Research Grants and Contracts

The Wellstar College at KSU is actively involved in conducting research that spans a range of disciplines and fields. Our esteemed departments in are at the forefront of exploring pertinent health-related inquiries and promoting community well-being. Through a variety of initiatives and projects, the college contributes significantly to advancing knowledge and practice in the fields of health and human services.

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Department of Exercise Science and Sport Management

  • Buresh, Robert J., Klisczewicz, Brian (Supporting), "The Effects of 12 Weeks of Low-Volume Body Weight Circuit Exercise Training on Markers of Glucose Tolerance, Inflammation, and Health-Related Fitness in Persons with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus," Sponsored by WCHHS, Kennesaw State University, $5,729.00. (March 2017 - Present).

    Buresh, Robert J., Kliszczewicz, Brian Matthew, Hayes, Katy, Julian, Jennider, "Physical Activity and Eenrgy Balance in Adults," Sponsored by WCHHS Office of the Dean, Kennesaw State University, $13,929.00. (2018).

  • Chung, Kyu-soo, "The dynamics of sensory imagery, telepresence, sensory stimuli, arousal, behavioral intention, team identification, and social interaction," Sponsored by Sport Marketing Association, Kennesaw State University, $1,500.00. (2018 - Present).

    Chung, Kyu-soo, "KSU Internalization Project Funding," Sponsored by Kennesaw State University, $2,500.00. (2018 - Present).

    Chung, Kyu-soo, "KSU Graduate Faculty Travel Grant Award," Sponsored by Kennesaw State University, $3,000.00. (2018).

  • Feito, Yuri, "Skeletal muscle adaptations to hypoxic training," Sponsored by Kennesaw State University Professional Development Grant, Kennesaw State University, $32,954.00. (July 2018 - Present).

    Feito, Yuri, "Skeletal Muscle Adaptations to Hypoxic Training," Sponsored by KSU One Time Funding Mechanism, Kennesaw State University, $32,954.85. (March 2017 - Present).

  • Geil, Mark, "Multi-site Assessment of the Effectiveness of the Early Knee Prosthetic Prescription Protocol for Young Children.," Sponsored by Gerber Foundation, Private, $281,170.00. (2014 - 2019).

  • Hester, Garrett (Principal), Olmos, Alex (Supporting), Ha, Phuong (Lisa) (Supporting), Jones, Josh (Supporting), Poisal, Micah (Supporting), Dalton, Ben (Supporting), Haire, Amber (Supporting), "Neuromuscular Determinants of Mobility and Fall Risk in Middle-aged, Old, and Elderly Adults," Sponsored by Office of Undergraduate Research, Kennesaw State University, $8,000.00. (March 15, 2018 - July 15, 2019).

    Bryantsev, Anton Leonidovich (Co-Principal), VanDusseldorp, Trisha (Co-Principal), Hester, Garrett (Principal), "OVPR: Contributions of Cellular and Molecular Factors to Sarcopenia Severity and Neuromuscular Function in Humans," Sponsored by OVPR, Kennesaw State University, $14,962.00. (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018).

  • Ingram, Katherine Heimburger (Principal), Amason, Janeen S. (Supporting), Kliszczewicz, Brian Matthew (Supporting), "Protocol Reliability Study: Effects of Abdominal Adiposity and Physical Activity on Metabolic Health," Sponsored by KSU One-Time Funding for Strategic Priority Initiatives, Kennesaw State University, $52,370.00. (December 20, 2017 - June 30, 2018).

    Amason, Janeen S. (Supporting), Ingram, Katherine Heimburger (Principal), Kliszczewicz, Brian Matthew (Supporting), "Protocol Reliability Study: Effects of Abdominal Adiposity and Physical Activity on Metabolic Health," Sponsored by The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR), Kennesaw State University, $14,992.00. (August 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)

  • Kliszczewicz, Brian Matthew, "Lab supplies Deans FY16 Professional development grant," $15,089.00. (October 2016 - Present).

    Buresh, Robert J., Kliszczewicz, Brian Matthew, Hayes, Katy, Julian, Jennider, "Physical Activity and Eenrgy Balance in Adults," Sponsored by WCHHS Office of the Dean, Kennesaw State University, $13,929.00. (2018).

    Ingram, Katherine Heimburger (Principal), Amason, Janeen S. (Supporting), Kliszczewicz, Brian Matthew (Supporting), "Protocol Reliability Study: Effects of Abdominal Adiposity and Physical Activity on Metabolic Health," Sponsored by KSU One-Time Funding for Strategic Priority Initiatives, Kennesaw State University, $52,370.00. (December 20, 2017 - June 30, 2018).

    Amason, Janeen S. (Supporting), Ingram, Katherine Heimburger (Principal), Kliszczewicz, Brian Matthew (Supporting), "Protocol Reliability Study: Effects of Abdominal Adiposity and Physical Activity on Metabolic Health," Sponsored by The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR), Kennesaw State University, $14,992.00. (August 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018).

  • Mangine, Gerald Tomaro (Principal), "Biomarkers of muscle damage and recovery surrounding exercise in recreational, collegiate, and elite athletes," Sponsored by Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw State University, $20,536.00. (February 12, 2019 - Present).

    Mangine, Gerald Tomaro (Principal), "Kinetics of human movement," Sponsored by Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw State University, $2,600.00. (January 26, 2017 - Present).

    Mangine, Gerald Tomaro (Principal), "Bilateral speed, force, and power during sprinting and agility activities in collegiate athletes," Sponsored by Kennesaw State Univeristy, Kennesaw State University, $22,880.00. (March 21, 2016 - Present).

    Mangine, Gerald Tomaro (Principal), "Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator certification," Sponsored by Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw State University, $650.00. (September 2018).

    Mangine, Gerald Tomaro (Principal), "Athletic testing in collegiate and professional athletes," Sponsored by Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw State University, $6,900.00. (January 3, 2018 - July 14, 2018).

    Mangine, Gerald Tomaro (Principal), "Morphological, histological and biochemical characteristics of skeletal muscle at rest and following exercise," Sponsored by Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw State University, $32,592.00. (January 1, 2018 - March 26, 2018).

  • Bryantsev, Anton Leonidovich (Co-Principal), VanDusseldorp, Trisha (Co-Principal), Hester, Garrett (Principal), "OVPR: Contributions of Cellular and Molecular Factors to Sarcopenia Severity and Neuromuscular Function in Humans," Sponsored by OVPR, Kennesaw State University, $14,962.00. (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018).

Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education

  • Bryan, Charity, Purcell, Jennifer, Jones, Sandra, "Affordable Learning Georgia Textbook Transformation Grants," Sponsored by University System of Georgia, $24,800.00. (March 2018 - December 2018).
  • Culp, Brian, "Wellstar Faculty Research Grant," Sponsored by Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw State University, $3,500.00. (April 4, 2018 - September 15, 2018).
  • Dyal, MariAmanda Ashli, "NIOSH Pilot Project (Year 3; Tasks 1-3): Work Organization Risks to Short-Haul Truck Drivers’ Health & Safety," Sponsored by NIOSH, Federal, $10,900.00. (August 31, 2017 - December 31, 2018).
  • Hales, Michael Earl, "Sport field mechanical properties influence foot pressure patterns," Sponsored by WCHHS Office of the Dean for Faculty Professional Development, Kennesaw State University, $15,381.00. (May 2018 - Present).

  • Porter, Kandice Johnson (Principal), Petrillo, Jane Ann (Supporting), "Using human centered innovation to implement a pre-service teacher training program in sexuality education," Sponsored by Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power and Pontential, $10,000.00. (August 2018 - December 2019).

    Porter, Kandice Johnson (Principal), Petrillo, Jane Ann (Supporting), "Using Human Centered Innovation to Design a Pre-Service Teacher Training Program," Sponsored by Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power and Pontential, $18,000.00. (August 2017 - June 2018)

  • Porter, Kandice Johnson (Principal), Petrillo, Jane Ann (Supporting), "Using human centered innovation to implement a pre-service teacher training program in sexuality education," Sponsored by Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power and Pontential, $10,000.00. (August 2018 - December 2019).

