Research

ACTIVE

  • Field-testing the Breastfeeding Diagnostic Device with custom-built biomechanical and physiological sensors. SPARK Technology Commercialization Fund, Office of Vice President of Research Fund. (09/2019- Present) ROLE: PI- Lucas, R.
  • Breastfeeding Diagnostic Device intraoral sensor testing in the lab. START Preliminary Proof of Concept Office of Vice President of Research Fund. (08/2019- Present) ROLE: PI- Lucas, R.
  • Lab testing the second intraoral pressure sensor prototype of the Breastfeeding Diagnostic Device. Scholarship Facilitation Fund. (05/2019- Present) ROLE: PI- Lucas, R.
  • Migrant and farm-working students and healthcare access in Connecticut schools. UConn Collaboratory on School and Child Health. (11/2018- Present) ROLE: Co-investigator- Lucas, R.
  • Antenatal cannabis use: Implications for pain management and risk taking. American Nurse Foundation. (10/2018- Present) ROLE: PI- Lucas, R.
  • Promoting self-management of breast and nipple pain with biomarkers and technology (PROMPT) in breastfeeding women. National Institutes of Health. (2021-Present) ROLE: PI- Lucas, R.

FUTURE