2008 College of Health Sceinces Research Day

The University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences will present its 14th Annual Research Day, April 4, from 8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m., i n the Wyoming Union Family Room. A breakfast to recognize invited speakers will be held prior to the event in Room 446 of the College of Health Sciences building. Faculty and students are welcome.

"GRAND ROUNDS" SCHEDULE

Friday, April 4, Family Room, 2nd floor, Wyoming Union

7:30–8:30 a.m. Breakfast to Recognize Invited Speakers: Faculty and Student Welcome

Hosted by the Nightingale Center for Nursing Scholarship in the Health
Sciences Center, Rm. 446
 

8–8:45 a.m. Poster Session Set-up, Senate Chambers (2nd floor), Wyoming Union

8:45 a.m. Opening of Research Day: Dr. Paul Thomas, Assoc. Dean for Research

8:50 a.m. Welcome and Introduction: Dr. Robert Kelley, Dean, CHS

9–9:50 a.m. Invited Speaker: Dr. Jenny Etnier, Associate Professor and Interim Head, Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Presentation Title: This is Your Brain. This is Your Brain on Exercise

10–10:30 a.m. Coffee Break and Poster Viewing in Senate Chambers

10:30–noon Invited Oral Presentations from CHS Faculty

10:30–10:50 a.m. Dr. James Smith, Division of Social Work, Presentation title: Emotional Intelligence and Social Work Students: Implication for Education and Practice Effectiveness

10:50 –11:10 a.m. Dr. Beverly Sullivan, School of Pharmacy, Presentation title: Planning and Evaluation for the Wyoming Geriatric Education Center

11:10–11:30 a.m. Dr. Ann Marie Hart, School of Nursing, Presentation title: Integrating  Patient Values with Evidence-based Practice: Results from a Statewide Survey regarding Respiratory Infections

11:30–11:50 a.m. Dr. Vicki Murdock, Division of Social Work, Presentation title: Community Action Research: Listening to "Baby Boomers" Wants and Needs

Noon–1 p.m. Buffet lunch and Poster Viewing (Senate Chambers)

1–1:50 p.m. Invited Speaker: Dr. James Sowers, M.D., Director of the Center for Diabetes and Cardiovascular Health, University of Missouri–Columbia. Presentation title: Effects of Angiotensin II and Aldosterone on Insulinmediated Cardiovascular Function

2–3 p.m. Poster presentations, Senate Chambers, Wyoming Union

3 p.m. Presentation of 2008 Grant/Travel/Student poster Awardees: Dean Kelley

3:15 p.m. Closing and Acknowledgement of Participants: Dr. Paul Thomas
 

2007 SEED GRANT
AWARD WINNERS SHOWCASE
 

Dr. Matt Bundle, Kinesiology and Health: Extending the Anaerobic Reserve Model to Small Muscle Volumes ($5,000)

Dr. Mona Schatz, Social Work: Ending Child Abuse: Mirage or Reality ($5,000)
 

Xiaochun Zhang, Ph.D. student in Pharmacy: Role of Indomethacin in Chronic Methamphetamine-abuse Induced Behavioral Sensitization ($1,242)
 

Karla Moore, Masters student in Social Work: Sibling Grief among Children who have lost a Brother or Sister to Adoption ($1,000)

Sachin Thorat, Masters student in Kinesiology and Health: Effect of Arginine Supplementation on Left Ventricular Function and Collagen Remodeling in the Mouse Heart post-Myocardial Infarction ($1,257)

2007 TRAVEL GRANT
AWARD WINNERS SHOWCASE
 

Dr. Gail Leedy, Social Work, Presentation Title: Effects of Mild Stress on Ewe Maternal Behavior American Society of Animal Science meeting, Moscow, ID ($500)
 

Dr. Mona Schatz, Social Work, Presentation Title: Central Democratic Principles contribute to Sustainability and an International Social Work Paradigm 15th ICSD Symposium in Hong Kong ($500)
 

Lucus Carr, Ph.D. student in Kinesiology and Health, Presentation Title: Effect of an Internet-based Physical Behavior Change Program on Physical Activity and Disease Risk ($500)ACSM, New Orleans
 

Chris Dorozynksi, Masters student in Kinesiology and Health, Presentation Title: Efficacy of a Theory-driven Internet-based Physical Activity Behavioral Change Program ($500) ACSM, New Orleans
 

Christy Lohof, Masters student in Kinesiology and Health, Presentation Title: Effect of an Internet-based Physical Activity Behavior Change Program on Self-efficacy and Physical Activity ($500) ACSM
 

Beth Young, Masters student in Kinesiology and Health, Presentation Title: State Anxiety and Blood Pressure Responses

Posted on Tuesday, March 25, 2008