2025 Presenters
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Dr. Melissa Rosenkranz
Title: Toward a Mechanistic Understanding of Mind & Body in Health and Disease
Summary: Dive into the fascinating world of mind-body interactions with Dr. Rosenkranz! Discover how chronic inflammation can influence our emotions and how our emotional responses can, in turn, affect inflammation. This talk will feature groundbreaking brain imaging studies that reveal the intricate dance between the brain and the immune system.
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Presenter: Dr. Paris Wicker
Title: Relational Determinants of Well-Being: The People, Places, and Spaces That Help College Students Thrive
Summary: Join Dr. Wicker as she uncovers the secrets to college student well-being through the power of social networks. Learn how students can strategically leverage their relationships and environments to achieve holistic wellness. This talk promises to be an enlightening journey into the social determinants of health.