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The Moral Difficulty of Embryo-Friendly IVF

Colgrove, N. & Blackshaw, B. P., Dec 2025, In: Philosophy and Technology. 38, 4, 169.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review

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Identification of UVB-induced TREM-1 positive tolerogenic DCs and TREM-1 signaling as a target in the prevention of UVB-induced immune suppression and skin carcinogenesis

Mier-Aguilar, C. A., Sherwani, M. A., Tsuruta, Y., Abdelsamad, N., Crossman, D. K., Bae, S., Slominski, A. T., Elmets, C. A., Yusuf, N. & Xu, H., Nov 7 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Investigative Dermatology.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Examining the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and cervical cancer risk and prevention: A mixed-methods scoping review

Odhiambo, L., Cudzilo, E., Chin, R., Phung, E., Gadekar, A., Reese, N. & Pandy, A., Nov 2 2025.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review

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The feasibility, acceptability, and effects of the adapted 6-month Otago exercise program on cognitive, physical, and psychological function in people living with dementia in residential care facilities: The ENABLED randomized controlled trial

Jehu, D. A., Patel, C., Soares, A., Waller, J. L., Carrick, R. M., Hergott, C., Young, L., Hall, W., Robinson-Johnson, D., Allen, C., Sams, R., Hamrick, M., Huang, Y., Zhu, H. & Dong, Y., Nov 2025, In: Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. 108, 2, p. 629-642 14 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Association of multimorbidity trajectories from early adulthood through middle age with middle-age physical function

Bowling, C. B., Sloane, R., Faldowski, R. A., Pieper, C. F., Brown, T. H., Dooley, E. E., Burrows, B. T., Bhatt, A. S., Lloyd-Jones, D. M., Lewis, C. E. & Gabriel, K. P., Oct 1 2025, In: Journals of Gerontology - Series A Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences. 80, 10, glaf140.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Development of a physical performance summary score in middle age: Findings from the CARDIA Function study

Burrows, B. T., Sloane, R., Faldowski, R., Pieper, C., Lewis, C. E., Gabriel, K. P., Jacobs, D. R. & Bowling, C. B., Oct 1 2025, In: American journal of epidemiology. 194, 10, p. 2820-2828 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Gap in Hematologic Cancer Burden Analysis Across South Asia

Bae, S., Oct 2025, In: Blood Global Hematology.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Addressing health literacy gaps in adjuvant endocrine therapy adherence: Post hoc insights from a randomized remote monitoring trial

Graetz, I., Hernandez, S., Hu, X., Krukowski, R. A., Anderson, J. N., Waters, T. M., Stepanski, E., Vidal, G. A. & Schwartzberg, L. S., Oct 2025, In: Breast. 83, 104552.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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The Association Between Short-Term Blood Pressure Variability and Inflammation in Healthy Young Adults

Weeks, C. J., Bekele, B. B., Altvater, M., Cheng, J., Zhu, H., Huang, Y., Jehu, D. A., Simon, A. B., Li, W. & Dong, Y., Oct 2025, In: Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease. 12, 10, 399.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Interprofessional Education in Allied Health Programs: Opportunity or Superfluous Effort?

Okrah, A. K., Tracy, J. D., Onyango, J., Eubanks, A., Coleman, T. & De Leo, G., Sep 2025, In: Journal of allied health. 54, 3, p. e257-e263

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Human Papillomavirus Integration Induces Oncogenic Host Gene Fusions in Oropharyngeal Cancers

Khan, N., Akagi, K., Jiang, S., Dunn, J. D., Jiang, B., Xiao, W., O’hara, M. P., Shen, L., Wang, Q., Mohanty, V., Wang, J., Goodwin, S., Hutchins, J. L., Coombes, K. R., Sastry, J. K., Symer, D. E. & Gillison, M. L., Sep 1 2025, In: Cancer Discovery. 15, 9, p. 1927-1948 22 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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PRIDE-FTG advances academic careers of underrepresented early-stage investigators performing blood disorders research

Pace, B. S., Onwuemene, O. A., Starlard-Davenport, A., Markowitz, R. B., Heboyan, V., Datsov, P. & Rice, T., Aug 12 2025, In: Blood Advances. 9, 15, p. 3919-3928 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Inhibition of AhR improves cortical bone and skeletal muscle function via preservation of neuromuscular junctions

