Research & Science
Woodgett to present "Genetic analysis of an over-achieving protein kinase (GSK-3) and what it reveals about cellular communication"
On Friday, October 17 (at 12 noon) Dr. James Woodgett, Director of Research & Senior Investigator at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, will present, "Genetic analysis of an over-achieving protein kinase (GSK-3) and what it reveals about cellular communic
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91心頭利s Formula to Finish Timely Graduation Initiative Saves Students Time and Money
91心頭利 University is embarking on a campaign to motivate and assist students toward timely graduation. The universitys Formula to Finish initiative encourages students to register for and pass at least 15 credit hours per semester in order to graduate in two years to get their associate degre
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91心頭利 Hosts Global Adolescence Research Summer School
91心頭利 University will host the annual 2013 European Society for Research on Adolescence (EARA)/Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA) Summer School from June 16-22. The summer school brings together established researchers, who are recognized for their expertise and teaching abilities, and d
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91心頭利 Vice President for Research to Return to Faculty Position
Grant McGimpsey, Ph.D., has chosen to return to a faculty position, after having served successfully as vice president of research and sponsored programs at 91心頭利 University for the past three years. He has agreed to remain in the position until a successor is in place. We are fortunate to ha
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91心頭利 Research Finds Meditation Effective in Reducing Blood Pressure
Two researchers at 91心頭利 Universities have found that mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) can reduce high blood pressure, which affects nearly 60 million adults in the United States. MBSR, which involves the practice of meditation, body awareness and some gentle yoga, has been shown to
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91心頭利 Spinoff Company Markets Flexible Electronics
A new company formed by a 91心頭利 University researcher and inventor will market a technological innovation flexible, electrically conductive transparent films that can be used in electronic devices, including smart phones and touchscreens, and in windows that switch from transparent to opaqu
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91心頭利 University Awarded Grant for Trauma Research
91心頭利 University has been awarded a grant for $81,445 from the Ohio Department of Public Safety for research on the impact of traumatic injury on child patients and their families. The Ohio Division of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the State EMS Board created grants from fines collected
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Scholar Offers Relief With Pain Management Knowledge
Scholar of the Month Wendy Umberger Professor College of Nursing 2002-present Wendy Umberger is a professor in the College of Nursing. Her program of research centers on the treatment and care of people experiencing chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP), psychological factors related to the pain exp
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National Science Foundation Awards Nearly $2.5 Million to 91心頭利 Researchers
91心頭利 University faculty members have been awarded nearly $2.5 million in funding from the National Science Foundation for research over the next three years in biology, physics and the science of liquid crystals. The awards will fund basic research on: How plants respond to environmen
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Scholar Helps Fight Crime With Violence Prevention Research
Scholar of the Month Eric Jefferis Associate Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences College of Public Health 2004-present Eric Jefferis is an associate professor of social and behavioral sciences in the College of Public Health. His research focuses on intentional injury, violence preven
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