Investigator: Reza Abiri, University of Rhode Island Mentor: Walter Besio, University of Rhode Island Theme: Neuroscience Title: Biosensors for the detection of thiol-containing biomacromolecules via cationic aromatic compounds Award: Early Career Development (2022-2024) Abstract: The ability to focus attention and encode the information are among the brain’s most important cognitive and perceptive functions. Different neurological […]
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Assessing the impact of harmful macroalgal blooms on coastal environmental health
INVESTIGATOR: Lindsay Green-Gavrielidis, Salve Regina University MENTOR: Marta Gomez-Chiarri, University of Rhode Island SCIENTIFIC THEME: Environmental Health Sciences ABSTRACT: Overall, the goal of this proposed research is to assess the impacts of harmful macroalgal blooms on higher trophic levels and coastal environmental health. The health of coastal ecosystems can impact public health by compromising food sources […]
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Investigator: Robert Hasson, Providence College Mentor: Thomas Crea, Boston College Theme: Neuroscience Title: Mental health and the environment for unaccompanied children in the United States Award: Early Career Development (2022-2024) Abstract: The proposed study examines mental health outcomes for unaccompanied children, a growing population of uniquely vulnerable immigrants who are resettled in the United States […]
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INVESTIGATOR: Elizabeth Kiesewetter, Rhode Island College MENTOR: Brenton DeBoef, University of Rhode Island SCIENTIFIC THEME: Environmental Health Sciences ABSTRACT: Multi-drug resistance represents a major hurdle in disease treatment. While some polymeric approaches aimed at overcoming multi-drug resistance have shown promise, they are largely based on synthetically costly procedures or materials that cannot be metabolized to benign […]
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INVESTIGATOR: Anabela Maia, Rhode Island College MENTOR: Elizabeth Brainerd, Brown University SCIENTIFIC THEME: Neuroscience ABSTRACT: Problems with motor control strongly impact quality of life. Lack of control and the inability to adequate perceive sensory information and adjust muscle contraction are at the source of many pathologies including Parkinson, Multiple Sclerosis as well in a variety […]
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INVESTIGATOR: Benjamin McDonald, Brown University MENTOR: Jason Dwyer, University of Rhode Island TITLE: Photonic thin films for the colorimetric detection of waterborne pollutants SCIENTIFIC THEME: Environmental Health Sciences AWARD: Early Career Development (2022-2024) ABSTRACT: Microbial and PFAS in drinking water, as well as marine and freshwater bodies of water, are persistent and increasing threats to […]
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Investigator: Belinda Barbagallo, Salve Regina University Theme: Neuroscience Title: Impacts of maternal PFOS exposure on neuronal development Award: SURF PUI Training Award (2022-2024) Abstract: Neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities, affect approximately 15% of children in the United States, with the prevalence of multiple disorders rising over the last four decades. Most […]
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Investigator: Joanna Morris, Providence College Mentor: James Morgan, Brown University Theme: Neuroscience Title: Neural correlates of visual statistical learning and morphological processing Award: Early Career Development (2022-2024) Abstract: Dyslexia is a brain-based learning disorder that involves difficulty reading despite adequate sensory and perceptual ability, intelligence, and opportunities to learn. Recently, several research groups have shown […]
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Investigator: Khadine Higgins, Salve Regina University Theme: Environmental Health Sciences Title: Exploring the Relationship between Structure and Function in KmtR Award: SURF PUI Training Award (2022-2024) Abstract: The long-term goal of this work is aimed at understanding why Mycobaterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) requires two Ni(II)- and Co(II)-responsive metalloregulators associated with the export of Ni(II) and […]
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Investigator: Matthew Moreau, Salve Regina University Theme: Environmental Health Sciences Title: Analyzing the mechanisms of unique adherence phenotypes of super shedder E. coli Award: SURF PUI Training Award (2022-2024) Abstract: Super shedding (SS) of Shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC) from its cattle reservoir is responsible for producing most of the environmental burden of this bacterium. […]
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