The BACK Team

Helping Colorado Kids Breathe Better

Stan Szefler MD (Co-PI) – Asthma/School-based research
Lisa Cicutto RN, ACNP(CERT), PhD (Co-PI) – Rural community engagement, Asthma/School-based research
Amy Huebschmann MD, MSCS (Co-PI) – Dissemination and Implementation science
Melanie Gleason PA, MS – Asthma/School-based programs – major role in implementing/training
Arthur McFarlane – Asthma/School-based evaluation and social determinants of health outreach
John Brinton, PhD – Biostatistician, design and analysis
Lisa DeCamp MD, MSPH – general pediatrician, health disparities research
Sarah Brewer PhD – Mixed methods and qualitative research
Misha Brtnikova, PhD, MPH – project manager
Holly Coleman, MSW – Trailhead partner, Director of Philanthropy & Community Engagement
Anowara Begum, MPH – Senior research services professional
Rachel Armstrong – Research services professional

Colorado School-Centered Asthma Program Evolution

2006 – Needs Assessment and Outreach Program

2008 – Pilot American Lung Association “Open Airways for Schools”

2009 – Step Up asthma counselor education and monitoring program

2012 – Building Bridges school RN care coordination program

2015 – Step Up expansion and Technical Assistance

2018 – AsthmaCOMP implementation and dissemination to new school districts; partner with CDE Regional Hubs

2019 – Organize approach to social determinants of health, telemedicine,

2020 – NHLBI DECIPHeR Implementation and Dissemination to school districts in rural Colorado and mid-sized urban cities

2023 – AsthmaCOMP Expansion – Designate SBAPs, sustainment