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U of I researcher Piedra to lead $17 million NIH project on caregiving
University of Illinois social work professor Lissette M. Piedra is co leading a $17 million, NIH funded study of how caregiving changes throughout people’s live
By Sharita Forrest · 2026-09-11T09:05:36.888Z
University of Illinois social work professor Lissette M. Piedra is co leading a $17 million, NIH funded study of how caregiving changes throughout people’s lives. The project could clarify the needs of caregivers and recipients at different stages, potentially informing services, policy and health care. Its findings may matter to families navigating long term care.
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