May 08, 2026 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Woods leaves a legacy of groundbreaking research and inspired mentorship After a noteworthy tenure spanning more than three decades at the University of Illinois, Jeffrey Woods, Ph.D., the associate dean for research in the College of Applied Health Sciences and a national leader in exercise physiology research, has announced his retirement, marking the end of an […]
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Raj partners with ClarkLindsey to test culturally diverse seasonings
Jan. 29, 2024 | Ethan Simmons Research project will culminate in a live culinary workshop for local retirement community For many older adults from diverse cultural backgrounds, reluctance to enroll in long-term care facilities may start in the cafeteria. Mina Raj, an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Community Health at the University […]
CHAD symposium returns with thanks for pilot grants
March 03, 2023 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Pilot grants reignite Chad Symposium, fostering research collaboration and innovation The first Center for Health, Aging, and Disability (CHAD) symposium since 2017 was a celebration of the research accomplished with the help of the Pilot Grant Program. Three researchers from the College of Applied Health Sciences—Naiman Khan, an associate […]
Allen gets grant to study additive effects of fiber and exercise
June 21, 2021 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo No controlled studies have looked at the fiber-exercise combination KCH Assistant Professor Jacob Allen received a grant from the Center on Health, Aging & Disability for his project, “Gastrointestinal And Metabolic Effects from a Prebiotic, Lifting, and Aerobic iNtervention (GAMEPLAN).” Allen received $30,000 from CHAD for the 18-month project, […]
Raj gets CHAD grant to examine inclusive diets in long-term care
June 14, 2021 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Culturally inclusive diets face regulatory barriers in long-term care facilities KCH Assistant Professor Mina Raj received a grant from the Center on Health, Aging, and Disability for her project entitled, ““Towards the development of guidelines for inclusive foods in long-term care.” The CHAD Pilot Grant, which is valued at […]