Fri, 01/29/2021 - 13:40On Jan. 22, Mason President Gregory Washington spoke with Mason scientists Lance Liotta and Virginia Espina, who head the university’s effort to push the boundaries of technologies that are keeping its three university campuses safe from COVID-19. That includes a rapid-result saliva test, and development of an antibody test that can track a body’s response to the virus and vaccine.
- Thu, 01/28/2021 - 16:37
Congratulations to Dr. Danielle Catona, Assistant Professor in the Department of Global and Community Health, for recently receiving a Stearns Center grant for implementing alternative assessment strategies. The grant will allow Catona to conduct research on alternative assessment strategies for GCH 380: Public Health Research Methods. GCH 380 is an important aspect of the college’s accredited MPH program, and Catona’s research will provide valuable insight on improving it.
- Mon, 11/16/2020 - 17:46
Flu season recently started in many parts of the country and it is a good idea to get the flu vaccine soon to protect yourself from the seasonal flu.
- Mon, 10/19/2020 - 11:43
Supersized alcopops linked to homelessness and gang affiliation, new regulation needed.
- Mon, 10/19/2020 - 10:34
Many college students aren’t tested for STIs despite high rates, self-tests offer promise.
- Fri, 10/16/2020 - 11:52
Sexually active students more likely to use STI self-testing services
- Fri, 10/16/2020 - 11:50
Mason receives $100,000 from GO Virginia for COVID-19 antibody and diagnostic testing study