Research
Visualizing How Military Blasts Impact Unborn Babies
Amidst military conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, an NYITCOM study provides new insight on how military blasts injure unborn babies.
Beyond the Bones: Brainy Birds
Assistant Professor Aki Watanabe, Ph.D., published the first study from his NSF CAREER grant-funded research project; he proposes using a domesticated chicken to study how birds—and perhaps animals in general—ended up with differently shaped brains.
Biomedical Researchers Secure Prestigious Federal Grants
Faculty from the College of Osteopathic Medicine have secured a collective $1.4 million dollars in grants that support studies to further the understanding and treatment of several health conditions, including pediatric brain cancer, heart failure, and hypertension.
Beyond the Bones: Sizing Up Thunder Beasts
Research co-authored by Associate Professor Matthew Mihlbachler, Ph.D., explores the fossil record of an ancient relative of the rhino to help explain why natural selection might favor larger animals more often than smaller animals.
Beyond the Bones: (Climbing) Birds of a Feather
Anatomy research demonstrates how birds use their tails to climb.
Health Professions Students Present Their Work at Aletheia
The School of Health Professions hosted its annual Aletheia Research Symposium, where students presented their scholarly research and defended their capstone projects.
Study: Hearing Loss Disproportionately Impacts People of Color
Findings by David Nadler, Ph.D., highlight hearing loss as a public health issue and may help employers reduce this occupational hazard in an ever-evolving and more diverse workforce.
Making Heads or Tails of Helmet Safety
A new study by NYITCOM researchers explores how helmet design may play a role in limiting concussion severity.
News Byte: Vancouver Students Showcase Their Scholarly Work
The Employer Student Showcase was held this spring on the Vancouver campus. An event exhibiting 15 student projects, the showcase provided a unique networking opportunity and fostered meaningful collaborations.