# Biobehavioral Shared Resource

> **NIH NIH P30** · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO · 2024 · $147,797

## Abstract

BIOBEHAVIORAL SHARED RESOURCE ABSTRACT
The overarching goal of the Biobehavioral Shared Resource (BBSR) is to enhance the feasibility and success
of Moores Cancer Center (MCC) investigators studying the link between lifestyle behaviors and effect of
interventions, as well as biological indicators of cancer outcome, to reduce cancer risk and increase survival
following the diagnosis of cancer. The SR provides expertise and guidance in developing and operationalizing
behavioral research for MCC members who do not necessarily have expertise in these areas, or who have
limited resources to use high-quality, science-based methodology without the context and efficiency of a
consolidated service core. The BBSR provides services across three categories: (1) biological indicators of
behavior and assessment for determining molecular mechanisms, (2) behavioral assessment, and (3)
behavioral interventions. Biological indicators assessment services include development of protocols for
biospecimen collection and processing; development and provision of procedures for the processing, storing
and/or shipping of samples; and direct services for phlebotomy, sample processing, preparation of samples for
analysis (e.g., DNA extraction), and analysis. Behavioral assessment services include providing devices,
training, and processing of data to improve the quality of data collection for physical activity and sedentary
behavior assessment; direct services for telephone-based dietary recalls and measurement of body
composition; and assistance with web-based 24-hour dietary recalls and diet history questionnaires. Behavioral
intervention services include guidance on intervention design and content based on theoretically-grounded and
empirically-supported weight loss, diet and physical activity interventions; protocol development for
interventions that are specifically targeted to meet the needs of study populations and behavioral outcomes;
supervision and quality control; and providing guidance and best practices for using a variety of new
technologies and communication modalities for self-monitoring. Thus, the BBSR provides access to
specialized technologies, services and expertise in lifestyle behavior and assessment of biological factors that
enhance scientific interaction and productivity, enabling MCC members to successfully obtain funding and
publications in peer-reviewed, high-impact journals. The BBSR is led by a Faculty Director, Co-Directors, and
operations staff who are highly qualified, with the requisite expertise across the scope of these scientific and
technical areas. Furthermore, the BBSR has a solid leadership and succession plan in place. For a relatively
modest investment, SR staff are enabling cancer-focused behavioral studies by MCC PIs that could not
otherwise go forward. Since the prior CCSG review, the resource has continued to contribute to scientific
efforts in numerous major grants and projects.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 11072208
- **Project number:** 3P30CA023100-37S2
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
- **Principal Investigator:** Brinda K Rana
- **Activity code:** P30 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2024
- **Award amount:** $147,797
- **Award type:** 3
- **Project period:** 1996-07-01 → 2026-04-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/11072208

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 11072208, Biobehavioral Shared Resource (3P30CA023100-37S2). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-22 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/11072208. Licensed CC0.

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