Yu, K., Vyavahare, S., Alhamad, D., Bensreti, H., Ruan, L., Tuladhar, A., Dai, C., Shaver, J. C., Tripathi, A., Ding, K., Pacholczyk, R., Cooley, M. A., Zhong, R., Johnson, M. H., Chen, J., Bollag, W. B., Isales, C. M., Hill, W. D., Hamrick, M. W. & Fulzele, S. & 1 others, McGee-Lawrence, M. E., Aug 2025, In: JCI Insight. 10, 16, e192047.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Patients and Provider Experiences with Telemedicine for Follow-up Care in Military Settings

Heboyan, V. & De Leo, G., Aug 1 2025, In: Telemedicine Reports. 6, 1, p. 220-227 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Systematic Review of Surveys Used to Evaluate Patient and Provider Perspectives on Teleophthalmology

Fowler, T. E. & De Leo, G., Aug 1 2025, In: Telemedicine Reports. 6, 1, p. 195-215 21 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Systematic review and meta-analysis of combined cognitive-behavioral therapy and physical activity and exercise interventions for pediatric chronic disease

Black, W. R., Von Klinggraeff, L., White, D. A. C., Forseth, B., Jackson, J. L., Bates, C. R., Pfledderer, C. D., Dobbins, S., Hoskinson, K. R., Gehred, A. & Davis, A. M., Jul 1 2025, In: Journal of Pediatric Psychology. 50, 7, p. 620-632 13 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Editorial: Exploring effects of group and partnership dynamics in dance on mental and physical health

Jehu, D. A., Bek, J. & Hackney, M. E., 2025, In: Frontiers in Psychology. 16, 1697858.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review

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Engagement to Identify Health Priorities of People With Intellectual and/or Developmental Disability

Benevides, T. W., Pham, H. H., Andresen, M. L., Bahr, M. R., Corey, T., Nicholson, J., Faughnan, K., Jaremski, J. E., Langer, C., Siasoco, V., Hernandez-Hons, A. & Shore, S. M., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: OTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Social support may not impact physical function outcomes following a tango or walking intervention in people with Parkinson’s disease: an exploratory analysis of a randomized controlled trial

Jehu, D. A., Bek, J. & Hackney, M. E., 2025, In: Frontiers in Psychology. 16, 1525172.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Wired for Wellness: A Difference-In-Differences Assessment of Health and Healthcare Use Outcomes From China's Internet Speedup Initiative

Gao, M., Luo, T., Heboyan, V. & De Leo, G., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Review of Development Economics.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Adt-1004: A First-in-Class, Orally Bioavailable Selective pan-RAS Inhibitor for Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma

Reddy Bandi, D. S., Nagaraju, G. P., Sarvesh, S., Carstens, J. L., Foote, J. B., Graff, E. C., Fang, Y.-H. D., Keeton, A. B., Chen, X., Berry, K. L., Bae, S., Akce, M., Gorman, G., Yoon, K. J., Manne, U., Boyd, M. R., Buchsbaum, D. J., Azmi, A. S., Maxuitenko, Y. Y. & Piazza, G. A. & 1 others, El-Rayes, B. F., Oct 8 2024, In: bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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A Novel Pan-RAS Inhibitor with a Unique Mechanism of Action Blocks Tumor Growth in Mouse Models of GI Cancer

Foote, J. B., Mattox, T. E., Keeton, A. B., Chen, X., Smith, F., Berry, K. L., Holmes, T., Wang, J., Huang, C.-H., Ward, A. B., Mitra, A. K., Ramirez-Alcantara, V., Hardy, C., Fleten, K. G., Flatmark, K., Yoon, K. J., Sarvesh, S., Nagaraju, G. P., Bandi, D. S. R. & Maxuitenko, Y. Y. & 15 others, Valiyaveettil, J., Carstens, J. L., Buchsbaum, D. J., Yang, J., Zhou, G., Nurmemmedov, E., Babic, I., Gaponenko, V., Abdelkarim, H., Boyd, M. R., Gorman, G. S., Manne, U., Bae, S., El-Rayes, B. F. & Piazza, G. A., Oct 7 2024, In: bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Pharmacological inhibition of CBP/p300 blocks estrogen receptor alpha (ERα) function through suppressing enhancer H3K27 acetylation in luminal breast cancer

