (Principal Investigator on sub-contract to UF), "Molecular Determinants of Methotrexate Metabolism in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia". National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute. 2004-2009. $39,054.

Devidas (Principal Investigator on sub-contract to UF), "SPECS (Strategic Partnering To Evaluate Cancer Signatures) - Leukemia Signatures for Risk Classification & Targeting: Evaluation of Gene Expression Profiles for Risk Classification and Therapeutic Targeting in Acute Leukemia in Children and Adults". National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute. 2005-2010. $357,394.

Devidas (Principal Investigator on sub-contract to UF), "BPCA (Best Pharmaceuticals in Children Act) - Pharmacokinetics of Daunomycin; Methotrexate Neurotoxicity in Children". National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute. 2005-2008. $336,416

Garvan (Lead Statistician), "Child Development Project". National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse. 2002-2007. $3,731,361.

Garvan (Co-Investigator), "ADHD: Detection and Service Use". National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Mental Health. 2004-2009. $3,731,361.

Garvan (Lead Statistician), "Public Health Model to Promote Safe Elderly Driving". US Department of Health and Human Services. 2004-2009. $ 492,155.

Garvan (Biostatistics Mentor), "Advanced Program for Postgraduate Clinical Investigators". National Institutes of Health. 2004-2009. $1,500,000.

London (Co-Principal Investigator, Principal Investigator on UF subcontract), Devidas (Co-Investigator, Co-PI on UF subcontract), Chang (Co-Investigator) "Children’s Oncology Group Statistics and Data Center". National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute. 2008-2014. $35,369,988

London (Principal Investigator) "Neuroblastoma Virtual Tumor Bank". Neuroblastoma Children’s Foundation. 2008-2009. $50,000

London (Co-Investigator, Principal Investigator on UF subcontract) for "Trk Expression and Inhibition in Human Neuroblastomas" National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute. 2008-2013. $47,625

London (Co-Investigator, Principal Investigator on UF subcontract) "Neuroblastomas TARGET initiative" National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute. 2008-2010. $77,910 (Year 1)

London (Principal Investigator) "Statistical Support for International Landmark Research in Neuroblastoma". Little Heroes Pediatric Cancer Research. 2006-2008. $179,556

McGorray (Co-Investigator), "Timing of Treatment for Class II Malocclusion". National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. 2001-2006. $1,220,357.

McGorray (Co-Investigator), "Renin Angiotensin for Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction". National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. 2001-2006. $686,594.

Shuster (Co-Investigator), "General Clinical Research Center". National Institutes of Health. 2001-2006. $18,914,236.

Wu (Lead Statistician, Co-Investigator), "Locomotor Experience Applied Post-Stroke (LEAPS)". National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. 2005-2010. $11,928,756.

Wu (Co-Investigator), "Improving Anti-Thrombotic Use in Stroke Prevention". National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. 2005-2007. $1,178,408.

Wu (Co-Investigator), "DBS Effects on Mood & Cognition in Parkinsons's Disease". National Institutes of Health. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. 2003-2007. $812,814.

Wu (Principal Investigator), "Biostatistical Research Support Services for VAMC Rehabilitation Studies". US Dept of Veterans Affairs. 2002-2005. $466,083.

Wu (Co-Investigator), "Prevention of Low Back Pain in the Military: A randomized trial". Department of Defense. 2005-2010. $999,985.

Epidemiology

Komro (Principal Investigator) and Maldonado-Molina (Co-Investigator) "An Adaptation of Project Northland for Urban Youth". National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. 2001-2006. $11,441,776.

Komro (Consultant; Principal Investigator Knut-Inge Klepp)), "Community Health Development: An Intervention Study Among Young People in Kahe, Tanzania." Norwegian government. 2002-2006.

Salmon (Principal Investigator). "Evaluation of Parents Claiming Exemptions to School Entry Immunization Requirements." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2004-2006. $400,000.

Salmon (Principal Investigator). Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (K23). "Decision Making of Parents to Vaccinate Their Children.
National Institutes of Health." 2004-2007. $402,000.

