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1. Role of monocarboxylate transporters (MCTs) in mediating the anticancer effects of green tea catechins in the gastric epithelium Joshua Bomser (PI), EHE; Mark Failla, EHE; Jeffery Firkins, FAES

2. The Primary Care Obesity Network (PCON): Incorporating principles of self-regulation of intake Ihuoma Eneli (PI), COM; Christopher Taylor, COM; Tracy Tylka, A&S; Kaylee Sprau, NCH; Phyllis Polas, Professional Pediatrics

3. Microbial food safety concerns of sharing human milk via the Internet Sarah Keim (PI), COM; Joseph Hogan, FAES; Jesse Kwiek, COM; Sheela Geraghty, University of Cincinnati

4. It’s a two-way street: Characterizing the interaction between oral biofilms and anthocyanins Purnima Kumar (PI), Dentistry; Mark Failla, EHE, Monica Giusti, FAES; A. Douglas Kinghorn, Pharmacy

5. Improving local food security and promoting health in urban environments through window-based hydroponic food production systems Jiyoung Lee (PI), CPH; Zuzana Bohrerova, Engineering; Parwinder Grewal, FAES

6. Anti-inflammatory activity of α-Mangostin in a mouse model of colitis Gregory Lesinski (PI), COM; Steven Clinton, COM; Mark Failla, EHE; Chureeporn Chichumroonchokchai, EHE; Thomas Mace, OHS

Congratulations to the cross-college teams selected for

Food Innovation Center Seed Grant Awards for 2012-2013

7. Creating Healthy Habits Index for Kids (CHHIK) Robert Murray (PI), COM; Samantha Anzeljc, EHE; Jacqueline Goodway, EHE; Carolyn Gunther, EHE; Amy Headings, Mid-Ohio Food Bank; Amy Sternstein, COM

8. Efficacy and public health implications of washing foodborne bacteria and viruses from utensils in restaurants and in foodservice Melvin Pascall (PI), FAES; Ken Lee, FAES; Jianrong Li, FAES; Shelley Francis, CPH

9. Small molecule compounds for post-harvest control of Campylobacter in poultry Gireesh Rajashekara (PI), Vet Med; Melvin Pascall, FAES; Esperanza Carcache de Blanco, Pharmacy

10. The impact of online dietary assessment to efficiency of nutrition counseling: a pilot Christopher Taylor (PI), COM; Diane Habash, COM; Colleen Spees, COM; Randall Wexler, COM; Jackie Buell, EHE; Gale Kaye, CPH; Sarah Rusnak, OHS; Rick Weiss, Viocare, Inc.; Caroline Whitby, Giant Eagle; Beth Stutzman, Giant Eagle

11. Optimization and marketability of a vitamin D soy bread Yael Vodovotz (PI), FAES; Kenneth Riedl, FAES; Neal Hooker, Glenn School