This week’s Institute Spotlight features Dr. Tony Nicholas Brown, critical race theorist, Professor of Sociology at Rice University, and Deputy Director of IHRI. His work examines how racism shapes health, identity, and well-being — a story of authenticity, impact, and being unapologetically Black.

🧬 New publication alert! We explore how mitochondria connect the mind and body, showing how stress, emotion, and resilience shape health at the cellular level.
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#mitochondria #research #psychology #healthresilience #HealthInnovation

We are so proud to see IHRI featured in the latest Rice Research Review! 🌍🧬 Our “cells-to-society” approach is shaping health resilience research that makes a real-world impact. #riceresearch #riceuniversity #houston #riceimpact #healthresilience

In a world of endless digital tools, our greatest asset is connection. 🌍🤝 Explore how relationships shape identity, resilience, and well-being in healthcare.

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#HealthResilience #psychology #ResilienceScience #CaregivingResearch #Stress #publichealth #riceunivesity

Last week Dr. Christopher Fagundes, Daniel Argueta, and Valentina Maza represented Rice University at the #NOGIN Europe 2025 Conference in Regensburg, Germany 🇩🇪. They shared their research on the neurobiology of grief with an international community of scholars. 🌍✨ #RiceUniversity

We’re excited to welcome Erin Standen, Ph.D, @erinstanden.bsky.social and look forward to the impact of her research on resilience, health, and equity! #riceuniversity

Read our New Substack Article

Starting Over: The Psychology of Reinvention After Rupture open.substack.com/pub/riceihri...

#hurricanekatrina #resilience #reinvention #houston #riceuniversity #wellbeing #psychology

Congrats to grad student Daniel L. Argueta on his new Health Psychology paper!

His study links immune function, attachment styles, and caregiver well-being, shedding light on stress, grief & health in dementia caregiving. 💙
#HealthPsychology #Caregiving #psychology #riceuniversity

What are cytokines, and why are they important?
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Graphics made by: Ling DeBellis
#HealthResilience, #HealthInnovation, #ResilienceScience, #Psychoneuroimmunology,#AgingResearch, #CaregivingResearch, #HealthEquity, #Cytokines

Like Houston’s bayous, our city’s story is always moving. Small, intentional shifts in how we care for each other can create a healthier, more connected city where everyone thrives. Read more here: riceihri.substack.com/p/nudging-th...

#healthequity #houston #Psychology

Staying Cool & Safe in the Heat ☀️💧

Heat waves can hit harder for older adults, changes in body temperature control, health conditions, or medications make staying cool essential. Keep these tips in mind: shorturl.at/zRz5N

Read our newest substack article!
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#healthresilience #habits #substack #riceuniversity

This summer, Rice hosted the SURF program to support underrepresented undergrads in mentored research. Big shoutout to our scholars Francesca Yanos & Ricky Pagnozzi II for representing our lab and the Institute at the final symposium! 👏🔬 #riceuniversity #riceresearch

Project REACH at our Institute held a PAC meeting to support the National Institute on Aging–funded study exploring the experiences of spousal caregivers for individuals living with dementia. This meeting highlighted the importance of bringing together varied perspective and expertise.

We’re incredibly proud of our graduating senior research assistants for presenting their honors theses!

#research #riceuniversity #healthequity #psychologicalsciences

“The launch of the Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation exemplifies Rice University’s commitment to leading in health innovations — a strategic priority for our institution,” Rice President Reginald DesRoches said.

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