{"id":187,"date":"2024-10-28T15:24:33","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T19:24:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/m4aginglabdev\/?page_id=187"},"modified":"2026-03-09T16:16:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T20:16:39","slug":"dr-michael-kalu-research-projects","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/m4aginglab\/dr-michael-kalu-research-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n\n\/* General Styling for Intro Section *\/\n.intro-section {\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\n    padding: 15px;\n    background-color: #f9f9f9;\n    border: 1px solid #e31837; \/* Updated to York Red *\/\n    border-radius: 0px; \/* Square corners *\/\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\n    font-size: 0.9em; \/* Default text size *\/\n    line-height: 1.5; \/* Default line height *\/\n    text-align: center; \/* Centered content *\/\n    max-width: 900px; \/* Limit width *\/\n    margin: 0 auto; \/* Center block *\/\n}\n\n\/* Responsive Design for Tablets *\/\n@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {\n    .intro-section {\n        padding: 12px; \/* Slightly reduce padding for tablets *\/\n        font-size: 0.85em; \/* Smaller font size *\/\n        line-height: 1.4; \/* Adjust line height *\/\n        max-width: 700px; \/* Narrower section for tablets *\/\n    }\n}\n\n\/* Responsive Design for Mobile *\/\n@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {\n    .intro-section {\n        padding: 10px; \/* Compact padding for mobile *\/\n        font-size: 0.8em; \/* Smaller font size *\/\n        line-height: 1.3; \/* Reduced line height *\/\n        max-width: 95%; \/* Take up most of the screen *\/\n    }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"intro-section\">\n    <h3>Welcome to Our Research Projects<\/h3>\n    <p>\n        Dr. Michael Kalu is currently leading several innovative research projects that aim to improve health equity, mobility, and education for older adults. Through diverse methodologies and collaborative efforts, these projects focus on addressing critical challenges and exploring solutions to enhance the quality of life and healthcare outcomes. 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<p><strong>PIs:<\/strong> Kokorelias KM & Kalu, ME<\/p>\n      <p><strong>Co-PIs:<\/strong> Eaton, A., Harris MT, Singh H, Munce SEP, Wijekoon S, Zewude R, and others.<\/p>\n      <p>Empowering Health Equity Through Prevention and Self-Management: Co-Designing Culturally Tailored Pre-Clinical & Diabetes Education for Black Older Adults in Peel.<\/p>\n      <p><strong>Funding:<\/strong> Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations, $99,395.63 (2024-2029).<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <button class=\"accordion-btn\" onclick=\"toggleDetails('project2')\">Project 2: Challenges in Identifying Homebound Black Older Adults<\/button>\n    <div id=\"project2\" class=\"project-details\">\n      <p><strong>PI:<\/strong> Kalu ME<\/p>\n      <p><strong>Co-PIs:<\/strong> Grenier A, Ojembe B<\/p>\n      <p>Exploring Challenges in Identifying homebound Black older adults and understanding what strategies work: a comprehensive scoping review and qualitative case study in the Greater Toronto Area.<\/p>\n      <p><strong>Funding:<\/strong> Social Science and Humanities Research \u2013 Insight Development Grants. $71,337<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <button class=\"accordion-btn\" onclick=\"toggleDetails('project3')\">Project 3: Comprehensive Scoping Review and Descriptive 快播视频<\/button>\n    <div id=\"project3\" class=\"project-details\">\n      <p><strong>PI:<\/strong> Kalu ME<\/p>\n      <p>Exploring Challenges in Identifying Homebound Black Older Adults and Understanding What Strategies Work: A Comprehensive Scoping Review and Descriptive Qualitative 快播视频 in Greater Toronto Area.<\/p>\n      <p><strong>Funding:<\/strong> 快播视频 Black Research Seed Grant \u2013 May 2024. $25,000<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n     <button class=\"accordion-btn\" onclick=\"toggleDetails('project4')\">Project 4: Black-focused Interactive Repository for Actionable Voices and Engagement (BiRAVE)<\/button>\n<div id=\"project4\" class=\"project-details\">\n  <p><strong>PI:<\/strong> Kalu ME<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Funding:<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p>\u2022 2025 Canadian Association on Gerontology New Investigator Award, $5,000<\/p>\n  <p>\u2022 快播视频 Faculty of Health Collaborative\/Community Research Seed Grant, $15,000<\/p>\n  <p>\u2022 CIHR Fall 2025 Project Grant Priority Announcement: Patient-Oriented Research (Operating Grant), $100,000<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <button class=\"close-btn\" onclick=\"toggleAccordion('health-equity')\">Close<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n  <!-- Mobility and Aging -->\n<div class=\"research-item\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/m4aginglab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/896\/2024\/12\/Mobility-and-Aging.png\" alt=\"Mobility and Aging\" class=\"research-image\">\n  <div class=\"research-content\">\n    <h3>Mobility and Aging<\/h3>\n    <p>Explores innovative approaches to improving mobility and enhancing quality of life for older adults through assistive technologies and interventions.<\/p>\n    <button class=\"learn-more-btn\" onclick=\"toggleAccordion('mobility-aging')\">Learn More<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"mobility-aging\" class=\"accordion\">\n    <!-- Mobility and AI -->\n    <button class=\"accordion-btn\" onclick=\"toggleDetails('mobility-ai')\">Mobility and AI<\/button>\n    <div id=\"mobility-ai\" class=\"project-details\">\n      <p><strong>PI:<\/strong> Kalu ME<\/p>\n      <p><strong>Co-PI:<\/strong> Ameri S, Ojembe B, and others.