Expired 09 FSU Health Expo: Bridging Health, Technology & Research

FSU Health Expo: Bridging Health, Technology & Research
Wed., Sept. 11, 2:00 to 6:00 pm

This unique event brings together Florida State University, Tallahassee Senior Center and a multitude of community partners to learn about FSU’s innovative research in the field of health. This is an opportunity to engage with researchers, learn about ongoing exciting research, explore ways to be involved in advancing science, improve your physical and mental health, and discover life-changing technologies.

Program includes expert speakers, panelists, exhibitors, and resources. Enjoy light snacks and a happy hour reception. Drawings and door prizes throughout the event. Enter to win grand prize.

Stop in or stay for the entire time $3 requested donation

PRESENTATIONS:

3:00 pm “Emerging Technologies in Healthcare”
  Jing Wang, PhD, Florida State University
Learn about emerging innovations in healthcare and how digital technologies can improve health through self-management of chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease.

4:00 pm “Mental Health & Technology: Safe & Effective Treatment of Brain Disorders w/ Neuromodulation”
  Andy Kozel, MD, Florida State University
Learn about brain disorders — depression, PTSD, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and chronic pain– and how Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), an FDA approved treatment, can help. Research opportunities as treatment for PTSD, anxiety, and chronic pain also discussed.

5:00 pm “How You can Help Shape the Future of Healthcare”
  Lynn Panton, PHD, Florida State University
  Julie Haltiwanger, Interim Director, Office of Human Subject Protections
  Phil Worts, Clinical Research Director, Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic
  Brittany Stith, Director, Office of Research, TMH
Expert panel discusses processes and ethical considerations for working with human research subjects and how participation impacts the future of research and healthcare.  Research w/ older adults, breast cancer, heart, and orthopedic patients is spotlighted, w/ focus on developing innovative medical treatments, and facilitating understanding of chronic disease prevention. Learn how FSU Institutional Review Board (IRB) works to protect the rights and welfare of human research subjects, guide participant expectations, and impact community by enhancing the quality of health care.

5:15 – 6:00 pm Happy Hour Reception
Meet and greet with exhibitors, speakers, and staff

EXHIBITORS:

AARP Florida

Allegro

Apalachee Center

Audiology Associates of North Florida

Bethel Mobile Medical Unit

Big Bend Area Health Education Center

Bond Community Health Center

Capital Health Plan

CenterPoint Rehab (Balance screening)

Dept of Veterans Affairs, North FL/South GA VA Suicide Prevention Team

FAMU School of Allied Health Sciences, Occupational Therapy (Grip screening)

FSU Claude Pepper Center

FSU College of Arts and Sciences, Stress/Anxiety in Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment

FSU College of Communication & Information
  Acquired Neurogenic Disorders
  Assistive Technology for Communication
  Enhancing Health Interventions with AI-Powered Chatbots
  Health Informatics and AI Research at the eHealth Lab
  Local Health Data & Local Harm Reduction
  Mobile App for Speech Rehab for Dysarthria Post-Stroke
  Technology for Health Behavioral Change

FSU College of Computer Science, Cyber Security Community Outreach

FSU College of Education, Health & Human Sciences
  Dietary Proteins/peptides Benefits Gut Health
  Inspiratory Muscle Strength in Obese Adults (health screening)
  Microbiome, Sepsis, and Alzheimer’s Disease
  Resistance Training Modulation of Fat Metabolism in Obese Postmenopausal Women

FSU Dedman College of Hospitality, Hospitality, Human Flourishing, and Wellness

FSU College of Law, Stoops Center for Business and Law

FSU College of Medicine
  African American Alzheimer’s Caregiver Training and Support Project 2 (ACTS2)
  Center for Behavioral Health Integration
  Center for Translational Behavioral Science (CTBS): Macdonell Lab
  CTBS: Transformative Health Justice Collaborative
  CTBS: Integrative Science for Healthy Aging (health screening)
  Department of Family Medicine & Rural Health: PANDEMIC Program
  Department of Geriatrics: REACH Program
  Florida Medical Practice Plan
  Network for Clinical Research, Training & Community Engagement

FSU College of Music, Creativity as Recreation: Adult Musicians’ Experiences Comp Tasks

FSU College of Nursing
  Enhancing Long Distance Care for People with ADRA
  Hip Fractures & Treatments for People with Alzheimer’s Disease
  Meditation for Low Back Pain
  Supporting Physical/Mental Health in Veterans with Heart Failure (CARE-HF)
  BMI, Heart Rate and Blood Pressure Screenings

FSU College of Social Sciences and Public Policy
  Department of Geography
  Public Health
  Department of Urban & Regional Planning

FSU Institute for Successful Longevity

FSU Libraries, Health Information Literacy

FSU National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

FSU Pepper Institute on Aging & Public Policy/Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

FSU Speech & Hearing Clinic
  Assistive Technology for Hearing and Listening / Memory & Cognitive Care
  Hearing, Voice & Memory Screenings (Health Suite 1st floor)

HCA Florida Capital Hospital

LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Libraries

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Safe Mobility for Life

SG Mental Health Counseling

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
  TMH Heart and Vascular
  TMH Live Oak Behavioral Health
  TMH Neurology

Tallahassee Senior Center & UPSLIDE (Social Engagement for Loneliness)

UnitedHealthcare