BHRI and its members in the news
iSchool and College of Nursing Secure $100,000 Grant Researching Libraries and Childhood Development
Aug. 31, 2021
A research team from Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University's School of Information working in partnership with Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’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…
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BHRI Undergraduate Fellows Present Research with Capstones
Aug. 18, 2021
Thirteen Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Brain Health Research Institute (BHRI) Undergraduate Fellows from seven different majors recently completed summer neuroscience research experiences with capstone presentations. Based on their…
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BHRI Welcomes New Associate Director Ridgel and Assistant Director Huyck
Aug. 10, 2021
The Brain Health Research Institute at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ 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…
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Innovation Is The Best Medicine
Aug. 2, 2021
When it comes to the high energy professionals in the medical field, a hospital or emergency room is the place to be when providing fast paced care in an orderly, but chaotic, environment. In level 1 trauma centers, seconds can make a major difference in patient outcomes.…
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Biology Graduate Student Council, BHRI Support Multiple Sclerosis Research with 5K Run
July 28, 2021
The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Biology Graduate Student Council (BGSC), in collaboration with the Brain Health Research Institute (BHRI), celebrated World Brain Day 2021 by hosting the First Annual Kent Brain Day 5K. Over 40 runners/walkers across the United States…
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Physics Professor Awarded NSF Grant that Provides Research Opportunities for Interdisciplinary and Minority Students
May 27, 2021
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.
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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Researchers Receive NIH Award for Alzheimer’s Research
May 20, 2021
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Mary Ann Raghanti, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Anthropology, and Melissa Edler, Ph.D., are part of a team of researchers who received a five year National Institutes of Health (NIH) award…
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Sun, Summer and Science: Professors Receive Inclusive NSF Grant
May 19, 2021
Michael Tubergen, professor in Chemistry and Biochemistry and Torsten Hegmann, professor in Chemistry and Biochemistry as well as the Materials Science Graduate Program and Director of…
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BHRI Researchers Featured on NPR’s Academic Minute
May 12, 2021
Five Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Brain Health Research Institute (BHRI) faculty were recently featured on National Public Radio’s radio program. The Academic Minute is a two-and-a-half-minute daily module which…
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