We are pleased to announce that Dr. Damion Grasso, of CICATS Child Mental Health Core Interest Group (CIG), has recently received a large NIH fund (U01) related to early childhood and violence prevention research and intervention. Dr. Grasso’s work has been supported by several CICATS programs, including our Pre-K Scholar Program, CICATS CIG pilot fund, and CICATS science café program. His NIH fund info can be found here. Dr. Grasso serves as dual PI with Dr. Margaret Briggs-Gowan, who is co-leader of the Child Mental Health CIG with Grasso. Congratulations!