04/15/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/16/2024 08:03
Published on: April 15, 2024
The 14th Annual Husson University Research and Scholarship Day, scheduled for Thursday, April 18, 2024, will showcase student and faculty research in areas including PFAS, neurodegenerative disease therapy and stress reduction.
The event is held in the Beardsley Meeting House Atrium and begins at 8:30am and will include 22 abstracts representing research projects from a variety of disciplines on display. Some highlights include:
At 1pm, the Plenary Session will begin featuring remarks from William J. Lindblad, director of the Office of Research and Scholarship as well as the awarding of the Distinguished Faculty Research Award to Ben Sidaway, professor of physical therapy. Each year, this award is presented to a faculty member who has engaged in scholarly work that's been recognized or reviewed by his, her or their peers.
The event will conclude with keynote speaker Roger Phipps, emeritus professor of pharmaceutical sciences at Husson who will speak about integrating academic and industrial research in drug development.
"Husson University is home to students and faculty members who are conducting important research in many disciplines including healthcare, social sciences and biology. We're thrilled to recognize and celebrate the insightful and important work being done across campus," said Lynne Coy-Ogan, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost at Husson University.