Health Psychology

April 27, 2023

Local Delta Omega chapter inducts 19 new members

The national honor society's new members include three undergraduate public health students, one first-year MPH student, seven second-year MPH students, six MPH alumni, one honorary inductee and one faculty inductee.

April 17, 2023

Students represent SHP at Show Me Research Week

SHP students presented on everything from sleep disorders and primordial grief to cancer’s impact on speech and communication.

Feb. 8, 2023

MU researcher studies childhood obesity prevention programs

Crystal Lim's research findings offer recommendations for rural schools

Dec. 4, 2022

Students and faculty participate in Health Sciences Research Day

On Nov. 18, several Health Professions students presented research projects at the 2022 Health Sciences Research Day. Each year, the University of Missouri provides a forum to highlight original research and educational innovations by undergraduate medical, nursing and health professions students, as well as predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees working with faculty in those units. The day-long symposium awards prizes to the three best presentations in each of several student categories, and special Deans’ Awards recognize the most outstanding research conducted by trainees from each unit. The Health Professions Dean’s award went to Olivia Ervie, Grace Montag, and…

Nov. 8, 2022

Celebrating first-generation college students

One in five health professions students is the first in their family to attend college. Several of our faculty were also first-generation students and can remember what it was like. Their experiences shape their teaching philosophy and they have some advice and insights for current first-gen students. Bill Janes What advice do you have for current first-gen Mizzou students?Don’t be afraid to ask for help or admit when you need it. It can be intimidating to admit when you don’t know what’s going on or what some new term means –especially when it seems like everyone else…

Sep. 7, 2022

Brad Ferguson team designs app to assess ASD social interaction

Dr. Ferguson and his team received a $100,000 grant from the Coulter Biomedical Accelerator program.

April 28, 2022

Students participate in Undergraduate Research forum

Fourteen School of Health Professions students participated in the 2022 Spring Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievements Forum. Students presented research in diverse categories, including Life Sciences, Behavioral/Social Sciences, Applied Design, and Humanities. Health Professions faculty mentored 17 student presenters from multiple disciplines, as well. Health Professions student researchers Abdullah Alsharafi Major: Health Science Mentor: Jamie Hall Presentation: Construction of 3D Geometries of the Foot, Shank, and Distal Femur from CT Scans Lauren Greene Major: Health Science Mentor: Carolyn Orbann Presentation: Whooping Cough Trends in Missouri from 1914-1920 Carly Hays Major: Health Science Mentor: Carolyn Orbann Presentation: InsuRxance: Using…

April 25, 2022

Gastrointestinal issues linked with anxiety, social withdrawal for kids with autism

April 26, 2022 Contact: Brian Consiglio, 573-882-9144, consigliob@missouri.edu COLUMBIA, Mo. — Children with autism spectrum disorder tend to experience gastrointestinal issues, such as constipation and stomach pain, at a higher rate than their neurotypical peers. Some also experience other internalizing symptoms at the same time, including stress, anxiety, depression and social withdrawal. Until now, no studies have examined the causal relationship between gastrointestinal symptoms and internalizing symptoms. “Research has shown gastrointestinal issues are associated with an increased stress response as well as aggression and irritability in some children with autism,” said Brad Ferguson, an assistant research professor in the…

Feb. 6, 2022

Smartphone reminders can improve memory for older adults with dementia

Feb. 7, 2022 COLUMBIA, Mo. – Older adults with dementia or mild cognitive impairment sometimes struggle to remember daily tasks, including managing medications, shopping for groceries and tracking upcoming events, including birthdays, anniversaries or doctor appointments. In a recent study involving researchers at the University of Missouri and Baylor University, older adults with dementia or mild cognitive impairment were able to improve their memory by using a personal assistant application on their smartphones to receive reminders about upcoming events and activities. Andrew Kiselica is an assistant professor in the MU School of Health Professions. He collaborated with principal investigators Michael…

Nov. 11, 2021

Celebrating National First-Generation Day!

National First-Generation College Celebration Day is a day to celebrate the successes and leadership of first-generation college students and faculty. We are so proud of the following students and faculty and are excited to see what the future holds for you! First-Generation College Students Carly Bailey Major: Health Sciences, Rehabilitation Science emphasis Hometown: Otterville, Missouri “I am grateful for my first-generation status because of the work ethic that I witnessed and that was instilled in me at a very young age. Remember, some life lessons can’t be learned in a lecture in a lecture hall.” Carley…