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UrduNew research from Notre Dame Law School Professor Lloyd Hitoshi Mayer highlights how the federal tax law definitions for “church” and “convention or association of churches” require revision to address multiple recent developments in the American religious landscape, including religious organizations seeking such status when Congress did not intend them to benefit from the special protections for such organizations.
Tag: Research
Tool Listens in on Early Osteoarthritis Biochemical Communication in Joints
New research in FASEB BioAdvances reveals that a fluorescent dye could help scientists listen to biochemical conversations between cartilage and bone during the earliest stages of osteoarthritis—even before the disease causes pain.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute delivers ‘simple immediate impact’ to patient comfort using weighted blankets
Weighted blankets are available to patients receiving infusions at all Dana-Farber locations as the result of a project led by staff nurse Cheri Hermann, BSN, RN, OCN. The initiative dates to March 2020, when she observed heightened anxiety in patients whose loved ones were unable to accompany them to appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
UC Irvine receives initial $33 million in federal support for vaccine research
Irvine, Calif., Oct. 3, 2024 — With an initial three-year, $33 million grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the University of California, Irvine will lead a multi-institutional drive to create new vaccines as part of the Research and Development of Vaccines and Monoclonal Antibodies for Pandemic Preparedness Network (ReVAMPP).
Addressing Health Equity in Childhood Asthma Requires Engaging Affected Communities
Systemic racism remains a significant challenge in efforts to address health disparities in childhood asthma. A new American Thoracic Society report provides practical frameworks to begin the research necessary to make real progress in treating asthma in Black and Latino children, who are more likely than their white counterparts to report to emergency rooms in the U.S.
Feet First: AI Reveals How Infants Connect with Their World
Researchers explored how infants act purposefully by attaching a colorful mobile to their foot and tracking movements with a Vicon 3D motion capture system. The study tested AI’s ability to detect changes in infant movement patterns. Findings showed that AI techniques, especially the deep learning model 2D-CapsNet, effectively classified different stages of behavior. Notably, foot movements varied significantly. Looking at how AI classification accuracy changes for each baby gives researchers a new way to understand when and how they start to engage with the world.
Additional research highlights from the 2024 ASTRO Annual Meeting
In addition to the studies featured on the press program (details here) for the 2024 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting, the following studies were recommended by ASTRO experts and may be of interest to journalists.
World’s First “Thai Fruit Flavored Herbal Effervescent Tablets” from Deep Tech R&D by Chulalongkorn University and the Private Sector
“Thai fruit flavored herbal effervescent tablets,” the world’s first Thai herbal product in an effervescent tablet form with Thai fruit flavors, is another achievement from the joint research and development between a private organization, Get Taste Thai CO., LTD. and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Inthawoot Suppavorasatit, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Science, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kitipong Assatarakul, Head of the Department of Food Technology, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Nattida Chotechuang, Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University.
Mouse study explores 3D structure of DNA in nerve cells
New mouse model research led by scientists at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, College of Medicine and Imperial College London explored how nerve cells repair themselves, which could lead to new treatments for nerve injuries.
Terry Named NFL’s Senior Director of Research
Douglas Terry, PhD, a neuropsychologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, will work with the National Football League (NFL) as the Senior Director of Research.
The Trillion-Dollar Quest For Healthier Aging: How Hevolution Foundation Is Reshaping Longevity Research
In a world where global life expectancy is forecasted to increase from 73.6 years in 2022 to 78.1 years by 2050, the focus is shifting from merely extending lifespan to enhancing healthspan – the number of years lived in good health. At the forefront of this paradigm shift is Hevolution Foundation, a non-profit organization based out of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – with an unprecedented commitment of up to $1 billion annually to revolutionize the field of aging research.
Satit Chula Innovators Win a Gold Medal at the International Convention on Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology (i-CREATe) in China
Chulalongkorn University congratulates Happy CP Gloves, a team of students from Satit Chula Demonstration School, on being selected to represent Thailand in the 2024 “International Convention on Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology (i-CREATe) & World Rehabilitation Robot Convention (WRRC)” in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, during August 23-26, 2024.
