DFM Small Research Grants

David Simmons, MPH / Dennis Baumgardner, MD - "Analysis of ADHD rates in DFM clinics in Dane County" - The primary objective of this project is to identify health, environmental and socio-economic factors associated with the diagnosis of ADHD.

Tara LaRowe, PhD - "Assessing the efficacy of the 'Garden Fit' intervention to improve fruit and vegetable intake among children" The objective of this project is to test the effectiveness of a summer garden-based nutrition intervention ("Garden Fit") in overweight children, ages 10 -15 years.

Anne Escaron, PhD - "Assessing reliability and validity of a community wide fruit and vegetable audit tool" The goal of this project is to deliver a rigorous audit tool to Wisconsin communities so that community resources have the greatest likelihood of successfully impacting access to fresh fruit and vegetables.

Nancy Gutknecht, ND - "Growing School Gardens: Healthy Youth Development" - The long-term objective of this project is to research the effects of school gardens on promoting healthy youth development. The project is designed to identify the strengths and obstacles of existing school garden programs as a means to increase the sustainability of garden programs in school settings.

Sara Fleming, MD - "Indole-3-carbinol for the treatment of ASCUS and CIN I" The goal of this project is to evaluate the efficacy of the phytochemical, indole-3-carbinol (I3C) for the treatment of HPV-related ASCUS and CIN I in order to increase the rate of spontaneous regression during the watchful waiting period. This pilot trial is intended to provide preliminary data to serve as a foundation for a larger study. I3C could potentially reduce the need for surgical treatment procedures in women with persistent dysplasia.

Jennifer Eddy, MD - "Pancreatitis in Pregnancy" The objective of this project is to perform a 10-year retrospective chart review study at 14 hospitals in the Midwest to better describe the condition and outcomes of morbidity and mortality.

Jessica Johnston, MD - "Teen Pregnancy and STD rates: What types of education makes a difference" The objective of this project is to develop and evaluate a two-part series of discussions with parents and their teens regarding STD and pregnancy prevention knowledge in order to ultimately decrease the rates of teen pregnancy and STDs.

Sarah Khan, MS, MPH, PhD - Weight Management Needs Assessment Surveys for Patients and Primary Care Practitioners at Odana Atrium Clinic" The objective of this project is to develop a person-centered weight management program at the Odana Atrium Clinic