July 23, 2020
Kathryn Hogan studies malaria knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the Peruvian Maijuna community for master’s thesis
Recent graduate completes first international MS in Global Health thesis studying the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to malaria of...
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July 14, 2020
Nursing PhD candidate receives dissertation funding award from the National Association of Neonatal Nurses
Nesibe Sumeyye Kutahyalioglu recently received a funding award of $2,500 from the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) for her...
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July 7, 2020
GMU-TV wins six Tellys for videos showcasing research, student programs
George Mason University’s GMU-TV was awarded six Tellys this year—two Golds, two Silvers, and two Bronzes—for excellence in the nonbroadcast/educational...
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July 1, 2020
Reducing high school prescription drug abuse through a hybrid prevention program
George Mason University Professor Dr. Kenneth W. Griffin received $156,581 from National Health Promotion Associates for a project aimed at...
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June 17, 2020
Bioengineering master’s student uses technology to help improve surgical options for patients
David Thompson’s inspiration to pursue a career in bioengineering dates back to his childhood. “My grandfather on my father’s side...
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June 11, 2020
Iran’s second wave of coronavirus infections is showing the rest of the world the ‘triple threat’ it needs to avoid
On May 2, Iran's number of new daily coronavirus cases dipped to its lowest point since March. It seemed the...
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June 11, 2020
Wandering and dementia: A George Mason University study
Wandering is a common behavior among individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other dementias. Six in 10 people with...
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June 2, 2020
Mason Engineering researcher receives NSF RAPID grant to uniquely model virus spread
How a computer virus spreads gave George Mason University researcher Cameron Nowzari insight into how human viruses, like the coronavirus,...
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May 31, 2020
Could avoiding rush hour traffic be healthier? Mason research drives new insight
The COVID-19 pandemic shifted thousands of jobs online, allowing employees to telework and avoid congested roadways. That’s good for slowing...
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May 29, 2020
What reopening Northern Virginia means for the region’s health and economy, according to experts
When Virginia began lifting stay-at-home restrictions on May 15, local leaders from Northern Virginia initially pushed back on the plan,...
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May 29, 2020
NSF rapid funding allows Mason scientists to find consensus between COVID -19 predictions
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, decision-makers and the general public have come to rely on a myriad of models...
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May 27, 2020
Policy action required to address mental health risks related to COVID-19 financial crisis
Based on studies of previous recessions and periods of high unemployment, researchers are calling for policy actions to help mitigate...
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May 27, 2020
Bioengineering researchers use ultrasound to improve wound healing
Mason Engineering researchers are developing new “active bandages” and implantable devices to improve the healing of serious combat wounds.
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May 22, 2020
Mason forensic science, police departments team up to help medical responders
George Mason University’s Forensic Science and Police and Public Safety departments have teamed up to help medical personnel during the...
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May 20, 2020
Primary care physicians experience more burnout and anxiety than other health professions
Clinician burnout is a growing public health concern, with the National Academy of Science reporting that 35-54% of U.S. nurses...
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