Category: Education
Welcome new faculty: Brad Dexter, PT, DPT
Brad Dexter, PT, DPT, Class of 2011 alum, recently joined our physical therapy program as an assistant professor. Here’s more about Dr. Dexter in his own words: With 13 years as a practicing physical therapist at Quality Living, Inc. (QLI), I developed expertise in neurological rehabilitation such as brain and spinal cord injuries and as […]
Jul 2, 2024
Drs. Kennel and Venema Share Falls Expertise with Iowa Critical Access and Small Rural Hospitals
For over a decade, the Collaboration and Proactive Teamwork Used to REduce (CAPTURE) Falls Program has existed to conduct research related to falls in hospitalized patients as well as provide quality improvement support to Nebraska Critical Access Hospitals. CAPTURE Falls is currently led by Victoria Kennel, PhD, and Dawn Venema, PhD. Matt McManigal provides support […]
Jun 18, 2024
International Celiac Awareness Day May 16
story contributions by Mariah K. Jackson, PhD, RDN In support of International Celiac Awareness Day, on May 16, the Davis Global Center will unite with communities around the world in lighting up landmarks green to raise awareness of celiac disease, gluten-free food insecurity, and the need for more research. Celiac disease is a genetic autoimmune […]
May 16, 2024
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