Effect of an iPod Video Intervention on Consent to Donate Organs
April 3, 2012 | Journal Article
Exposure to a brief video about organ donation increased consent to donate among Black and White participants.
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Revolutionary Gerontology: The Intergenerational Questions
August 8, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
The kinds of intergenerational issues that I address in my research come to mind frequently when I think of Egypt and the other Middle Eastern and North African countries currently undergoing rapid change. One intriguing question is how intergenerat ...
What's Behind Large Disparities in NIH Research Funding
December 13, 2011 | Story
In 2011, the NIH revealed that only 16 percent of grant applications submitted by African American researchers were funded. The number for White researchers was 29 percent. Here, RWJF experts answer questions about the problem.
Juanita Merchant, MD, PhD
October 1, 2005 | Story
Merchant was recruited to the University of Michigan as an assistant professor and developer of a molecular biology laboratory.
Kenneth R. Cooke, MD
January 31, 2008 | Story
"We're poised to change the way we treat this disease," Cooke says. "To be in a position to 'raise' rather than simply 'follow' the standard of care for our patients is the most exciting part of my work."
Rural African American Parents' Knowledge and Decisions About Human Papillomavirus Vaccination
November 5, 2012 | Journal Article
This study reveals what factors led to decisions about vaccinating or planning to vaccinate a child against HPV.
Human Capital News Roundup: Testing for genetic conditions, discussing spirituality with patients, using emergency rooms, and more.
March 28, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post
Around the country, print, broadcast and online media outlets are covering the groundbreaking work of RWJF leaders, scholars, fellows and grantees.
RWJF Scholar Tackles Childhood Obesity
February 28, 2013 | Story
New Jersey Nursing Scholar explores effects of neighborhood safety, family, and acculturation on Latina adolescent health.
Exploring Potential Research Contributions to Policy
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Research use a conceptual framework to analyze Salud America! projects.
Key Evaluation Findings: New Connections Program
June 1, 2012 | Evaluation
This evaluation report assesses how the New Connections Program provides research grants, skills training, professional development and networking opportunities to researchers from historically disadvantaged and underrepresented communities.