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Research in 60 Seconds: Testing VR Exposure Therapy to Treat PICS

Associate Professor Brian Peach’s research examines how to help the more than half of the 5.7 million Americans admitted to an ICU each year who develop at least one post‑intensive care syndrome (PICS) condition, which is similar to PTSD.

Research in 60 Seconds: How Seagrass Helps Coastal Ecosystems Thrive

Biology graduate student Carla Perscky’s research examines environmental stressors on seagrass and how to future-proof critical ecosystems.

Research in 60 Seconds: Enhancing Electronic Medical Implants

Biomedical sciences student Nicholas Rose’s research focuses on identifying plant-based polymers with energy-converting capabilities, which could be groundbreaking for medical devices.

Research in 60 Seconds: Creating Healthy Relationships That Last

Professor of Counselor Education Sejal Mehta Barden’s research examines how to create and maintain healthy relationships for couples and individuals.

Research in 60 Seconds: A Tiny Technology to Neutralize Radiation

Professor of Medicine Melanie Coathup’s research examines how nanotechnology can be used to prevent injuries due to radiation.

Research in 60 Seconds: Preventing Falls and Enhancing Healthy Aging for the Elderly

College of Nursing faculty member Ladda Thiamwong’s research focuses on an issue that affects 14 million adults 65 and older each year.

Research in 60 Seconds: Using Tech to Improve Readability

Associate Professor Ben Sawyer ’14MS ’15PhD‘s research examines how digital enhancements to text can help improve reading comprehension and speed.

Research in 60 Seconds: Using EMG Tech, Video Games to Improve Wheelchair Accessibility

Engineering and biomedical sciences student Pavan Senthil’s research with Limbitless Solutions aims to empower patients with neurodegenerative diseases.

Research in 60 Seconds: How Obstructive Sleep Apnea Causes Dental Issues

UCF student and aspiring dentist Maria Martinez’s research examines how obstructive sleep apnea — which has severe impacts when untreated — may cause dental issues in college students.

Research in 60 Seconds: How to Handle Mistreatment in the Workplace

Professor of Management Shannon Taylor sheds light on the reality of workplace mistreatment and offers insights into fostering workplace well-being.

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