HealthPARC

 Our Mission

At HealthPARC we conduct collaborative research to understand the role that psychological, social, spiritual, and biological factors play in the development, prevention, and treatment of cardiovascular disease in minority populations.  Founded in 2008 by Dr. Mwendwa and Dr. Thomas, HealthPARC is committed to using information learned from qualitative and quantitative research to develop interventions and treatments that prevent, reduce, and/or eliminate the risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease. HealthPARC is located in the Department of Psychology on the campus of Howard University, in Washington, DC.

Our Vision

We envision a minority community who embraces wellness

by making lifestyle choices that prevent disease and promote health.

Denee T. Mwendwa, Ph.D., Principal Investigator
Joneis Thomas, Ph.D., Principal Investigator

Regina C. Sims, Ph.D., Principal Investigator
Mana Ali, M.S., Graduate Student

Georica Gholson, M.S., Graduate Student
Shellie-Anne Levy-Massey, M.S., Graduate Student
Tiffany Brown, M.S., Graduate Student

Desiree Bygrave, B.S., Graduate Student

Nomi-Kaie Bennett, B.S., Graduate Student
Shannon Chiles, Undergraduate

Victor Jones, Undergraduate

Alexis Wilson, Undergraduate

Faith Ringgold, Undergraduate

Alyscia Curtis, Undergraduate

Our Research Partners
Clive Callender, M.D., Howard Univ. School of Medicine
Alfonso Campbell, Ph.D., Howard Univ. Dept. of Psychology

Serge Madhere, Ph.D., Howard Univ. Dept. of Psychology

Cynthia Winston, Ph.D., Howard Univ. Dept. of Psychology

Anne E. Sumner, M.D., National Institute for Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases