URI Ph.D. candidate researches effects of cannabis and alcohol co-use, wins prestigious NIH F31 Award - University of Rhode Island psychology Ph.D. candidate Sabrina Todaro will measure the degree to which adults 18 to 25 are using “protective behavioral strategies” when engaging in both alcohol and cannabis in a study funded by an F31 grant from the National Institutes of Health. She aims to assess the use of protective behavioral strategies […]
URI study examines audio-visual speech perception in parents of children with autism - Research on ‘Broad Autism Phenotype’ potentially affecting direct relatives aims to better understand the broader picture of autism It’s well established that children with autism often process audio-visual cues differently than their peers, especially during verbal communication. They may not make direct eye contact or focus intently on a speaker’s mouth. These differences in audio-visual […]
Kinesiology department hosts high school students for hands-on Biomechanics Day - Students get hands-on experience with the high-tech equipment from the College of Health Sciences’ labs High school students from around the state got a hands-on look at high-tech equipment in the University of Rhode Island Department of Kinesiology as professors and students welcomed several high schools to Mackal Field House during the annual National Biomechanics […]
URI’s Early Intervention program helps kids with disabilities thrive - Certificate program aims to address ‘serious shortage’ in early intervention personnel throughout Rhode Island Looking to address a “serious shortage” of specialists to work with some of the youngest children at risk for developmental disabilities in the state, the University of Rhode Island College of Health Sciences is offering a certificate program in Early Intervention […]
URI College of Health Sciences creates Department of Public Health - New interdisciplinary major prepares graduates to improve health status and health behaviors in community Since the world experienced a global pandemic, there has been not only a greater appreciation of health care clinicians, but a better understanding of public health and its role in preventing disease, setting policies that impact a population’s health, and generally […]
Virtual Thewlis Lecture on Gerontology to focus on mindfulness and brain health as we age - The Ohio State University Researcher Ruchika Prakash will discuss ‘Mind Matters,’ April 3
URI Health Sciences associate dean honored by national sports medicine association - Exercise physiology expert Deborah Riebe wins one of American College of Sports Medicine’s biggest awards University of Rhode Island College of Health Sciences Associate Dean Deborah Riebe recently received one of the highest honors in the field of sports medicine, as she was named one of the highest achieving scientists in the field. Riebe, an […]
URI Couple and Family Therapy program to increase family therapy in addiction treatment, improve patient and family outcomes - The only RI workforce development program that recruits, trains and supervises family therapists takes burden off treatment centers statewide Substance use disorder, particularly involving opioids, is a continuing crisis in the country, impacting not just the person suffering from addiction, but also those closest to them. While treatment is naturally focused on the person facing […]
URI College Health Sciences professors named among Stanford’s top 2% of scientists worldwide - The list identifies the world’s leading researchers making significant scientific impacts in their fields Two active professors from the University of Rhode Island College of Health Sciences have earned a coveted spot on the list of Stanford University’s Top 2% Scientist Rankings, which identifies the world’s leading researchers, representing approximately two percent of all scientists […]
New wellness class supports students’ overall health, physical, mental and emotional - Interdisciplinary class based in kinesiology open to all URI students The college years can be a tumultuous time in a young adult’s life. While running from class to class, cramming for exams, navigating through emotional personal relationships, and worrying about future career prospects, among other challenges typical of the college experience, students often find it […]
