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StAND

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StAND

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​The Study of Active Neighborhoods in Detroit (StAND) is a collaborative research project between Michigan State University, Detroit Audubon and the City of Detroit Parks and Recreation Department. The study is led by Dr. Amber Pearson, Department of Geography, Environment and Spatial Sciences, Michigan State University. We aim to better understand the link between nature and active and healthy neighborhoods in Detroit. The Horton Research Group contributes to multiple components of the project including the analyses of data on biomarkers (salivary cortisol, C-Reactive Protein) fo​r this study. (Funded by NIH/NCI).

​Visit the StAND research website to learn more.

Collaborators

We are thankful to all the collaborators whose work and contributions have been essential for the success of this research.
Dr. Amber Pearson, Michigan State University, Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences
Dr. Joseph Gardiner, Michigan State University, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Dr. Rachel Buxton, Carleton University, Institute of Environmental Science and Department of Biology
Dr. Thom McDade, Northwestern University, Department of Anthropology
Dr. Karin Pfeiffer, Michigan State University, College of Education
Dr. Ruth Hunter, Queen’s University Belfast, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
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