Center Spotlight

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

RCCWB Scientist Testing PATCH Device in New Study

RCCWB Scientist Testing PATCH Device in New Study

Bridget Armstrong, Center Scientist, was awarded a $3.5 million R01 grant from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, and will use these funds to test the effectiveness of a new wearable device: PATCH. The Platform for Accurate Tracking of Children's Health...

Center Scientist Awarded 2023 Carolina Trustees Professorship

Center Scientist Awarded 2023 Carolina Trustees Professorship

Dr. Angela Liese, a senior scientist with the RCCWB and an epidemiology professor at USC, was recently awarded the 2023 Carolina Trustees Professorship award. The award is given to faculty at USC who have a record for outstanding teaching performance at any level, as...

RCCWB 2023-24 Distinguished Speaker Series

RCCWB 2023-24 Distinguished Speaker Series

The speakers for this season's Distinguished Speaker Series are confirmed! The season is kicking off with Dr. Linda Collins on Friday, September 8th. She is presenting "Towards More Effective, Affordable, Scalable, and Efficient Behavioral and Biobehavioral...

Center Scientist Dan Cooper Awarded R03 Grant

Center Scientist Dan Cooper Awarded R03 Grant

Dan Cooper, assistant professor of psychology and RCCWB scientist, was awarded an R03 grant totaling $88,9916 from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) for his upcoming research on Maximizing the Impact of Prevention Interventions: Identifying Responders and...