Nature as MedicineA growing focus of our work is on the relationship between nature contact and human health.
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Currently in-progress
Metabolics, Acer Production, & Lifestyle Evaluation (MAPLE)
This USDA-funded grant seeks to accomplish the following: 1) expand maple-sugaring activities at a national, nature-based cancer support nonprofit; 2) increase metabolomic understanding of sap chemical composition variation related to sap harvest timing and geographic region; and 3) advance producer knowledge of cancer survivor consumer attitudes and perceptions of using sap-related products for hydration and health promotion purposes. This proposed project involves a multidisciplinary scientific team of maple/forestry research experts from Michigan State University (MSU), food science chemists from the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), cancer survivorship outcomes researchers from Northwestern University (NU), and young adult cancer support non-profit partners from True North Treks (TNT).
This USDA-funded grant seeks to accomplish the following: 1) expand maple-sugaring activities at a national, nature-based cancer support nonprofit; 2) increase metabolomic understanding of sap chemical composition variation related to sap harvest timing and geographic region; and 3) advance producer knowledge of cancer survivor consumer attitudes and perceptions of using sap-related products for hydration and health promotion purposes. This proposed project involves a multidisciplinary scientific team of maple/forestry research experts from Michigan State University (MSU), food science chemists from the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), cancer survivorship outcomes researchers from Northwestern University (NU), and young adult cancer support non-profit partners from True North Treks (TNT).
Investigators
Principal Investigator
David Victorson, PhD
Co-Investigators
Jesse Randall, PhD (Michigan State University)
Aman Sandhu, PhD (Illinois Institute of Technology)
David Victorson, PhD
Co-Investigators
Jesse Randall, PhD (Michigan State University)
Aman Sandhu, PhD (Illinois Institute of Technology)
sponsor
The US Food and Drug Administration
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Gardening for Recovery and Optimal Wellbeing (GROW)
In partnership with Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the potential health benefits of garden engagement at a substance abuse recovery center. |
investigators
Academic Investigators
Teresa Horton, PhD & David Victorson, PhD
Community Investigators
Dan Hostetler, Susan Redden & Sheri Gibson
Teresa Horton, PhD & David Victorson, PhD
Community Investigators
Dan Hostetler, Susan Redden & Sheri Gibson
Sponsors
This project is funded by a Partnership Development Grant from the Alliance for Research Chicagoland Community, Northwestern University.