<\/p>\n      <p>Bridging Mobility Gaps: Co-designing Culturally Appropriate Mobility AI-Powered Wearable (CAMAiW) Tool for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) older adults.<\/p>\n      <p><strong>Funding:<\/strong> 快播视频 & Queens University Connected Mind Seed Grant, $75,000 (Dec 2024).<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<!-- Mobility Factors -->\n<button class=\"accordion-btn\" onclick=\"toggleDetails('mobility-factors')\">Mobility Factors<\/button>\n<div id=\"mobility-factors\" class=\"project-details\">\n\n  <h4 style=\"color: #e31837; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 10px;\">Project 1:<\/h4>\n  <p><strong>PI:<\/strong> Kalu ME<\/p>\n  <p>Exploring the Application of the Comprehensive Mobility Discharge Assessment Framework in Evaluating Older Adults' Mobility during Hospital-to-Home Transitions.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Funding:<\/strong> 快播视频 Faculty of Health Joint Junior Faculty Funds & Minor Research Grant, $5,000 (Nov 2023).<\/p>\n\n  <hr style=\"border: 1px solid #e31837; margin: 15px 0;\"> <!-- Divider for separation -->\n\n  <h4 style=\"color: #e31837; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 10px;\">Project 2:<\/h4>\n  <p><strong>PI:<\/strong> Kalu ME<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Co-PIs:<\/strong> Adandom I, Onyeso O, Taylor H, Ugwu C<\/p>\n  <p>Examining the Mediation of Economic, Environmental, and Social Disparities in Mobility Decline Among Visible Minority and Non-Minority Older Canadians: A CLSA-Based Analysis.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Funding:<\/strong> Canadian Institutes of Health Research Catalyst Grant: Analysis of CLSA Data, $69,287 CAD (Feb 2025 - Jan 2026).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <button class=\"close-btn\" onclick=\"toggleAccordion('mobility-aging')\">Close<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n  <!-- Physiotherapy -->\n<div class=\"research-item\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/m4aginglab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/896\/2024\/12\/Physiotherapy.jpeg\" \n       alt=\"Physiotherapy\" class=\"research-image\">\n  <div class=\"research-content\">\n    <h3>Physiotherapy, Education, and Transdisciplinary Approaches<\/h3>\n    <p>Focuses on innovative teaching methods and interdisciplinary strategies for advancing healthcare education and improving patient outcomes.<\/p>\n    <button class=\"learn-more-btn\" onclick=\"toggleDetails('physiotherapy')\">Learn More<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"physiotherapy\" class=\"project-details\">\n    <!-- Project 1 -->\n    <h4 style=\"color: #e31837; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 10px;\">Project 1:<\/h4>\n    <p><strong>PI:<\/strong> Kalu ME<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Co-Applicants:<\/strong> Auais M, Cleworth T, Fox M, Gage William, and others.<\/p>\n    <p>Exploring the Application of the Comprehensive Mobility Discharge Assessment Framework in Evaluating Older Adults\u2019 Mobility during Hospital-to-Home Transitions.<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Funding:<\/strong> Canadian Institutes of Health Research Planning and Dissemination Grant, $17,402.<\/p>\n    <hr style=\"border: 1px solid #e31837; margin: 15px 0;\">\n    <!-- Project 2 -->\n    <h4 style=\"color: #e31837; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 10px;\">Project 2:<\/h4>\n    <p><strong>PI:<\/strong> Kalu ME<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Co-Applicants:<\/strong> Dr. Nicola Plastow<\/p>\n    <p>Exploring the Possibilities of Trans-Cultural Co-creation of Afrocentric Gerontology Certificate or Masters Programs between Stellenbosch University and 快播视频.<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Funding:<\/strong> Global Research Excellence (GRE) Fund, 快播视频, $6,500.<\/p>\n    <button class=\"close-btn\" onclick=\"toggleDetails('physiotherapy')\">Close<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- Advancing Research Methodologies -->\n  <div class=\"research-item\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/project\/m4aginglab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/896\/2025\/03\/Research-Methodology.png\" \n         alt=\"Advancing Research Methodologies\" class=\"research-image\">\n    <div class=\"research-content\">\n      <h3>Advancing Research Methodologies<\/h3>\n      <p>Enhancing research techniques through innovative methodologies and data-driven decision-making.<\/p>\n      <button class=\"learn-more-btn\" onclick=\"toggleDetails('research-methodology')\">Learn More<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"research-methodology\" class=\"project-details\">\n\n  <h4 style=\"color: #e31837; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 10px;\">Project 1:<\/h4>\n  <p><strong>PI:<\/strong> Kalu ME<\/p>\n  <p>Better Black Focused Community Engagement and Afrocentric Recruitment: Building Trust, Inclusion and Sustainable Partnerships<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Funding:<\/strong> Connected Minds EDI Initiated Fund, $6,000<\/p>\n\n  <hr style=\"border: 1px solid #e31837; margin: 15px 0;\">\n\n  <h4 style=\"color: #e31837; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 10px;\">Project 2:<\/h4>\n  <p><strong>Project Title:<\/strong> Exploring AI Use in Thematic Analysis<\/p>\n  <p>Details coming soon...<\/p>\n\n  <button class=\"close-btn\" onclick=\"toggleDetails('research-methodology')\">Close<\/button>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<script>\nfunction toggleAccordion(id) {\n  const accordion = document.getElementById(id);\n\n  \/\/ Close all other accordions\n  document.querySelectorAll('.accordion').forEach((acc) => {\n    if (acc !== accordion) {\n      acc.style.display = 'none'; \/\/ Ensure other accordions are closed\n    }\n  });\n\n  \/\/ Toggle the current accordion\n  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