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The Comprehensive Obesity Prevention & Education (COPE) Lab examines obesity-related chronic disease disparities among African American families. The primary goal of the research is to reduce risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes, such as poor dietary practices, low levels of physical activity, and limited access to healthy food and physical activity opportunities, among rural families through multi-level, community-based interventions.
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Funders, Sponsors, and Collaborators:
USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (Grant Number 2017-46100-27197)
Principal Investigator:
Current Students:
Biswadeep Dhar, Youth Development and Family Sciences Doctoral Student
Noemi Reyes, FYCS M.S. Student
Romae Morgan, University Scholar
Meredith Adams
Shonglee Ho
Brittany Blake
Laura Harms
Jordan Story
Maniha Khan
Maria Okoye
Rachel White
Join us:
Dr. O'Neal accepts a limited number of undergraduate students each semester. To apply to volunteer, please email Dr. O'Neal.
352-273-3501
McCarty D, Office 3038C
PO Box 110310
Gainesville, FL 32611
Principal Investigator:
Current Students:
Biswadeep Dhar, Youth Development and Family Sciences Doctoral Student
Noemi Reyes, FYCS M.S. Student
Romae Morgan, University Scholar
Meredith Adams
Shonglee Ho
Brittany Blake
Laura Harms
Jordan Story
Maniha Khan
Maria Okoye
Rachel White
Join us:
Dr. O'Neal accepts a limited number of undergraduate students each semester. To apply to volunteer, please email Dr. O'Neal.
352-273-3501
McCarty D, Office 3038C
PO Box 110310
Gainesville, FL 32611