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

Regina C. Sims, Ph.D., Principal Investigator

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

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

Krystal Bichay, B.A., Post Baccalaureate Student

Olga Herren, B.A., Graduate Student

Ola-Edo Orjiako, M.S., Graduate Student
Kristen Isaac, Undergraduate

Victor Jones, Undergraduate

Shaciara Smith, Undergraduate

Brynne Matthews, Undergraduate