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?? Social Media & Bariatric Surgery ?? Dr. Scott Engel co-authored a review exploring how individuals use social media before and after metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS). The article discusses: ?? Benefits & risks of social media in the MBS journey ?? How patients engage with MBS-focused content ?? Strategies for more effective online support Check out the full study here: https://bit.ly/3DUCMZ3

?? Update on the Chandrasekar Lab's Research! A peer Perspective has now been published, offering further insights into the study on MYH9 and MYH10's role in kidney health. Read more here!?? https://bit.ly/3Fwh1zu

?? New Publication Alert! Dr. Lauren Schaefer co-authored a review article in Clinical Psychology Review examining theoretical frameworks relevant to body image and eating pathology in marginalized populations. This work explores resilience and risk among individuals with minoritized and intersecting identities. ?? Title: "Individuals with minoritized and intersecting identities in the prevention of body image and eating disorder pathology: Grounding theoretical frameworks of resilience and risk." ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/gkrH9BFf

?? Collaborating for Cancer Research Dr. Michelle Baack of Sanford Research is a co-investigator in a two-year colorectal cancer study with USD’s Dr. Khosrow Rezvani. Supported by a $200,000 grant from the Colorectal Cancer Alliance’s Project Cure CRC, this research focuses on using nanoparticle technology to improve drug delivery and treatment. This partnership between Sanford Research and USD aims to advance cancer therapies through translational research. ?? Learn more: https://bit.ly/3FlFwPO

?? Happy #InternationalWomensDay! ?? Today, we celebrate the amazing women at Sanford Research who are leading innovation, advancing science, and inspiring future generations in STEM. Their dedication and expertise are shaping the future of healthcare and research!

??Spotlight ?? Dorian Dodd, PhD, is featured in this powerful story about the amazing work being done at our Eating Disorder Unit. With top-notch research and treatment, we are proud to provide world-class care for those battling eating disorders.?? ?? https://bit.ly/4ibcwbJ

?? Welcome to Sanford Research!?? Meet Taylor, an intern with the de la Puente Lab! ?? Taylor is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Biotechnology Management at Mount Marty University. Hailing from Post Falls, ID, Taylor also played softball in Italy on a USA team! We're excited to see the incredible contributions Taylor will make as part of our team??

A Look Back at Rare Disease Day! ?? A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on Friday to support Rare Disease Day—your presence made all the difference! We’re also incredibly grateful to Oh My Cupcakes! and Rare By Design for helping our CoRDS team bring this event to life. Your support fuels awareness, research, and hope for the rare disease community. See you again next year! ?? #RareDiseaseDay

?? Join Us for Rare Disease Day! ?? Tonight, on the rarest day of the year, stand in solidarity with the rare disease community! ?????? ?? Falls Overlook Café ?? 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Enjoy hot chocolate, cupcakes, coloring activities, and a raffle while The Falls and Arc of Dreams shine in rare disease colors. This open-house event lets you come and go as you please! ?? CoRDS and Rare By Design were featured on Dakota News Now to share more about this special event! Watch the segment here: https://bit.ly/4gYCkqk

?? Exciting Research News! Dr. Indra Chandrasekar, Dr. Brook Busselman, Jenna Zimmerman, Dr. Malini Mukherjee, Claire Evans, Kelly Graber, Vedant Thakkar, PhD student Arooba Ilyas, and Dr. Kamesh Surendran have published a new study in Function! Their research explores how myosin motor proteins MYH9 and MYH10 help transport materials in the kidney. When these proteins were missing in a mouse model, it led to progressive kidney disease and cell damage, along with differences between males and females in how kidney cells adapted. ?? https://bit.ly/4h2Ux6f