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Social scientists share research on health care policy
4:20 p.m., Nov. 11, 2011--What is the role of empathy in preclinical medical education? What is the connection between low birth weight and future susceptibility to chronic disease? What are the causes of obesity in underserved populations?
Three University of Delaware faculty members discussed their scholarship in these and related areas at a research colloquium on Wednesday, Nov. 9. The event was part of an ongoing effort to forge new connections between health and social sciences.
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Social and health scientists meet to explore collaboration at UD symposium
11:23 a.m., Oct. 7, 2011--More than 50 University of Delaware faculty members representing behavioral, social, physical and health sciences met at Clayton Hall on Friday, Sept. 30, at the inaugural Social Sciences and Human Health Symposium.
Sponsored by the Provost’s Social Science Task Force and the Research Development Office, the event was aimed at advancing cross-campus collaborations and sparking dialogue about the growing role of social sciences and translational research.
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