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UrduUCLA Health has experts available to comment on the emotional trauma and psychological impact of mass shootings on individuals and communities. Melissa Brymer, a psychologist, is the director of terrorism and disaster programs at the UCLA–Duke National Center for Child…
Category: Expert Pitch
Experts Available to Discuss Brain Death
In July, the family of a San Francisco man demanded more time before donating his organs. One week before, a boy in India awoke from a vegetative state during his funeral preparations. The topic of patient brain death comes with…
Rutgers Economist Available to Discuss China-US Trade Relations
New Brunswick, N.J. (August 2, 2019) – Thomas Prusa, a Rutgers University–New Brunswick expert on international trade and economics, is available for commentary on President Trump’s statement that the U.S. would impose a 10 percent tariff on an additional $300…
Public health expert can discuss summer weather preparedness
With seemingly unpredictable weather this summer, Lisa McCormick, DrPH, MPH, public health professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, can discuss summer disaster and emergency management topics, such as: how you should prepare for emergencies how you should prepare…
Public health expert can discuss summer weather preparedness
With seemingly unpredictable weather this summer, Lisa McCormick, DrPH, MPH, public health professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, can discuss summer disaster and emergency management topics, such as: how you should prepare for emergencies how you should prepare…
GW Experts Available to Comment on Data Breaches
In the wake of one of the largest data breaches ever, experts from the George Washington University are available to discuss cybersecurity from a variety of perspectives. GW’s Flash Studio, a state-of-the-art broadcast studio, is available for remote, live, or…
Texas Tech Experts Can Discuss Parent-Teacher Interactions, Kids’ Anxiety, More
Back-to-school time is here again! As students and teachers prepare to begin a new year, parents are preparing for a new routine and new challenges. Whether parents are sending their child off to school for the first time or the…
Finance expert can talk back-to-school budgeting tips
For all of the upcoming back-to-school shopping sales, deals and promotions, Stephanie Yates, Ph.D., finance expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham can discuss a wide range of school budgeting tips, including: How to buy school supplies without breaking…
Russian geophysicist available for comment on giant earthquake in California
MOSCOW (MIPT) — Thousands of earthquakes happen across the world each day, shaking the Earth’s surface, reshaping the landscape, and at times posing a threat to the population. While seismologists have come a long way understanding the processes behind earthquakes, the…
Buttigieg SCOTUS strategy based on WashU ideas
During the July 30 Democratic presidential debate, candidate Pete Buttigieg renewed his calls to “depoliticize the Supreme Court with structural reform.”Buttigieg has previously endorsed a Supreme Court reform proposal offered by Daniel Epps, associate professor in the School of Law at Washington University in St.
University of Michigan expert available: E-cigarettes and vaping
Vaping and e-cigarettes have quickly become popular among teens today, but Michigan Medicine pulmonologist, Wassim Walid Labaki, M.D.,warns that vaping won’t mitigate risks to your health, and could be responsible for creating them. According to Labaki, e-cigarettes were first introduced to…
Pediatrician able to talk about child safety in hot cars
With temperatures on the rise, children being left in hot cars is unfortunately becoming more and more frequent, with 24 hot car deaths so far in 2019. Candice Dye, M.D., pediatrician at the University of Alabama at Birmingham can comment…
Vaping expert, pediatrician can discuss the effects of vaping on children
Children and teenagers have always faced peer pressure in school, but a relatively new concern is the peer pressure to use e-cigarettes and vape, around friends or even during school. Susan Walley, M.D., pediatrician at the University of Alabama at…
Health care policy expert available to talk about new HHS plan to import prescription drugs from other countries
David Becker, Ph.D., is an expert on health care policy and stays up-to-date on current legislation. He is able to break down the newly released plans released by the Trump administration to allow the safe importation of certain prescription drugs…
@UCSDHealth study reveals prevalence of nurse suicide. Their crisis intervention program ready for national replication.
UC San Diego Health recently published data in the Archives of Psychiatric Nursing showing that male and female nurses are at higher risk of suicide than the general population. This is the first national study of nurse suicide in more…
Respiratory doctor can talk about causes of seasonal allergies
Do-Yeon Cho, M.D., respiratory researcher and expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, can comment on seasonal respiratory system irritation and disease, such as: causes and prevention of seasonal allergies during the warmer weather upper respiratory airway diseases Cho…
Respiratory doctor can talk about causes of seasonal allergies
Do-Yeon Cho, M.D., respiratory researcher and expertat the University of Alabama at Birmingham, can comment on seasonal respiratory system irritation and disease, such as: causes and prevention of seasonal allergies during the warmer weather upper respiratory airway diseases Cho is…
Respiratory doctor can talk about causes of seasonal allergies
Do-Yeon Cho, M.D., respiratory researcher and expertat the University of Alabama at Birmingham, can comment on seasonal respiratory system irritation and disease, such as: causes and prevention of seasonal allergies during the warmer weather upper respiratory airway diseases Cho is…
Pediatrician able to help explain the importance of vaccinations to children
Taking your child to their annual check-up and updating their back-to-school vaccinations can be overwhelming and stressful for both you and your child. Candice Dye, M.D., pediatrician at the University of Alabama can discuss how to best prepare for your…
Eagleton Institute of Politics Experts Available To Discuss the Democratic Presidential Primary Debates
New Brunswick, N.J. — Experts at Rutgers University’s Eagleton Institute of Politics are available for commentary and analysis on the July 30 and 31 Democratic presidential primary debates. Ashley Koning, assistant research professor at Eagleton and director of the Eagleton…
Moving forward with #tobacco21 legislation will have a big impact on reducing youth #tobacco use: ATS #Tobacco Action Committee
Hasmeena Kathuria, MD, is an associate professor in pulmonary medicine at Boston University Medical School, and the director of the Tobacco treatment Center at Boston Medical Center. She is the vice chair for the ATS Tobacco Action Committee. Michelle Eakin, PhD, is…
Dr. Sanjay Agarwal, @UCSDHealth fertility expert: multidisciplinary approach = better outcomes for #endometriosis
Endometriosis is a complex, chronic disease that impacts the quality of life, and in some cases fertility, of patients. Sanjay Agarwal, MD, director of fertility services at UC San Diego Health, is available to talk about new treatment options for…
Dr. Y. Shirley Meng available to discuss materials science playing a critical role in energy and sustainability production, conversion and storage, and the challenges today to meet higher performance and cost demands.
