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Posted: May 7, 2012
ATSU, Truman unite for biomedical research
Collaboration continues at symposium
The third annual Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Symposium, sponsored by the A.T. Still Research Institute (SRI), was held on ATSU’s Missouri campus on Oct. 22, 2011. The event brings local researchers and their students together to present current research activity and promote a foundation for collaborative biomedical research between ATSU and Truman State University.
“By partnering with other educational institutions such as Truman State University and providing a platform at a public event, we encourage researchers to present their research and to talk about research interests and resources,” said SRI Director Brian Degenhardt, DO. “All of the research presented has the potential to answer questions that will affect future healthcare.”
In total, 24 research projects were presented. The keynote address was delivered by Thomas Graven-Nielsen, dr.med.sci., PhD, head of the Doctoral School in Medicine & Biomedical Technology and deputy head of the Department of Health Science & Technology at Aalborg University in Aalborg, Denmark.
A momentous occasion
ASHS holds spring commencement
Pictured in the foreground is human movement graduate Ruston Webb, MS, ’12.
ATSU’s Arizona School of Health Sciences held its annual spring commencement March 3. Students earned Master of Science or doctoral degrees in human movement, occupational therapy, physician assistant studies, audiology, health sciences, and physical therapy.
Estela S. Estapé, PhD, dean, School of Health Professions, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, delivered the keynote, offering graduates four tips for success. “The University has given you a starting point for your journey, now it’s your opportunity to decide the pathways to reach your goals,” said Dr. Estapé. “A degree may seem like a goal, but it is really just a transition point on the way to achieving the real goal of making a life contribution.”
Exercise drill
Flexible duo strikes pose
Yoga
As part of February’s Arizona campus Wellness Week events, SOMA faculty and staff Rebecca Chow, MA, curriculum coordinator (pictured standing), and Aschley Humphrey, BA, administrative assistant, stretch in the Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) pose during yoga on the North Lawn.
The face of poverty
Students experience life on the edge
Poverty is a reality for 46.2 million Americans. More than 14 percent do not have enough to eat. Many do not have enough money to pay bills or cover healthcare costs. KCOM students experienced the same uncertainty and struggles in a poverty simulation held in January. Students joined mock families facing tough economic, social, and emotional situations and worked to find a solution to their everyday needs.
Poverty simulation
“[The poverty simulation was] a reminder that we must never lose site of the social and emotional context of our patients when treating their physical conditions,” said Caitlin Molloy, OMS II. “When legitimately struggling to make ends meet, they are often unable to prioritize their health.”
Readership survey snapshot
Results from the Still Magazine readership survey are in. A total of 433 people responded via the online survey or response card in the spring issue of the magazine.
WHO 93% of respondents are alumni
WHAT Respondents are most interested in
Alumni profiles 67%
Cover story 55%
Respondents are least interested in
Donor recognition 59%
Student profiles 26%
WRITING
Writing is rated as very good 53%
DESIGN
Design is rated as excellent 42%
PRECIOUS TIME 34% of respondents spend 15-30 minutes reading each issue