Dr. Shaibi’s lab focuses on the development, testing, and expansion of diabetes prevention programs for high-risk Latino youth and families in collaboration with community partners and stakeholders. Through this work, the team will foster a diverse network to support the next generation of scholars, providers, and health promotion professionals.
RESEARCH GRANTS AND CONTRACTS: ONGOING
Explicating Family Processes to Support Diabetes Prevention in Latino Families
ASU Institute for Social Science Research
2020-2021
Role: Principal Investigator
Total Costs: $6,500
Adapt diabetes prevention programming for Latino families
A Family Centered Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Program (Community Implementation)
Dignity Health Community Grant
2020-2021
Role: Principal Investigator
Total Costs: $197,000
Establish the feasibility of Integrated a Diabetes Prevention Program into a Primary Care Practice
Follow-Up of a Culturally-Grounded Diabetes Prevention Program for Obese Latino Adolescents
NIH/NIMHD
2017-2022
Role: Principal Investigator
The study will describe long-term health trajectories Latino adolescents following completion of ELSC and examine how family, home, and neighborhood factors are associated with individual diabetes risk profiles over time. The ELSC intervention focuses on sustaining healthy behavior changes through nutrition and fitness classes delivered to obese Latino adolescents and their families.
Assessment of Liver and Metabolic Disease Risks in Overweight and Obese Youths by Advanced Ultrasound and MRI Techniques
Arizona Biomedical Research Commission
2017-2021
Role: Co-Investigator (Bailey PI)
Total Costs: $225,000
To establish advanced non-invasive imaging techniques including ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging to understand obesity-related liver disease phenotypes in Arizona Latinos.
Partnering for PA in Early Childhood: Sustainability Via Active Garden Education
NIH/NIMHD
Role: Co-Investigator (Lee PI)
2016-2021
Total Costs: $2,500,000
Test the efficacy and sustainability of a community garden intervention to promote physical activity in Latino preschool children.
Preventing Diabetes in Latino Youth
NIH/NIDDK 1R01DK107579-01
Role: Principal Investigator
2015-2021
Total Costs: $3,120,000
Test the effects of a community-based diabetes prevention program on reducing type 2 diabetes risk factors among obese Latino youth with prediabetes.
EHR-Based Genomic Discovery and Implementation
NIH/NHGRI U01HG006379
Role: Co-Investigator (PI of ASU Subcontract) (Kullo PI)
2015-2025
Total Costs: $3,820,000
Goal: To conduct a genomic medicine implementation project to establish mechanisms for return of actionable findings from targeted sequencing of 100 disease-relevant genes.
Sangre Por Salud Biobank
Mayo Clinic - Center for Individualized Medicine
Role: Co-Investigator (PI of ASU sub-contract) (De Filippis PI) (Contribution: Identify and foster collaborative opportunities and research projects)
2012-2020
Total Costs: $1,880,000
Goal: To develop a biobank and patient registry of Latino patients in an FQHC.
ASU Institute for Social Science Research
2020-2021
Role: Principal Investigator
Total Costs: $6,500
Adapt diabetes prevention programming for Latino families
A Family Centered Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Program (Community Implementation)
Dignity Health Community Grant
2020-2021
Role: Principal Investigator
Total Costs: $197,000
Establish the feasibility of Integrated a Diabetes Prevention Program into a Primary Care Practice
Follow-Up of a Culturally-Grounded Diabetes Prevention Program for Obese Latino Adolescents
NIH/NIMHD
2017-2022
Role: Principal Investigator
The study will describe long-term health trajectories Latino adolescents following completion of ELSC and examine how family, home, and neighborhood factors are associated with individual diabetes risk profiles over time. The ELSC intervention focuses on sustaining healthy behavior changes through nutrition and fitness classes delivered to obese Latino adolescents and their families.
Assessment of Liver and Metabolic Disease Risks in Overweight and Obese Youths by Advanced Ultrasound and MRI Techniques
Arizona Biomedical Research Commission
2017-2021
Role: Co-Investigator (Bailey PI)
Total Costs: $225,000
To establish advanced non-invasive imaging techniques including ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging to understand obesity-related liver disease phenotypes in Arizona Latinos.
