Category: Health
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Susan Masino, Trinity College – Ketogenic Diet
On Trinity College Week: Can your diet help you avoid epileptic seizures? Susan Masino, professor of applied science, looks into this question. Dr. Masino is the Vernon Roosa Professor of Applied Science at Trinity College and a joint appointment in Neuroscience and Psychology. Her research focuses on promoting and restoring brain health, with a particular…
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William Church, Trinity College – Cell Death and Parkinson’s Disease
On Trinity College Week: To help fight Parkinson’s disease, catch it earlier. William Church, associate professor of chemistry and neuroscience, examines the importance of early detection. Professor Church grew up in Virginia and received a B.S. in Chemistry at James Madison University. After taking a year off to work in a hospital where he realized…
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Kurt Amsler, New York Institute of Technology – Averting the Imminent Physician-Scientist Shortage
Medical innovations are on a downward trend. Kurt Amsler, professor of biomedical sciences at the New York Institute of Technology, explores why. Throughout his career, Kurt Amsler has focused his research on epithelial physiology, with a particular emphasis on renal physiology. His research has covered multiple areas including basic epithelial transport physiology, cystic fibrosis, polycystic…
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Kyle Quinn, University of Arkansas – Chronic Skin Wounds
Wavelengths of light could help heal chronic wounds. Kyle Quinn, assistant professor in the department of biomedical engineering at the University of Arkansas, discusses this non-invasive technique. Dr. Quinn received his B.S. degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2004. He earned his Ph.D in Bioengineering in 2010 from the University of…
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Jessica Kendorski, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Mindfulness in Schools
Mindfulness is not just for adults. Jessica Kendorski, professor in the department of school psychology at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, has more. Dr. Jessica Glass Kendorski is a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania, and maintains certifications as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and School Psychologist nationally (NCSP) and in New Jersey. She is…
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Bryan Gibb, New York Institute of Technology – Antibiotic Resistance
On New York Institute of Technology Week: Antibiotic superbugs are becoming more and more deadly. Bryan Gibb, assistant professor of life sciences, looks into how to fight back. Bryan Gibb completed his Ph.D. at the University of Pennsylvania in the laboratory of Gregory D. Van Duyne and studied the molecular mechanisms of DNA recombination enzymes…
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Pamela Treister, New York Institute of Technology – Uncompensated ER Care
On New York Institute of Technology Week: Uninsured E.R. visits are costly for hospitals. Pamela Treister, clinical assistant professor of nursing, determines preventive care can help alleviate this cost. As a nurse for more than 30 years, Pamela Treister has had the opportunity to have worked in many specialty areas: Trauma/Emergency Room, Neurosurgical ICU, Respiratory…
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Jennifer Pomeranz, New York University – State Laws Limit Local Control Over Food and Nutrition
Business interests are passing laws against public health interests. Jennifer Pomeranz, assistant professor of public health policy and management at New York University, discusses why state laws can be important for our health. Professor Jennifer Pomeranz is a public health lawyer who researches policy and legal options to address the food environment, obesity, products that…
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Md. Aynul Bari, University at Albany – Air Pollution in the Home
Is there air pollution in your home? Md. Aynul Bari, assistant professor in the department of environmental and sustainable engineering in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University at Albany, digs into this question. Md. Aynul Bari joined the Department of Environmental & Sustainable Engineering (ESE) at the University at Albany as…
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Gabriel Neal, Texas A&M University – Paper Cuts
Why do paper cuts hurt so much? Gabe Neal, clinical assistant professor at Texas A&M University, discusses why small slices cause such a big fuss. I am board-certified Family Medicine physician and Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. My love for patients and students is what brought me from private practice to academic…