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    Mitochondrial citrate transporter-dependent metabolic signature in the 22q11.2 deletion syndrome
    with E. Napoli, F. Tassone, K. Angkustsiri, T. J. Simon, G. Song, and C. Giulivi
    © 2015 by The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Inc.The congenital disorder 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, characterized by a hemizygous deletion of 1.5-3 Mb on chromosome 22 at locus 11.2, is the most common microdeletion disorder and the second risk factor for schizophrenia. Nine of - 30 genes involved in 22qDS have the potential of disrupting mitochondrial metabolism. Deficits in bioenergetics during early postnatal brain development could set the basis for a disrupted neur…Read more
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    A multistate asian-language tobacco quitline: Addressing a disparity in access to care
    with S. E. Cummins, E. Bonnevie, H. R. Lee, C. J. Goto, J. M. Carrington, C. Kirby, and S. H. Zhu
    Objectives. We conducted a dissemination and implementation study to translate an intervention protocol for Asian-language smokers froman efficacy trial into an effective and sustainable multistate service. Methods. Three state tobacco programs promoted a multistate cessation quitline to 3 Asian-language-speaking communities: Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese. The California quitline provided counseling centrally to facilitate implementation. Threemore states joined the program during the study pe…Read more