July 8, 2024
Boosting sleep, limiting screen time can benefit unmedicated youth with ADHD
Mizzou researcher Crystal Lim identifies health behaviors that could help unmedicated youth with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) — and the general public — live a healthier lifestyle.
July 1, 2024
Brain Camp gives local kids a crash course in neuroscience
The summer camp was coordinated by the Neuroscience of Education Research on Development (NERD) Lab, which is led by Assistant Professor Laura Morett.
May 17, 2024
Crystal Lim publishes book on psychological treatment of pediatric obesity
Crystal Lim, Department of Health Psychology chair and associate professor, recently published the book "Psychological Approaches to the Treatment of Pediatric Obesity."
May 13, 2024
CHS students complete TIPS for Kids program
TIPS program participants from varying disciplines work together during on leadership projects that culminate in poster presentations.
May 2, 2024
MU experts working to “unlock” better prison outcomes
A new Netflix documentary series has drawn attention to shortcomings in our criminal justice system. “Unlocked: A Jail Experiment” documents the lives of residents of an Arkansas jail. Nearly 44% of U.S. citizens who are released from prison end up returning in less than a year. University of Missouri faculty members have developed solutions to improve these outcomes. Contact Angela Dahman at dahmana@missouri.edu or 573-882-7974 to arrange an interview with any of these experts. Kelli Canada, PhD, LCSW Associate professor, University of Missouri School of Social Work Expertise: Prison interventions that work. Canada developed a model, the…
May 2, 2024
Survey examines vaccine hesitancy among nursing students
University of Missouri students travel across the country to present their research regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine hesitancy among nurses.
April 30, 2024
Study finds long-term clerkships benefit patients, providers
Researchers at the University of Missouri found that longitudinal integrated clerkships are particularly beneficial for students, patients, and preceptors who invest in building relationships.
April 19, 2024
Leveraging technology to benefit people living with ALS
Thanks to a $400,000 grant from the ALS Association, Bill Janes is working to create a system that alerts health care providers and caregivers when someone with ALS falls or experiences downturns in their health.
April 17, 2024
Cancer Registry student team takes first place in Hackathon
A trio of Missouri Cancer Registry and Research Center students won first place in the MU Institute for Data Science and Informatics' 2024 Hackathon.
April 9, 2024
CHS shows out at Research Week symposium
A total of 67 students and fellows with ties to the College of Health Sciences are showcasing their work during Show Me Research Week at the University of Missouri.