Tag: Health
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Gregg Henriques, James Madison University – A New Definition of Depression
A new theory on depression could help those suffering today. Gregg Henriques, professor of psychology at James Madison University, examines a new way to think about this affliction. Dr. Henriques is author of, “A New Unified Theory of Psychology,” and he directs the Combined Clinical and School Psychology Doctoral Program at JMU. He is a…
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Helena Blumen, Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Dancing and Dementia Prevention
Don’t want to exercise? How about a dance instead? Helena Blumen, assistant professor in the department of medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, gets us moving and shaking. I’m a cognitive neuroscientist with particular expertise and training in cognitive and motor aging, magnetic resonance imaging and clinical research methods. I completed my Ph.D…
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Rob Bachman, University of the South – Designing New Platinum-Based Anti-Cancer Drugs
On University of the South Week: Platinum isn’t just for well selling music artists. Rob Bachman, professor of chemistry, explores a benefit of this precious metal. Rob Bachman earned a B.A. and a Ph.D. in chemistry at Rice University with a focus in inorganic, organometallic, and organic chemistry. He teaches a variety of upper level…
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Jonathan Preston, Syracuse University – Speech Disorders in Children
Helping children with speech disorders starts with their tongue. Jonathan Preston, associate professor in the department of communication sciences and disorders at Syracuse University, looks into the mouth to find out how treat these afflictions. Dr. Jonathan Preston directs the Speech Production Laboratory. He is a certified speech-language pathologist whose research involves assessment and treatment…
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Karen Bonuck, Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Children and Sleep
Kids may not like bedtime, but it’s important for their development. Karen Bonuck, professor in the department of family and social medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, explores the benefits of sleep for children. I conduct research on pediatric sleep and parent-child interventions. Currently, I am the PI (R01HD082129) for “Increasing Sleep Health…
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Adam Kiefer, Mercer University – Mercury Vapor
On Mercer University Week: Exposure to mercury has long lasting effects. Adam Kiefer, professor of chemistry, looks into one way we can avoid exposure. Dr. Adam Kiefer is Distinguished University Professor of Chemistry in Mercer’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He has played a lead role in Mercer On Mission initiatives in Mozambique, Ecuador,…
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Nader Moniri, Mercer University – Combating Parkinson’s Disease
On Mercer University Week: We might need to change how we combat Parkinson’s Disease. Nader Moniri, professor in the department of pharmaceutical sciences, determines if a new approach would be helpful. Dr. Nader Moniri is an associate dean for research and professor of pharmaceutical sciences at Mercer University’s College of Pharmacy. His training has focused…
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April Thames, University of Southern California Dornsife – Toxic Racism
Racism is bad for your health. April Thames, associate professor of psychology and psychiatry at the University of Southern California Dornsife, details why. April Thames is an associate professor of Psychology who studies how social context interacts with the brain to influence health and mental health outcome. She operates a translational neuroscience research program that…
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Barbara Christie-Pope, Cornell College – Zebrafish and Parkinson’s Disease
On Cornell College Week: There might not be one cure for Parkinson’s disease. Barbara Christie-Pope, professor of biology, explores why we may have to go down several avenues to reach the goal. My background in neuroscience, pharmacology, biochemistry, and pathology supports my teaching a wide range of courses. I have an intense interest in the…
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Tyler Carrington, Cornell College – Historical Personal Ads and Modern Dating
On Cornell College Week: The history of love is understudied. Tyler Carrington, assistant professor of German studies and history, looks to the past to mend this hole in our fabric. Tyler Carrington is a cultural historian of modern Germany and teaches a wide variety of courses in the German Studies curriculum, ranging from intro and…