39 Fruit flies can serve as a model for human diseases such as stroke and epilepsy. Studying their nervous system allows us to explore medical treatments for febrile seizure, migraine, and stroke in humans. A team of nine scientists works in my lab’s new home on NSU’s Palm Beach Campus. We look at ways to protect the brain from different types of stress that relate to human diseases, such as stroke, epilepsy, and neurodegeneration. The National Institutes of Health currently fund the lab. To date, we have secured three patents and spun out two companies in Palm Beach County. These translational initiatives aim to improve the treatment of stroke and hemi- plegic migraines.” KEN DAWSON-SCULLY, PH.D., M.SC. Associate Provost and Senior Vice President for Research and Economic Development ‘‘ My electronic calendar and tasks tab keep me organized with commitments/ deadlines and other things I would like to get done that week, like drafting a manuscript or data analysis. In addition, no matter how advanced we get in using technology to manage our lives, nothing beats the old-school pen and paper to capture thoughts and ideas.” AMANPREET CHEEMA, PH.D., M.S. Assistant Professor, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine ‘‘ Using technology in my research is my secret weapon. Technology helps me (a) gather information, (b) reach a broader audience, (c) use quantitative measurements on a larger scale, and (d) use software to analyze my data.” GEORGINA ARÜELLO, ED.D. Associate Professor, Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice ‘‘ M.D. students. By engaging medical students deeply and meaningfully, disciplinary diversity is enhanced, and the expertise is brought to bear on solving grand challenges we are addressing in population health sciences.” JULIE A. JACKO, PH.D. Professor and Founding Department Chair, Population Health Science Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine ‘‘
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