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Center Scientists to Attend Southeast Regional IDeA Conference

The biennial Southeast Regional IDeA Conference, hosted by SC INBRE, is scheduled for September 15 – 17 in Columbia. The conference will include biomedical research-focused sessions, data science-focused sessions, and an exhibit hall highlighting work from various fields. Over 400 biomedical researchers from the southeastern US and Puerto Rico will be in attendance, including some RCCWB Scientists.

Learn more about the Southeast Regional IDeA Conference here.

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New ‘What’s UP With Summer’ Publication from Center Scientists

New ‘What’s UP With Summer’ Publication from Center Scientists

Many of our Center Scientists associated with the Arnold School of Public Health have published an article centered around children’s BMI during summer vacation compared to the school year. Center Associate Director and CTL Core Lead Scientist Michael Beets, Center...

Our Distinguished Speakers for Spring of 2025

Our Distinguished Speakers for Spring of 2025

We at the RCCWB were excited to host our Fall 2024 Distinguished Speakers, and we’re grateful to those who joined us for all of their insightful presentations! We still have 4 more speakers for the Spring 2025 portion of this year’s Distinguished Speaker Series. We...

Recruitment for USC PATCH Study Continues

Recruitment for USC PATCH Study Continues

The PATCH study is continuing to recruit participants! RCCWB Center Scientist Bridget Armstrong is testing a USC-made device: the Platform for Accurate Tracking of Children’s Health (PATCH). The PATCH device is a small wearable tracker for collecting data on...

Center Scientist Lead PI on $35M Education Grant

Center Scientist Lead PI on $35M Education Grant

Ali Brian, Center Scientist and College of Education Associate Dean for Research, and her team have procured a $35 million grant from the US Department of Education. This impressive grant focuses on the improvement of college and career readiness among disadvantaged...

Center Scientist Continues New PATCH Study Recruitment

Center Scientist Continues New PATCH Study Recruitment

Bridget Armstrong, Center Scientist, is continuing recruitment for the PATCH Study. The Platform for Accurate Tracking of Children’s Health (PATCH) device is a small wearable device designed to record activity and sleep data specifically for children. Dr. Armstrong...