Media Highlights
Media Highlights include current, general interest media coverage of BBS students, faculty, staff and leadership and their achievements. Archives of previous articles back to 2017 are also available.
Using Marijuana to Sleep? Well, a New Study From UT Dallas Says This May Be Counterproductive
Oct 18, 2024
“It’s very important that those who are at risk understand the vulnerabilities associated with cannabis use. Effects can be long-term, especially if you are younger than 25, and your brain is still maturing.” — Dr. Francesca Filbey, professor in the Department of Neuroscience, and Bert Moore Chair in BrainHealth at the Center for BrainHealth.
FDA Approves Apple AirPods as Hearing Aids
Sep 12, 2024
“A consumer device that doubles as a hearing amplifier could act like a ‘bridge’ for people who otherwise wouldn’t seek hearing help because of cost, access or cosmetic concerns.” — Dr. Jackie Clark, clinical professor at the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences and past president of the American Academy of Audiology.
Long-Term Cannabis Use Linked to Sleep and Memory Issues
Sep 5, 2024
Research led by Dr. Francesca Filbey at The University of Texas at Dallas’ Center for BrainHealth, in collaboration with a team from the University of Amsterdam, aimed to fill this gap by testing how sleep impacts memory among cannabis users.
An Injury Ended his Football Dreams; Now He’s Fighting Long-Standing Trends in Science
Aug 20, 2024
Burton made it through his first semester. Then, an injury in practice altered his trajectory. He herniated the disc between his C5 and C6 vertebrae near the top of his spine. It ended his football career. But he earned his PhD in 2012. — Dr. Michael Burton, assistant professor at the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences.
Texas Tech El Paso Researcher Receives NIH Grant to Study Diabetic Pain
Aug 8, 2024
Muhammad Saad Yousuf, PhD, a faculty scientist at the UT Dallas Center for Advanced Pain Studies, is the principal investigator of the grant.
This Is Your Brain on Aging
Jul 23, 2024
Stacy Vernon is program manager, head of adult assessment at the Center for Brain Health at The University of Texas at Dallas. She joins host Krys Boyd to discuss what makes a “super ager,” common health ailments for senior citizens, and if age makes a demanding job more difficult.
New Members Elected to ACI Alliance Board of Directors
Jul 23, 2024
Chair of the Board of Directors Dr. Andrea Warner-Czyz, associate professor, The University of Texas at Dallas Callier Center for Communication Disorders, was re-elected to continue to serve for a second year.
New BBS Dean Appointed
Jul 15, 2024
Adam J. Woods was selected as the next dean for the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences. Woods’ term as Dean begins Aug. 15, 2024. Before coming to UT Dallas, Woods worked as the associate dean of research in the College of Public Health and Health Professions at the University of Florida.
What Causes Migraines? Study of ‘Brain Blackout’ Offers Clues
Jul 5, 2024
“This work is a shift in how we think the headaches originate. A headache might just be a general warning sign for lots of things happening inside the brain that aren’t normal. ” — Dr. Gregory Dussor, professor at the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences and head of the Department of Neuroscience.
North Texan Annette Addo-Yobo Crowned Miss Texas 2024
Jul 1, 2024
“The Miss Texas crown is much bigger than me. This crown is for every young child, teenager, and adult on the spectrum who felt alienated, abandoned, stereotyped, and unseen because of their different abilities.” —Annette Addo-Yobo 20′, a BBS psychology graduate.
UT Dallas Research Can Help Better Understand Post-Stroke Language Loss
Jun 25, 2024
“Part of the knowledge that we are trying to gain using this research is that how much the deficit in the processing of the hearing system, or the hearing feedback of our own speech may contribute to the lack of ability for fluent production.” — Dr. Roozbeh Behroozmand, associate professor at the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences.
Pursuing Their Degrees, These New North Texas College Graduates Chased the ‘What Ifs’
May 13, 2024
While attending classes at The University of Texas at Dallas, Anisha Holla got the opportunity to freelance as a food writer for the Dallas Observer. It led to the development of Foodify, a company that connects small restaurants with local food influencers who can post about them on social media — like a “dating app,” Holla said.
Why People Lie: The Science, Psychology and Consequences
Apr 7, 2024
How do you know when someone is NOT telling the truth? As it turns out, lying is something that everybody does. Yes, all of us. Even the good guys and gals. Lying is a part of every culture and it is directly related to the level of trust and cooperation between people. — Dr. Daniel Krawczyk, Debbie and Jim Francis Chair and professor of cognitive neuroscience and cognitive psychology at the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences’ Center for BrainHealth.
Rethinking Memory Decline
Mar 18, 2024
As people age — even in good health — the brain becomes less precise in how different classes of visual information are represented in the visual cortex. This reduction in neural selectivity, or dedifferentiation, is linked to worsening memory performance. — Dr. Michael Rugg, professor, and Director, Center for Vital Longevity.
Student’s Memory Inspires Commitment to Mental Health
Mar 14, 2024
Shirley and Brad Weddle have created a lasting tribute at The University of Texas at Dallas to their son, Matthew, who tragically lost his life to suicide while a student at the University.
The Matthew K. Weddle Fellowship in Cognition and Neuroscience and the Matthew K. Weddle Opportunity Fund for Brain Healthy Communities are honoring Matthew’s memory by providing significant financial resources for causes that Matthew identified with as a student.
Brain Training ‘Everyone’ Should Do Daily Revealed by Neuroscientist
Feb 4, 2024
“Brain health is more than absence of brain issues. Brain health is the continual promotion of optimal development of brain, cognition, well-being, and connectedness across the life span.” — Dr. Sandra Bond Chapman, Dee Wyly Distinguished University Chair and professor and founder and chief director at the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences’ Center for BrainHealth.
Backed by $1.6M DHA Grant, UT Dallas Neuroscientist Works to Improve Word Retrieval in MS Patients
Jan 22, 2024
As we get better at treating the main symptoms that define MS, we’re seeing what other problems they develop further down the line. Cognitive issues are becoming a significant cause of work disability among MS patients. — Dr. John Hart, professor at the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences.
Loud Video Games Tied to Hearing Loss Over Time
Jan 19, 2024
Anyone who notices a perception of ringing in their ears, ears that feel `full,’ sound seeming muffled, or increased difficulty understanding speech or other sounds has likely caused damage to their ears. — Dr. Colleen Le Prell, the Emilie and Phil Schepps Professor of Hearing Science and professor and head of the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing.
