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Sleep and Health Innovations in Neurobehavioral (SHINE) Science Center | College of Nursing at USF

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We’re Hiring! The McCrae Sleep Research Lab in the SHINE Science Center in the USF College of Nursing is seeking a Clinical Research Recruiter to join our team. If you’re passionate about sleep research & connecting with participants, we encourage you to apply.

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We’re proud that Dr. Curtis represented SHINE at the Women in Leadership & Philanthropy 20th Anniversary Celebration! ✨ With inspiring insights from USF leaders Rhea Law, Judy Genshaft, and Betty Castor, the event highlighted the power of mission-driven leadership.

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✨Proud moment for SHINE Science!

Our RAs presented their posters at the Emerging Nurse Scientist Fellowship Celebration after a semester of tremendous growth.

👏CASH Lab: Lewis Lopez & Aisia Walden
👏 FACCTS Lab: Kylie Slaton

They represented SHINE with excellence!🌟

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Dr. Stearns, Director of the FACCTS Lab, represented SHINE Science at the Pediatric Sleep Conference in Hilton Head, presenting “Insomnia Severity Mediates Pain Intensity and Mental Health in Adolescents with Chronic Pain.” A strong contribution to pediatric sleep research.

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The SHINE Science Center was well represented at GSA, with Dr. Ashley Curtis presenting in two packed symposia on menopause, women’s health, sleep, and aging. 🧠💤

We’re proud of her contributions and the growing impact of SHINE Science’s research in advancing healthy aging.

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🌟 The SHINE Science Center shined at #SBSM2025!

Members of the McCrae Sleep Research Lab presented groundbreaking work on sleep, pain, stress & health.

👏 Congrats to Dr. Ashley Curtis, winner of the Arthur Spielman Early Career Award!

#SHINEScienceCenter #USFHealth

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🌟 SHINE Science Scholar Spotlight!

Congrats to Aisia Walden, CASH Lab URA, on being crowned USF Homecoming Queen 2025! 💚💛

Her leadership and passion for research embody the spirit of SHINE and USF Nursing.
#SHINEScienceCenter #CASHLab #USFHealth #USFHomecoming #BullsLead

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🌟SHINE will be well represented at #SBSM2025! McCrae Sleep Research Lab team members Dr. Holland, Mridula, Dr. Amofa-Ho, & Marlee will share their work on sleep, pain, stress & health. Proud of SHINE’s impact on behavioral sleep science!
#SHINEScienceCenter #SleepResearch #USF

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✨ SHINE Science Center Director Dr. Christina McCrae attended the 2025 FNINR NightinGala in D.C., celebrating nurse scientists advancing health research and innovation. Proud to see her representing SHINE Science leadership!
#SHINEScienceCenter #FNINR #USFHealth #NursingResearch

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#USFWLP #WomensHealth #BrainHealth #SleepHealth #AgingResearch #Leadership #SHINEScienceCenter #CASHLab

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What an inspiring day at USF’s 2025 WLP Symposium! 🌟

We’re proud of Dr. Ashley Curtis, SHINE Science Center Assistant Director and CASH Lab Director, for speaking on the Health & Wellness Panel—sparking meaningful dialogue on midlife women’s overall, sleep, and brain health.

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#WLP2025 #WomenInLeadership #SHINEScienceCenter #USFHealth #NursingScience #WomensHealth

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✨ Last night, the SHINE Science Center leadership team, Dr. McCrae, Dr. Curtis, & Dr. Stearns, attended the Women in Leadership & Philanthropy (WLP) Symposium Kickoff! Excited for today as Dr. Curtis takes the stage as a panel speaker & actress Geena Davis delivers the keynote.

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🌟Exciting news! Dr. Ashley Curtis, Assistant Director of the SHINE Science Center & Director of the CASH Lab, will speak at the 2025 WLP Fall Symposium on Oct 8! She’ll join the Health & Wellness Panel to discuss women’s health through midlife & beyond. 🔗https://t.co/zV0mofL5VA

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October is Menopause Awareness Month! 🌸
At the CASH Lab, Dr. Curtis is leading the MID-VISTA project to explore how sleep and pain impact cognitive changes during menopause, helping uncover ways to support brain health in midlife women. #SHINEScienceCenter #MenopauseAwareness

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🕰️✨ How does daylight saving time affect sleep & health?
In a WFLA interview, Dr. Christina McCrae, Director of the SHINE Science Center, shares why permanent standard time may better support well-being. 🌙
📺 Watch: https://t.co/9c9T1FoQHP
#SleepScience #SHINEScienceCenter #USF

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🎉 Congrats to Dr. Md Roungu Ahmmad, recipient of the 2025–26 SHINE Small Grant! His study explores how sleep patterns may shape autism risk, advancing early screening & interventions. 👏 #SleepScience #AutismResearch #USF #SHINEScience

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Webinar Alert! 💤🌙

Join Dr. Christina McCrae & Dr. Ashley Curtis from the SHINE Science Center for a panel on Menopause, Sleep & Cognition.

🗓️ Sept 24 | ⏰ 11:45am ET
🔗 https://t.co/zlP9hcpfvs

#SHINEScience #SleepScience #Menopause #Cognition

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Lab Spotlight 🌟 MSRL is featured in USF’s Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) Newsletter! 💤 Learn more about our work on Autism & Sleep Research in this month’s issue.
🔗 Read here: https://t.co/NOLPR02GeL
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