Category: Health
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C. Michael White, University of Connecticut – Psychedelic Medication Reduces Anxiety and Depression in Cancer Patients
Is there a better way to treat anxiety and depression for patients with cancer? C. Michael White, distinguished professor and chair of pharmacy practice at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, considers the question. Michael White, Pharm.D., FCP, FCCP, FASHP has ~500 publications resulting in 16577 citations with an H-index of 67; placing him…
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Stephen McNeill, Kennesaw State University – Mobile Skin Care
How do you know if you’re getting too much sun exposure? Stephen McNeill, senior lecturer of communication at Kennesaw State University, examines one technology that can help. Before embarking on a career in academics, McNeill worked as an on-air personality for multiple radio stations in the U.S. and the U.K. and appeared on television shows…
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Cailyn Green, Empire State University – Defining Polysubstance Use in Adolescents
How can researchers compare findings if not everyone is on the same page? Cailyn Green, assistant professor of addiction studies at Empire State University, examines the health effects of teen substance use. Cailyn Green, MS, Ph.D., CASAC is the Assistant Professor of Addiction Studies at the State University of New York, Empire State College. She…
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Keri Hurley-Kim, University of California, Irvine – Identifying Disparities to Improve Vaccine Rates
On University of California, Irvine Week: Knowing who gets vaccinated more often, can tell us whom to target in future vaccine efforts. Keri Hurley-Kim, associate clinical professor in the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, looks into the data. Dr. Hurley is a pharmacy educator and has worked with PharmD students and residents at all…
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Jung In Park, University of California, Irvine – Survival Machine Learning for Breast Cancer Patients
On University of California, Irvine Week: Racial disparities can exist even in machine learning. Jung In Park, assistant professor in the Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing, finds a way to tackle biases and make a difference for vulnerable populations. Dr. Jung In Park is an assistant professor at UCI’s school of nursing since joining…
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Brett Harris, University at Albany – Mental Health in Rural New York
On University at Albany Week: Mental health is an issue for everyone. Brett Harris, clinical associate professor in the department of health policy, management and behavior, explores one region to listen in to their struggles. Brett Harris, DrPH, is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University at Albany’s School of Public Health, a Senior Research…
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Cailyn Green, SUNY Empire State College – The Impact of Employment on Treatment Completion Rates with DWI Offenders
How do we stop drivers from repeatedly driving drunk? Cailyn Green, assistant professor of addiction studies in the School of Human Services at SUNY Empire State College, discusses one way to cut down on recidivism. Cailyn Green, MS, Ph.D., CASAC is the Assistant Professor of Addiction Studies at the State University of New York, Empire…
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Travis Williams, University of Southern California – Making Medicine from Garbage in the Ocean
On University of Southern California Week: What to do with the plastic in the ocean is a big question for our future. Travis Williams, professor of chemistry, looks at one possible solution. Travis Williams is a professor of chemistry at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences whose research focuses on using tools…
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Harvey Chochinov, University of Manitoba – Why is Being a Patient Such a Difficult Pill to Swallow
Being a patient can be difficult for many reasons. Harvey Chochinov, distinguished professor of psychiatry at the University of Manitoba, details how to make it easier. Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov is a Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Manitoba and a Senior Scientist at CancerCare Manitoba Research Institute. His research in palliative care…
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Joanne Dickson, Edith Cowan University – Mental Flexibility is Key to Protecting Wellbeing in People with Chronic Pain
Are you in pain? Joanne Dickson, professor of psychology and mental health at Edith Cowan University, explores how mental flexibility can help. Joanne M. Dickson is a Professor of Psychology and Mental Health in the School of Arts & Humanities, at Edith Cowan University (ECU), Australia. Her main research focuses on mental health and wellbeing,…