Category: Health
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Jessica Young, American University – Where You Live Matters for Your Health
Shared economic prosperity has not found its way into certain states and communities. Jessica Young, assistant professor in the department of health studies at American University, describes the problems that arise when not everyone benefits from a booming economy. Jessica Young is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Studies at American University. Her…
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Margaret Sibley, Florida International University – ADHD in Adults
Can ADHD start in adulthood? Margaret Sibley, associate professor in the department of psychiatry and behavioral health at Florida International University, delves into diagnosing adults. Dr Sibley’s research addresses the need to develop and disseminate age-appropriate and feasible psychosocial interventions for adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). She and her colleagues currently conduct two federally-funded clinical…
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Monica Lewin, New York University – Blocking the Effects of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
On this Student Spotlight: Is there help on the way for those affected by fetal alcohol syndrome? Monica Lewin, PhD candidate in Neuroscience at New York University, examines how a drug to treat bipolar disease could have a positive side effect. Monica Lewin is a PhD candidate in Neuroscience at New York University. Her research…
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Jack Tseng, University at Buffalo – Carnivore Skull Shape and Diet
“You are what you eat” just got more prophetic. Jack Tseng, assistant professor in the department of pathology and anatomical sciences at the University at Buffalo, examines how the shape of your head might be determined by what goes in your mouth. I am an integrative and evolutionary biologist, and my research focuses on the…
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Sadie Witkowski, Northwestern University – Sleep and Memory
On this Student Spotlight: Can you learn while sleeping? Sadie Witkowski, PhD candidate in the department of Brain, Behavior and Cognition at Northwestern University, delves into whether our brains are still working while we doze. Sadie is in her third year of graduate school at Northwestern University in the Brain Behavior and Cognition area of…
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Evripidis Gavathiotis, Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Cell Death and Cancer Cells
How do we kill cancer cells that are resistant to the proteins that look to kill them? Evripidis Gavathiotis, associate professor of biochemistry at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, explores a new treatment to get rid of these harmful cancer cells while leaving the healthy ones intact. Dr. Gavathiotis’ laboratory aims to elucidate and…
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Sidsel Arnspang Pedersen, University of Southern Denmark – Hydrochlorothiazide Use and Risk of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer
On this Student Spotlight: Is a popular drug for hypertension putting patients at risk for cancer? Sidsel Arnspang Pedersen, PhD candidate at the University of Southern Denmark, explores whether you should ask your doctor about high blood pressure medication. I am a medical doctor, and at the moment writing a PhD thesis, dealing with the…
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Lisa Gabel, Lafayette College – Diagnosing Dyslexia
Early intervention is key to closing the reading achievement gap. Lisa Gabel, associate professor of psychology and neuroscience at Lafayette College, discusses a new approach to catch dyslexia earlier and help children learn. Lisa Gabel is an associate professor of psychology and neuroscience and chair of the neuroscience program at Lafayette College. Her work focuses on…
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Sue Wenze, Lafayette College – Addressing Mental Health Issues with Technology
Can technology help us with our mental health? Sue Wenze, assistant professor of psychology at Lafayette College, describes how the internet can help remove barriers to treatment for some patients. Susan Wenze is an assistant professor of psychology at Lafayette College. Her research interests center on cognitive and emotional processing in mood disorders, ecological momentary…
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Michael LaMonte, University at Buffalo – Every Movement Counts
Our physical activity guidelines are getting a re-write. Michael LaMonte, research associate professor in the department of epidemiology and environmental health at the University at Buffalo, discusses these new rules, especially for older adults. An expert on healthy aging, Michael LaMonte led the first study in older women showing that even light physical activity can…