Florida FIRST

01/17/2025

📢 Latest Research Article from FIRST Faculty, Dr. Liying Wang! 🌟

The COVID-19 pandemic changed how we all lived, especially with social distancing. For people living with HIV (PWH), this disruption made it harder to stay connected to their support systems– friends, family, and community–impacting their overall well-being.

Dr. Wang's new study looks at how having social support (or not) affected the quality of life for PWH during the Pandemic. The research also explored whether these effects differed depending on a person's age or gender.

Understanding these challenges helps us figure out how to better support people during tough times like the pandemic.

🌐 Check out the full study to learn more: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/whr.2024.0112



Florida State University College of Nursing
Center of Population Sciences for Health Equity
Florida State University Division of Research

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic and related social distancing greatly impacted quality of life, in part, by disrupting access to social support. We examined the relationship between social support and quality of life among people living with HIV (PWH) who participated in a cross-sectional survey d...

12/19/2024

🌟 Celebrating Research Excellence! 🌟

We are thrilled to share that our First Faculty member, Dr. Artur Queiroz, served as a distinguished panelist at the 1st International Harm Reduction Seminar on Chems*x held in Santos, SP, Brazil, from December 4th to 8th.

Dr. Queiroz participated in Panel 1: "Chemistry and Psychodynamics of Chems*x," where he shared his expertise on the neuropsychological effects of substances commonly associated with chems*x. His valuable insights contributed to advancing the global dialogue on harm reduction and addressing the complex challenges surrounding chems*x.

We are incredibly proud of Dr. Queiroz's dedication to impactful research and his role in shaping innovative approaches to harm reduction. 👏

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Center of Population Sciences for Health Equity
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Florida State University College of Nursing

11/04/2024

We are proud to see our FIRST faculty members creating international working relationships for health equity research!

Florida State University College of Nursing

Florida State University’s Center of Population Sciences for Health Equity (CPSHE) recently hosted the International Health Equity and STEM Research

10/30/2024

We’re incredibly proud of Dr. Rasheda Haughbrook, a valued faculty member of the Florida FIRST program, for her role as a keynote speaker at the Child Outcomes Learning Disabilities and Equity Symposium! Her dedication to bridging science and advocacy aligns with our mission to implement and sustain cultures of inclusive excellence. Thank you, Dr. Haughbrook, for leading conversations championing neurodiversity and inclusive education.

📣 We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. Rasheda Haughbrook, one of our talented Assistant Professors, was a keynote speaker at the Child Outcomes Learning Disabilities and Equity Symposium! 🌟 Dr. Haughbrook shared her powerful insights on neurodiversity and childhood development, emphasizing the importance of public education, scientific dissemination, and collaborative research to drive equity and meaningful change. Join us in celebrating her inspiring work and commitment to inclusivity!

Read more here
https://cpshe.fsu.edu/article/fsu-psychology-faculty-speaks-symposium-neurodiversity-and-learning-equity-uniting-leaders

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Columbia Psychiatry
Florida State University Division of Research
FSU College of Arts & Sciences
Florida FIRST

10/28/2024

Dr. Liying Wang has joined the FIRST Program here at Florida State University.
Dr. Wang is an Assistant Professor at the Florida State University College of Nursing. As a clinical psychologist, her research is rooted in translational clinical science, with a strong commitment to community-engaged and participatory approaches. She utilizes both quantitative and qualitative methodologies to examine the social determinants of health among marginalized groups such as people living with HIV and s*xual and gender minorities. Leveraging her understanding of these communities and insights gained through close collaboration with community partners, Dr. Wang develops culturally appropriate digital psychosocial interventions that are tailored to address mental health disparities and enhance resilience.

Her research program combines clinical science with human-centered design principles to create scalable, AI-enhanced mHealth interventions. Adopting a global-to-local approach, her work in China and Southeast Asia informs the development of culturally sensitive interventions. She aims to leverage technology to improve access to mental health resources and coping skills training by harnessing the power of generative AI and embracing social media platforms, especially among underserved populations.

