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John Seeley, Ph.D., Richard Farmer, Ph.D., & colleagues received funding for two federal research grants. The funders are the IES/U.S. Department of Education & the National Institute on ...
Genetic Markers for Anorexia Nervosa
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ORI senior scientist Andrew W Bergen, Ph.D., contributed to an international study which identified genetic markers related to metabolism and the eating disorder anorexia nervosa.
ORI receives award from SABA
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Oregon Research Institute (ORI) has received the 2019 Programmatic Contributions to Behavior Analysis award from the Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis (SABA)
Severson Named 2019 SRNT Fellow
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Senior Scientist Herb Severson, Ph.D., was recently recognized as a 2019 Fellow by the Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco (SRNT).
Tai Ji Quan Reduces Injurious Falls in Elderly
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A 6 month Tai Ji Quan program at ORI reduced the incidence of injurious falls among frail elderly by 53% compared to regular exercise.
Van Ryzin receives SPR Early Career Award
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Mark Van Ryzin, Ph.D., has received the 2018 John B. Reid Early Career Award from the Society for Prevention Research (SPR).
Biglan Named 2018 SPR Fellow
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The Society for Prevention Research (SPR) presented Tony Biglan, Ph.D., with SPR Fellow.
ORI Mourns Passing of Tom Dishion, Ph.D.
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ORI joins colleagues worldwide in mourning the recent passing of ORI scientist & prevention science luminary Thomas J. Dishion, Ph.D.
Some Calories More Harmful Than Others
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ORI senior scientist Eric Stice, Ph.D contributed to a position paper in Obesity Reviews warning that sugar-sweetened beverages clearly increase risk for chronic diseases.
ORI Loses Long-time Colleague
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It is with great sadness that ORI announces the recent passing of esteemed ORI scientist & colleague Dean P. Inman, Ph.D.