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The THRC hosts a variety of on-campus and virtual events that seek to improve physical, mental, and environmental threats to health. Join us to take part in the conversations and contribute to the knowledge sharing.

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Health Scholar Showcase
An annual, on-campus event for staff & community guests to discover & dialogue. More ➞

H+R Research Network
Quarterly on-campus luncheons where guest speakers highlight current research. More ➞

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Virtual focus groups using the innovative ECHO model—where all teach, all learn. More ➞

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Health + Resilience Research Network: Embedded Systems for Longitudinal Sleep Monitoring

Wednesday, March 11, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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Location:: LBJ Student Center; 323
Cost:: Free
Contact:: Abbi Mott, healthresearch@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:: Translational Health Research Center

Join Translational Health Research Center to learn about research being conducted by Dr. Dave Thompson, Associate Professor in College of Science & Engineering. Dr. Thompson but will discuss his research examining the use of predictive sensors embedded in everyday furniture to continuously monitor sleep patterns, heart rate and respiration. By analyzing changes in sleep, respiration, and heart rate variability, sensors can help determine overall health, as well as behavioral changes. Dr. Thompson will also discuss his prior research with children with autism, as well as future research directions.

Speakers: Dr. David Thompson, Associate Professor, Ingram School of Engineering, Texas State University Click here for more information

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10th Annual Health Scholar Showcase

Friday, April 10, 2 – 5 p.m.

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Location:: Performing Arts Center
Cost:: Free
Contact:: Abbi Mott, healthresearch@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:: Translational Health Research Center

Join us for the 10th Annual Health Scholar Showcase!

The Health Scholar Showcase is an annual event hosted by Texas State University’s Translational Health Research Center, which seeks to improve health + resilience by connecting faculty and community partners to engage in innovative research. Health Scholar Showcase highlights some of the best health + resilience research happening on campus.

Faculty from across campus and all colleges are invited to present research posters highlighting recent health + resilience research. TXST faculty and staff should RSVP. Click here for more information

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