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  • The Academic Minute for 2017.5.29-6.2

    The Academic Minute for 2017.5.29-6.2

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    Academic Minute from 5.29 – 6.2 Monday, May 29th Keren Ladin – Tufts University Liver Transplants and Geography Dr. Ladin incorporates quantitative, qualitative, and normative approaches to study how systemic disadvantage affects health and the ability of individuals to make and pursue lifeplans. Specifically, her research aims to better understand how social networks impact health disparities,…

  • David Festinger, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Opioid Crisis

    David Festinger, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Opioid Crisis

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    What is the best way to treat the opioid crisis? David Festinger, professor in the department of psychology at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, looks into some medicinal options. Dr. Festinger holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and master’s degrees in counseling and clinical health psychology, and is a licensed clinical psychologist in the…

  • This Week On The Academic Minute (2017.5.29)

    This Week On The Academic Minute (2017.5.29)

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    This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.5.29 Monday, May 29th Keren Ladin of Tufts University examines if liver transplants should be ruled by geography. Tuesday, May 30th Marla Sokolowski of the University of Toronto discusses if fruit flies can hold a clue to human obesity. Wednesday, May 31st David Festinger of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine explores the current opioid crisis.…