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Division of Research Principal Investigator: Mark Eisner, MD, MPH
Primary Source of Funding: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Total Project Period: February 2000 – January 2005
Description: This study is designed to assemble a prospective cohort of adults with life-threatening asthma exacerbation, as indicated by ICU admission. The purpose is to elaborate risk factors for adverse health outcomes over time.

Division of Research Principal Investigator: Annette Aalborg, DrPH
Primary Source of Funding: National Center for Research Resources
Total Project Period: September 2000 – August 2003
Description: This model program will disseminate interactive health science materials and practices to schools and science centers in the western region and nationally. The overarching goals of the program are to increase student, parent, and teacher knowledge of health issues and increase their participation in health and science education programs.

Division of Research Principal Investigator: Gary D. Friedman, MD, MS
Primary Source of Funding: Orentreich Foundation for the Advancement of Science (OFAS)
Total Project Period: July 1984 – Ongoing
Description: Collaborate with OFAS to use and maintain the large Kaiser-Orentreich collection of frozen serum for medical research.