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Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) @illinoisigpa.bsky.social · 16d

In her latest policy analysis, Mina Raj, assistant professor at
@ahsillinois.bsky.social explores the impact of the CARE Act and how it improves outcomes for patients, strengthens health systems, and benefits states.

Read the full analysis here: ow.ly/Lfx250X0htC

IGPA - The University of Illinois System is the people's university, and IGPA is the people's policy think tank.

The University of Illinois System is the people's university, and IGPA is the people's policy think tank.

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Allen Institute @alleninstitute.org · Sep 2

Aging. It happens to all of us yet we don’t fully understand how it happens.

Marni and Stephen Boppart from @ahsillinois.bsky.social are developing a new microscopy platform that can illuminate the role of extracellular vesicles in cellular aging. #FrontierScience alleninstitute.org/division/fro...

Real-time label-free dynamic imaging of extracellular vesicles in live tissues

Researchers Marni and Stephen Boppart will use next-generation, multimodal, nonlinear optical microscopy techniques to obtain real-time, dynamic images of EVs in living tissues and use this advanced p...

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College of AHS at Illinois @ahsillinois.bsky.social · Aug 27

That first week of class feeling. ✨

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College of AHS at Illinois @ahsillinois.bsky.social · Aug 19

We're so ready for this year to begin! 🧡

Fall Welcome is just three days away ... see you soon, Class of 2029.

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College of AHS at Illinois @ahsillinois.bsky.social · Jul 31

For the study, follow the link here: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

US Nitrous Oxide Mortality

This cohort study describes national trends in nitrous oxide poisoning mortality in the US from 2010 to 2023.

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College of AHS at Illinois @ahsillinois.bsky.social · Jul 31

New research co-authored by a Health and Kinesiology professor reveals an alarming rise in U.S. fatalities from misuse of nitrous oxide, or laughing gas.

Read about this emerging public health issue: go.illinois.edu/nitrousoxidestudy

@rachelhoopsick.bsky.social @yockeyandrew.bsky.social

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Rachel Hoopsick, PhD, MS, MPH, MCHES @rachelhoopsick.bsky.social · Jul 30

Our latest paper, led by @yockeyandrew.bsky.social, examines CDC mortality data and shows that nitrous oxide poisoning deaths, though relatively few, have risen dramatically in the US in recent years. We are at the bottom of a hill with a steep ascent, and now is the time to act.

US Nitrous Oxide Mortality

This cohort study describes national trends in nitrous oxide poisoning mortality in the US from 2010 to 2023.

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Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute @illinoishealth.bsky.social · Jun 25

Max Wallace started with one program at IHSI. Now he’s helping lead community-driven public health work across our community and the state. 🤝📣
🌟 Meet Max: The Connector, Collaborator, Community Champion and Two-time @ahsillinois.bsky.social alum!
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College of AHS at Illinois @ahsillinois.bsky.social · May 30

Finally, our Recreation, Sport and Tourism spring newsletter: go.illinois.edu/RSTspring25

College of AHS at Illinois @ahsillinois.bsky.social · May 30

Next, our Health and Kinesiology newsletter: go.illinois.edu/HKspring25

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College of AHS at Illinois @ahsillinois.bsky.social · May 30

Read this thread for our department newsletters, with plenty of original stories about our college this calendar year.

First up, our Speech and Hearing Science spring newsletter: go.illinois.edu/SHSspring25

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College of AHS at Illinois @ahsillinois.bsky.social · May 27

Our Spring 2025 newsletters have arrived! 🗞️ 🔶

First up, our college-wide AHS Newsletter, featuring stories on new research, professorships, student accomplishments, and much more: go.illinois.edu/AHSspring25

Read it and share widely! 📖

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The University of Illinois System @uofilsystem.bsky.social · May 7

At the next cookout, does it matter if you choose a cheeseburger or a veggie protein option for building muscle mass? 🍔🥗

New research from the Department of Health and Kinesiology at Illinois shows that either option will work out. 💪

Learn more: ow.ly/JfA850VOO7r

A clinical trial led by health and kinesiology professor Nicholas Burd tested a vegan diet against an omnivorous diet and found no difference in the rate of muscle-protein synthesis after weight training. Photo by Fred Zwicky

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Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute @illinoishealth.bsky.social · Apr 29

🚨 Calling all aspiring research leaders! 🚨Nominations are OPEN for the 25–26 Emerging Research Leaders Academy! Ready to lead large grants & major research efforts? ERLA offers the training needed to succeed!