    Nandan, Monica, Varagona, Lynn Marie, Hooks, Jerry Dwayne, Porter, Kandice Johnson, Slater-Moody, Judith Reeves, Maguire, MaryBeth Riccilli, "Patient Navigator Program," Sponsored by Betty and Davis Fitzgerald Foundation, Inc., Private, $50,000.00. (March 19, 2016 - December 2018).

Department of Social Work and Human Services

  • Sterling, Evelina W. (Principal), Collard, Carol S. (Co-Principal), Robinson-Dooley, Vanessa Michele (Co-Principal), "Healthy Together: A Self-Managment and Support Program for Low-Income African American Men with Chronic Conditions," Sponsored by NIH, Federal, $404,363.00. (February 1, 2019 - February 1, 2022).
  • Duchac, Neil, "Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities IPSE grant," Sponsored by Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities, State, $74,500.00. (October 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019).

  • Greensmith, Cameron, "Understanding Healthcare Providers' Knowledge of LGBTQ Health in the American South," Sponsored by Office of Research, Kennesaw State University, $15,000.00. (August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2020).

    Greensmith, Cameron, "LGBTQ Faculty Fellowship," Sponsored by Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Kennesaw State University, $8,000.00. (August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019).

  • Kirk, Alan Brian (Principal), "Research Assistance for KSU Development Team," Sponsored by North Fulton Community Charities, $8,000.00. (August 15, 2016 - Present).

    McClatchey, Irene Searles (Co-Principal), Kirk, Alan B. (Principal), "Title IV-E," Sponsored by Depatment of Family and Children Services, Federal, $228,000.00. (August 15, 2019 - May 31, 2020).

    McClatchey, Irene (Co-Principal), "Child Welfare Schorals Program," Sponsored by Georgia DFCS, Federal, $228,000.00. (January 1, 2018 - December 15, 2018).

    McClatchey, Irene S (Co-Principal), Kirk, Alan B (Principal), "Title IV-E," State, $220,240.00. (August 2017 - May 2018).

  • McClatchey, Irene Searles (Principal), "Bereavement Services for Children," Sponsored by Eluna Network formerly known as Moyer Fdn, Private, $15,000.00. (April 2019 - Present).

    McClatchey, Irene Searles (Co-Principal), Kirk, Alan B. (Principal), "Title IV-E," Sponsored by Depatment of Family and Children Services, Federal, $228,000.00. (August 15, 2019 - May 31, 2020).

    McClatchey, Irene S (Co-Principal), Brundin, Ethel E (Principal), "Grief Among Business Owners Who Lose Their Businesses," Sponsored by Jan Wallander and Tome Hedelius Stiftelse, Private, $16,300.00. (June 2018 - December 2019).

    Kirk, Alan (Principal), McClatchey, Irene Searles (Co-Principal), "Title IV-E," Sponsored by Department of Family and Children Services, Federal, $228,000.00. (August 2018 - May 2019).

    McClatchey, Irene Searles, "Bereavement Services for Children," Sponsored by Schwab Charitable Trust, Private, $2,500.00. (October 2018 - April 2019).

    McClatchey, Irene S (Co-Principal), Peters, Ardith (Co-Principal), "Study Abroad: Communities and Crisis – Inclusive Development through Sport," Sponsored by The Halle Foundation, Private, $21,050.00. (January 16, 2019 - January 26, 2019).

    McClatchey, Irene S (Co-Principal), Kirk, Alan B (Principal), "Title IV-E," State, $220,240.00. (August 2017 - May 2018).

  • Nandan, Monica, Varagona, Lynn Marie, Hooks, Jerry Dwayne, Porter, Kandice Johnson, Slater-Moody, Judith Reeves, Maguire, MaryBeth Riccilli, "Patient Navigator Program," Sponsored by Betty and Davis Fitzgerald Foundation, Inc., Private, $50,000.00. (March 19, 2016 - December 2018).

