Month: March 2020
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Ulrich Steidl, Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Leukemia
On Albert Einstein College of Medicine Week: How do we make process against leukemia? Ulrich Steidl, professor of cell biology, looks into a new drug treatment for fighting this cancer. Dr. Ulrich Steidl is professor of cell biology and of medicine and the Diane and Arthur B. Belfer Faculty Scholar in Cancer Research at Albert…
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Chaim Putterman, Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Diagnosing Lupus Nephritis
On Albert Einstein College of Medicine Week: A better way to diagnose lupus could be on the way. Chaim Putterman, professor of medicine, examines how to find the disease earlier. Dr. Chaim Putterman is a clinical rheumatologist who treats arthritis and related musculoskeletal and autoimmune diseases. Dr. Putterman specializes in lupus, an incurable autoimmune disease…
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Libusha Kelly, Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Gut Microbiome and Adverse Drug Reactions
On Albert Einstein College of Medicine Week: Your gut may decide how you react to a medication. Libusha Kelly, assistant professor of systems and computational biology, has more. Libusha Kelly, Ph.D., is associate professor of systems & computational biology and of microbiology and immunology. Dr. Kelly’s background in structural biology, machine learning, information theory, high…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2020.03.09)
Albert Einstein College of Medicine Week on The Academic Minute 2019.03.09 Monday, March 9th Libusha Kelly discusses the gut microbiome. Tuesday, March 10th Chaim Putterman examines how to better diagnose lupus nephritis. Wednesday, March 11th Ulrich Steidl looks at how to make progress against leukemia. Thursday, March 12th Jill Crandall looks at statins and people…
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The Academic Minute for 2020.03.02-2020.03.06
The Academic Minute from 03.02 – 03.06 Monday, March 2nd Michael DeValve – Bridgewater State University Million-Dollar Blocks Michael DeValve has joined the Department of Criminal Justice at Bridgewater State University. Michael is a theorist primarily, focusing on the relationship between justice and love, and on police-community conflict resolution. Tuesday, March 3rd Joyce Kinkead –…
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Grace Pai, Guttman Community College CUNY – Out-of-School Children in Sub-Saharan Africa
Can “education for all” hurt those who lag behind? Grace Pai, assistant professor of mathematics at Guttman Community College, explores trends in sub-Saharan Africa. Grace Pai is an Assistant Professor at Stella and Charles Guttman Community College in the City University of New York (CUNY). In addition to being a former Peace Corps Volunteer and…
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Mary K. Holland, SUNY New Paltz – Contemporary Literature
Fictional stories can have an impact on our reality. Mary K. Holland, professor of English at SUNY New Paltz, explores how contemporary fiction is changing with the times. She is the author of two books, Succeeding Postmodernism: Language and Humanism in Contemporary American Literature (Bloomsbury 2013) and The Moral Worlds of Contemporary Realism (forthcoming from…
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Rong Fu, Siena College – Childhood Trauma and Late-Life Cognitive Functioning
The early death of a parent can have long-lasting effects on a person. Rong Fu, assistant professor of sociology at Siena College, explores what the effects are and how best to treat them. Dr. Rong Fu received her dual-title Ph.D. in Sociology and Gerontology and M.S. in Sociology from Purdue University. Her main fields of…
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Joyce Kinkead, Utah State University – Slow Writing
Not everything has to be written digitally. Joyce Kinkead, distinguished professor in the department of English at Utah State University, examines bringing the slow movement to writing. Joyce Kinkead joined USU in 1982, taking on the role of director of the Writing Center and then director of the Writing Program. Since then, she has served…
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Michael DeValve, Bridgewater State University – Million-Dollar Blocks
The failures of the justice system persist. Michael DeValve, assistant professor in the department of criminal justice at Bridgewater State University, looks to history to find parallels to today. Michael DeValve has joined the Department of Criminal Justice at Bridgewater State University. Michael is a theorist primarily, focusing on the relationship between justice and love,…