Tag: Health
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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…
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Simon Haeder, Penn State University – Public Hospitals and the Development of the U.S. Healthcare System
Public hospitals used to be a safety net for health care. Simon Haeder, assistant professor of public policy at Penn State University, details why this changed. Simon F. Haeder is an assistant professor of public policy. Prior to joining the Penn State School of Public Policy, he was an assistant professor in the Department of…
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Lorretta Krautscheid, George Fox University – What Can Be Done About Moral Distress?
On George Fox University Week: What is causing moral distress among student nurses and health care workers? Lorretta Krautscheid, associate professor in nursing, explains. Lorretta Krautscheid, PhD, MS, RN, CNE is an Associate Professor in Nursing. Her scholarship has centered on teaching strategies to promote ethically informed, evidence-based, theory-guided practice. Lorretta has presented and published…
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Lynne Shea, Landmark College – From Disability to Diversity
Changing from deficit to diversity could lead to better outcomes for schools and society. Lynne Shea, professor of liberal studies at Landmark College, examines how catering to neurodiversity can help more people get their education. Lynne Shea has served in many capacities at Landmark College, having chaired the English and humanities departments, directed the Landmark…
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Jeffrey Bryan, University of Missouri – Canine Bone Cancer
There’s good news ahead for your furry friends. Jeffrey Bryan, professor of oncology at the University of Missouri, discusses treating a dangerous canine disease. Bryan has devoted his career to treating cancer. His research interests include the epigenetics of cancer, targeted imaging and therapy, and epidemiology of cancer. His clinical interests include novel therapy for…