POD Center NewsletterMay 2024
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POD Center Faculty Grant Incentives Survey
For those who have yet to complete this survey, we are hoping to gather information from POD Center Faculty regarding grant submission incentives.
As the POD Center has transitioned to the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, information on how grants are currently submitted with affiliated faculty and their departments could provide a better understanding on any incentives faculty receive when submitting grants. We will use this information to create a proposal for SON to support us with similar incentives for future grant proposals submitted through the POD Center.
Click here to Complete the Survey
POD Center Journal Club Presenters for Fall 2024
We still have one opening for POD Center faculty or trainees to present at our Journal Club this fall! If you are interested in presenting, the following day and time is currently available:
Wednesday, October 16 from 11AM to 12PM
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Funder: Internally Coordinated Programs at UC Davis
Amount: $50,000
Details: The UC Davis School of Medicine and UC Davis Clinical and Translational Science Center (CTSC), in collaboration with the UC Davis Office of Research, are pleased to announce the first round of funding intended to incentivize collaborative science by new research teams. We are seeking bold ideas that will open new areas of investigation between UC Davis Schools and Colleges and have a multiplicative effect on extramural research funding in the near future. The program will provide one year of funding for up to six multi-school teams to support planning, preparation, and submission of team-based applications. Each team must include representatives from at least one UCD School of Medicine department and at least one UCD department outside of the School of Medicine. The NIH multiple PI (MPI) mechanism is highly preferred. The budget should not exceed $50,000 per team. Staff and/or graduate student support is permitted as well as expenses related to eventual extramural submissions.
Application Deadline: June 14, 2024
Amount: $275,000
Details: This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites grant applications that seek to advance or clinically validate emerging novel approaches for the development of safe, real-time, non-invasive (or minimally invasive) methods to assess the development and function of the human placenta across pregnancy.
Application Deadline: October 16, 2024
Funder: Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB)
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Amount: $400,000
Details: The purpose of the Maternal and Child Health Policy Innovation Program (MCH PIP) is to support innovative city, county, or state-level policy initiatives that improve outcomes and reduce associated health disparities for maternal and child health populations. Successful award recipients will provide technical assistance (TA) to stakeholders, including governors’ offices, state legislatures, state and local health officials, and other state and local officials to help them develop and implement policy initiatives that improve outcomes and reduce related health disparities. Technical assistance will include (1) convening learning communities (LCs) that engage stakeholders (listed above) in addition to community members and people with lived experience and (2) developing and disseminating informational resources such as (but not limited to) policy briefs, webinars, and/or legislation trackers. Technical assistance for policy initiatives that address social determinants of health (SDOH), such as improving access to quality affordable housing, healthy foods, or transportation, is especially encouraged. Award recipients will also support TA for cities, counties, and/or states on Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) priority topics such as maternal and infant mortality and readiness for obstetric emergencies, and emerging MCH issues (recent examples of which include congenital syphilis, environmental health threats, Medicaid redetermination, and vaccine promotion).
Internal Expression of Interest Deadline: May 23, 2024
Application Deadline: July 10, 2024
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Recent Publications by POD Center
Affiliate Faculty & Trainees
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Mlodnicka, A., Mansolf, M., Chandran, A., Aris, I. M., Calub, C. A., Ahmad, S., Shapiro, A., Cochran, D., Restrepo, B., Schmidt, R., Hertz-Picciotto, I., Bennett, D., Gold, D. R., O’Shea, T. M., Leve, L., Schweitzer, J. B., & program collaborators for Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes*. (2024). Prediction of internalizing and externalizing symptoms in late childhood from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms in early childhood. Development and Psychopathology, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0954579424000695
Towe-Goodman, N., McArthur, K. L., Willoughby, M., Swingler, M. M., Wychgram, C., Just, A. C., Kloog, I., Bennett, D. H., Berry, D., Hazlehurst, M. F., James, P., Jimenez, M. P., Lai, J.-S., Leve, L. D., Gatzke-Kopp, L., Schweitzer, J. B., Bekelman, T. A., Calub, C., Carnell, S., … Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes program collaborators. (2024). Green space and internalizing or externalizing symptoms among children. JAMA Network Open, 7(4), e245742. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.5742
Goodrich, A. J., Kleeman, M. J., Tancredi, D. J., Ludeña, Y. J., Bennett, D. H., Hertz-Picciotto, I., & Schmidt, R. J. (2024). Pre-pregnancy ozone and ultrafine particulate matter exposure during second year of life associated with decreased cognitive and adaptive functioning at aged 2-5 years. Environmental Research, 252(Pt 1), 118854. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2024.118854
Kuodza, G. E., Kawai, R., Rodriguez, Y. J. L., Mouat, J. S., Hakam, S. M., Sullivan, T. N., Torvick, C. R., Bennett, D., Hertz-Picciotto, I., & LaSalle, J. M. (2024). 567 Multigenerational impacts on DNA methylation signatures in autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Clinical and Translational Science, 8(s1), 169–169. https://doi.org/10.1017/cts.2024.486
Oh, J., Buckley, J. P., Li, X., Gachigi, K. K., Kannan, K., Lyu, W., Ames, J. L., Barrett, E. S., Bastain, T. M., Breton, C. V., Buss, C., Croen, L. A., Dunlop, A. L., Ferrara, A., Ghassabian, A., Herbstman, J. B., Hernandez-Castro, I., Hertz-Picciotto, I., Kahn, L. G., Schmidt, R. J., Bennett, D. H.,… and program collaborators for Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes. (2024). Erratum: “Associations of Organophosphate Ester Flame Retardant Exposures during Pregnancy with Gestational Duration and Fetal Growth: The Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program”. Environmental Health Perspectives, 132(4), 49003. https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP14968
Oh, J., Schweitzer, J. B., Buckley, J. P., Upadhyaya, S., Kannan, K., Herbstman, J. B., Ghassabian, A., Schmidt, R. J., Hertz-Picciotto, I., Bennett, D. H., & Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes. (2024). Early childhood exposures to phthalates in association with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder behaviors in middle childhood and adolescence in the ReCHARGE study. International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 259, 114377. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheh.2024.114377
Conombo, B., Guertin, J. R., Hoch, J. S., Grimshaw, J., Bérubé, M., Malo, C., Berthelot, S., Lauzier, F., Stelfox, H. T., Turgeon, A. F., Archambault, P., Belcaid, A., & Moore, L. (2024). Implementation of an audit and feedback module targeting low-value clinical practices in a provincial trauma quality assurance program: a cost-effectiveness study. BMC Health Services Research, 24(1), 479. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-10969-2
Punatar, R., Angkustsiri, K., Kair, L. R., Tancredi, D. J., Harvey, D. J., & Schmidt, R. J. (2024). Association of Breastfeeding Duration with Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in an Enriched Familial Likelihood Cohort for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Child Psychiatry and Human Development. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10578-024-01700-7
Rutkowsky, J. M., Roland, Z., Valenzuela, A., Nguyen, A. B., Park, H. H., Six, N., Dursun, I., Kim, K., Lein, P. J., & Ramsey, J. J. (2024). The impact of continuous and intermittent ketogenic diets on cognitive behavior, motor function, and blood lipids in TgF344-AD rats. Aging, 16. https://doi.org/10.18632/aging.205741
