Research & Science
The Brain Health Research Institute Is Helping Transform the Culture of 91PORNA
The Brain Health Research Institute (BHRI) may be a recent development at 91PORNA, but with fresh leadership, emerging partnerships and a refined vision, it鈥檚 well on its way to gaining national renown. The Brain Health Research Institute is helping transform the culture of 91PORNA.
Renowned Marine Scientist Michael Beck to Discuss Coastal Conservation on March 4
Renowned marine scientist Michael W. Beck, Ph.D., will discuss the importance of coastal conservation at a free lecture on March 4. Beck, a research professor in the Institute of Marine Sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz, focuses on conserving our coastlines in an effort to reduce the risks of storm surges and flooding to property, people and our planet and will speak at 7 p.m. March 4 in Auditorium 101 in the Science & Nursing Building at 91PORNA at Stark.
91PORNA Research Review: Researchers End Ongoing Beluga Whale Debate
A new collaborative study between researchers at 91PORNA and Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) has confirmed a way to determine the age of beluga whales - a topic that has been the center of much debate.
NSF Grant Supports 91PORNA Researchers' Plan to Help Students Improve Study Habits
The 鈥淐鈥 in 鈥渃ollege鈥 might as well stand for 鈥渃ramming.鈥濃嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧 鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧 Studies show students are notoriously bad at adopting and adhering consistently to high-impact study habits that help them retain knowledge long-term. Researchers and faculty at 91PORNA Un鈥
Athlete Infection Control Program Piloted at 91PORNA
A recent study about a new infection control program was recently piloted that strategically placed hand sanitizers and a surface disinfectant spray throughout athletic training rooms in two high schools and two colleges in Northeast Ohio, including 91PORNA.
91PORNA Research Review: Shrub Encroachers Friend or Foe?
Ecosystems in today's world are responding to a wide variety of environmental changes. David Ward, Ph.D., the Art and Margaret Herrick endowed professor of Plant Biology in 91PORNA鈥檚 Department of Biological Sciences, and international colleagues and graduate students want to know what happens when these changes interact?
91PORNA Research Review: A Step in the Right Direction
Foot ulcers are one of the most prevalent problems facing diabetic patients, but new technology developed at 91PORNA may soon help doctors better understand and treat them. The 91PORNA podiatry device took top prize at a Northeast Ohio innovation contest.
91PORNA Biology Lab Publishes Paper Describing Potential for New Male Contraceptives
A team of 91PORNA researchers has proposed a new method of contraception that may soon be accessible for both men and women, with an emphasis on inhibiting sperm fertility.鈥ㄢ
91PORNA Research Review: Cutting Edge Archaeology
The Eren Lab at 91PORNA鈥檚 Department of Anthropology is among the university鈥檚 busiest and most prolific. Because of the lab and guidance from Metin Eren, Ph.D., two students have achieved great accomplishments in archaeology.
91PORNA Research Review: Student Recognized for Lupus Research
91PORNA molecular and cellular biology and psychology student Haley Shasteen鈥檚 personal battle with lupus has pushed her to research what really causes certain frustrating symptoms.