The Alzheimer’s Puzzle
URI researchers are working to diagnose, treat—and ultimately prevent—neurodegenerative diseases, like Alzheimer’s. And they’re investigating the factors that can help keep our brains healthy as we age.
URI researchers are working to diagnose, treat—and ultimately prevent—neurodegenerative diseases, like Alzheimer’s. And they’re investigating the factors that can help keep our brains healthy as we age.
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- High school students experience URI College of Pharmacy during Exploration DayKINGSTON, R.I. — Nov. 22, 2024 — High school students with an interest in a career in pharmacy joined their teachers for a tour Avedisian Hall, home of the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy, and interacted with faculty members and URI students about the college and the pharmacy profession in general, during the […]
- University will recognize two icons in nursing education and celebrate a gift in their honor Nov. 25KINGSTON, R.I.–Nov. 22, 2024– On Monday, Nov. 25, U.S. Sen. Jack Reed will join University of Rhode Island Provost Barbara E. Wolfe, URI College of Nursing Dean Danny Willis and other University leaders, to honor two distinguished former College of Nursing faculty members in connection with a fellowship in their name. The Dr. Donna Schwartz-Barcott […]
- Fewer than 7% of global hotspots for whale-ship collisions have protection measures in placeKINGSTON, R.I. — Nov. 22, 2024 — Each year, thousands of whales are injured or killed after being struck by ships, particularly the large container vessels that ferry 80% of the world’s traded goods across the oceans. Collisions are the leading cause of death worldwide for large whale species. Yet global data on ship strikes […]
- CAA Power Ranking – Week 11With five teams sitting inside the national top-25 rankings, another receiving votes and upsets over Football Bowl Subdivision opponents scattered throughout, the Coastal Athletic Association has proved itself as one of the best Football Championship Subdivision conferences in the country. Every week, the staff at The Good Five Cent Cigar will rank the 16 teams... The post CAA Power Ranking – Week 11 first appeared on The Good 5 Cent Cigar.
- Hartline highlights new generation of Rhody runnersThe average American male can run a mile in nine minutes and 53 seconds, according to healthline.com , but University of Rhode Island second-year student Garett Hartline can run over two miles in that time. Hartline grew up in Lake Forest, California, approximately 2,950 miles from URI. Hartline grew up with two older brothers who... The post Hartline highlights new generation of Rhody runners first appeared on The Good 5 Cent Cigar.
- Fourth-year coxswain leads charge in rowing’s quest for 11th A-10 titleWhether it’s serving as the coxswain in the boat or providing support to her teammates out of the boat, fourth-year Ellie McGee always remains a vocal leader for the University of Rhode Island women’s rowing team. Throughout her tenure in Kingston, McGee has been part of two teams who have won the Atlantic 10 Championship... The post Fourth-year coxswain leads charge in rowing’s quest for 11th A-10 title first appeared on The Good 5 Cent Cigar.