    Nandan, Monica, Veliyath, Raj, True, Sheb, Herbel, Jerry, "Division of Global Affairs: Year of India," Sponsored by KSU Mgmt and Entrepreneurshp, Kennesaw State University, $5,000.00. (January 2018 - May 2018).

  • Sterling, Evelina W. (Principal), Collard, Carol S. (Co-Principal), Robinson-Dooley, Vanessa Michele (Co-Principal), "Healthy Together: A Self-Managment and Support Program for Low-Income African American Men with Chronic Conditions," Sponsored by NIH, Federal, $404,363.00. (February 1, 2019 - February 1, 2022)

  • Rodriguez-Schaefer, Darlene Xiomara, "ODI - Race and Ethnicity Fellowship - Civic Engagement Academy," Sponsored by Office of Diveristy and Inclusion's Center for Diversity Leadership and Engagement, Kennesaw State University, $8,000.00. (August 2016 - Present).

    McDaniel, Paul N., Rodriguez-Schaefer, Darlene Xiomara, Smith-Sitton, Lara, Rozman-Clark, Tea, "Green Card Youth Voices: Immigration Stories from an Atlanta High School," Sponsored by National Geographic Society, Private, $19,390.00. (November 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020).

    McDaniel, Paul N. (Co-Principal), Rodriguez-Schaefer, Darlene Xiomara (Co-Principal), "OVPR - Incentive Funding - Atlanta's Immigrant Crossroads," Sponsored by Office of the Vice President for Research, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw State University, $14,999.00. (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018).

    Rodriguez-Schaefer, Darlene Xiomara (Principal), Velez, Eliezer (Co-Principal), Wooten, M Brian (Co-Principal), "Strategic Internationalization Grant," Sponsored by Division of Global Affairs, Kennesaw State University, $17,000.00. (July 2017 - June 2018).

    Rodriguez-Schaefer, Darlene Xiomara (Co-Principal), Rozman-Clark, Tea (Co-Principal), "Kendeda Fund - Special Project Fund," Sponsored by Kendeda Fund, Other, $30,000.00. (May 2018).

  • Wade-Berg, Jennifer Ann (Co-Principal), Goldfine, Ruth Ann (Co-Principal), Mays, Valerie Whittlesey (Co-Principal), Disbrow, Lynn (Co-Principal), "Coca-Cola First Generation and STEM Scholars," Sponsored by The Coco-Cola Foundation, Private, $1,250,000.00. (October 15, 2017 - 2020).

    Wade-Berg, Jennifer Ann (Principal), Rascati, Ralph J. (Co-Principal), Foote, Stephanie Marie (Co-Principal), Larsen, Carolee A. (Other), WestEd (Other), "Strengthening Bridges for Student Success: Increasing Transfer & Completion Rates for Underrepresented, Underprepared, & Low-Income Community and Technical College Students Seeking Four-Year Degrees," Sponsored by Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) – First in the World Program (FITW) - United States Department of Education, Federal, $3,200,000.00. (December 1, 2014 - October 31, 2019).

    Wade-Berg, Jennifer Ann, "Kennesaw State University Pilot Program for the Recruitment, Retention, and Progression to Graduation for Hispanic and Latino Students," Sponsored by The Goizueta Foundation, Private, $983,888.15. (2017 - October 31, 2018).

Wellstar School of Nursing

  • First Year Scholar Research Program Fund, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA (Adewuyi, A. Principal Investigator). Clinical Experiential Approaches During the COVID-19 Pandemic on Pre-licensure Student Nurses' Dementia Care Competence: A Mixed Methods Study. (Principal Investigator), Kennesaw State University, GA. IRB #: IRBFY21-324. Total funds: $4,000. 2021(September 2021- December 2022)

    Seed Fund Research Grant, Teaching and Learning Center, Lenoir-Rhyne University, Hickory, NC (Adewuyi, M. Principal Investigator). Total funds: $500. 2019

  • "Risk for Gestational Diabetes: A Condition of Abdominal Fatness or Sedentariness?", Ingram, K. H. (Principal), Amason, J. S. (Co-I), Kliszczewicz, B. M. (Co-I), Ferguson, A. N. (Supporting), Sponsored by NIH: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National institute of Child Health & Human Development, Federal, Funded. $406,257.00. August 1, 2020- July 31, 2023.

