Now introducing our undergraduate team:

Jayxa Alonzo:

Francesca Lupini:

We're excited to introduce our graduate research team!

Starting with Darha Ponder:

The ROOTS Parenting Intervention to Improve Child Emotional and Physical Health: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial for Black and Latiné Families Black and Latiné children in the United States experience disproportionate rates of emotional and physical health problems, yet few preventive interventions address both types of outcomes in a cultur...

"Wait, what exactly is the ROOTS study?” 🌱

Glad you asked! It’s our pilot study testing a parenting program that incorporates culture and promotes healthy living, focused on supporting the health & well-being of Black and Latiné children. 💪🏾

Full Article here: doi.org/10.1111/jmft...

Welcome to the first post of the ROOTS Lab!
We are researchers, health professionals, graduate and undergraduate students, dedicated towards improving the health and resilience of racially minoritized families to contribute to a more equitable society. 💪🏽