| Project Title |
Award Year |
Principal Investigator(s) |
| Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators: A Pilot Study to Assess Utility of In-Clinical Functional Testing as an Adjunct to the Commercial Drivers Medical Examination |
2011-2012 |
A. Rielly, S. Kales |
| The Role of DNA Methylation of the Cardiopulmonary Effects of Particulate Exposure in Biomarkers |
2011-2012 |
T. Fan, D. Christiani |
| Piloting Cognitive Learning Tasks in an Occupational Cohort |
2011-2012 |
M. Weisskopf, R. Grashow, J. Braun |
| Cardiovascular and Stress Responses to Short-Term Noise Exposure |
2011-2012 |
J. Cavallari, E. Walker, A. Brammer, M. Cherniack, S. Fang, M. Mittleman |
| Investigation of Open-Cell Drop Ceiling Louvers for Use in Upper-Room Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation |
2011-2012 |
J. Linnes |
| Biomechanics of Thumbing during Tablet Use |
2011-2012 |
M. Trudeau, J. Dennerlein |
| PM2.5 Exposures of Employees in the Longwood Medical Area (LMA) who Commute by Bike |
2011-2012 |
M. Tumpney, A. Backus |
| Predictors of Functional Limitations Related to Musculoskeletal Pain in Clinical Staff of Nursing Homes |
2011-2012 |
L. Punnett, G. Kernan, |
| The Relationship between Job Safety and Contractor Utilization in the Mining Industry |
2011-2012 |
M. Buessing |
| Upper Extremity Kinematics and Kinetics among Computer Workers with Hand Osteoarthritis |
2011-2012 |
J. Dennerlein, M. Trudeau |
| Biomarkers Assessment of Fine Particle-Induced Vascular Changes in Wildland Firefighters |
2010-2011 |
D. Gaughan, D. Christiani |
| Participatory Action Research Approach to Solve Problems Associated with Drywall Handling Tasks |
2010-2011 |
B. Buchholz, P. Dasgupta |
| Analysis of the Pressure on the Knee among Floor Coverers |
2010-2011 |
B. Buchholz, X. Jing |
| Validating Novel Biomarkers of Manganese Exposure and Manganese Toxicity in a Population of Welders |
2010-2011 |
M. Weisskopf, R. Grashow |
| Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Driver-Simulator Performance and Diagnosis of OSA |
2010-2011 |
S. Kales, C. Zhang, A. Malhotr, S. Gautam |
| Metabonomic Applications in Assessing Occupational Exposure to Nano-Metallic Particles derived from Welding Fume |
2010-2011 |
C. Chang, D. Christiani |
| Using Transparency to Increase Awareness of Chemical Hazards in University Laboratories |
2010-2011 |
M.Weil, R. Clapp, K. Geiser |
| Integrative Approach to Gene Expression and Genotype Profiling of Mice and Humans Chronically Exposed to Inhaled Endotoxin |
2010-2011 |
P. Lai, D. Christiani |
| An Unrecognized Source of Exposure to Bisphenol A: Receipts? |
2009-2010 |
S. Ehrlich, R. Hauser |
| Determining the Dermal Penetration and Toxicity Profile of Quantum Dots |
2009-2010 |
M. Ellenbecker, S. Tsai |
| Characterization of Metallic Nanoparticles Derived in Welding Fume, and Evaluation of its Association to Adverse Cardiovascular Outcome in Humans |
2009-2010 |
D. Christiani, C. Chang |
| Comparing Rates of Injury for Sharps Medical Devices with Safety Features in Massachusetts Hospitals |
2009-2010 |
D. Kriebel, A. Ali |
| EPA Diesel Engine Replacement Program Effect on Lobster Boat Occupational Air Pollution Exposure and Health Outcomes |
2009-2010 |
R. Herrick, A. Piedmont, A. Backus |
| University Students’ Notebook Use |
2009-2010 |
K. Jacobs, G. Foley |
| Assessing Noise and Chemical Exposures in Farm Youth |
2008-2009 |
M. Kile, C. Ronk |
| Exposure Assessment of Healthcare Industry Employees: Inter-Method Agreement of Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Exposures between Direct Observation and Self-Reports |
2008-2009 |
L. Punnet, J. Tessler |
| Gene-Environment Interactions in Newly Hired Textile Workers |
2008-2009 |
E. Eisen, D. Christiani, A. Mehta |
| Work Arrangements in Patient Care and Musculoskeletal Injuries in Nurses: The Effect of Work Schedules, Availability of Resources for Lifting Assistance, and Various Forms of Communication for Patient Hand-Off |
2008-2009 |
E. McNeely, P. Lee |
| Occupational Exposure to Metal-Rich PM2.5 and DNA Methylation |
2008-2009 |
M. Kile, A. Baccarelli, S. Fang, D. Christiani |
| Reassign Pointing Device Tasks to Improve Radiologists’ Postures, Repetitive Movements, and Discomforts |
2008-2009 |
C. Chang, P. Boiselle, J. Dennerlein, M. Robertson |
| Traffic-Related Particulate Matter and Markers of Inflammation and Oxidative Stress: Variations by Past Occupational Exposure to Traffic-Related Particulate Matter |
2008-2009 |
S. Fang, AJ. Mehta. Schwartz, D. Christiani |
| Manganese Exposures and Cardiovascular Responses among Welders |
2008-2009 |
D. Christiani, M. Mittleman, J. Cavallari |
| Physiologic Effects of Chronic Endotoxin Exposure |
2007-2008 |
R. Baron, D. Christiani, M. Parella |
| Exploratory Plasma Proteomic Analysis Using iTRAQ-2DLC-MS/MS Technology in a Crossover Study of Individuals Exposed to Metal Fume |
2007-2008 |
D. Christiani, M. Wang |
| Biomechanical Evaluation of Air Stretcher as Alternative for Carpet Knee-Kicker |
2007-2008 |
B. Buchholz |
| Early Neurotoxic Effects in Manganese Exposed Workers |
2007-2008 |
M. Weisskopf, D. Christiani, R. Lucchini, W. Laohaudomchok |
| A Pilot Study of Workers’ Exposure to Airborne Conidia of Trichoderma Harzianum in Greenhouse Production in Connecticut |
2007-2008 |
J. LaMondia, A. Bharadwaj |
| Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators: An Implementation Study of the Joint Task Force’s Consensus Guidelines |
2007-2008 |
S. Kales, P. Parks |
| Urinary Metal Concentrations as Biomarkers of Exposure to PM 2.5 among Welders |
2007-2008 |
D. Christiani, J. Cavallari, S. Fang |
| Exploratory Analyses of Association between Secondhand Smoke Exposure and Inflammatory Markers Related to Cardiovascular Disease Among Non-Smokers in a Population of Trucking Industry |
2007-2008 |
F. Laden, Y. Chiu |
