Photonic thin films for the colorimetric detection of waterborne pollutants

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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Neural correlates of visual statistical learning and morphological processing

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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Research Archives Early Career Development Projects

RI-INBRE (2004-2017) Early Career Development Projects The impact of cellular NAD metabolism on antifungal toxicity (2015-2017) Investigator: Peter Belenky, Brown University Mentor: Richard Bennett, Brown University Chaperone tools for neurodegenerative diseases (2015-2017) Investigator: Jodi Camberg, University of Rhode Island Mentor: Nasser Zawia, University of Rhode Island Regulation of dsDNA translocation during transcription-coupled DNA repair (2015-2017) Investigator: Alexandra Deaconescu, Brown University […]

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ECD Awardees

A Warm Welcome to  Dr. Lindsay Green-Gavrielidis, Salve Regina University Dr. Kristin Scaplen, Bryant University Dr. Tyler Stack, Providence College “Assessing the impact of harmful macroalgal blooms on costal environmental health.” Dr. Lindsay Green-Gavrielidis, Assistant Professor, Salve Regina University The goal of Dr. Green-Gavrielidis’ ECD project is assessing the impacts of harmful macroalgal blooms on […]

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