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Happy New Year, Thompson School!
I hope your holidays were meaningful, relaxing, and refreshing and that you had some time to enjoy yourselves.
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We are so happy to welcome you back for the Spring 2022 semester! We still have so much to learn, understand, share, nurture, and change together to support strong, happy, and healthy communities, families, and individuals. We are lucky to have you as part of our school ‘ohana to help make this all happen and wish you all the best in 2022!
With much aloha,
Tetine
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Thompson School in the News
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Featuring OPHS Faculty May Rose Dela Cruz
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Featuring Leocadia Conlon, clinical director of Hawai'i CARES,
in the Center on Aging
The holidays can be filled with cheer and joy, but also stress and even depression. The continuing pandemic adds to the struggles for so many people. What can you do to boost your spirits and keep your family feeling bright? This video features local experts--including Hawaii Cares--sharing tips, advice, and where to turn for help. Hawaii Cares is a free, 24/7 coordination center for support with substance use, mental health and crisis intervention. If you or someone needs help, please contact Hawaii Cares. Oʻahu 1-808-832-3100 and toll-free 1-800-753-6879.
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Featuring DSW Faculty Seunghye Hong and COA Faculty Victoria Fan
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Office of Public Health Studies
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A Path Forward:
Reflections From a Healthy Eating + Active Living Intern
María Hiel, an undergraduate OPHS student, wrote an article for the Hawaii Public Health Institute (HIPHI) newsletter: A Path Forward: Reflections From a Healthy Eating + Active Living Intern. To view the full story, click here. |
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OPHS Grad Hui Ola Pono Co-presents Shots: An IPE Event
Grad Hui co-presents their IPE event titled Shots on Thursday, January 20th. Shots is a short film created by the SATC and Hawai‘i Coalition Against Sexual Assault which highlights the high-risk intersection between alcohol and sexual violence. The film is followed by interactive discussions and activities about: alcohol-related sexual violence amongst young adults, the factors involved and bystander intervention strategies to prevent these assaults and create a respectful environment. Additionally, information will be shared about the impact of sexual assault on survivors and how to respond to disclosures. The deadline to RSVP is Tuesday, Jan 18th with the link below.
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PIKO: Center for Pacific Innovation,
Knowledge, and Opportunities
Need pilot research funds? Need help submitting to NIH or another federal funder? Consider applying to PIKO, the Center for Pacific Innovations, Knowledge, and Opportunities. This JABSOM-based program will run 2021-2026, with pilot funding and advanced grant writing courses every year. The program also has resources for faculty wanting help with professional development, community-engaged research, clinical research support, IRB support, biostatistics, mixed methods, research design, economic analysis, and more. For more details, click below.
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2022 Emerging Scholars Call for Applications
The Healthy Neighborhood Study (HNS) is launching the Emerging Scholars Program to provide an opportunity for community scholars, early career researchers, and doctoral students dedicated to Participatory Action Research (PAR) to receive research support for a project using HNS data, tools, and/or PAR methods. Successful applicants will receive a stipend as well as professional development opportunities including mentorship on PAR methods from a consortium of partners, access to HNS data and tools, and the chance to work in a collaborative environment comprising the cohort of other emerging scholars dedicated to PAR and the HNS research consortium. Applications are due January 17, 2022, at 11:59 pm EST.
Eligibility Criteria
The Emerging Scholars program is open nationally to the following applicants:
Researchers who, if awarded this funding, intend to remain connected to the HNRC and PAR community of practice after the completion of their fellowship AND Self-identify as at least one of the following categories of emerging scholars:
1. Students enrolled in a doctoral program (nonclinical, research-focused) and have completed all of their doctoral research methods courses (i.e., have passed their qualifying exams or equivalent milestone to become doctoral candidates). Specifically, we are recruiting doctoral students from a variety of disciplines and fields (e.g., urban planning, social work, sociology, economics, public administration) who are training to be researchers;
2. Early Career Researchers (e.g., Postdoctoral Fellows, Research Scientists, Assistant Professors) who have completed their doctoral program less than 10 years prior; and/or
3. Community Scholars, who are trained in research methods, their primary job responsibility requires them to conduct research or work with data, and currently work with a community-based organization or will work with HNRC as their partner
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UCSF Center for Tobacco Control Research & Education Postdoctoral Fellowships
The purpose of the fellowship is to prepare individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds in medical, biological, social, behavioral, and policy sciences to join the next generation of academic leaders in tobacco control. Upon completion of training, fellows will be well positioned to be active participants in crucial policy debates about the future development and implementation of tobacco control, cannabis and e-cigarette interventions.
The fellowship supports up to two years of postdoctoral training in all aspects of tobacco control research. Postdoctoral fellows will have exposure to diverse training, including both didactic coursework and individualized mentoring to build a personalized research program. Prior tobacco research experience is relevant, but not necessary for acceptance. The committee will be reviewing applications during February, March, and April.
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NIH Postdoc Fellowship
The Neighborhood Social & Geospatial Determinants of Health Disparities Lab is seeking a full-time postdoctoral fellow. The lab, under the direction of Dr. Kosuke Tamura, is housed in the Division of Intramural Research at the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, NIH. We invite candidates broadly interested in social and environmental epidemiology of cardiovascular health risks such as physical activity, sedentary behaviors, and diet. Dr. Tamura has an extensive work history applying geospatial methods (geographic information systems and global positioning systems) to investigate exposures related to neighborhood contexts and health behaviors, with a special focus on neighborhood social and built (physical) environments.
