CHR Has A New Director!
We are excited to announce that Dr. Alison K. Ventura has been appointed as the new director of CHR. Dr. Ventura brings a renowned record of research in early childhood nutrition and obesity prevention.
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Student Highlight: CHR Alumna Continues Research at University of North Carolina
Cal Poly alumna Charlotte Bullard (B.S., Public Health, ’23) now works as a research assistant with UNC studying ways to improve the behaviors of early childhood educators.
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CHR Receives $10.6M Grant
Can medically tailored meals help prevent high-risk postpartum patients from developing diabetes? CHR investigator Suzanne Phelan, Ph.D., hopes she and her team will answer this question.
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CHR Researchers Highlight Nothern Santa Barbara County Residents Concerns about Housing and Healthcare
Latinos and indigenous populations face housing and healthcare barriers in Santa Maria according to CHR.
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Cal Poly researchers are identifying the key characteristics of long-term successful weight losers compared with individuals who are just starting their weight loss journey.
Healthy Mamas
Maternal obesity and excess weight gain in pregnancy are the leading causes of maternal and fetal complications, and more research is needed to test the health effects of lifestyle interventions in women with a BMI greater than 31.
iBaby
The goal of the iBaby Study (Investigating Baby Behavior and Family Technology Use Study) is to learn about associations between families' technology use and babies' development.
ENRICH Healthy Hearts/Corazones Saludables
Cal Poly is partnering with evidence-based home visiting programs to study ways to promote heart health among families using these services.