BHRI and its members in the news
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Last Spring, the ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Board of Trustees approved the Anti-Racism and Equity Institute, which creates an important interdisciplinary hub for faculty, students, staff and community members engaged in race and anti-racism scholarship, activism and education. “Kent…
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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…
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The Farris Family Innovation Awards support the research of tenure-track faculty members who are not yet tenured at ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø 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…
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A research group in the College of Arts and Sciences at ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø is searching for potential treatments for men who have suffered spinal cord injuries and hope to regain bladder control and sexual functions.
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¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø has announced the winners of the 2021 New Faculty Outstanding Research and Scholarship Awards (ORSAs). The ORSAs recognize the hard work of junior faculty members who have been with ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø for less than 10 years. The 2021 winners are Shana Klein, Ph.D., in…
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iSchool and College of Nursing Secure $100,000 Grant Researching Libraries and Childhood Development
A research team from ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's School of Information working in partnership with ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø’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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Thirteen ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø 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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The Brain Health Research Institute at ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø 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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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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The ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø 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…