Responsibilities: A postdoctoral fellow will assist with study design and implementation, data analysis, and manuscript preparation. In addition, they will work on secondary data analysis projects. The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to initiate their own research questions related to neighborhood health and health disparities. The postdoctoral fellow will receive multidisciplinary training and mentorship at NIH, along with support in developing a K-series or similar grant proposal during the fellowship. The fellow can apply for internal funding mechanisms and will be encouraged to participate in grant-writing courses and training. There will be the opportunity to participate in journal clubs, in-person speaker series, and webinar series. However, the primary responsibility of the fellow will be to conduct research that aligns with the interests of the Lab.
Duration: This is a fulltime, 2-3 year appointment with year-to-year renewal based on satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
Qualifications: Candidates must have earned a PhD within the previous five years in public health, epidemiology, psychology, social or behavioral science, biostatistics, geography, kinesiology, or related fields. Candidates should have a strong interest in health disparities and neighborhood health research in minority groups, excellent oral and written communication skills, a strong ability to work independently and collaboratively, a strong publication record, strong statistical analytic skills, and experience with geographic information systems and ecological momentary assessments via smartphone app, and experience with human research subjects would be a plus.
To Apply: Applicants should submit: (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a two-page description of research interests, including a brief description of career plans related to health disparities and neighborhood health, and (3) three letters of reference. Email applications to Dr. Kosuke Tamura at kosuke.tamura@nih.gov with subject line: Postdoc Fellow Application - First and Last name of applicant.
The position is open immediately. Applications will be accepted and screened on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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University of Washington School of Public Health Job Openings
The University of Washington School of Public Health (UW SPH) is conducting searches for the following Tenure Track and Without Tenure for Reasons of Funding (“WOT or WOTRF”) positions during AY2021-22:
While most of these positions have upcoming priority deadlines (a date at which review of applicants will begin), all outstanding candidates will be considered until the positions are filled. They are specifically looking to hire individuals who champion and apply equity, diversity, inclusion, and/or anti-racism within their teaching, mentoring, and service experiences ( http://sph.washington.edu/diversity).
In addition, UW SPH is conducting a number of searches for Assistant Teaching Professors, which are a particularly attractive option for candidates who are passionate about teaching and mentoring, don’t wish to spend the majority of their time conducting research, and are looking for a rewarding position which affords both financial security and respect:
For more information about the positions and the programs, see the following links below:
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2022 Humanism, Empathy, Social Justice,
and Global Health Symposium
JABSOM/The Noguchi Medical Research Institute (NMRI)
This symposium will be held on Feb 16-18, 2022. Interested in presenting? The deadline for abstract submissions is Jan 20, 2022. Please see the flyer below for more details and how to submit.
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PIKO Seminar: Dissemination
Implementation Science for Health Disparities
PIKO is hosting a webinar on Dissemination-Implementation Science for Health Disparities with guest speaker Dr. Russell Glasgow. There is also a flyer below with more information and a QR link to register.
When: Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Time: 8:00-9:30AM HST (10:00-11:30 AM PST; 1:00-2:30 PM ET)
Registration limited to the first 299 applicants
Registration link: Introduction to Dissemination-Implementation Science for Health Disparities
(Zoom information to follow with registration confirmation)
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13th Annual Global Health Conference
Save the date! The Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) is having their 13th annual conference virtually on March 28-April 1, 2022 with virtual satellite sessions from March 21-25. Register early for a discounted rate.
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CUGH-Pulitzer Center
9th Annual Global Health Video Competition
Are you working in global health, One-Health or international development? Submit a short, impactful video that powerfully illustrates a global health, environmental or development challenge or solution. It must be 5 minutes or less in length and can be submitted under one of two categories: Global Challenges, or High Impact Programs. Winners will be highlighted at our 13th Annual Global Health Conference, which will be held virtually March 28th-April 1st, 2022. Deadline for submission is February 1st, 2022. This competition is NOT for commercial organizations to submit their work. Please see link below on how to enter and for more information.
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2022 UNDERGRADUATE and GRADUATE Minority Health Research Training (MHRT) Program in Health Disparities at the University of Hawaii
The MHRT Program provides directed reading coursework at UH Manoa where students learn to conduct research. Undergraduates/post-baccalaureate students conduct an 8-10 week summer research project. Graduate students conduct a 3+ month research project. Topics focus on national and international community based participatory research, socio-behavioral research, research in tropical medicine, infectious diseases and related health sciences. Students from all academic disciplines are encouraged to apply, and must be either from:
■ An under-represented minority group
■ A socioeconomically disadvantaged background
■ Rural areas
■ Other underrepresented groups in education and research
For details on eligibility and applying, please see the flyer below.
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PSA by The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Fealofani O Samoa Student Club
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Fealofani O Samoa Student Club is raising awareness within the Pacific Islander (PI) community with a new public service announcement (PSA) to encourage COVID-19 testing and vaccinations. The video includes student testimonials about its importance with an infographic on different ways to say “protecting life” in 10 Pacific Islander languages.
The PSA is a collaboration with PEʻA Inc, a recently established non-profit organization to increase college representation of Pacific Islanders in Hawaiʻi, and the John A. Burns School of Medicine. It is part of the Puipuia le Ola (Samoan for “protecting life”) project, which aims to increase the reach and uptake of COVID-19 testing and vaccinations among Pacific Islanders in Hawaiʻi and on Guam. To learn more about the Puipuia le Ola project, you can email puipuia@hawaii.edu and/or check out this UH News story.
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Thompson School Connections
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Tag us in your social media with the hashtags:
#ThompsonConnections #uhmthompsonschool
Interested in Thompson School Zoom backgrounds? Click here. Remember to use your hawaii.edu address to access the backgrounds.
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Want to share an opportunity, event, or idea? Email deants@hawaii.edu or call Theresa Kreif at 808-956-6120
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