Brain Health Research Institute
Physics Professor Awarded NSF Grant that Provides Research Opportunities for Interdisciplinary and Minority Students
The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently awarded a $300,000 grant to Thorsten-Lars Schmidt, Ph.D., to develop molecular tools that allow researchers to study membrane proteins. Schmidt, assistant professor of the Department of Physics in the College of Arts & Sciences, began devel…
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Graduate and Undergraduate Research Mentorship Awards Announced
Intentionality to build successful academic mentoring relationships with students is what sets professors apart at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì, and each year two professors at the graduate and undergraduate level receive a student-nominated award for their ability to do so. The intent of the award is to recognize those professors exceeding in mentoring students in how to perform research in any field.
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s Brain Health Research Institute Celebrates ‘Collaboratories’ Grand Opening
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s Brain Health Research Institute celebrated the grand opening of its new lab spaces on Friday, Nov. 5, with an afternoon of activities that included a keynote presentation, space dedication, tours and student research demonstrations. The new space, featuring interdisciplinary research facilities, is located on the lower level of the Integrated Sciences Building on the Kent Campus.
Now ACCEPTing Students: ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Professors Receive HRSA Funding
Whether you are attempting to master the art of cooking or trying your hand at DIY home improvement, chances are books, blogs and articles have been written by many qualified experts to help guide the way. Scholars spend countless hours reading page after page - chapter after chapter to gain compreh…
Excavations and Modifications: 2021 Farris Family Innovation Awards
The Farris Family Innovation Awards support the research of tenure-track faculty members who are not yet tenured at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì and who have shown promising drive for their field of study. In May 2021, Faculty Affairs announced the recipients of this year's Farris Family Innovation Awards: Michelle …
Quality of Life: Researchers Exploring Treatments for Spinal Cord Injured Patients
A research group in the College of Arts and Sciences at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University is searching for potential treatments for men who have suffered spinal cord injuries and hope to regain bladder control and sexual functions.
iSchool and College of Nursing Secure $100,000 Grant Researching Libraries and Childhood Development
A research team from ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University's School of Information working in partnership with ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s College of Nursing received a National Leadership Planning Grant for Libraries from the Institute of Museums and Library Services (IMLS) for $99,982. The funds will support the first stages of what investigators have named Project SHIELD (Supporting Healthy Infant Early Learning and Development).
BHRI Undergraduate Fellows Present Research with Capstones
Thirteen ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Brain Health Research Institute (BHRI) Undergraduate Fellows from seven different majors recently completed summer neuroscience research experiences with capstone presentations. Based on their outstanding scholarship and interest in working with BHRI faculty mentors, th…
BHRI Welcomes New Associate Director Ridgel and Assistant Director Huyck
The Brain Health Research Institute at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì is very pleased to announce two new additions to its leadership: Dr. Angela Ridgel has agreed to serve as BHRI Associate Director for a three-year term starting August 1, 2021, and Dr. Julia Jones Huyck will serve as Assistant Director for the new BH…