Tag: Health
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Bodil Just Christensen featured on The Best of our Knowledge
As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our Knowledge. Each week this program examines some of the issues unique to college campuses, looks at the latest research, and invites commentary from experts and administrators from all levels of education. For this week‘s edition (#1461), Bob has selected…
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Jamie Maguire, Tufts University – Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is understudied. Jamie Maguire, assistant professor of neuroscience at Tufts University School of Medicine, explores a new treatment that could help new mothers. Jamie Maguire is an assistant professor of neuroscience at Tufts University School of Medicine and a member of the Neuroscience and the MS in Pharmacology and Drug Development Program faculties…
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Steven Pirutinsky, Touro College – Benefits of Volunteering for Older Adults
Is volunteering beneficial for everyone? Steven Pirutinsky, assistant professor in the graduate school of social work at Touro College, examines how some, but not all, older adults benefit from helping others. Steven Tzvi Pirutinsky has a B.T.S. from Beth Medrash Govoha, an M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Teachers College – Columbia University, and a Ph.D.…
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Fred Ledley, Bentley University – What Does Academic Research Contribute to New Medicines
Academic research can provide a big benefit to our health. Fred Ledley, professor in the department of natural & applied sciences at Bentley University, explores how basic research can be an essential step in finding new medicines. Dr. Ledley is an opinion leader in the integration of science, business, and education. He has extensive experience…
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Nicholas Port, Indiana University – Subconcussions
Not every athlete with a brain injury has been diagnosed with a concussion. Nicholas Port, associate professor at the School of Optometry at Indiana University, looks into other aspects of sports that could contribute to these injuries. Dr. Nicholas Port completed his undergraduate training at NYU’s Center for Neural Science (1990) and completed his pre-graduate…
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Janice Stapley, Monmouth University – Female Student Athletes and Concussions
How do we protect athletes from concussions? Janice Stapley, associate professor of psychology at Monmouth University, look at safety for female Division 1 athletes. I am an Applied Developmental Psychologist with research experience in Emotional Intelligence and Emotion Regulation and the developmental periods of Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood. I do mixed methods research and have…
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Franziska Landes, Columbia University – Lead in Soil
On this Student Spotlight: Kids love playing in the dirt, but can it be harmful? Franziska Landes, graduate student in Earth and Environmental Sciences at Columbia University, warns danger can be just below their feet. Franziska Landes is a fifth year Ph.D. student in the Earth and Environmental Science program at Columbia University. She is…
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Carsten Prasse, Johns Hopkins University – Water Purification
We need to purify water, but can we do it better? Carsten Prasse, assistant professor of environmental health & engineering at Johns Hopkins University, explains some unwanted chemicals may be a byproduct of purification. Carsten Prasse’s research is driven by a fascination with water chemistry and a deep concern about the public and environmental health…
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Bodil Just Christensen, University of Copenhagen – Eating as a Tool to Avoid Regaining Weight
Eating can be a tool to help keep weight off. Bodil Just Christensen, postdoctoral fellow at the University of Copenhagen, explains why how you think about eating food can help you stay thin. Eating as a Tool to Avoid Regaining Weight The hardest thing about weight loss is to maintain it. My colleagues and I…
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Rachel Durso, Washington College – Using GIS to Help Victims of Domestic Violence
On Washington College Week: Helping domestic violence victims can be hard in isolated areas. Rachel Durso, assistant professor of sociology at Washington College, describes using data points to bring help to areas that need it. Professor Durso’s primary research area examines the consequences of mass incarceration in the United States in the 21st century. This…