On Monday, October 5, 2020, a panel of “Sharks” listened to four research proposals competing for a $50,000 grant.

The Proposal Topics

  • Healthcare Workers and Mental Health
  • Infants Born to COVID-Positive Mothers
  • Models to Inform Policy and Decision Making
  • Virtual Reality for Medical Education

The Winners

Using National Best Practices to Inform Mental Health Treatment for Delaware Healthcare Workers in the Wake of COVID-19

Researchers:

  • Sam Van Horne, PhD; Senior Research Associate, Center for WorkLife Wellbeing, ChristianaCare
  • Vanessa Downing, PhD; Director, Center for WorkLife Wellbeing, ChristianaCare
  • Megan Call, PhD; Associate Director, Resiliency Center, University of Utah Health
  • Maureen Leffler, DO, MPH; Chief Wellness Officer, Nemours Children’s Health System

Read the research proposal here. These researchers will have $50,000 to further their research towards healthcare workers’ mental health.

Congratulations!