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7 myth-busting facts about the risk of eating disorders
KU Life Span Institute researchers and other mental health experts reveal the truth about eating disorders in these facts that dispel the many myths around this serious condition.
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KU intellectual disabilities research center wins $5.40 million grant
The Kansas Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center has been awarded a five-year, $5.40 million cooperative agreement from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.
CDC grant to improve access to health program for individuals with disabilities
Researchers at the University of Kansas have landed a grant to help improve the health of individuals with disabilities by increasing accessibility to programs and removing barriers to services designed to promote healthy living.
Three LSI-affiliated researchers named 2016 KU Women of Distinction as "Innovators Advancing Learning through Technology"
LAWRENCE — Twenty-three women with ties to the University of Kansas are featured in the 2016-2017 Women of Distinction calendar. The Emily Taylor Center for Women & Gender Equity, which produces the poster-sized calendar, will host a reception to honor the women and their achievements Aug.
2016-17 Women of Distinction Calendar honors KU leaders
LAWRENCE — Twenty-three women with ties to the University of Kansas are featured in the 2016-2017 Women of Distinction calendar.
Research-based online tool empowers Peace Corps work in Africa
The University of Kansas is partnering with the Peace Corps to provide custom, web-based resources to staff and volunteers in Africa who are working to boost health and development.
Friends of LSI recognize outstanding researchers
The Friends of Life Span recognized outstanding LSI investigators and graduate students at its annual awards dinner held April 8.
Researchers awarded $2.4M NIH grant to study leading genetic cause of autism
University of Kansas researchers have been awarded a five-year, $2.4 million grant from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development to study the effects of parenting on the development and behavior of adolescents with Fragile X syndrome, a single-gene disor
Five faculty members earn distinguished professor status
Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Sara Rosen has appointed five University of Kansas faculty members to be university distinguished professors.
Watson-Thompson lauded for service learning work
The KU Center for Civic and Social Responsibility honored Jomella Watson-Thompson with one of its 2016 Faculty and Student E
Schroeders establish research award for young LSI investigators
As a newly minted Ph.D. in the late 1960s, Stephen Schroeder received dozens of small grants from his own institution before grabbing the academic equivalent of the brass ring – a major grant from a federal agency. The time and effort it took left an impression.