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 across the lifespan. We also investigate the role of cardiovascular disease in cognitive function and renal function. 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 and its sequelae. 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
Larry Keen II, Ph.D., Research Consultant

Mana Ali, M.S., Graduate Student
Georica Gholson, M.S., Graduate Student
Shellie-Anne Levy, M.S., Graduate Student
Tiffany Brown, M.A., Graduate Student

Desiree Bygrave, B.S., Graduate Student

Nomi-Kaie Bennett, B.S., Graduate Student

Billy D. Holcombe, M.A., Graduate Student

David S.B. Mitchell, M.S., Graduate Student

Krystal Bichay, B.A.,  Post Baccalaureate Student
Camryn, Triplett, Undergraduate
Kristen Isaac, Undergraduate

Terja Gibson, Undergraduate

Victor Jones, Undergraduate

Shaciara Smith, Undergraduate

Our Research Partners

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

Terrance Fullum, M.D., Howard Univ. School of Medicine

Jules P. Harrell, 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

Digestive and Kidney Diseases