Exciting News!

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 At the forefront of Food is Medicine (FIM) research, I am currently leading a national initiative at UC Irvine, spearheading what is poised to be the largest, most scientifically rigorous, and frontier-designed FIM randomized controlled trial in the United States.

This ambitious project has successfully advanced to the final application stage for a potential $22 million federal investment from the prestigious PCORI Phased Large Awards for Comparative Effectiveness Research ($22 million federal investment).

Our multidisciplinary team brings together world-class experts in Food is Medicine, health economics, biomarker science, field experiments, and clinical research—alongside leaders in food systems, logistics, research operations, and local and state government: Can strategic food assistance serve as a scalable solution to prevent and manage the chronic disease epidemic?

 

Learn about the initiative HERE

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If your organization is committed to pioneering new frontiers in population health, proactively tackling diet-related chronic disease, or shaping the future of evidence-based healthcare, we invite you to become a pivotal partner in this urgent national mission. This is a unique opportunity to contribute your strategic insight, enhance a world-class multidisciplinary team, and help secure a transformative $22 million federal investment — all while building the strongest evidence to date for a systemic solution to one of our nation's most pressing health crises.

 Reach out:  Oliko.Vardishvili@uci.edu  

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