    Ingram, Katherine Heimburger (Principal), Amason, Janeen S. (Supporting), Kliszczewicz, Brian Matthew (Supporting), "Protocol Reliability Study: Effects of Abdominal Adiposity and Physical Activity on Metabolic Health," Sponsored by KSU One-Time Funding for Strategic Priority Initiatives, Kennesaw State University, $52,370.00. (December 20, 2017 - June 30, 2018).

    Amason, Janeen S. (Supporting), Ingram, Katherine Heimburger (Principal), Kliszczewicz, Brian Matthew (Supporting), "Protocol Reliability Study: Effects of Abdominal Adiposity and Physical Activity on Metabolic Health," Sponsored by The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR), Kennesaw State University, $14,992.00. (August 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018).

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  • Ballard, Nancy Medley, Varagona, Lynn Marie, "Correlation of the Trust Capital Index™ to clinical outcomes, HCAHPS, and Turnover," Sponsored by KSU OVPR, Kennesaw State University, $3,100.00. (July 2017 - July 2018).
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  • Comparing the Effectiveness of an Artificial Intelligence Supported Virtual Reality to a Mixed-Reality Simulated Environment with Graduate Nurse Educator Students. Maguire, M. R., Brannan, J. D., White, M. A. Sponsored by Patient Communication Simulators (PCS), Private, $9,000.00, Funded. January 30, 2020.

    Brannan, J. & White, A. International Healthcare Exchange Nottola Hospital. Internal Funding: $14,000. 2019

    Brannan, Jane D., Maguire, MaryBeth Riccilli, "Implementation of a Standardized Patient Program to Enhance Healthcare Communication and Promote Patient Safety Healthcare Communication and Promote Patient Safety," Sponsored by Academic Affairs, Kennesaw State University, $36,624.00. (January 3, 2018 - June 6, 2018)

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  • "Going Covid Alone: Identifying Obstacles to Treatment Adherence and Self-Management of COVID-19 for Single Adults", Treiber, L. A. (Principal), Shackleford, J. (Co-Principal), Emerson, C. F. (Co-Principal), Sponsored by Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Kennesaw State University, $5,000.00, Funded. (July 1, 2021 - Present).

    "Identifying Obstacles to Treatment Adherence and Self-Management of Multiple Serious or Complex Chronic Illnesses for Older, Single Adults" Shackleford, J., Emerson, C. F. (Co-Principal), Treiber, L. A. (Co-Principal), Sponsored by OVPR, Kennesaw State University, $12,513.00, Funded. (May 5, 2021 - Present).

    "Identifying Obstacles to Treatment Adherence and Self-Management of Multiple Serious or Complex Chronic Illnesses for Single Adults", Treiber, L. A. (Principal), Emerson, C. F. (Supporting), Farr, D. R. (Supporting), Shackleford, J. (Supporting), Lessandrini, J. (Supporting), Sponsored by Kennesaw State University, $44,771.00, Not Funded. (April 27, 2020).

    Emerson, Christina F., "Year of Morocco Faculty Learning Community," Sponsored by Division of Global Affairs, Kennesaw State University, $1,500.00. (February 2017 - May 2019).
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  • Vietnam-GSU Partnership in Undergraduate Nursing Curriculum Development, Department of International Initiatives (OII), through its FIPE grant program. Georgia State University, $2,720.00 (July 2021-June 15, 2022).
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  • Wal-Mart Community Grant. Circle of Friends. Requested Budget: $1,000. 2021

    Early Career Tenure Track Research Grant. Intergenerational Supportive Living Communities: An Ethnography. Kennesaw State University. Requested Budget: $6,500. 2019

