PHS Research Digest - April/ May 2023

From the Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Surgery
Graham A. Colditz, MD, DrPH, Chief

Characteristics of Donor Lungs Declined On-Site and Impact of Lung Allocation Policy Change

| Implementation Science | Abstract |
Yuriko Terada, Tsuyoshi Takahashi, Ramsey R Hachem, Jingxia Liu, Chad A Witt, Derek E Byers, Rodrigo Vazquez Guillamet, Hrishikesh S Kulkarni, Ruben G Nava, Benjamin D Kozower, Bryan F Meyers, Michael K Pasque, G Alexander Patterson, Gary F Marklin, Pirooz Eghtesady, Daniel Kreisel, Varun Puri

Published in J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
Lu Profile

Longitudinal Analysis of Change in Mammographic Density in Each Breast and Its Association With Breast Cancer Risk

| Epidemiology | Full Text |
Shu Jiang, PhD; Debbie L. Bennett, MD; Bernard A. Rosner, PhD; Graham A. Colditz, MD, DrPH

Published in JAMA Oncology
Jiang Profile | Colditz Profile

Testing Explanations for Skepticism of Personalized Risk Information

| Precision Medicine, Health Literacy and Communication | Abstract |
Erika A Waters, Jennifer M Taber, Nicole Ackermann, Julia Maki, Amy M McQueen, Laura D Scherer

Published in Med Decis Making
Waters Profile

Bettina Drake PhD, MPH, has been chosen as one of the top 10 finalist for the William H. Danforth St. Louis Confluence Award to highlight the community-engaged research projects supported by PECaD.

Rubi Gonzales has been accepted into the SciPol Scholars-in-Residence Program (SPSR) designed to provide a combination of hands-on training and experiential learning for National Science Policy Network (NSPN) members in the world of science policy – from academia, to nonprofits, to publishing, to government. Rubi will be working closely with an external organization in science policy to develop a project that aligns with her goals in equity.

Vicki Singer is transitioning into a newly created role of Accessibility Coordinator for the Division of Public Health Sciences. In this new role, Vicki will use her lived experience, her training from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals, and her certification as a Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies to guide us towards best practices in disabled participant inclusion in research, community engagement, sensitivity trainings, and more.

Kayla Getz, PhD has been selected as a recipient of the 2023 AACR Women in Cancer Research Award.

In this month's In Good Taste, Adetunji Toriola, MD, PhD, MPH discusses the health benefits of nuts. | "Get Cracking! Nuts are good for you (in moderation)" (Feast Magazine).

“While they are high in calories, they also bring plenty of important nutrients, protein and fiber that can regulate hunger and make you feel fuller for longer."

In March's For Your Health column featuring Graham Colditz, MD, DrPH writes about the importance of understanding prostate cancer and the important steps that may help protect against it. | "Understanding prostate cancer prevention" (STL American).

"Screening for prostate cancer has been shown to lower the risk of dying of the disease. When found in early stages, prostate cancer has a 100 percent five-year survival rate."

Friday Lunch Talks will be hosted in the Doll & Hill conference room at Taylor Avenue Building and also available on Zoom.

May 5 - Nicole Hudson, Maricela Alvarado, Briana Lawson – Equity Workshop
May 12 - Research/ Grant Talk & Pedal the Cause
May 19 - Dr. Aimee James and Amy Ayala - Qualitative Core

If you or someone you know would like to give a presentation at a Friday Lunch Talk, please reach out to Faith Tyler (ftyler@wustl.edu) or Dr. Sara Malone (sara.malone@wustl.edu) to schedule a Friday.