Bruun, D. A., & Lein, P. J. (2024). Environmental health implications of plastic use in agriculture. Open Access Government, 42(1), 398–399. https://doi.org/10.56367/OAG-042-9857
Maitin-Shepard, M., O’Tierney-Ginn, P., Kraneveld, A. D., Lyall, K., Fallin, D., Arora, M., Fasano, A., Mueller, N. T., Wang, X., Caulfield, L. E., Dickerson, A. S., Diaz Heijtz, R., Tarui, T., Blumberg, J. B., Holingue, C., Schmidt, R. J., Garssen, J., Almendinger, K., Lin, P.-I. D., & Mozaffarian, D. (2024). Report of a meeting: food, nutrition, and autism: from soil to fork. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajcnut.2024.04.020
Anita, N. Z., Herrmann, N., Ryoo, S. W., Major-Orfao, C., Lin, W. Z., Kwan, F., Noor, S., Rabin, J., Marzolini, S., Nestor, S., Ruthirakuhan, M., MacIntosh, B. J., Goubran, M., Yang, P., Cogo-Moreira, H., Rapoport, M., Gallagher, D., Black, S. E., Lanctôt, K., … Taha A.Y., Swardfager, W. (2024). 173. Associations Between Cytochrome P450 - Soluble Epoxide Hydrolase Pathway Oxylipins and Cognition in People With Depressive Symptoms and Type 2 Diabetes. Biological Psychiatry, 95(10), S170. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopsych.2024.02.408
McLellan, J., Croen, L. A., Iosif, A.-M., Ashwood, P., Yoshida, C., Berger, K., & Van de Water, J. (2024). Differences in mid-gestational and early postnatal neonatal cytokines and chemokines are associated with patterns of maternal autoantibodies in the context of autism. Cerebral Cortex, 34(13), 50–62. https://doi.org/10.1093/cercor/bhae082
Lingampelly, S. S., Naviaux, J. C., Heuer, L. S., Monk, J. M., Li, K., Wang, L., Haapanen, L., Kelland, C. A., Van de Water, J., & Naviaux, R. K. (2024). Metabolic network analysis of pre-ASD newborns and 5-year-old children with autism spectrum disorder. Communications Biology, 7(1), 536. https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-024-06102-y
Kasap, B., Vali, K., Qian, W., Mo, L., Chithiwala, Z. H., Curtin, A. C., Ghiasi, S., & Hedriana, H. L. (2024). Transcutaneous Discrimination of Fetal Heart Rate from Maternal Heart Rate: A Fetal Oximetry Proof-of-Concept. Reproductive Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43032-024-01582-z
Kaplan, Z. B., & Schmidt, R. J. (2024). Parental psychiatric diagnoses as predictive factors for autism spectrum disorder in the child: confluence of genetics and environment. The Lancet Regional Health. Europe, 40, 100919. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanepe.2024.100919
Aris, I. M., Lin, P.-I. D., Wu, A. J., Dabelea, D., Lester, B. M., Wright, R. J., Karagas, M. R., Kerver, J. M., Dunlop, A. L., Joseph, C. L., Camargo, C. A., Ganiban, J. M., Schmidt, R. J., Strakovsky, R. S., McEvoy, C. T., Hipwell, A. E., O’Shea, T. M., McCormack, L. A., Maldonado, L. E., … ECHO Awardees and Cohorts. (2024). Birth outcomes in relation to neighborhood food access and individual food insecurity during pregnancy in the Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO)-wide cohort study. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 119(5), 1216–1226. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajcnut.2024.02.022
Haynes, S. C., Davidson, L., Tancredi, D. J., Burns, R. D., Garrison, S. L., & Marcin, J. P. (2024). Parent, physician, and therapist experience of in-person, hybrid, and all-virtual models of physiatry care for children with special healthcare needs. Academic Pediatrics. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acap.2024.04.011
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Paige Gilliland, PhD Student, HEAL Lab
Paige is a first year PhD student in Human Development working at the Health Equity Across the Lifespan (HEAL) Lab under Dr. Leigh Ann Simmons. She started working at the HEAL lab as an undergrad in 2022 and began working on a first-authorship publication titled, "Patient-Provider Trust as a Key Component of Prenatal Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): A Concept Analysis", which is now in press for the Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health. Throughout her first year as a PhD student, Paige has worked on the GROWell project and the Welcome Baby project, learning skills in both biorepository and interview coding. Currently, Paige is working on data collection and analysis for her pre-dissertation project on maternal mental health, ACEs, and breastfeeding behaviors. Paige is most interested in understanding health behaviors associated with early trauma exposure and how early interventions can help build resilience in parents and families.
