The Rural Obese At Risk (ROAR) initiative aims to transform academic and community understanding of sex as a biological variable (SABV) in the consideration of hypertension. This NIH-funded center is part of a national consortium to advance SABV to improve biomedical research and clinical care for both women and men.
Conduct cutting-edge research to advance our understanding of sex-specific mechanisms that control BP to limit cardiovascular risk.
Objective 1Develop a culturally diverse research pipeline of biomedical scientists trained in the field of SABV in CVD.
Objective 2Establish a community outreach pipeline of trained scientists to increase awareness of SABV and promote optimal cardiovascular healthcare.
Objective 3Empower the community to self-monitor and work to identify barriers to improving access to healthcare.
Objective 4
Mechanisms Driving Enhanced Susceptibility of Females versus Males to High-Fat Diet-Induced Increases in High Blood Pressure
The Impact of Obesity and Leptin on Immune System Dysfunction and Hypertension in Females with Systemic Lupus Erthematosus
Innate Immune-Mediated Changes in Renal Function to Cause Hypertension in Females with Autoimmune Disease
Join ROAR for Women at the 2025 CSRA Heart Walk! The Heart Walk is a fun, family-friendly event that brings our community together to get active, raise life-saving funds, and support the mission of the American Heart Association. Join us at the event or donate to support our team today!
CSRA Heart WalkThis annual health service event provides health screenings and referrals for farm workers at Costa-Layman Farms. ROAR team members will be present to assist with blood pressure checks and provide educational materials to the community.
Costa Layman Farms Health Fair
