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Studying the Effects of Heart-Healthy Meals

TouroCOM's Dr. Kamilah Ali Receives $400,000 Grant from American Heart Association to Monitor Blood Pressure and Glycemic Levels of Meal Recipients

Professor Kamilah Ali, Ph.D., had a lightbulb moment that translated into a $400,000 grant from the American Heart Association (AHA). Her idea: a real-world study to help people in New York City who suffer from heart disease and other medical conditions. Dr. Ali, an associate professor and research scientist at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM), where she also serves as director of community affairs, is joined in the study with faculty from Columbia and Temple Universities. A crucial player to the team’s work is God’s Love We Deliver, an organization that provides healthy meals to the participants. The nonprofit began in 1986 at the height of the AIDS epidemic and continues today, cooking and delivering nutritious, medically-tailored meals for people too sick to shop or cook for themselves. Every three months, blood pressure and glycemic levels are tested for participants who suffer from hypertension and diabetes.