Preventing Diabetes in Latino Youth-Supplemental Funding
Dr. Gabe Shaibi
Dr. Felipe González Castro and Armando Pena (PhD student)
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has awarded Armando Peña, a 2nd year Exercise and Nutritional Science PhD student in ASU’s College of Health Solutions, a diversity supplement to support his career development. Armando is mentored by CHPDP Director, Dr. Gabriel Shaibi, PhD and CHPDP Faculty Dr. Felipe González Castro, PhD (see announcement for complete list of mentors). The additional funding will leverage Dr. Shaibi’s R01 from NIDDK titled “Preventing Diabetes in Latino Youth.” The 2-year award will support Armando’s research, which is focused on understanding how oxidative stress and inflammation are associated with obesity and type 2 diabetes in Latino youth.