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 […]
Month: July 2021
Aronoff’s R01 grant aimed at maximizing binaural benefits
July 19, 2021 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Bilateral cochlear implants are used to provide hearing to both ears for deaf children and adults, as well as provide binaural hearing. But the benefits of bilateral implants can be hampered by poor integration of the devices’ left and right inputs. Thanks to an R01 grant, Department of Speech […]
Expert Q&A: Laura Rice on COVID-19, vaccinations and returning to pre-pandemic life
July 12, 2021 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo The College of Applied Health Sciences has experts in many research areas. Today, we ask Laura Rice, interim director of the Master of Public Health Program, interim director, Master of Science in Health Administration Program and associate professor, Kinesiology and Community Health, about COVID-19, vaccinations and returning to campus. Q: […]
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 […]