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At Ohio State’s inaugural Women’s Health Research Day, the LIFT Lab’s DREAMS team showcased two exciting presentations highlighting their upcoming study. Dr. Carmen Quatman and Dr. J.P. Anders delivered an oral presentation addressing the critical gap in research on women working in high-stress environments. Meanwhile, Angela Emerson, a PhD candidate with the LIFT Lab, presented a poster outlining...

Najhee Purdy of the LIFT Lab recently led a publication exploring women’s opinion on using HPV self-collection for cervical cancer screening following FDA approval. This work was completed as part of his Master of Public Health program specializing in Health Behavior and Health Promotion with a focus on policy. This study shows most women in the United States are willing to use HPV self-collection...

Yogesh and Carmen recently published a study regarding Spinopelvic Alignment’s effect on fixation stability in pelvic ring fractures. The study was published in Clinical Biomechanics, and investigates a largely unexamined aspect of this type of injury. This study is likely the first to be published on this particular focus, consequently opening a door to new research.

Riley Summers of the LIFT Lab recently led a publication exploring American adults’ willingness to receive a combined influenza and COVID-19 vaccine. This work was completed as part of her Master of Public Health program specializing in Health Behavior and Health Promotion. This study has shed more light on public attitudes regarding influenza and COVID-19 vaccines and has given great insight into...

The LIFT Lab is excited to welcome Dr. Grace Peters, a visiting Post-Doc, to our team! Dr. Peters is a seasoned public health expert and educator with over two decades of experience in global health, reproductive care, and implementation research. She holds a PhD in Family Medicine from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban, South Africa; an MPH in Health Promotion; and a BS in Human Nutrition...