    Wal-Mart Community Grant. Circle of Friends. Requested Budget: $5,000. 2019

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  • The National Center on Child Trafficking: Innovation and Dissemination of Evidence-Based Trauma Treatment and Services for Children and Families Impacted by Trafficking, Substance Abuse, and Mental Health Services, National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative – Category II (Award Number: 1H79SM085101-01) Osborne CV - 6 Role: Lead Evaluator (PI: Kelly Kinnish, PhD) Total Award for All Years: $2,999,950 Project Period: 9/30/2021-9/29/2026

    Nurse Practitioners' Acceptability and Use of Firearm Screening, Counseling, and Lock Provision in Pediatric Primary Care Settings Lewis College Non-Tenure Track Intramural Grant Award. Role: Principal Investigator (Mentor: Regena Spratling, PhD, RN, APRN, CPNP, FAAN, FAANP) Total Award: $6,565 Project Period: 1/1/2021-12/31/2021

  • Building resilience using photovoice among Filipino American care partners. Asian Resource Center for Minority Aging Research. Principal Investigator. Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research, NIH/NIA funded Pilot Grant, $35,000(2022 –2023).

    Innovative Ecosystem for Student Success in Wellstar College of Health and Human Services, (Swahn, M., Dyess, S., Baxter, D., Curley, A., Dyal, M. A., Huet, K., Johnson, T., Jones, B.,Krogh, J., Laguardia, A., Nandan, M., Porter, K. J., Ramos, M.D,Vickers, K., Wade-Berg, J.A., Wright, L.) Sponsored by Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw State University, $558,115.24, (2021 -2024).

    Academic Research Collaborator. Filipino American Research (FAR) Hub: Nationwide Infrastructure to Promote PCOR and CER, (PI, Lapiz-Bluhm). Sponsored by Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), $249,995.00, (2021 –2023).

    Utilization of social media support groups among family caregivers of patients with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia, Principal Investigator. First-Year Scholars Program, sponsored by Office of Undergraduate Research, Kennesaw State University, $5,000.00(2021 -2022).

    Immigrant family caregivers’ health, social engagement, and health literacy. Principal Investigator. PNAA Research Grant, sponsored by Philippine Nurses Association of America, Other, $1,000.00(July 2020-July 2021).

    Research Mentor. Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities Funding Award, Office of Research, Kennesaw State University (2020).

  • "Sigma Theta Tau International Mu Phi Chapter Research Scholarship" Roach, A. P., Sponsored by Sigma Theta Tau International Mu Phi Chapter, Local, $500.00, Funded. (March 30, 2018 - July 2020).
  • “Utilizing a Culturally Tailored Nurse Coaching Intervention to Decrease Symptom Severity and Prevent Dehydration in Metastatic Cancer Patients”. RE42 Grant, Oncology Nursing Foundation—Solle, N (PI) This project is a mixed method RCT to further test my PhD pilot study intervention in a diverse population. Ineligible to be PI due to grant financial restriction so I assembled the research team &authored over 95% of the grant. Role: Co-Investigator and Project Lead $100,000 (01/15/2021-01/15/2023)

    Completed a pilot feasibility study of a nurse coaching intervention to decrease mucositis symptom severity and Prevent dehydration in patients with lung and head/neck cancer with promising results. DSCN-16-067-01-SCN; DSCNR-18-073-03, American Cancer Society—Ruegg, T(PI) $60,000 ($30,000/yr.) 07/01/16-06/30/2020

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  • Identifying Obstacles to Treatment Adherence and Self-Management of Multiple Serious or Complex Chronic Illnesses for Older, Single Adults J. Shackleford (PI), C. Emerson, L. Treiber--Kennesaw State University----Role: PI – Dr. Jenna Shackleford, KSU Collaborators – Dr. Christie Emerson, Dr. Linda Treiber-- OVPR Seed Grant (Internal Funding) Budget: $12,513.50--Funding period: 2021-2022

