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The College promotes the health and well-being of individuals and populations in a diverse society through excellence in teaching, research and outreach.
Kingston, RI
Joined October 2017
Progress in Motor Control conference attracts leading scientists, researchers, and clinicians from eight countries. “Our goal was to create a space where people could explore the crossroads between neurophysiology and application." - Mariusz Furmanek.
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From URI Talent Development scholar to CDC public health advisor, Shade Olowookere ’17 is redefining global health. A first-generation Nigerian-American, she’s building healthier and more equitable communities around the world. Read her story:
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"The older the generation is, the more interest they have in the dating apps. The younger the generation, the less interest they have in dating apps.".-Associate Teaching Professor Elizabeth Briggs-Gruebel: .
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Psychology Professor Amy Stamates aims to understand how alcohol use, cravings change in people with and without ADHD:
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The Rhode Island Nursing Education Center is investing in the future of health care, preparing critical health care professionals to care for our community. Learn more about the RINEC:
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Wellness, advocacy, and impact 📷 Congratulations to the URI College of Health Sciences #ClassOf2025! 📷.#URI2025 #RhodyGrad #RhodyGrads #GoRhody #Commencement #Graduation
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Congratulations to the College of Health Sciences Class of 2025!! Watch the ceremony here:.
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“I’ve learned how to be kind even when it’s hard, how to keep showing up when things get messy, and how to let challenges shape me rather than stop me.".Meet this year's commencement speaker, Lauren Peckham:
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About 30% of college students said they had driven under the influence of cannabis – increasing the risk of an accident for these young drivers. URI Psychology professor Andrea Paiva is hoping to help reduce the prevalence of this at-risk behavior:
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Commencement 2025: Traumatic accident inspired Caitlyn Doyle to study clinical neuroscience in URI’s neuroscience program, which helped her understand her father’s brain injury and positioned her to help others. Learn more about this impressive graduate:
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"It's stable. It's inexpensive. It's fairly tasty. For people who might be struggling to eat adequate fruits or vegetables or other whole grains, it's a low-risk snack to start.".-Nutrition Professor Maya Vadiveloo, on surprising health benefits of popcorn:
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Students represent Neuro Collaborative Lab during ‘Renew! Retreat’ event at Portsmouth community center.
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“If there’s no health-promoting purpose, and there’s actually even the slightest risk of detriments to health, then why not remove them?” -URI Nutrition Professor Kathleen Melanson, in a Scientific American piece on food dyes:
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More than 80 Health Sciences students presented novel studies during college’s annual Research Night April 22, displaying investigations into such topics as malnutrition, stroke, intimate partner violence, cognitive function, PTSD, and more. Learn more:
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There's still time to help support healthcare innovation and research on today's #URIDayofGiving! Please consider a gift directly to the College of Health Sciences here:
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You can make a real difference in the lives of students!.Support the programs, scholarships, and initiatives that.mean the most to you. Please give directly to the College of Health Sciences here: .#URIDayofGiving
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State-of-the-art tech helps College of Health Sciences students and faculty make a big impact on the health of our community. Please help the college continue its mission with a donation on URI's Day of Giving April 23. Donate directly to the college here:
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The College of Health Sciences' technological equipment was on full display during Biomechanics Day recently. Your support helps fund the gear that trains the next health care professionals. Please consider a gift on URI Day of Giving April 23:
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Novel approach to personal finance course addresses challenges faced by students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, winning HDF Professor Jing Jian Xiao a "Best Paper" award. Learn more:.
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More than 500 students from around the state visited Mackal Field House Wednesday as URI Department of Kinesiology hosted its annual celebration of National Biomechanics Day. Learn more about the event intended to stimulate an interest in STEM fields:
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