We are excited to announce that Cohort 5 of the SPARK Program presented their research findings at the 20th Annual CCTS Spring Conference: Pioneering Pathways: Innovative Trial Design in Translational Science on April 1, 2025.
Four SPARKlers gave oral presentations on their research:
Botshelo Angoma - “The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on COVID-19-Related Stress and Mental Health in Emerging Adults”
Mandy Dickerson – “The Relationship among Perceived Environmental Exposures, Socioeconomic Factors, and Chronic Disease Outcomes”
Eduardo Soria Chiroque - “A Collaborative Model for Diabetes Education: Connecting RDNs and Promotores de Salud”
Keyoncee Washington - “The Impact of Adultification Bias on Self-Image and Academic Success Among Black Women”