August 1, 2022 – Using newly developed and culturally informed methods, a UO team was able to more than triple the number of Latinx people getting tested for COVID-19, according to a recently published research paper. Dave DeGarmo, PhD, and Camille Cioffi, PhD, of the Prevention Science Institute were involved in the research.

May 27, 2022 – In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we spoke with Dr. Elizabeth Stormshak (University of Oregon) about her intervention, the Family Check-Up (FCU), which addresses emotional and behavioral challenges during times of transition for students with or at risk for disability.

May 3, 2022 – Vulnerable teens who lose a pregnancy are at increased risk for suicide, new research from UO’s Prevention Science Institute shows. Camille Cioffi, PhD, a research assistant professor at the Prevention Science Institute led the study.

January 13, 2022 – As people grapple with how to manage this challenging environment, experts from the Department of Counseling Psychology and Human Services in the UO’s College of Education have offered some research-based tips for promoting mental health and wellness in 2022.

August 30, 2021 – A trio of UO faculty members are part of a group that just released a new report on anti-Black racism and inequity during adolescence. Their expertise offer ways to help Black youth.

June 10, 2021 – Improving air quality, health screenings, and public health messaging—research performed at the UO points to better strategies for managing future epidemics.

December 10, 2020 – Researchers in the UO’s Prevention Science Institute have received a two-year, $1.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to fund expanded COVID-19 testing at syringe exchange sites. Other investigators on the project include Anne Mauricio, Camille Cioffi, Hannah Tavalire, Leslie Leve and Derek Kosty, all research scientists at the Prevention Science Institute or faculty members in the College of Education.

September 15, 2020 – Behind the scenes of the UO’s COVID-19 Monitoring and Assessment Program is a small army of dedicated people working to keep the university community safe. Leslie Leve, a co-science lead for the program works with Camille Cioffi, the team’s community liaison and numerous other PSI team members who were integral to the program’s launch.