Wagenaar (Principal Investigator), Komro (Co-Investigator) and Maldonado-Molina (Co-Investigator). "Reducing Underage Drinking through Coalition Evaluation." Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. 2004 – 2006. $747,732.

Wagenaar (Principal Investigator), Komro (Co-Investigator) and Maldonado-Molina (Co-Investigator). "Effects of Statutory Changes in DUI Penalties: An Evaluation of Policy Changes from 1976-2000 Across the 50 States". Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Substance Abuse Policy Research Program. 2003-2006. $315,705.

Wagenaar (Principal Investigator) and Komro (Co-Investigator). "Commonalities, Divergences, and Synergism in Legal Issues across Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms". Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. 2002–2006. $299,926.

Health Policy/Outcomes Research

Huang (Co-Principle Investigator). "Translation and cross-cultural validation of the Diabetes-39 (D-39) in Chinese ".Ministry of Health, TAIWAN. 2005–2006. $600,000.

Huang (Co- Investigator). "Quality of life for patient in TPV RESIST 1 study". : Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2003–2005. $200,000.

Reiss (Principal Investigator). "Transition Web Site". Florida Developmental Disabilities Council. 2005 $8,000.

Reiss (Principal Investigator). "Distance Learning for Maternal and Child Health Training". Health Services and Resources Administration. 2003-2006. $332,000.

Reiss (Principal Investigator). CMS Youth Transition Initiative. Children’s Medical Services. 2003-2006 $260,000.

Reiss (Principal Investigator). "Transition from Pediatric to Adult Health Care of Youth with Disabilities and Special Health Care Needs". National Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research. 2000-2005. $310,000.

Shenkman (Principal Investigator) and Herndon (Co-Principle Investigator). "Florida Healthy Kids Evaluation". Florida Healthy Kids Corporation. 2005–2006. $242,154.

Shenkman (Principal Investigator), Youngblade (Co- Investigator) and Aydede (Co- Investigator). "Non-Competing Extension: Quality of Health Care Provided in Texas’ Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Programs". Texas Department of Health and Human Services. 2005-2007. $5,200,000.

Shenkman (Principal Investigator), "The Florida KidCare Evaluation; Year 5". The Agency for Health Care Administration. 2004-2006. $900,000.

Shenkman (Principal Investigator), "Evaluation of a Prepaid Health Plan for Children With Severe Special Health Care Needs". Florida Department of Health. 2003-2006. $475,000.

Terza (Principal Investigator). "A New Method for Measuring the Net Public Health Impact of Increased Access to Alternative Nicotine Delivery Products". Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. 2004–2006. $99,584.

Terza (Consultant). "Methods for Studying Dementia Treatment and Outcomes in Observational Studies," Developing Evidence to Inform Decisions about Effectiveness: The DEcIDE Network". Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. 2004–2006. $150,000.

Vogel (Principal Investigator). "Developing Risk Adjustment Models for Stroke Rehabilitation Outcomes". VA Health Services Research & Development Service. 2002–2006. $485,300.

Vogel (Principal Investigator). "Cost-Effectiveness of Alternative Stroke Rehabilitation Settings in the VA". VA Rehabilitation Research & Development Service. 2006–2009. $689,500.

Youngblade (Principal Investigator). "Supporting Individuals with Developmental Disabilities: Toward a Plan for Telehealth in Florida". Florida Developmental Disabilities Council. 2005-2006, $74,954.

Youngblade (Principal Investigator) and Aydede (Co- Investigator). "Medical Home in the Safety Net: Building Infrastructure for CSHCN in Community Health Centers." Maternal and Child Health Bureau/HRSA. H02 MC02619. 2004-2008. $797,899.

Youngblade (Principal Investigator) and Shenkman (co-Principal Investigator). Outreach to Uninsured Children with Special Health Care Needs: Telemedicine Links between Title V and Community Health Centers. Maternal and Child Health Bureau/HRSA, H93 MC00073 $1,068,171. Matching Funds: Florida Department of Health, $714,356; Early Childhood Initiative Foundation, $24,000; Community Voices: Miami, $36,000. 2002-2006. Total Project: $1,956,074.

Youngblade (Subcontract Principal Investigator). Depression in Adolescence (Youngblade, Subcontract PI). Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. 2005-2006. $17,738.