☕ Coffee and your gut—linked!
🧫 Assoc. Prof. Peter Belenky weighs in on a major study linking coffee to the growth of Lawsonibacter asaccharolyticus, a beneficial gut bacterium.
Learn more about the science behind your daily brew. #GutHealth#Coffee
https://t.co/4MApyqia9F
RILSH President & CEO Dr. Mark Turco expressed concern today over an important recent policy guidance from the National Institute of Health (NIH) that would cut indirect payments to institutions of higher education receiving NIH funding for biomedical research. Read more below.
“There has never been wet lab space in RI.” – @NeilDSteinberg. That’s about to change with new wet lab & incubator spaces, including Ocean State Labs. RI is building the infrastructure to support biomedical research & startup growth.💻More on @ProvBusNews: https://t.co/ROeKmHWCd5
Scientists in the lab of Michael Frank have created a new model for working memory, showing how humans optimize this process used to juggle information in the short-term, like making a mental grocery list then going shopping. More: https://t.co/HOf4kGGCDK
#BrownBrainScience🧠
We are excited to celebrate the contributions and innovations from more than 30 exceptional female Radiologists currently at RIMI. Their dedication and expertise inspire us every day! #NationalWomenPhysiciansDay#RIMIRad
"Not seen anything like this."
After a funding freeze & communications pause, the $250M in federal grants RI received in 2024 from @NIH may be in jeopardy. #BrownSPH & @BrownMedicine faculty & researchers say they're looking for answers amidst the chaos.
https://t.co/sDoz9J1wHF
Struggling to break a habit? Judson Brewer, associate professor of psychiatry, shares how mindfulness can rewire the brain to change behaviors—from everyday habits to addiction.
Listen now: https://t.co/ULcUaSosAO #Mindfulness#Neuroscience#HabitChange
Breaking News: The FDA approved a new medication to treat pain from an injury or surgery. Unlike opioid pain medicines, it cannot become addictive.
https://t.co/1GMOxKMM10
We’re so excited to share another #BiotechBootCamp success story! Evelyn Quinones was hired by RI Analytical as an Environmental Lab Tech, ensuring clients samples are safe for the environment. Read her story here: https://t.co/avVhC6EKoZ
Congrats, Evelyn! #RIBio#LifeSciences
TY @WPRI12 for highlighting RI's incredible neuroscience & technology work! 🧠 We were proud to convene our world-class academic institutions, health systems, researchers, clinicians, industry leaders & entrepreneurs at yesterday's Neuroscience Symposium.💻https://t.co/LvYWBuEe9x
It’s #CervicalCancer awareness month!
The #HPV vaccine is highly effective.
It can prevent 9 in 10 cases of the most high-risk strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) – the #1 cause of cervical cancer.
The gap between lab research and real-world application remains a key challenge in neuroscience. Dr. Eric Morrow of @BrownUniversity explores in Session 2 how to bridge this divide, turning groundbreaking discoveries into tangible treatments to improve patient outcomes.
RI companies like Bolden, MindImmune & Operant BioPharma are doing incredible work in neurotherapeutics, driving real progress in the treatment of brain diseases. Their innovations are helping shape the future of brain science and healthcare nationally.
Neurotech harnesses brain info to transform our understanding & treatment of neurological conditions. In this afternoon's session, experts explored how intelligent interfaces, noninvasive therapies & deep brain stimulation reshape clinical care & offer new hope for patients.
Gaurav Choudhary, director of cardiovascular research, sees #AI revolutionizing diagnosis—but insists the physician-patient relationship remains essential.
How can AI shape the future of medicine while keeping human care at its core? https://t.co/DvuuBYH2MO
Don’t miss tomorrow’s RI Neuroscience Symposium—showcasing RI’s leadership in brain science, neurotechnology & behavioral health!
🗓 Jan 28, 7:45 AM – 5:30 PM
📍 District Hall, Providence
Discover cutting-edge neuroscience research in RI!
Event Program: https://t.co/BIY4i6U0Q4
Plans are in motion for #BIO2025 in Boston in June!
Join #RIBio & @RILifeSciHub
for Mimosas & Molecules: Rhode Island Innovation Hour @ BIO 2025 Day 1. Network, sip, & celebrate innovation the Ocean State way. 6/16,10AM ,Boston Seaport RSVP https://t.co/C35YmYKCrz
Thank you, @JoeShekarchi, for your continued support of life sciences in Rhode Island! Looking forward to working together to continue driving innovation and growth!