Partnering for PA in Early Childhood: Sustainability Via Active Garden Education
NIH/NIMHD
Role: Co-Investigator (Lee PI)
2016-2021
Total Costs: $2,500,000
Test the efficacy and sustainability of a community garden intervention to promote physical activity in Latino preschool children.
Preventing Diabetes in Latino Youth
NIH/NIDDK 1R01DK107579-01
Role: Principal Investigator
2015-2021
Total Costs: $3,120,000
Test the effects of a community-based diabetes prevention program on reducing type 2 diabetes risk factors among obese Latino youth with prediabetes.
EHR-Based Genomic Discovery and Implementation
NIH/NHGRI U01HG006379
Role: Co-Investigator (PI of ASU Subcontract) (Kullo PI)
2015-2025
Total Costs: $3,820,000
Goal: To conduct a genomic medicine implementation project to establish mechanisms for return of actionable findings from targeted sequencing of 100 disease-relevant genes.
Sangre Por Salud Biobank
Mayo Clinic - Center for Individualized Medicine
Role: Co-Investigator (PI of ASU sub-contract) (De Filippis PI) (Contribution: Identify and foster collaborative opportunities and research projects)
2012-2020
Total Costs: $1,880,000
Goal: To develop a biobank and patient registry of Latino patients in an FQHC.
RESEARCH GRANTS AND CONTRACTS: COMPLETED
!Viva Maryvale! A Family Focused Diabetes Prevention Program
Arizona Department of Health Services
Role: Principal Investigator
2015-2020
Total Costs: $75,000
Goal: Develop and test the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a family-based diabetes prevention program for high risk Latino families in Maryvale, AZ.
Community-academic partnership to promote CV health among underserved children and families
American Heart Association National Center: Scientist Development Grant – 14SDG20490382
Role: Co-Investigator (Crespo PI)
Contribution: Mentor
2014-2018
Total Costs: $308,000
Goal: To test the efficacy of a 12-week fitness- and behavioral- oriented program to improve cardiovascular fitness among underserved children and adults.
Mapping Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Opportunities in Maryvale, AZ
Mayo Clinic Office of Health Disparities Research
Principal Investigator
2015-2017
Total Costs: $20,000
Develop a smartphone application using Geographical Information System (GIS) mapping to identify physical and social supports for health promotion and disease prevention in Maryvale, AZ.
Metabolic Syndrome in Pediatric Cancer Survivors
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Role: Principal Investigator
2015-2017
Total Costs: $64,650
Goal: To explore markers of inflammation associated with metabolic syndrome in survivors of childhood cancer
Bridging the Psychosocial Stress Model with the Embodiment of Illegality
ASU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Seed Funding Grant
Role: Mentor
Total Costs: $37,024
Goal: To elucidate the mechanisms between the sociopolitical context, particularly shaped by immigrant enforcement policies, and immigrants’ physiological health.
Community-Based Diabetes Prevention Program for Obese Latino Youth: Every Little Step Counts
NIH/NIMHD P20MD002316 - 6561
Role: Principal Investigator (Contribution: Overall scientific direction)
2012-2017
Total Costs: $1,200,000
Goal: Test the effects of a community-based diabetes prevention program for obese Latino youth.
Health Disparities Research at SIRC: Cultural Processes in Risk and Resilience
NIH/NIMHD P20MD002316
Role: Co-Investigator (Marsiglia PI) (Contribution: Member of the Center’s Executive Committee)
2012-2017
Total Costs: $6,300,000
Goal: To address knowledge gaps on the role of social determinants of health with a focus on the ethnic minority populations of the Southwest and the U.S.-Mexico border region.
Hispanic Biobank
Mayo Clinic - Center for Individualized Medicine
Role: Co-Investigator (PI of ASU sub-contract) (Mandarino PI) (Contribution: Identify and foster collaborative opportunities and research projects)
2012-2016
Total Costs: $1,880,000
Goal: To develop a biobank and patient registry of Latino patients phenotype for type 2 diabetes risk.
Novel Biomarkers of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Latino Youth
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Role: Principal Investigator (Contribution: Overall scientific direction)
2012-2013
Total Costs: $30,000
Goal: Examine the associations between novel and traditional markers for CVD in adolescents.
Cardiometabolic Assessment, Research, and Education
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Role: Principal Investigator (Contribution: Overall scientific direction)
2010-2013
Total Costs: $ 70,000
Goal: Develop a clinical program to identify and manage children at high risk for cardiovascular disease
Community-Based Research to Improve Health & Quality of Life of Latino Youth: Every Little Step Counts
Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center
Role: Principal Investigator (Contribution: Overall scientific direction)
2009-2013
Total Costs: $100,000
Goal: Develop and pilot test a community-based diabetes prevention intervention for obese Latino adolescents.
Health Information Technology to Support Clinical Decision Making in Obesity Care
AHRQ R18 HS 018646
Role: Co-Investigator (Gance-Cleveland PI)
Contribution: Develop physical activity and cardiometabolic health modules and contribute to scientific direction
2010-2013
Total Costs: $1,300,000
Goal: To evaluate clinician decision support and tailored patient education on the implementation of current pediatric obesity guidelines.
COPE/Healthy Lifestyles for Teens: A School Based RCT
NIH/NINR 1R01NR012171
Role: Co-Investigator (Melnyk PI) (Contribution: Develop physical activity curriculum and contribute to the scientific direction)
2009-2013
Total Costs: $2,300,000
Goal: Examine the impact of a school-based intervention on obesity and mental health in adolescents
Qualtiy of Life and Cardiometabolic Risk in Latino youth
University of Washington
Role: Principal Investigator (Contribution: Overall scientific direction)
12/01/2009 – 11/30/2010
Total Costs: $3,000
Goal: To examine the association between cardiometabolic health and quality of life among Latino youth.
Arizona Insulin Resistance Registry
Arizona Board of Regents
Role: Co-Investigator (Mandarino PI)
Contribution: Co-direct the project and manage the day-to-day activities and overall scientific direction
2008-2001
Total Costs: $600,000
Goal: To develop a registry of Latino community members who are phenotyped and genotyped for type 2 diabetes risk factors and interested in participating in clinical research.
Evaluating a Community Based Diabetes Prevention Program for Overweight Latino Youth
Raul Castro Institute
Role: Principal Investigator (Contribution: Overall scientific direction)
2007-2009
Total Costs: $4,000
Goal: Evaluate the efficacy of a community-based diabetes prevention program for Latino children.
Personalized Exercise for Adolescents with Diabetes
NIH/NINR1R21 NR009267-01 A1
Role: Co-Investigator (PI of ASU subcontract) (Faulkner PI)
2006-2008
Contribution: Oversee analysis of inflammatory markers
Total Costs: $7,000
Goal: To examine the effects of a 16-week personalized exercise program on insulin resistance and the metabolic syndrome phenotype in youth with type 2 diabetes.
Arizona Department of Health Services
Role: Principal Investigator
2015-2020
Total Costs: $75,000
Goal: Develop and test the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a family-based diabetes prevention program for high risk Latino families in Maryvale, AZ.
Community-academic partnership to promote CV health among underserved children and families
American Heart Association National Center: Scientist Development Grant – 14SDG20490382
Role: Co-Investigator (Crespo PI)
Contribution: Mentor
2014-2018
Total Costs: $308,000
Goal: To test the efficacy of a 12-week fitness- and behavioral- oriented program to improve cardiovascular fitness among underserved children and adults.
Mapping Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Opportunities in Maryvale, AZ
Mayo Clinic Office of Health Disparities Research
Principal Investigator
2015-2017
Total Costs: $20,000
Develop a smartphone application using Geographical Information System (GIS) mapping to identify physical and social supports for health promotion and disease prevention in Maryvale, AZ.
Metabolic Syndrome in Pediatric Cancer Survivors
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Role: Principal Investigator
2015-2017
Total Costs: $64,650
Goal: To explore markers of inflammation associated with metabolic syndrome in survivors of childhood cancer
Bridging the Psychosocial Stress Model with the Embodiment of Illegality
ASU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Seed Funding Grant
Role: Mentor
Total Costs: $37,024
Goal: To elucidate the mechanisms between the sociopolitical context, particularly shaped by immigrant enforcement policies, and immigrants’ physiological health.
