Physical Health

How do intermediary organizations manage political pressures, value disagreements, differing scientific approaches, and organizational interests as they develop research-based guidelines for practice?

Former William T. Grant Scholar Renee Boynton-Jarrett will use this award to continue collecting and analyzing data on the impact of social environments and stressors on growth and pubertal timing in girls.

Lisa Chamberlain, assistant professor and co-founder and director of the Community Pediatrics and Advocacy Rotation and the Pediatric Residency Stanford Advocacy track, will immerse herself in the office of California State Assembly member Richard Pan, M.D. She will work ...

To what extent does neighborhood social capital influence dental health outcomes for publicly insured adolescents?

The William T. Grant Scholars Mentoring Grant was designed to support the professional development of William T. Grant Scholars and help more researchers of color reach higher levels on the career ladder.

Under what circumstances do state policymakers use research evidence as a basis for children and youth’s public health initiatives?

Can genetics explain why social policies, schools, and peers have different effects on different groups of youth?

What role do families play in youth’s development of risky driving practices?

Funds were given to create and evaluate a research forum and structured mentoring program at the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM).

What factors contribute to gender differences in adolescent health risk behaviors (e.g., cigarette, alcohol, and drug use, sexual activity, birth control use)? How can this information be used in intervention programs and policies to reduce engagement in such risky ...