Pilot Funding Program

Chronic Pancreatitis (CP) is a debilitating condition that affects ~300,000 Americans and often leads to disability, opioid use, and poor quality of life. In this study, Dr. Machicado and his team will develop and test a digital, self-guided, disease-specific self-management program for CP by adapting a web-based self-management program, PainGuide, developed by the UM Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center. 

Co-Investigators: David Williams, PhD | Afton Hassett, PsyD | Jonathan Troost, PhD | Daniel Clauw, MD | Anna Lok, MD

Dr. Markovitz and his team will study the influence of "vertical integration" between insurance companies and primary care practices on the everyday care of older adults. This study will help inform changes to policies on primary care access, quality of care and health equity for older adults.

Co-Investigators: John Ayanian, MD | Renu Tipirneni, MD | Thomas Buchmueller, PhD 

Dr. Cousino and her team will develop a prototype application of the WE BEAT App, which builds upon the growing success of the WE BEAT Wellness Education virtual group program led by Dr. Cousino, a pediatric psychologist. The WE BEAT program provides evidence-based resilience skills training and opportunities for peer connection through a virtual community to children and teens with heart disease and other chronic medical conditions.

Co-Investigators: Nathaniel Borenstein, PhD  |  Kurt Schumacher, MD  |  Sara Pasquali, MD

Childhood cancer survivors are at risk of cognitive challenges such as attention and executive function difficulties following medical treatment; however, families often face barriers to accessing behavioral interventions to address these late effects. The goal of this project is to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a brief, virtual, therapist-delivered cognitive compensatory training for children with a history of pediatric cancer and their caregivers. 

Co-Investigators: Elise Hodges, PhD  |  Carol Persad, PhD

The Michigan Plan for Appropriate Tailored Healthcare in Pregnancy (MiPATH) is the national example for redesigned prenatal care and pregnant patients' needs and preferences into one comprehensive, tailored care plan. This project will use surveys to assess pregnant patients' experiences with MiPATH and further refine the care model and ensure prenatal care is best designed to meet patients' medical, education, and social needs.

Co-Investigators: Rosalyn Maben-Feaster, MD  |  Michelle Moniz,  MD  |  Justine Wu, MD

This study will aim to develop a self-administered intervention for patients with depression where they will learn more about the purpose of emotions and of depression. The intervention will also introduce skills that are helpful for responding to depression.

Co-Investigators: Brian Zikmund-Fisher, PhD