Community-Based Diabetes Prevention Program for Obese Latino Youth: Every Little Step Counts
NIH/NIMHD P20MD002316 - 6561
Role: Principal Investigator (Contribution: Overall scientific direction)
2012-2017
Total Costs: $1,200,000
Goal: Test the effects of a community-based diabetes prevention program for obese Latino youth.
Health Disparities Research at SIRC: Cultural Processes in Risk and Resilience
NIH/NIMHD P20MD002316
Role: Co-Investigator (Marsiglia PI) (Contribution: Member of the Center’s Executive Committee)
2012-2017
Total Costs: $6,300,000
Goal: To address knowledge gaps on the role of social determinants of health with a focus on the ethnic minority populations of the Southwest and the U.S.-Mexico border region.
Hispanic Biobank
Mayo Clinic - Center for Individualized Medicine
Role: Co-Investigator (PI of ASU sub-contract) (Mandarino PI) (Contribution: Identify and foster collaborative opportunities and research projects)
2012-2016
Total Costs: $1,880,000
Goal: To develop a biobank and patient registry of Latino patients phenotype for type 2 diabetes risk.
Novel Biomarkers of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Latino Youth
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Role: Principal Investigator (Contribution: Overall scientific direction)
2012-2013
Total Costs: $30,000
Goal: Examine the associations between novel and traditional markers for CVD in adolescents.
Cardiometabolic Assessment, Research, and Education
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Role: Principal Investigator (Contribution: Overall scientific direction)
2010-2013
Total Costs: $ 70,000
Goal: Develop a clinical program to identify and manage children at high risk for cardiovascular disease
Community-Based Research to Improve Health & Quality of Life of Latino Youth: Every Little Step Counts
Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center
Role: Principal Investigator (Contribution: Overall scientific direction)
2009-2013
Total Costs: $100,000
Goal: Develop and pilot test a community-based diabetes prevention intervention for obese Latino adolescents.
Health Information Technology to Support Clinical Decision Making in Obesity Care
AHRQ R18 HS 018646
Role: Co-Investigator (Gance-Cleveland PI)
Contribution: Develop physical activity and cardiometabolic health modules and contribute to scientific direction
2010-2013
Total Costs: $1,300,000
Goal: To evaluate clinician decision support and tailored patient education on the implementation of current pediatric obesity guidelines.
COPE/Healthy Lifestyles for Teens: A School Based RCT
NIH/NINR 1R01NR012171
Role: Co-Investigator (Melnyk PI) (Contribution: Develop physical activity curriculum and contribute to the scientific direction)
2009-2013
Total Costs: $2,300,000
Goal: Examine the impact of a school-based intervention on obesity and mental health in adolescents
Qualtiy of Life and Cardiometabolic Risk in Latino youth
University of Washington
Role: Principal Investigator (Contribution: Overall scientific direction)
12/01/2009 – 11/30/2010
Total Costs: $3,000
Goal: To examine the association between cardiometabolic health and quality of life among Latino youth.
Arizona Insulin Resistance Registry
Arizona Board of Regents
Role: Co-Investigator (Mandarino PI)
Contribution: Co-direct the project and manage the day-to-day activities and overall scientific direction
2008-2001
Total Costs: $600,000
Goal: To develop a registry of Latino community members who are phenotyped and genotyped for type 2 diabetes risk factors and interested in participating in clinical research.
Evaluating a Community Based Diabetes Prevention Program for Overweight Latino Youth
Raul Castro Institute
Role: Principal Investigator (Contribution: Overall scientific direction)
2007-2009
Total Costs: $4,000
Goal: Evaluate the efficacy of a community-based diabetes prevention program for Latino children.
Personalized Exercise for Adolescents with Diabetes
NIH/NINR1R21 NR009267-01 A1
Role: Co-Investigator (PI of ASU subcontract) (Faulkner PI)
2006-2008
Contribution: Oversee analysis of inflammatory markers
Total Costs: $7,000
Goal: To examine the effects of a 16-week personalized exercise program on insulin resistance and the metabolic syndrome phenotype in youth with type 2 diabetes.