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New Publications from RCCWB Scientists

Center Scientists Michael Beets, Glenn Weaver, and Bridget Armstrong recently co-authored “Influence of pilot and small trials in meta-analyses of behavioral interventions: a meta-epidemiological study” in Systematic Reviews. Read more here.

They, along with Center Scientists Elizabeth Adams and Sarah Burkart, have also co-authored “Understanding accelerated summer body mass index gain by tracking changes in children’s height, weight, and body mass index throughout the year” in Childhood Obesity. Read more about this study here.

Previous Spotlight Items

Recruitment for USC PATCH Study Continues

The PATCH study is continuing to recruit participants! RCCWB Center Scientist Bridget Armstrong is testing a USC-made device: the Platform for Accurate Tracking of Children’s Health (PATCH). The PATCH device is a small wearable tracker for collecting data on...

Center Scientist Lead PI on $35M Education Grant

Ali Brian, Center Scientist and College of Education Associate Dean for Research, and her team have procured a $35 million grant from the US Department of Education. This impressive grant focuses on the improvement of college and career readiness among disadvantaged...

Center Scientist Continues New PATCH Study Recruitment

Bridget Armstrong, Center Scientist, is continuing recruitment for the PATCH Study. The Platform for Accurate Tracking of Children’s Health (PATCH) device is a small wearable device designed to record activity and sleep data specifically for children. Dr. Armstrong...

RCCWB Scientists’ New Findings on Children’s BMI during Summer Programs

Many of our Center Scientists have made an interesting finding in new research: free summer programs reduce children’s BMI, while children who do not participate in summer programs have an increased BMI during the summer. The more days children spend in summer...

Center Scientist’s PATCH Study Now Recruiting

Center Scientist Bridget Armstrong is heading the PATCH Study at USC and is currently recruiting participants. The Platform for Accurate Tracking of Children’s Health (PATCH) Study is testing a USC-made device meant to measure sleep and physical activity in children....

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