Abstract Submission Deadline Extended for APSA 2024 Conference
Join us at #APSA2024, taking place at the Faculty of Architecture, Chulalongkorn University, under the theme “New Era for ASIA Cities.” The conference will bring together academics, researchers, practitioners, and students in urban and regional planning to share insights, explore cutting-edge methodologies, and foster partnerships aimed at building more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable cities across Asia.
Houston Methodist and Rice University team up to track gut-brain connection
For the next two years, 120 Division I Rice University athletes will be part of a concussion study with Houston Methodist researchers to identify reliable and novel concussion biomarkers in their gut microbiomes in ways that standard brain imaging cannot.
Chula Institute of Asian Studies Hosts Seminar on “Korea’s Soft Power” to Promote Academic Work in Korean Studies
The Korean Studies Center, the Chula Institute of Asian Studies organized a seminar on “Korea’s Soft Power” on August 29, 2024, at the CU Social Innovation Hub, Visid Prachuabmoh Building. Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat, Acting President of Chulalongkorn University presided over the opening ceremony.
Research study to explore environmental factors affecting male fertility
A grant from the National Institutes of Health will support ongoing research at Wayne State University investigating the consequences environmental factors may have on fertility in males.
Student Researcher Examines Effectiveness of ‘Systems Thinking’ Teaching Approach in Chemical Education
In his second semester in the University of Northern Colorado’s Chemical Education Ph.D. program, Navid Ahmed Sadman has already discovered his passion. He’s researching the effectiveness of educating future chemists differently using a “systems thinking” approach.
FAU Interim Vice President for Research Named Prestigious Fulbright Specialist
The United States Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has selected Gregg Fields, Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University’s interim vice president for research, as a Fulbright Specialist Program grantee following a competitive application process.
Bringing research to the forefront
Dr. Maria Alcaide started her career at the University as an infectious disease physician and has since built a strong research portfolio. She was tapped to be the interim vice provost for research and scholarship.
UC Irvine receives record $668 million in research funding for fiscal 2023-24
University of California, Irvine scholars, scientists and physicians continue to blaze new paths to help improve the world. In fiscal 2023-24, which ended June 30, UC Irvine received the most research funding in campus history: $668 million in grants and contracts.
Chula Professor Receives United Nations Public Service Awards (UNPSA 2024) for His Innovation “Academic Insight into Action for Pandemic Response”
Dr. Jatuwat Sangsanont from the Department of Environmental Science at the Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, has been awarded the United Nations Public Service Awards (UNPSA 2024) in the ‘Innovation in Public Institutions’ category.
FAU Engineering Professor Achieves Milestone as Highly Cited Google Scholar
Dr. Khoshgoftaar’s scientific publications have garnered more than 63,500 citations during his distinguished career at FAU (1985 to present), yielding a Google Scholar h-index of 95.
Chulalongkorn University’s Dentistry Lecturer Wins First Prize at National Research Competition in Taiwan
Chulalongkorn University congratulates Dr. Kanokwan Sriwattanapong, lecturer at the Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, on winning the “First Prize” of the ARISTOTLE Global Competition at Taipei Medical University (TMU) College of Oral Medicine, Taiwan, with her research presentation on “Exploring Jagged1 as a Therapeutic Molecule in Osteogenesis Imperfecta.”
Quantum error correction research reveals fundamental insights on quantum systems
New research has implications for fundamental science, quantum computing and future technological applications.
Local Undergrad Conducts Research with PCOM South Georgia Faculty Mentor
Scott Holmes of Camilla, Georgia, is a senior nursing major at Georgia Southern University. This summer he became the South Georgia campus’ first participant in PCOM’s Pathways to Medicine Undergraduate Research program.
Egg-White Rice – an Innovative Alternative Food Rich in Nutrients that Appeals to the Health Conscious
Chula Faculty of Allied Health Sciences has launched a ready-to-eat flourless rice innovation made from egg whites, branded as “eggyday”. This product is low in calories, filled with good-quality protein, high in calcium, complete with dietary fibers, and free of gluten.
Novel chemical tool aims to streamline drug-making process
The invention of a tool capable of unlocking previously impossible organic chemical reactions has opened new pathways in the pharmaceutical industry to create effective drugs more quickly.