We are proud to have Dr. Wang a part of the FIRST initiative to transform the institutional culture at Florida State University to generate a self-sustaining scientific community dedicated to inclusive excellence!

10/25/2024

🌎✈️ The Florida FIRST Faculty Development Program traveled to Panamá and proudly participated in the International Health Equity & STEM Research Summit hosted by the Center of Population Sciences for Health Equity. Our faculty had the privilege of meeting with the U.S. Ambassador to Panamá, the Director of INDICASAT-AIP, a leading scientific research institution in Panamá, and many other dignitaries and researchers dedicated to the summit's common goal. These discussions focused on advancing research for health equity and building lasting partnerships to address pressing global health challenges.

🤝 Collaboration was at the heart of this summit, uniting researchers, government leaders, and health experts to share insights and strengthen international relationships. The support from NIH is instrumental in driving this important work, and we’re excited to continue expanding our global impact.

Center of Population Sciences for Health Equity
Florida State University College of Nursing
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
FSU Panama, Panama

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07/08/2024

We are excited to share this inspiring story of Dr. Carli Culjat and her partnership with HOPE Medical Clinic in Destin, Florida, to address the critical issue of health literacy among Hispanic populations. By working with HOPE Medical Clinic, Dr. Culjat will gather valuable insights and data from the clinic's patient population to help in developing targeted interventions and improve healthcare communication.

We are celebrating this collaboration and the impact it will have on the community. We are so proud to have Dr. Culjat in the Florida FIRST program. Read more below.
https://www.floridafirst.fsu.edu/article/fsu-and-hope-medical-clinic-collaborate-boost-health-literacy-hispanic-populations

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The mission of the FLORIDA FIRST Health Science Brigade (aka The FLORIDA FIRST Brigade) is to transform institutional culture at Florida State University to generate a self-sustaining scientific community dedicated to inclusive excellence.

06/04/2024

Congrats to our MPI Eugenia Isabel Flores Millender!

We are thrilled about the recognition of Dr. Millender's outstanding leadership in nursing and research! 👏🌟

Dr. Millender leads the Faculty Development Core and serves as a Multiple Principal Investigator for Florida FIRST. She is dedicated to increasing health equity, decreasing co-occurring mental disparities and cardiovascular disease, and providing culturally appropriate care to reduce disparities. She has done so by working with community-based organizations and interprofessional teams for the last 20 years. We are so lucky to have her on our research leadership team.

✨ We are thrilled to announce that our Assistant Dean for Research Eugenia Isabel Flores Millender has been selected to participate in the prestigious American Association of Colleges of Nursing-Wharton Executive Leadership Program this August at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania!

This exclusive program is open to leaders from AACN member institutions and features a highly competitive application process. We are incredibly proud of Dr. Millender for achieving this significant achievement.

05/22/2024

Welcome Dr. Artur Queiroz to the FIRST Cohort!

Dr. Queiroz is the final hire to the Florida FIRST program. His research interests explores HIV prevention for Men who have s*x with men, with a focus on how chems*x (s*xualized substance use) affects HIV prevention and s*xual health on the LGBTQ+ population.

Dr. Artur Queiroz is an Assistant Professor in the Florida State University College of Nursing. He obtained his PhD`s in Nursing Science and Public Health from Universidade de São Paulo and Universidade Nova de Lisboa. Respectively, Dr. Queiroz also completed his Master’s in nursing science from the Ribeirao Preto College of Nursing from the Universidade de São Paulo, a WHO Collaborating Center for nursing research and development.

04/30/2024

Exciting news! Dr. Carli Culjat from FSU’s College of Nursing is running for president-elect of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN)!

Dr. Culjat is also an active member of the Florida FIRST Program and part of the Center of Population Sciences for Health Equity. With a distinguished career as an early-career researcher and nurse practitioner in the Emergency Department, her dedication to advancing healthcare literacy in underserved communities is inspiring.

We are proud of Dr. Culjat as she takes a bold step forward in her candidacy for president-elect of NAHN. Her leadership and excellence on the national level exemplify the standards of our distinguished Florida State University faculty. Let's show our support for Dr. Culjat as she advocates for excellence in healthcare!

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