Category: Health
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Ling Cao, University of New England – Models for Discovering Methods to Reduce Chronic Pain
On University of New England Week: Chronic pain takes over your life. Ling Cao, professor of immunology, examines the fight for relief. Dr. Cao completed her training in Clinical Medicine at Beijing Medical University and subsequently completed PhD training at the State University of New York at Albany (SUNY Albany). After her post-doctoral training at…
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Scott Landes, Syracuse University – The COVID-19 Burden Has Been Greater Among People With Intellectual and Developmental Disability
The COVID-19 pandemic has not affected everyone equally. Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology at Syracuse University, focuses on one community. Scott Landes is an associate professor of sociology and O’Hanley Faculty Scholar at Syracuse University. Informed by his interest in medical sociology, aging and the life course, and disability theory, the majority of his…
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Rebecca Price, University of Pittsburgh – Ketamine and Depression
Treating those with depression is a vital endeavor in today’s society. Rebecca Price, associate professor in the departments of psychiatry and psychology at the University of Pittsburgh, gives a reason for hope. Rebecca B. Price, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh. She completed undergraduate…
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Jason Richardson, Florida International University – How DDT Exposure Contributes to Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
Your risk for Alzheimer’s goes beyond genetics. Jason Richardson, professor and associate dean for research in the Robert Stempel college of public health and social work at Florida International University, discusses another area of concern. Dr. Jason Richardson is Professor and Associate Dean for Research in the Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social…
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Jun Wu, University of California, Irvine – Examining Effects of Environment on Preterm Birth
Nature or nurture? Today on The Academic Minute: Jun Wu, professor of environment and occupational health at the University of California, Irvine program in public health, says your environment can play a role in when nurturing begins. Jun Wu, PhD, is a Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health at the UCI Program in Public Health.…
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Joshua Rhee, University of California, Irvine – Tobacco and Cannabis Retailer Locations
On this Student Spotlight: Location matters, especially so for tobacco retailers. Joshua Rhee, Ph. D student in Public Health at the University of California, Irvine, discusses why location matters so much to certain communities. Joshua Rhee is a PhD student in Public Health with a concentration in Disease Prevention at UCI. Rhee holds a master’s…
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Jasmine Travers, New York University – Nursing Home Staffing Suffers in Disadvantaged Communities
On New York University Week: Staffing is a critical factor for nursing homes. Jasmine Travers, assistant professor in the Rory Meyers College of Nursing, focuses on disadvantaged communities. Jasmine L. Travers, PhD, MHS, AGPCNP-BC, RN, is a researcher and adult-gerontological primary care nurse practitioner dedicated to improving health outcomes and reducing health disparities in vulnerable…
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Suellen Hopfer, University of California Irvine – Social Media Strategies to Educate Young Adults on Vaccines
How do we best educate young adults about vaccines? Suellen Hopfer, assistant professor of health, society, and behavior at the University of California, Irvine program in public health, discusses social media’s role. Suellen Hopfer has a PhD in health communication and post-doctorate training in prevention methods and randomized trial designs. She has been teaching and…
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Henry Tran, University of South Carolina – Improving the Attractiveness of the Teaching Profession Through Talent-Centered Education Leadership
The world needs more teachers. Henry Tran, Associate Professor in Education Leadership at the University of South Carolina, examines how to develop more. Henry Tran is an Associate Professor at the University of South Carolina’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policies who studies issues related to education human resources (HR). He has published extensively on…
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Tracy Brooks, Binghamton University – Targeting Proteins Related to Cancer
We’re still seeking new treatments for cancer patients. Tracy Brooks, associate professor and vice chair at the Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, explores one new approach. Dr. Brooks’ research has centered on oncology, anti-cancer therapeutics and development of new targets for drugs through a focus on DNA and the proteins that it…