NSF Grant Empowers FAU to Explore Caribbean Climate Crisis with Ethnography
Researchers have received a $650,000 NSF grant to investigate the cultural dimensions of ecological instability by studying the experiences of vulnerable communities in South Florida and Puerto Rico. Using ethnography, they will capture the nuanced ways in which communities are responding to ecological disruptions. Understanding how cultures adapt to ecological instability can provide valuable insights for communities worldwide, including those in the Caribbean. By documenting and analyzing these responses, researchers can develop and refine strategies to enhance collective survival.
UC Irvine study reveals health impacts of repeated wildfires and smoke exposure
Irvine, Calif., Aug. 28, 2024 — University of California, Irvine public health researchers have published a study in the journal Environmental Research Health highlighting the compounded effects of frequent wildfires and smoke exposure on physical and mental health, local economies and community resilience in Southern California.
Personalized Brain Stimulation Significantly Decreases Depression Symptoms
For the first time, UNC School of Medicine scientists created and successfully tested a closed-loop system to measure an individual’s alpha frequencies and stimulate the brain with a low-level alternating electrical current to bring balance to alpha oscillations and alleviate depression symptoms.
AIC Chula Saraburi Expo 2024: International Food and Low Carbon in Agriculture and Livestock — Enhancing AIC Networks, Boosting Innovation
Agritech and Innovation Center (AIC), Chulalongkorn University, in Saraburi, with its network, organized the “AIC Chula Saraburi Expo 2024” on June 25-26, 2024, under the concept “International Food and Low Carbon in Agriculture and Livestock.” The event aimed to expand the target attendees to students and young people to create a network of agriculturalists, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and public and private organizations. The goal is to apply knowledge to create beneficial innovations for the advancement of the country.
Study finds nearly half of U.S. counties have at least one ‘pharmacy desert’
Nearly half of counties in the United States have at least one ‘pharmacy desert’ where there is no retail pharmacy within 10 miles, according to a new study published by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Research Institute (OSUCCC – James).
MOU Signing between Social Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, and World’s Leading Organization in Social Development, Yunus Centre, headed by Nobel Laureate, to Create “Power of Change” toward Sustainable Society
Social Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, signed an MOU with Yunus Centre, the world’s leading organization in social development. This MOU aims to pave the way for further collaboration and foster the “power of change” to drive Thai society toward a sustainable future. This collaboration will focus on combining the knowledge, experience, and resources of both organizations in projects and activities.
Consensus recommendations for epilepsy with eyelid myoclonia (Jeavons syndrome): Dr. Kelsey Smith
A recent publication outlines consensus recommendations on several aspects of managing epilepsy with eyelid myoclonia, also known as Jeavons syndrome. What are the most effective first-line medications? Are there non-pharmacologic treatment options? Can people with this type of epilepsy drive safely? Dr. Alina Ivaniuk talks to the paper’s first author, Dr. Kelsey Smith.
Chulalongkorn Organized “Cutting-edge Nanotechnologies for Good Health and Well-being” International Conference for Alternative Cancer Treatment
Chulalongkorn University organized an international academic conference titled “Cutting-edge Nanotechnologies for Good Health and Well-being” to present nanotechnology innovations as new alternatives for cancer treatment.
11th Chula-ASEAN Week on “Reshaping ASEAN Towards an Inclusive, Sustainable and Resilient Future”
Join us for the 11th Chula-ASEAN Week, where we delve into the theme of “Reshaping ASEAN Towards an Inclusive, Sustainable and Resilient Future.” The event will take place on 15th – 16th August 2024, at the Chumbhot-Panthip Conference Room, 4th Floor, Prajadhipok-Rambhaibarni Building, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok.
Link found between sociocultural institutions in ethnic enclaves and resident health
Irvine, Calif., Aug. 8, 2024 — The number of sociocultural institutions within ethnic enclaves may play a significant role in positively influencing the health of immigrant Asian American and Hispanic populations, according to recent research led by the University of California, Irvine. For the study, published online in the journal Social Science and Medicine, researchers created and validated two novel measures – Asian- and Hispanic-serving sociocultural institutions – to identify the different mechanisms that link majority minority neighborhoods to health outcomes.
