The Institute for Biohealth Innovation

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May 27, 2021

Study upgrades one of the largest databases of neuronal types

A study led by researchers from the Institute Cajal of Spanish Research Council (CSIC) in Madrid, Spain in collaboration with...
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May 20, 2021

Online Education: Dr. Michelle S. Williams featured in a Q&A piece about women breaking barriers in public health and epidemiology

Michelle S. Williams is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Global and Community Health at Virginia’s George Mason University...
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May 18, 2021

Mason researchers study risk factors of brain aneurysms and effective treatments for high-risk patients

The localized enlargement of arteries in the brain, known as cerebral aneurysms, can have devastating consequences. George Mason University researcher...
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May 17, 2021

Mason’s mobile vaccination clinics help get COVID-19 shots to those most in need

They began arriving early. The line to the George Mason University Mobile Vaccination Clinic was soon snaking around the corner...
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May 5, 2021

2021 undergraduate research colloquium brings together high caliber research from across the college

Congratulations to the 2021 winners of the 10th Annual Undergraduate Research Colloquium (URC). Hosted by the College of Science and...
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May 4, 2021

True innovation in telehealth requires addressing all the opportunities and challenges. Can we deliver on the promise?

Telehealth as a channel for delivering care has boomed in the past few years in response to the growing need...
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May 4, 2021

Research Brief: Examining error and behavior modification in the brain

My name is Paul Beatty and I am a 6th year doctoral candidate in the psychology program with a concentration...
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April 28, 2021

Busting crimes and saving lives: Mason’s multidisciplinary research in action

Illegal goods can have deadly consequences. Whether it’s a counterfeit face mask that doesn’t provide a frontline worker adequate protection...
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April 28, 2021

Researchers test Mason wastewater to catch potential COVID-19 outbreaks early

Each week, samples of wastewater are taken from sewers across George Mason's campus. This wastewater is tested for COVID-19 RNA....
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April 20, 2021

Mason start-up Ceres Nanosciences experiences big wins and increases footprint in Prince William County

Ceres Nanosciences, a Northern Virginia bioscience company spun out of George Mason University that specializes in diagnostic products and workflows,...
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April 5, 2021

Mason psychology professor offers tips to help children with pandemic anger and anxiety

Children and teens who are experiencing increased anxiety and anger during the coronavirus pandemic will need guidance and validation as...
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March 30, 2021

New research provides insight into nutrition optimization in understudied ‘aesthetic athlete’ dancers

A team of George Mason University and University of Idaho researchers reported how dancers should adapt their nutrition throughout the...
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March 29, 2021

Doctoral student combines love of lab research with practical applications

When Marissa Howard first came to George Mason University as an Honors College student and a scholar in the Louis...
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March 26, 2021

1,000 children: Study of children’s long-term health and development celebrates major milestone at CHHS

How do environmental factors such as air pollution, chemical exposures, social, genetic, and neighborhood exposures influence obesity and asthma rates?
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March 25, 2021

New life sciences hub will connect students with opportunities and support early stage companies

Northern Virginia will become a regional hub for Virginia Bio-Connect, a statewide initiative for life sciences and biotechnology work. George...
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