    Going COVID Alone: Identifying Obstacles to Treatment Adherence and Self-Management of COVID-19 for Single Adults L. Treiber (PI), J. Shackleford, C. Emerson--Kennesaw State University--Role: Team Member; PI – Dr. Linda Treiber, KSU Collaborators– Dr. Jenna Shackleford, Dr. Christie Emerson-- RCHSS Research Support Grant (Internal Funding) Budget: $5,000.50--Funding period: 2021-2022

    A Novel Simulation to Prepare Caregivers of Children Diagnosed with a Critical Congenital Heart Defect   K. Murphy, J. Shackleford Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta--Role: Co-Investigator; PI – Kathy Murphy, Co-I – Dr. Jenna Shackleford-- Dudley Moore Foundation (External Funding) Budget: $15,104.77--Funding period: 2021-2022

    Exploring Telemedicine and Self-Management Practices of Transitioning Adults with Sickle Cell Disease J. Easter, M. Ramos, J. Shackleford--Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities (URCA) Funding Award----Role: Co-Principal Investigator, Co-PI – Dr. Mary Ramos, Student PI – Jacqueline Easter-- Kennesaw State University (Internal Funding) Funding Period: Awarded; Declined by student*

    CETL Biomedical and Health Services R2 Research Success Faculty Learning Community Kennesaw State University (Internal Funding) J. Shackleford-- Faculty Learning Community Funding--Total Costs: $1,000--Funding Period: 2020-2021

    Kennesaw State University (Internal Funding) J. Shackleford--CETL--Start-Up Research Funds--Total Costs: $5,000--Funding Period: 2019-2020

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  • Correlation of Hospital Work Environments as Measured by the PTI® with Clinical Outcomes, HCAHPS, and Turnover. Kennesaw State University, Office of the Vice President of Research, Co-PIs: Nancy Ballard, PhD and Lynn Varagona, PhD. $9,500, (2020).

    Nandan, Monica,Varagona, Lynn Marie, Hooks, Jerry Dwayne, Porter, Kandice Johnson, Slater-Moody, Judith Reeves, Maguire, MaryBeth Riccilli, "Patient Navigator Program," Sponsored by Betty and Davis Fitzgerald Foundation, Inc., Private, $50,000.00. (March 19, 2016 - December 2018).

    Ballard, Nancy Medley, Varagona, Lynn Marie, "Correlation of the Trust Capital Index™ to clinical outcomes, HCAHPS, and Turnover," Sponsored by KSU OVPR, Kennesaw State University, $3,100.00. (July 2017 - July 2018).

  • AACN Impact Research Grant. Influence of Unplanned Perioperative Hypothermia and Inflammatory Biomarkers on Delirium Incidence in Critically Ill Non-Cardiac Adult Surgery Patients Wagner, V.D., Pearcey, S., Smith, S.M., & Ahmadi, T. $49,500(In progress -March 2021-September2023)

    Using Tools in Translational Neuroscience to Study Sex-linked Factors Related to PTSD Risk Glover, E., Pearcey, S.Wagner, V. D. NIH R15 AREAGrant-NoA: 1 R15 MH125303-01 $406,312 (Sept. 2020-August 2023)

    Wagner, Doreen Vanda (Principal), Hooper, Vallire (Co-Principal), Johnson, Andrew (Supporting), Bankieris, Kaitlyn (Supporting), "Investigation of Unplanned Intraoperative Hypothermia Patterns and Relationships in Surgical Patients Warmed with Forced Air: A Secondary Analysis," Sponsored by Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, Private, $25,000.00. (July 2018 - July 2019).

    Wagner, Doreen Vanda (Principal), Hooper, Vallire (Co-Principal), Johnson, Andrew (Supporting), Bankieris, Kaitlyn (Supporting), "An Exploration of Postoperative Delirium and Unplanned Perioperative Hypothermia in Surgical Patients," Sponsored by American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses (ASPAN), Private, $10,000.00. (June 2017 - June 2018).

  • Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes between an Artificial Intelligence Supported VR Simulation and a Mixed-Reality Simulated Environment with Graduate Nurse Educator Students. Award: Maguire, M.B, Brannan, J., & White, A., $10,000, 2020