Tag: Health
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Khalil Ramadi, NYU Abu Dhabi – Zapping the Gut
A new option for treatment could be on the way for your hospital stay. Khalil Ramadi, assistant professor of bioengineering at NYU Abu Dhabi, discusses. Prof. Khalil Ramadi is an Assistant Professor of Bioengineering and Director of the Laboratory for Advanced Neuroengineering and Translational Medicine at New York University (NYU) Abu Dhabi. His work focuses…
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Dana Ferraris, McDaniel College – Discovering Anti-Viral Drugs to Treat COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is offering a great teaching opportunity for faculty. Dana Ferraris, associate professor of chemistry at McDaniel College, discusses why. Dana Ferraris, associate professor of Chemistry and the John Desmond Kopp Professorship in the Sciences, began teaching at McDaniel College in 2015 as a visiting professor before joining the faculty as associate professor…
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Ann Duncan, Goucher College – Sacred Pregnancy in the Age of the “Nones”
Do non-religious people have no spirituality? Ann Duncan, associate professor of American studies at religion at Goucher College, determines that may not be the case. Ann W. Duncan (Ph.D., University of Virginia) is Associate Professor of American Studies and Religion at Goucher College in Baltimore, MD. Her research and teaching focus on intersections of religion…
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Amir Barati Farimani, Carnegie Mellon University – Outsmarting a Virus
On Carnegie Mellon University Week: Getting ahead of a virus is critical. Amir Barati Farimani, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, finds a way to do so. Amir Barati Farimani received his Ph.D. in 2015 in Mechanical Science and Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His Ph.D. thesis was titled “Detecting and Sensing Biological…
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Catherine Bondonno, Edith Cowan University – Leafy Greens and Heart Disease
Eat your leafy greens. Catherine Bondonno, research fellow at Edith Cowan University, discusses the link to staying healthy and eating green. Dr Catherine Bondonno is a research fellow in the Institute for Nutrition Research at Edith Cowan University. The overall aim of her research is to identify strategies that will form part of a dietary…
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Kathleen Fortier, Arcadia University – University-based Pro-Bono Clinics Address Health Disparities in Their Communities
Pro-bono clinics can fill a desperate need. Kathleen Fortier, assistant professor of practice at Arcadia University, explores how students can also benefit from the experience of helping out those in need. Dr. Kathleen Fortier is just one of the faculty in Arcadia University’ Physical Therapy Department overseeing the new pro bono clinic. In her early…
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Jonathan Watanabe, University of California, Irvine – COVID-19 Medications
COVID-19 has been a learning experience for everyone, including clinicians. Jonathan Watanabe, professor of clinical pharmacy at the University of California, Irvine, details treating a new disease on the fly. Professor Watanabe is a pharmacist, health economist, and outcomes researcher. He serves as a Member of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM)…
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Michael Berg, Wheaton College in Massachusetts – Who Follows the COVID-19 Guidelines and Who Does Not
Why do some people follow guidelines while others ignore them? Michael Berg, professor of psychology at Wheaton College in Massachusetts, explores the factors behind such decisions. Michael Berg is a professor of psychology at Wheaton College in Norton, Mass., and co-coordinator of the college’s Public Health Program. Berg’s research has explored issues related to smoking,…
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Lior Rennert, Clemson University – Surveillance-Based Informative Testing for Mitigating COVID-19
Mitigating COVID-19 outbreaks on campuses is crucial. Lior Rennert, assistant professor and biostatistician at Clemson University, examines one way to do so. Dr. Rennert is an Assistant Professor in Clemson University’s Department of Public Health Sciences, with a specialty in infectious disease epidemiology, policy evaluation, and biostatistics. Dr. Rennert is a founding member of Clemson’s…
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Linda Dynan, Northern Kentucky University – Hospital Safety and Quality
On Northern Kentucky University Week: Hospital safety and quality are a pressing concern. Linda Dynan, professor of economics, takes an economic outlook on this issue. Dr. Linda Dynan is a Professor of Economics at Northern Kentucky University. She earned her B.A. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania, and her MA, MPhil and doctorate in…