- Feb 2, 2026
- by Marisa LaFalce
- Holistic Human Health
From bench to bedside: how Joeva Barrow is improving human health
When Joeva Barrow began her career training to become a registered dietitian (RD), working at Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies, she saw firsthand how nutrition could change lives. Her curiosity led her to explore molecular nutrition and understand how evidence-based nutrition recommendations worked.
“We found a lot of really powerful relationships between diet and health, but many of the fundamental mechanisms still needed to be explored in order to maximize those
Moji Ashour
Moji’s work focuses on wayfinding in complex indoor environments, particularly how spatial organization and environmental features shape the wayfinding experience of users. His research examines the cognitive and emotional processes that influence how wayfinders experience, interpret, and transit through complex architectural spaces, with a particular interest in the challenges associated with large healthcare settings and the emotional weight these environments carry. Through an interdisciplinary approach that integrates design research, environmental psychology, and cognitive science, he
- Jan 28, 2026
- Community Engagement, Social Impact + Justice
Tompkins County launches age friendly business certification
Adam Hoffman
- Jan 9, 2026
- Holistic Human Health
12 evidence-backed tips for reducing inflammation
This article in National Geographic cites Anthony Ong, professor of psychology, and a study he coauthored that connects time spent in nature with lower inflammation markers.
Sarah Elizabeth Espinel
Sarah Espinel received her Ph.D. in Community Psychology and Gender & Sexuality Studies with a Concentration in Quantitative Statistics & Analyses from the Departments of Psychology and Women, Gender, & Sexuality at the University of Virginia and joined the Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research (BCTR) in the College of Human Ecology in 2025. Her research examines gender and racial disparities in mental health, social wellbeing, and violence outcomes.
