Brian Balin, PCOM – Alzheimer’s Risk Factors
-
We’re learning more and more about Alzheimer’s disease. Some of that good work is being done by Brian Balin, a neuropathologist at The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Balin’s research focuses on explaining & treating the devastating neurodegenerative disease.…
-
Lucy Thairu, Stanford University – Infant Mortality in Africa
As it continues to be an issue worldwide, a great deal has been written about infant mortality. Lucy Thairu, an assistant consulting professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine, details this ongoing problem as it occurs on a small…
-
2015 AAC&U Conference
If you attended the 2015 annual conference of the Association of American Colleges & Universities, you might have seen The Academic Minute. “The mission of the Association of American Colleges and Universities is to make liberal education and inclusive excellence…
-
Stacy Tye-Williams, Iowa State – Workplace Bullies
Bullying has never been limited to the schoolyard. Stacy Tye-Williams, professor of communication studies and English at Iowa State University, sheds some light on bullying as it occurs in the professional arena. Stacy Tye-Williams is an assistant professor of communication…
-
2015.1.26 – This Week on The Academic Minute
Monday, January 26 Stacy Tye-Williams of Iowa State University analyzes instances of workplace bullying. Tuesday, January 27 Lucy Thairu of Stanford University profiles infant mortality in Tanzania. Wednesday, January 28 Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Brian Balin explores advances in…
-
Dennis Wolan, Scripps Research Institute – Microbiotic Biology
There’s a lot of stuff happening in the human gut! Dennis Wolan, an assistant professor in The Scripps Research Institute’s department of molecular and experimental medicine, is working with the microbiotic enzymes to better understand our bodies and hopefully treat…
-
Tim Mousseau, University of South Carolina – Radioactive Environments
Nuclear disasters, naturally, affect the life in the surrounding areas. Tim Mousseau, a biologist at the University of South Carolina, is studying both Chernobyl and Fukushima to see how far the radioactive damage may go. Timothy Mousseau is a Professor…
-
Shirley Anne Warshaw featured on The Best of Our Knowledge
As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our Knowledge. Each week this program examines some of the issues unique to college campuses, looks at the latest research, and invites commentary from experts…
-
Kimberly Hughes, FSU – Outstanding Guppies
Sometimes it pays to be different, especially if you’re a guppy looking to mate. Kimberly Hughes, a biologist at Florida State University, analyzes the reproductive advantage colorful guppies have over their blander peers. Dr. Kimberly Hughes is a professor of…
-
Yoel Stuart, UT Austin – Fast Lizard Evolution
Do outside factors influence evolution? Dr. Yoel Stuart, a biologist at UT Austin, is studying a species of lizard that is very quick to adapt. Yoel Stuart is a post-doctoral researcher in the Department of Integrative Biology at The University…