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BHRI and its members in the news
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![Seventh Annual Neuorscience Research Symposium](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/images-51991915-157402413792-1-original.jpg?VersionId=LJbI7hJyW4U_w_5SkrZdi_8e2kQxR_PA)
This symposium features internationally renowned neuroscientists presenting leading-edge research on mechanisms underlying an addicted brain. Neuroscience research at Kent State University is supported by over 35 faculty from numerous departments and disciplines. This event is…
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People who suffer trauma will, with few exceptions, never forget what happened to them, but a Kent State University researcher may be able to offer them the hope of living without constant fear and anxiety.
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![Heather Caldwell, Ph.D., professor of biological sciences at Kent State University, was awarded a $450,000 grant to study how oxytocin affects the development of the female and male brain. Heather Caldwell, Ph.D., professor of biological sciences at Kent State University, was awarded a $450,000 grant to study how oxytocin affects the development of the female and male brain.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/10.11.18%20Photo%20of%20Heather%20Caldwell.jpg?VersionId=P1oIcGaHtgzRFoUGR41gwSd48n5gckJB)
Heather Caldwell, Ph.D., a professor in Kent State University’s Department of Biological Sciences, recently received a $450,000 grant to study the role that oxytocin plays in the developing brain.
Labeled by some as “the bonding hormone,” oxytocin is well known for helping…
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The College of Arts and Sciences invites you to join us for the sixth annual Neuroscience Symposium on April 25-26, 2018 at the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center. This year's topic is "The Neuroscience of the Healthy Brain," with John Cryan, PhD, as our keynote…
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![Kent State University President Beverly Warren presents Earl K. Miller, Ph.D., with a Kent State Alumni Association Professional Achievement Award during the Spring 2016 Commencement ceremony at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center. Kent State University President Beverly Warren presents Earl K. Miller, Ph.D., with a Kent State Alumni Association Professional Achievement Award during the Spring 2016 Commencement ceremony at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/12.04.17%20Photo%20of%20Kent%20State%20President%20Beverly%20Warren%20and%20Dr.%20Earl%20Miller%20at%20Spring%202016%20Commencement.jpg?VersionId=PGUtOy1N.oLZfEWp.x908kX.I3tEjopf)
“The generosity of Earl and Marlene reflects their passion for Kent State’s brain health research,” said Kent State President Beverly Warren. “With their support, we will continue our multidisciplinary efforts to unlock the secrets of brain function and address the complex…
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![Kent State researchers use EEG caps to study the brain activity of monks during a debate. Kent State researchers use EEG caps to study the brain activity of monks during a debate.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/monkstudy2_0.jpeg?VersionId=nFK4nzPRSLk0FYGhremfRY57_0dIQoBA)
Electroencephalogram (EEG) caps are helping Kent State University researchers unlock the secrets of the mind.
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![Kent State and MRRI will conduct studies to advance treatments for aphasia. Kent State and MRRI will conduct studies to advance treatments for aphasia.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/Brain.jpg)
When someone suffers a stroke, traumatic brain injury, or brain tumor, one of the common symptoms is aphasia, a disorder that arises from damage to portions of the brain, usually the left side, that are responsible for language. It impairs the expression and understanding of…
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![Jacob Barkley (left), associate professor of exercise science in Kent State’s College of Education, Health and Human Services, oversees research activities with several students in a classroom in the MAC Center Annex. Jacob Barkley (left), associate professor of exercise science in Kent State’s College of Education, Health and Human Services, oversees research activities with several students in a classroom in the MAC Center Annex.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/1500x800_SOTMBarkley.jpg?VersionId=I9NBJDX4O0ASphwLb91ywEL_JPJsi3RC)
Kent State University’s Scholar of the Month for December would prefer that you read this standing up, or even doing some calisthenics. Go on, get moving.
Jacob Barkley, Ph.D., is an associate professor of exercise science in Kent State’s College of Education, Health and Human…
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One of the top publishing societies in the world names a Kent State professor a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry.