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Mask Communication

September 23, 2020

Some critical meetings may soon be held in person, but how well do they work with social distancing? Patricia Johnson, a DAHS doctor of audiology and assistant professor, shares some tips in Korn Ferry’s “Briefings” Magazine.

Three PhD Students in the Department of Allied Health Sciences Receive 2019-2020 Research Ambassador Award

September 18, 2020

Three PhD students in the Department of Allied Health Sciences (DAHS) have received the 2019-2020 student research ambassador award from the department’s Office of Research and Scholarship. Ranita Anderson, PhD student, Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences Poster presentation: “Exploring considerations for early intervention services for children at-risk for ASD.” Presented in February 2020 at … Read more

Embedded PTs: Changing the Face of Physical Therapy

September 14, 2020

In a September APTA Magazine interview, DAHS alumna, retired Lt. Col. Drew Contreras, PT, DPT, says one reason for his successful career is that he does his best to treat every patient the same.

Advancing the research agenda at UNC-Chapel Hill

September 2, 2020

A newly-released video highlights three UNC researchers who show ground-breaking possibilities with TraCS support – drones that deliver life-saving equipment, mental health treatment based on brain wave therapy, and 3D-printed intravaginal rings to deliver therapeutics for women’s health.

Researching the impact of COVID-19 on families with autism

September 1, 2020

After receiving a TraCS $2K grant, Clare Harrop, Aaron Dallman and their team from the Office of Research and Scholarship began sending out surveys and conducting phone interviews with families to find out how they are doing.

Why Don’t We See More Young Girls with Autism?

September 1, 2020

The North Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences Institute interviewed Clare Harrop, a research assistant professor in the Department of Allied Health Sciences to find out what traits are most distinct in childhood? And how do those behaviors and characteristics impact children with autism?