Category: News
Occupational Needs of Women in the Acute Post-Operative Phase After Gynecologic Oncology Procedures
The primary treatment modality for ovarian cancer is radical surgery. Rates of post-operative morbidity (20-30%) and hospital readmission (10-15%) are high. Low QOL prior to chemotherapy (i.e. after surgery) is associated with delayed chemotherapy start, dose delays, and decreased overall survival. The quality of surgical recovery in this population is high-stakes, with an impact … Read more
Attention in Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): An Eye-Tracking Approach to Gender-Specific Circumscribed Interests
ASD is a male-dominant condition however research indicates that girls may have different phenotypic-profiles particularly in the domain of Circumscribed Interests (CI) – intense and often idiosyncratic interest held by children and adults with ASD. CI are reported in 80% of individuals with ASD, and while can represent islands of ability, limit learning and social opportunities. … Read more
The importance of anterior center of mass velocity during gait on energy cost following stroke
Energy efficiency is a hallmark of healthy human walking, but can become impaired when the legs do not provide symmetric push-off. Our recent analysis of gait following stroke has identified a consistent mechanical asymmetry between the limbs, which is analogous to driving a car by alternatively slamming on the gas, then the brake with each step. Like poor gas mileage in a car, w … Read more
Congratulations to Our PhD Program Graduates
(July 1, 2013-June 30, 2014) Dr. Elizabeth Hibberd * Dr. Walter Palmer * Dr. Ashley Freuler * Dr. Heather Fritz * Dr. Emily Furgang * Dr. Sumita Rege
New Faculty and Promotion – Summer 2014
New Faculty Dr. William Hoole joined the Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences faculty as an Assistant Professor in January 2014. Dr. Hoole earned his BS from Middle Tennessee State University in 2001 and his AuD from 黑料网 in 2007. In addition to serving patients at the 黑料网 Hearing and Communication Center, his academic responsibilities include course instruction and practicum c … Read more
Post-Doc Receives Meixner Fellowship from Autism Speaks
Dr. Sarah Schipul, a post-doctoral fellow at the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities, has been named a Meixner Postdoctoral Fellow in Translational Research by Autism Speaks.
Student Spotlight: Ilana Levin
Dr. Ilana Levin, PT, DPT, is a current Human Movement Science PhD student. Her research interests include factors contributing to decreased mobility in individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities (cerebral palsy in particular) and intervention programs to increase functional mobility in this population.
Occupational Science PhD Students Receive Awards to Support Research
Three Occupational Science doctoral students, Valerie Fox, Anne V. Kirby, and Adrienne Miao, have been selected to receive $800 research awards from the Society for the Study of Occupation (SSO): USA. The SSO: USA announced the awards in July. Students were selected based on the strength of the grant proposals they submitted.
Staff Spotlight: Jennifer Daniel
Jennifer Daniel joined the Department of Allied Health Sciences as Grants and Contracts Manager in late May.
From the Associate Chair for Research鈥揝ummer 2014
Welcome to all of the new students, staff, and faculty who are joining the Department of Allied Health Sciences (DAHS) for the upcoming academic year! This research newsletter reflects upon the many accomplishments of FY 2013-2014 and highlights upcoming events and exciting new initiatives on the horizon for FY 2014-2015.