This proposal for a competitive renewal of the Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (K24) is to support the continued efforts of Abbey Berenson, MD, in conducting high quality research and mentoring the next generation of patient-oriented researchers in women's health. During the first cycle of K24 funding, Dr. Berenson exceeded her original goals. She increased the number of mentees under her supervision from 2 to 8, and she submitted 29 articles, almost all in conjunction with mentees. Furthermore, she obtained local funding to establish an interdisciplinary research center in women's health at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), created a postdoctoral fellowship to train non-physicians to conduct patient-oriented research in women's health, and obtained K12 funding to support 4 additional research faculty in women's health. She also established a seed grant program and an annual poster session for junior investigators in women's health, as well as a weekly seminar series in collaboration with UTMB's K30 Program. Renewed funding of this K24 award is critical for these programs to continue under her direction. During the next 5 years of funding, Dr. Berenson will expand her efforts to mentor young investigators in women's health by increasing the number of researchers in her division, in the postdoctoral program, and across the campus. She will conduct a major interventional study in contraception and conduct analyses on a recently completed clinical trial in conjunction with mentees. She will also obtain a national insurance claims database, which will be available to mentees to explore new topics in women's health. Finally, she will apply for NIH support for the postdoctoral program so that it may continue after expiration of the initial period of institutional support. Dr. Berenson's long-term career objectives include: (1) building a world-class research program in women's health through collaboration with department chairs and center directors across the campus and (2) working with other training programs to improve the quality and increase the efficiency of each program. This K24 award will help ensure that these ambitious goals are realized in a timely manner and that patient-oriented research in women's health continues to grow and is well-integrated across the campus.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD)
Type
Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (K24)
Project #
5K24HD043659-10
Application #
8231529
Study Section
Pediatrics Subcommittee (CHHD)
Program Officer
Parrott, Estella C
Project Start
2003-03-15
Project End
2014-02-28
Budget Start
2012-03-01
Budget End
2014-02-28
Support Year
10
Fiscal Year
2012
Total Cost
$167,291
Indirect Cost
$12,392
Name
University of Texas Medical Br Galveston
Department
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
800771149
City
Galveston
State
TX
Country
United States
Zip Code
77555
Laz, Tabassum H; Rahman, Mahbubur; Berenson, Abbey B (2015) Association of frequent use of food labels with weight loss behaviors among low-income reproductive-age women. J Am Coll Nutr 34:73-9
Davlin, S L; Berenson, A B; Rahman, M (2015) Correlates of HPV knowledge among low-income minority mothers with a child 9-17 years of age. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 28:19-23
DeMaria, Andrea L; Flores, Marissa; Hirth, Jacqueline M et al. (2014) Complications related to pubic hair removal. Am J Obstet Gynecol 210:528.e1-5
Berenson, Abbey B; Laz, Tabassum H; Hirth, Jacqueline M et al. (2014) Effect of the decision-making process in the family on HPV vaccination rates among adolescents 9-17 years of age. Hum Vaccin Immunother 10:1807-11
Berenson, Abbey B; Male, Eneida; Lee, Toy G et al. (2014) Assessing the need for and acceptability of a free-of-charge postpartum HPV vaccination program. Am J Obstet Gynecol 210:213.e1-7
Rahman, Mahbubur; McGrath, Christine J; Berenson, Abbey B (2014) Geographic variation in human papillomavirus vaccination uptake among 13-17 year old adolescent girls in the United States. Vaccine 32:2394-8
Berenson, Abbey B; Laz, Tabassum H; Hirth, Jacqueline M et al. (2014) Effect of the decision-making process in the family on HPV vaccination rates among adolescents 9-17 years of age. Hum Vaccin Immunother 10:
Berenson, Abbey B; Patel, Pooja R; Barrett, Alan D (2014) Is administration of the HPV vaccine during pregnancy feasible in the future? Expert Rev Vaccines 13:213-9
Laz, Tabassum H; Rahman, Mahbubur; Berenson, Abbey B (2013) Human papillomavirus vaccine uptake among 18- to 26-year-old women in the United States: National Health Interview Survey, 2010. Cancer 119:1386-92
Hirth, Jacqueline M; Leyser-Whalen, Ophra; Berenson, Abbey B (2013) Effects of a major U.S. Hurricane on mental health disorder symptoms among adolescent and young adult females. J Adolesc Health 52:765-72

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