Category: Health
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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…
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Tolga Soyata, University at Albany – Improving Brain-Computer Interfaces
On University at Albany Week: Communication is always key. Tolga Soyata, associate professor in the department of electrical and computer engineering, discusses how to better communication for those who can’t speak or type. Tolga Soyata is an associate professor in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at University at Albany, SUNY. He joined the faculty…
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Wendy Turner, University at Albany – Understanding Why Anthrax Outbreaks Occur
On University at Albany Week: Why are some anthrax outbreaks worse than others? Wendy Turner, assistant professor of biological sciences, looks at the factors that may lead to worse outbreaks. Wendy Turner is an assistant professor of biological sciences at the University at Albany. She runs the Turner Lab, which conducts research into the ecology…
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Rocco Porreca, Newbury College – Future of Football
The NFL’s profits may be booming, but a reduction in youth players is also looming. Rocco Porreca, assistant professor in sport management at Newbury College, describes changes being made to try to save football. Rocco Porreca enters his first year as Newbury’s Faculty Athletic Representative. Porreca joined Newbury College’s Roger. A. Saunders School of Business…