Health

Students on Manchester Beach

Students found many ways to enjoy the summer-like days this week.

Brains on Tap will feature a discussion on the benefits of cycling exercise on Parkinson's disease.

Last month’s “Brains on Tap” discussion on Parkinson’s disease is now available to listen to on Ideastream Public Media. 

Brains on Tap is a quarterly series of public discussions, held at a brewery or bar, on topics of research being conducted by members of Kent State University’s Brain Health Research Institute (BHRI) and other Northeast Ohio neuroscientists.

Alumna Sharon Taylor's Coffee Brand Velty

For alumna Sharon Taylor, the combination of loving coffee and an unexpected health diagnosis changed both her diet and her career.

American Academy students taking part in CPR training at PUCPR's medical school

American Academy students engage in training at PUCPR's medical school.

White Coat Ceremony for ABSN students- Blessing of Hands

Kent State's ABSN program offers students who already hold one degree a path to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). 

Image of DNA strands by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

Hanbin Mao and Yaorong Zheng, both professors of chemistry and biochemistry, are conducting research on the mechanical modulation of cell migrations using DNA nanoassemblies to stop cancer migration.

Brains on Tap will feature a discussion on the benefits of cycling exercise on Parkinson's disease.

Grab a cold one, pull up a chair and learn about brain health research in a relaxed format – that’s the idea behind Brains on Tap, a series of discussions hosted by Kent State’s Brain Health Research Institute and other partners.

Mary Beth Spitznagel discusses the burden of sick pet caregiving

Professor of psychological sciences Mary Beth Spitznagel has experienced the burden of caregiving for her beloved dog, Allo, who developed bladder cancer. This influenced her research into how a pet with chronic illness can affect caregivers.

IPE Course group photo

To help local elders stay engaged and connected, the College of Public Health partnered with the Kent City Health Department to plan the development of a virtual senior center. The ongoing project, called Silver Foxes, started in Fall 22 during the Interprofessional Education (IPE) course offered by CPH.