Dr. Y. Shirley Meng, recently named as the new Editor-in-Chief of MRS Energy & Sustainability journal, received her PhD in advanced materials for micro- and nanosystems from the Singapore-Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Alliance in 2005, after which she worked…
Optometrist can talk about keeping eyes and contact lenses safe during summer
For your summer pool days, Andrew D. Pucker, O.D., Ph.D., FAAO, optometrist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, can talk eye safety, including: the best eye protection for being in water using contact lenses safely in water and heat…
Rutgers experts are available to discuss Van Gogh’s contribution to 20th century art and his struggles with mental illness on the anniversary of death
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media contact: Cynthia Medina, [email protected], 848-445-1940 Experts Available to Discuss Van Gogh’s Contribution to Art, Mental Health Awareness New Brunswick, N.J. (July 29, 2019) – Rutgers experts are available to discuss Vincent van Gogh’s contribution…
Rutgers Scholar Available to Discuss Federal Death Penalty
New Brunswick, N.J. (July 26, 2019) – Brittany Friedman, a Rutgers expert on punishment, social control, and racial inequality, is available to comment on the news that the federal government will resume executions of death row inmates after a nearly…
FSU Expert Discusses El Niño effects, prediction strategies
In the past few months, extreme weather events have caused significant damage to communities throughout the United States. From flooding in the Mississippi River region to the tornadoes tearing through the Midwest to a delay of the North American monsoon,…
As ‘Orange is the New Black’ Ends, UNLV Professor Explores How Conditions Have Changed for Incarcerated Women
The Litchfield Correctional Facility in upstate New York might be the fictitious background of Netflix’s hit series “Orange is the New Black.” But the stories of the inmates — portrayed by Hollywood actresses — could be easily found throughout real…
Cover up to reduce the risk of short- and long-term skin damage from the sun’s UV rays
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – June 24, 2019 – Whenever you’re outdoors this summer, be sure to take steps to prevent solar erythema, the acute cutaneous reaction to excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Translation: Don’t get a sunburn. If you do…
IFT Takes Inclusion to a Whole New Level at IFT19
By Randy Kreienbrink, CFS I always look forward to attending the IFT Annual Event and Food Expo, and I especially love when it takes place in New Orleans. Being a food town, it’s always fun to convene there with my…
WashU Expert: First Native American U.S. poet laureate will inspire the nation
Joy Harjo, a member of the Muscogee Creek Nation, has been selected as the 23rd U.S. poet laureate, a move that will inspire Native American people throughout the country, says Kellie Thompson, director of the Kathryn M. Buder Center for…
Saving New Jersey from the Rising Tide
New Brunswick, N.J. (June 24, 2019) – It’s 2050 and the sea level along New Jersey’s oceanfront and bays is 1.5 feet higher than it was at the turn of the century. That may not sound like much, but it’s…
Will the citizenship question break the census? No, says UGA researcher
Will the citizenship question break the census? No, says UGA researcher The next U.S. Census will be conducted in 2020, providing the federal government with a host of data about American residents. That information will be used to determine things…
Political scientists offers tips, insight on what to watch for as presidential debates begin
The 2020 Democratic presidential debates begin this week in Miami, the first face-off among candidates in what might be one of the largest primary fields in recent U.S. history. The unusual format features 10 candidates squaring off on Wednesday, with…
Sunscreen Label Guide – Avoid Harmful Chemicals
As moms look for the best way to protect their children from the sun this summer, many are concerned about recent studies showing harmful chemicals in sunscreen are being absorbed into the bloodstream. Sunscreen is still key for preventing skin…
Notre Dame professors can offer expertise on Iran from Trump’s tweets to oil security
We can easily arrange TV and radio interviews at Notre Dame’s on-campus studio. Rosemary Kelanic is an expert on oil security and U.S. Grand Strategy. She recently wrote “Why Iran’s ‘oil weapon’ isn’t that scary” for the Washington Post’s Monkey…
Regulation Expert Available to Discuss Proposed Internet Censorship Bill
Rutgers scholar Stuart Shapiro, an expert on federal and state regulating powers, is available to comment on proposed federal legislation that would remove immunity for Facebook, Twitter and YouTube from liability for user-posted content unless the companies prove their content moderation…
Many uses for high-frequency radar in the Great Lakes: warning ships, tracking spills, monitoring algal blooms
Lorelle Meadows is available to discuss high-frequency radar capabilities in freshwater applications and the importance of remote sensing in the Great Lakes. Lorelle Meadows is the dean of the Pavlis Honors College at Michigan Technological University and an oceanographer by…