Aug. 09, 2021 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Illinois Paralympians made up a large part of Team USA Half of the 20 University of Illinois-affiliated Paralympians headed to Tokyo for the 2020 Paralympic Games made an appearance Monday at the Division of Disability Resources & Educational Services for a ceremonial sendoff. One set of athletes—who were supposed to […]
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Two AHS researchers receive Call To Action funding for 2021-22
July 21, 2021 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Two projects led by AHS researchers received grants as part of the university’s 2021-2022 Call to Action to Address Racism & Social Injustice Research Program. The first, with KCH Associate Professor Andiara Schwingel as the principal investigator, is entitled “Online Certificate Programs for Community Health Workers (CHW): From overlooked […]
A Few Minutes With … Justin Aronoff
Feb. 08, 2021 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Vince Lara at the University of Illinois speaks with Justin Aronoff, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech and Hearing Science, about his research on the binaural auditory system as it relates to cochlear implants. Editor’s note: To reach Vince Lara-Cinisomo, email vinlara@illinois.edu. Related news
I-Health student Cecilia Kattan discusses her internship
July 26, 2021 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Students in the College of Applied Health Sciences have the opportunity to do their internships in a variety of fields. Today, we speak with Cecilia Kattan, a student in the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences program in KCH, about her internship. Q: Where did you complete your internship and what was […]
Kinesiology student Jackie Buczkowski talks about her internship
June 30, 2021 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Students in the College of Applied Health Sciences have the opportunity to do their internships in a variety of fields. Today, we speak with Jackie Buczkowski, a student in the Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, about her internship. Q: Where did you complete your internship and what was […]
SHS rising junior Mia Mangialardi discusses her internship
July 12, 2021 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Students in the College of Applied Health Sciences have the opportunity to do their internships in a variety of fields. Today, we speak with Mia Mangialardi, who is a rising junior in the Department of Speech and Hearing Science, about her internship. Q: What was your experience with The […]
SHS rising senior Jenna Pryor talks about her internship
July 06, 2021 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Students in the College of Applied Health Sciences have the opportunity to do their internships in a variety of fields. Today, we speak with Jenna Pryor, who is a rising senior in the Department of Speech and Hearing Science, about her internship. Q: What was your experience with The […]
University of Illinois designated as Purple Heart university
Oct. 15, 2021 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo The Chez Veterans Center at Illinois serves more than 550 military-connected students The University of Illinois was designated Friday as a Purple Heart university, awarded the honor because of the university’s longstanding commitment to military veterans. “This university has a tradition unlike any other that goes far beyond just […]
Allen gets grant to study additive effects of fiber and exercise
June 21, 2021 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo No controlled studies have looked at the fiber-exercise combination KCH Assistant Professor Jacob Allen received a grant from the Center on Health, Aging & Disability for his project, “Gastrointestinal And Metabolic Effects from a Prebiotic, Lifting, and Aerobic iNtervention (GAMEPLAN).” Allen received $30,000 from CHAD for the 18-month project, […]
Raj gets CHAD grant to examine inclusive diets in long-term care
June 14, 2021 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Culturally inclusive diets face regulatory barriers in long-term care facilities KCH Assistant Professor Mina Raj received a grant from the Center on Health, Aging, and Disability for her project entitled, ““Towards the development of guidelines for inclusive foods in long-term care.” The CHAD Pilot Grant, which is valued at […]