Accepting nominations until May 16!
🔗 redcap.healthinstitute.illinois.edu/surveys/?s=3...

Emerging Research Leaders Academy
Self-awareness
teambuilding
management
mentoring
communications
planning
Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute

Nominate by May 16

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College of AHS at Illinois @ahsillinois.bsky.social · Apr 28

A huge congratulations to all our undergraduates who presented at last week's Undergrad Research Symposium! 🔬

Fascinating studies all throughout Applied Health Sciences.

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College of AHS at Illinois @ahsillinois.bsky.social · Mar 14

Huff Hall is ready for spring break. 🌼

College of AHS at Illinois @ahsillinois.bsky.social · Feb 26

Hey, Illini! Stay tuned for Orange & Blue Crowdfunding Week.
🧡💙

Starting March 3, we're powering campaigns that make a difference right here on campus: like supporting student veterans, AHS abroad, students with disabilities and leaders at I-LEAP.

Check out go.illinois.edu/orangeandblue today!

Orange and Blue Week 2025

Go #OrangeAndBlue with me and support your favorite project at Illinois!

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Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute @illinoishealth.bsky.social · Feb 20

LAST CHANCE to sign up! REGISTER BY 2/21! calendars.illinois.edu/detail/5212?...

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Rachel Hoopsick, PhD, MS, MPH, MCHES @rachelhoopsick.bsky.social · Feb 19

Our latest paper in Armed Forces & Society suggests that reservists' motivations for joining the military may play a role in post-deployment mental health: doi.org/10.1177/0095...

Abstract
The link between combat exposure and mental health among military service members has been well-established, and reservists are at increased risk. This study uses a subset of cross-sectional data (N = 239) from Operation: SAFETY, an ongoing study of U.S. Army Reserve/National Guard soldiers, to examine the moderating effects of reasons for joining the military on the relations between combat exposure and post-deployment mental health symptomatology. Soldiers who served for reasons associated with “wanting a military life” had an increasingly higher likelihood of anxiety symptomatology with greater combat exposure. Conversely, soldiers who served for reasons associated with “wanting material benefits” reported fewer mental health symptoms as combat exposure increased.

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College of AHS at Illinois @ahsillinois.bsky.social · Feb 18

The AHS annual magazine Moving Forward has arrived! This year's theme: How the college practices what we teach. 📚

Visit the link to read the digital version of Moving Forward 2025: ahs.illinois.edu/moving-forwa...

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Beckman Institute at Illinois @beckmanillinois.bsky.social · Feb 12

Did you know February is #Tinnitus Awareness Month? Watch this video to learn how Beckman researcher Fatima Husain uses #MRI to study it. 👂🧪

#TinnitusAwarenessMonth2025
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College of AHS at Illinois @ahsillinois.bsky.social · Feb 7

Great chance for health equity discussion in just a couple weeks! Register at the Zoom link in the post 🔽

Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute @illinoishealth.bsky.social · Jan 30

How can you advance #healthequity throughout the research cycle?

Sima Sharghi, Senior Statistician at Akron Children's Hospital, will discuss how to embed justice, equity, & inclusion in your work from research design to dissemination.

Register for Zoom details: illinois.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Methodological challenges in health equity research feb. 19 at noon. Sima Sharghi, PhD, Akron Children's Hospital
Hosted by the Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design (BERD) team at the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute

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Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute @illinoishealth.bsky.social · Jan 27

We are NOW ACCEPTING applications for IHSI's Community-Academic Scholars Program. CAS matches undergrads with community & academic mentors to address issues affecting our community.

Check out the thread below for a list of research project topics!

Apply by Feb. 6! go.illinois.edu/CAS_Info

Do research with impact
Spend your summer conducting research that makes an impact on our local community. Apply for the Summer 2025 cohort by February 6. go.illinois.edu/CAS_info

Community-Academic Scholars Program

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School of Molecular & Cellular Biology at Illinois (U. of I.) @mcbillinois.bsky.social · Jan 27

Marni Boppart, a CDB affiliate faculty member, has been awarded the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on young professionals at the outset of their independent research careers.

go.mcb.illinois.edu/PECASE

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College of AHS at Illinois @ahsillinois.bsky.social · Jan 22

Health and Kinesiology Prof. Marni Boppart received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest honor given by the U.S. government to early career researchers in this field.

🔶 Congratulations, Marni! 🔷

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