Category: Health
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Beth DuFault, University at Albany – Improving the Patient Experience in the NICU
On University at Albany Week: We can improve parents’ experience in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Beth DuFault, assistant professor in the department of marketing, details how one overseas ICU handles parents. Beth Leavenworth DuFault is Assistant Professor of Marketing at University at Albany, State University of New York. Beth’s academic background is in marketing…
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Harriet Okatch, Franklin & Marshall College – Lead Poisoning
On Franklin & Marshall Week: Lead poisoning remains a scourge in certain areas. Harriet Okatch, assistant professor of biology and public health, looks into curbing this health hazard. Professor Okatch holds a bachelor of science degree in chemistry and a PhD in analytical chemistry from the University of Botswana, and a masters in public health…
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Tonya Bergeson-Dana, Butler University – Infant Hearing Loss and Cognitive Skills
On Butler University Week: Hearing loss can affect more than just the ears. Tonya Bergeson-Dana, associate professor of communication studies and disorders, discusses how hearing loss in infants can affect our cognitive skills as well. Dr. Tonya Bergeson earned a PhD in cognitive developmental psychology from the University of Toronto, Canada and undergraduate degrees in…
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JJ Ruscella, Shenandoah University – Virtual Reality and Job Interviews
Virtual reality isn’t just for gaming. J.J. Ruscella, associate professor of theater at Shenandoah University, logs into a new way to use this technology. An innovator in immersive learning and experience design, J.J. Ruscella leads the Shenandoah Center for Immersive Learning (SCIL) as Executive Director at Shenandoah University. Ruscella was tapped to found SCIL Labs…
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Camilla Nonterah, University of Richmond – Healthy Behavior Change
On University of Richmond Week: Attempting to switch to a healthy lifestyle isn’t easy. Camilla Nonterah, professor of health psychology, explores the factors that affect behavior change. Camilla Nonterah is a counseling psychologist by training whose research and clinical interests focus on behavioral medicine. Nonterah’s research focuses primarily on physical and mental health in underserved…
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Thomas Shahady, University of Lynchburg – Health of Water Supply
How do you know what’s living in your water supply? Thomas Shahady, professor of environmental science at the University of Lynchburg, discusses a simple way to find out. Prior to arriving here at University of Lynchburg, I spent five years teaching part-time at Lenoir-Rhyne College, Catawba Valley Community College and working as a consultant with…
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Amit K. Tiwari, University of Toledo – Multi-Drug Resistance
On University of Toledo Week: Drug resistant cancer requires new technologies. Amit K. Tiwari, associate professor of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics, says innovation is needed to treat this aggressive malady. Amit Tiwari is an associate professor of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics. His long-term goal is to develop safe and effective chemotherapy. He specializes in investigating…
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Bina Joe, University of Toledo – Hypertension
On University of Toledo Week: High blood pressure could wreak havoc on your gut. Bina Joe, distinguished university professor, examines if good bacteria can be killed off by raised levels. Bina Joe, Distinguished University Professor & Chair the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, is focused on understanding the genetic components of pathophysiological conditions of the…
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Jennifer Kinder, Notre Dame de Namur University – Telerehabilitation
What’s the best way to see a doctor if you can’t leave your house? Jennifer Kinder, associate professor of kinesiology at Notre Dame de Namur University, examines one concept that could be beneficial. Dr. Jennifer Kinder is an Associate Professor of Kinesiology and the Kinesiology Program Director at Notre Dame de Namur University. She is…
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Jenny Wilkerson, University of Florida – CBD
Can CBD be used to treat pain in humans without getting them high? Jenny Wilkerson, research assistant professor in the department of pharmacodynamics at the University of Florida, looks into this question. Jenny Wilkerson, Ph.D., joined the University of Florida College of Pharmacy in November 2017 as a research assistant professor in the department of…