Tag: Health
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Kevin Singer, North Carolina State University – Friendships Matter for Higher Ed Students
On This Student Spotlight: Having a diverse friend group can be an important part of college life. Kevin Singer, Ph.D student at North Carolina State University, examines why seeking out people with different beliefs can be a vital part of an education. Kevin Singer is a PhD student in higher education and Research Associate for…
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Lauren Noto-Bell, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Pain Management
On Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Week: We need a better way to treat pain. Lauren Noto-Bell, associate professor in the department of osteopathic manipulative medicine, has some possible solutions. Dr. Lauren Noto Bell is an associate professor, clinician, and faculty member in the Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM). She is actively involved in…
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Lisa Corbin, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Trauma and Addiction
On Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Week: Ineffectively confronting trauma can lead to substance abuse. Lisa Corbin, assistant professor in the department of counseling, explores how to break this cycle. Lisa Corbin, LPC, NCC, who specializes in addiction and trauma, can discuss how many treatment facilities use a trauma-informed approach to help instill healthier coping…
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Beth DuFault, University at Albany – Improving the Patient Experience in the NICU
On University at Albany Week: We can improve parents’ experience in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Beth DuFault, assistant professor in the department of marketing, details how one overseas ICU handles parents. Beth Leavenworth DuFault is Assistant Professor of Marketing at University at Albany, State University of New York. Beth’s academic background is in marketing…
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Harriet Okatch, Franklin & Marshall College – Lead Poisoning
On Franklin & Marshall Week: Lead poisoning remains a scourge in certain areas. Harriet Okatch, assistant professor of biology and public health, looks into curbing this health hazard. Professor Okatch holds a bachelor of science degree in chemistry and a PhD in analytical chemistry from the University of Botswana, and a masters in public health…
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Tonya Bergeson-Dana, Butler University – Infant Hearing Loss and Cognitive Skills
On Butler University Week: Hearing loss can affect more than just the ears. Tonya Bergeson-Dana, associate professor of communication studies and disorders, discusses how hearing loss in infants can affect our cognitive skills as well. Dr. Tonya Bergeson earned a PhD in cognitive developmental psychology from the University of Toronto, Canada and undergraduate degrees in…
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JJ Ruscella, Shenandoah University – Virtual Reality and Job Interviews
Virtual reality isn’t just for gaming. J.J. Ruscella, associate professor of theater at Shenandoah University, logs into a new way to use this technology. An innovator in immersive learning and experience design, J.J. Ruscella leads the Shenandoah Center for Immersive Learning (SCIL) as Executive Director at Shenandoah University. Ruscella was tapped to found SCIL Labs…
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Camilla Nonterah, University of Richmond – Healthy Behavior Change
On University of Richmond Week: Attempting to switch to a healthy lifestyle isn’t easy. Camilla Nonterah, professor of health psychology, explores the factors that affect behavior change. Camilla Nonterah is a counseling psychologist by training whose research and clinical interests focus on behavioral medicine. Nonterah’s research focuses primarily on physical and mental health in underserved…
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Thomas Shahady, University of Lynchburg – Health of Water Supply
How do you know what’s living in your water supply? Thomas Shahady, professor of environmental science at the University of Lynchburg, discusses a simple way to find out. Prior to arriving here at University of Lynchburg, I spent five years teaching part-time at Lenoir-Rhyne College, Catawba Valley Community College and working as a consultant with…
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Amit K. Tiwari, University of Toledo – Multi-Drug Resistance
On University of Toledo Week: Drug resistant cancer requires new technologies. Amit K. Tiwari, associate professor of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics, says innovation is needed to treat this aggressive malady. Amit Tiwari is an associate professor of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics. His long-term goal is to develop safe and effective chemotherapy. He specializes in investigating…