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Audiologist Builds Sound Connection with Patients, Parents
“I know the importance of speech therapy, the importance of parent involvement and a language-rich environment. I know these things from my own perspective,” said Hannah Calhoun AuD’20. |
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New Legislation Could Transform Texas Into a Hub for Dementia Innovation
“Our BBS scientists touch every aspect of dementia, from studies with cutting-edge technology to directly intervene or provide early detection of dementia to supporting our clinicians focused on preventive care,” said Dr. Adam Woods. |
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Lab Earns Research Competition Prize
Dr. Gagan Wig and two members of his neuroimaging lab were named among five winners of a competition that seeks to advance solutions for accurate, innovative and representative early prediction of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. |
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Doctor of Audiology Students Further Hearing Health in Mayan Communities During Yearly Trip
Six BBS students in the doctor of audiology program traveled to Southeast Mexico during spring break to provide free audiological services to hundreds of children and adults. |
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Pain Scientist Earns Howard Hughes Medical Institute Fellowship
In her doctoral research, Juliet Mwirigi BS’18, PhD’23 focused on investigating how pain is generated in human dorsal root ganglia sensory neurons located along the spinal cord and how chronic pain may be better treated. |
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Speech-Language Pathologist Lands Top-10 Spot in Best Jobs Ranking
“You could work with infants who have swallowing disorder, or with adults who are struggling to communicate after a stroke. A day in the life for each speech pathologist is so different, which is what makes the field so exciting,” said Hannah Pourchot Neale MS’13 PhD’18. |
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| Social Media Spotlights |
The Brain Recharge Station features a calm and quiet space where people can unplug and slow down.
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Scholar’s Day success! BBS welcomed dozens of high school and middle school students and their families for an exclusive campus experience.
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BBS congratulates Center for Advanced Pain Studies researcher Zulmary Manjarres, who was recognized for her work on pain associated with Parkinson’s disease.
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| Upcoming Events |
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Neighborhood Disadvantage and Paranoia in Serious Mental Illness: Examining Racial and Diagnostic Pathways
Thursday, April 3 | 11:30 a.m. | Erik Jonsson Academic Center (JO 4.306) |
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Computational Approaches to Prosocial Behavior — How and When Do We Help Other People?
Tuesday, April 8 | 10 a.m. | Virtual Zoom Event |
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Center for Children and Families 12th Annual Forum
Friday, April 25 | 9 a.m. | (Eisemann Center) |
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