Some additional fun facts about Paige:
Where did you grow up?
I am originally from Great Falls, Montana, but moved to Eugene, Oregon when I was 10 years old. My Dad passed away shortly after moving to Eugene and after three years of living there my Mom met my Stepdad who lived in Chico, California. I was in Chico for all of high school and the first two years of my undergrad so I feel more attached to Chico out of all of the places I have lived.
What drew you to this field?
I started undergrad at Butte Community College and while in school I was also working at a home visiting non-profit called Butte Baby Steps. Butte Baby Steps introduced me to the world of social work, home visiting, and early intervention services. I was not qualified to be a home visitor but I worked as a data entry clerk and was able to sit in on staff meetings. I heard testimonials from the staff about their home visits and the prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in Butte County. I was 100% hooked on home visiting and early intervention services and was very curious about ACEs, maternal mental health, the intergenerational transmission of ACEs, and early intervention policy.
Where are you happiest at work?
At work I am definitely happiest in lab meetings where I get to talk to my colleagues and learn more about their projects.
Where are you happiest outside of work?
Outside of work I am happiest hiking, eating, and spending time with my family and boyfriend of 6 years.
Is your work area messy or clean?
At work my space is definitely clean!
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Partner Events, Publications, and Resrouces
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Events and Trainings
June 3, 2024, 10:00AM PT
Intimate Partner Violence Among Birthing People: Rural–Urban Differences and Implications for Safety and Equity
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a contributor to maternal mortality. Maternal health risks and experiences of violence differ for pregnant people in rural and urban communities. This presentation will explore rural–urban differences in IPV and the distinct risks faced by rural birthing people. Dr. Kozhimannil will describe research findings based on data from the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, revealing higher rates of IPV and lower rates of abuse screening among rural residents versus those living in urban areas.
June 6, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00PM PT
Webinar: Strengthening Statewide Early Childhood Systems: The Roles of Title V, ECCS, and MIECHV
In this webinar, experts from the Early Childhood Systems TA and Coordination Center (ECS TACC), the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP), and the MIECHV Technical Assistance Resource Center (TARC) will explore opportunities for building statewide systems, underscoring the value that each partner brings to the table. Participants will hear from two states where partnership efforts are underway.
June 9, 2024, 9:00AM - 12:00PM PT
2024 UC Davis Sacramento Pride March
Bring your family, friends and allies of UC Davis and UC Davis Health to march with us in support of PRIDE. Come join UC Davis and UC Davis Health colleagues, families, students, community members and allies at the annual Sacramento Pride march sponsored by UC Davis Health and the Office for Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
- All employees, family, friends and allies are welcome to join!
- Show our continuing Legacy of Care for all
- Receive a FREE T-Shirt for participants who RSVP by May 12 (limited supplies available)
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Publications and Resources
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released a report on maternal mortality rates from 2022. The report finds the maternal mortality rate for 2022 decreased to 22.3 deaths per 100,000 live births, compared with a rate of 32.9 in 2021. However, the maternal mortality rate for Black women was 49.5 deaths per 100,000 live births and was significantly higher than rates for White (19.0), Hispanic (16.9), and Asian (13.2) women.
Provisional 2023 Data on U.S. Births
The provisional general fertility rate declined 3% in 2023 from 2022 and the number of births in 2023 went down 2% from the number of births in 2022. The rate for cesarean delivery rose from 32.1% in 2022 to 32.4% in 2023. The low-risk cesarean delivery rate increased from 26.3% in 2024 to 26.6% in 2023. The rate of preterm births in 2023 remained generally unchanged at 10.41% compared to 10.38% in 2022.
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