Ding, H., 2021, In: Cancers.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Six Month Results Of A Behavioral Self-Management Effectiveness Trial To Enhance Lifestyle Physical Activity Among Patients With COPD

Coultas, D. B., Russo, R., Peoples, J., Ashmore, J., Sloan, J., Verdan, P., Jackson, B., Su, F., Lingineni, R., Suzuki, S., Bae, S. & Singh, K., May 2012, English.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease surveillance: Potential usefulness of the Texas behavioral risk factor survey surveillance system

Coultas, D., Jackson, B., Singh, K. & Bae, S., 2012, In: European Respiratory Journal.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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The Modifying Effects of A Calcium-rich Whey Protein Supplement (OsoLean™ Powder) on Weight Loss and Waist Circumference in Overweight Subjects: A Preliminary Study

Sinnott, R. A., Maddela, R. L., Nelson, E. D., Bae, S., Singh, K. P. & Anderson, J. A., Mar 19 2009, In: The Open Nutraceuticals Journal.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Global Public Health, Development, and Sustainability

Lykens, K., Bae, S., Sharif, S. & Singh, K. P., 2009, In: The International Journal of Environmental Cultural Economic and Social Sustainability Annual Review.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Augmentative and Alternative Communication Technologies

Gonzales, C. H., Leroy, G. & De Leo, G., Jan 1 2009, Handbook of Research on Developments in E-Health and Telemedicine: Technological and Social Perspectives: Volumes 1-2. IGI Global, Vol. 2. p. 1070-1087 18 p.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

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Using Decision Tree Models to Depict Primary Care Physicians CRC Screening Decision Heuristics

Wackerbarth, S. B., Tarasenko, Y. N., Curtis, L. A., Joyce, J. M. & Haist, S. A., Sep 21 2007, In: Journal of General Internal Medicine.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Physician colorectal cancer screening recommendations: An examination based on informed decision making

Wackerbarth, S. B., Tarasenko, Y. N., Joyce, J. M. & Haist, S. A., Apr 2007, In: Patient Education and Counseling.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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The incidence of abnormal glucose metabolism in Hispanic parents of children with acanthosis nigricans

Menchaca, J., Willis, B., McConathy, W., Urrutia-Rojas, X., Jimenez, M., Buttreddy, S., Marshall, K., Bae, S., Lacko, A. & Spellman, C., 2007, In: Diabetes.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Perceived barriers and benefits were factors in decision making about colorectal screening

Wackerbarth, S. B., Jan 2006, In: Evidence-based nursing.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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“Do We Really Need All That Equipment?“: Factors Influencing Colorectal Cancer Screening Decisions

Wackerbarth, S. B., Peters, J. C. & Haist, S. A., Apr 2005, In: Qualitative Health Research.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Identifying the Patterns of Hematopoietic Stem Cells Gene Expressions Using Clustering Methods: Comparison and Summary

Chen, J., He, X. & Li, L., 2004, In: Journal of Data Science. 2, 3, p. 297-309

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Diagnosis‐seeking at subspecialty memory clinics: trigger events

Streams, M. E., Wackerbarth, S. B. & Maxwell, A., Oct 2003, In: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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The characteristics of dementia caregiving onset

Gaugler, J. E., Wackerbarth, S. B., Mendiondo, M., Schmitt, F. A. & Smith, C. D., Mar 2003, In: American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Transcriptional accessibility for genes of multiple tissues and hematopoietic lineages is hierarchically controlled during early hematopoiesis

Akashi, K., He, X., Chen, J., Iwasaki, H., Niu, C., Steenhard, B., Zhang, J., Haug, J. & Li, L., Jan 15 2003, In: Blood. 101, 2, p. 383-9 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Capturing the Insights of Family Caregivers: Survey Item Generation with a Coupled Interview/Focus Group Process

Wackerbarth, S. B., Streams, M. E. & Smith, M. K., Oct 2002, In: Qualitative Health Research.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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The Alzheimer's Family Caregiver as Decision Maker: A Typology of Decision Styles

Wackerbarth, S. B., Sep 2002, In: Journal of Applied Gerontology.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Essential information and support needs of family caregivers

Wackerbarth, S. B. & Johnson, M. M. S., Jun 2002, In: Patient Education and Counseling.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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