National Academies progress report: health disparities
From costing society an estimated $11 trillion to hindering new discoveries in medicine and preventing access to effective interventions, underrepresentation of women, older adults and minorities in clinical research has several significant consequences, according to recent analyses commissioned by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
Cancer Research Institute Awards Over $22 Million in Grants to Fuel Immunotherapy Innovations
CRI awarded over $22 million to leading cancer immunotherapy researchers in the 2024 fiscal year, amounting to 64 awards at 42 institutions.
Investigación sobre la epilepsia en áreas de bajos recursos: las complejidades de los datos y del consentimiento
Aunque el 80% de las personas con epilepsia viven en países de ingresos bajos y medianos, la mayoría de las investigaciones sobre la epilepsia se originan en regiones de ingresos altos.
UC Irvine Institute for Clinical & Translational Science receives $28 million NIH grant
The Institute for Clinical & Translational Science at the University of California, Irvine has been awarded $28,394,693 over seven years from the National Institutes of Health as part of its Clinical & Translational Science Awards Program.
For Bigger Muscles Push Close to Failure, For Strength, Maybe Not
When lifting weights, do you wonder how pushing yourself to the point of failure—where you can’t do another rep—impacts your results? New research finds that if you’re aiming for muscle growth, training closer to failure might be more effective.
New Study Shows Effects of Guaranteed Income Programs on Health and Poverty
According to new research from Sarah Miller, associate professor of business economics and public policy, guaranteed income programs don’t appear to improve the health of recipients, but they remain an important tool to consider for reducing poverty.
New ARUP Laboratories’ Grant Will Fund Innovative Research to Advance Laboratory Medicine
The ARUP Institute for Research and Innovation in Diagnostic and Precision Medicine™ (R&I Institute) today announced the creation of the Sherrie Perkins Research and Innovation Collaboration Grant. The new grant will fund cutting-edge research in laboratory medicine that has the potential to significantly impact patient care.
Juntao Luo, PhD, awarded more than $2 million to fund research on sepsis treatment
Upstate researcher Juntao Luo, PhD, continues to attract funding—securing a more than $2 million grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)—in his effort to find an effective treatment for severe sepsis, which has a mortality rate of 30 to 40 percent.
Upstate medical student earns Fulbright-Fogarty Fellowship to conduct research in Ghana
Upstate Medical University medical student Katie Farkouh has been awarded a Fulbright-Fogarty Fellowship in Public Health for the 2024-2025 school year to conduct research in Ghana.
ISPOR Announces New Strategic Plan 2030
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research announced its new Strategic Plan 2030 that presents a bold new vision for the Society and the field of health economics and outcomes research (HEOR).
Chula hosted “The Second Chulalongkorn University President’s Distinguished Speakers” a Special Lecture on “Revolutionizing the Future: An Exclusive Talk with “Andrew Ng” on Opportunities and Business Preparedness” by the World’s Influential AI Exper
Chulalongkorn University together with the Technopreneurship and Innovation Program (CUTIP), Graduate School Chula presented “The Second Chulalongkorn University President’s Distinguished Speakers” on July 19, 2024, from 5:30pm – 9:00pm at the 20th floor of Chaloem Rajakumari 60 Building (Chamchuri 10) Building with Prof. Dr. Wilert Puriwant, acting President of Chulalongkorn University delivering the opening remarks.
Centre for Buddhist Studies (CUBS) Collaborates with Leading Universities in Asia to Establish the Asian Association for Buddhist Studies (AABS)
Chulalongkorn University’s Centre for Buddhist Studies (CUBS), the Institute of Thai Studies, has partnered with leading universities in the field of Buddhist studies across Asia to establish the “Asian Association for Buddhist Studies (AABS)”.
Chulalongkorn University President’s Distinguished Speakers The 1st Special Lecture on “Leadership in a Disruptive World” by Executive Vice President and Provost from Claremont Graduate University
Chulalongkorn University hosted the 1st Chulalongkorn University President’s Distinguished Speakers on the topic “Leadership in a Disruptive World” on Thursday July 11, 2024, at Next Tech, 4th floor, Siam Paragon.