Translational Health Research Center

? Staff Spotlight?? ? Meet Lauren Lee, a research associate at THRC! Lauren brings expertise in interpersonal and health communication, patient-provider interactions, and resilience processes. She earned both her B.A. and M.A. from The Department of Communication Studies at Texas State University and is now a doctoral candidate at Rutgers University, where her dissertation explores resilience communication between partners coping with chronic and invisible illnesses.? ? Lauren also serves as the program facilitator for Understanding Indicators of Mental Health (UIMH), a Virtual Learning Network in partnership with THRC. UIMH connects experts with mental health practitioners, advocates, and stakeholders to address substance use, suicide, and stigma among at-risk populations.? ? We’re proud to have Lauren on our team, advancing impactful conversations and programs for health and resilience!? ? #TxStateResearch #MentalHealth #HealthCommunication

?? Faculty Fellow Feature! ??? ? Welcome Dr. Carolyn Chang, THRC Faculty Fellows for Health and Economic Resilience Research! Dr. Chang is an expert in translational health, #STEM education, and #workforcedevelopment. Dr. Chang directs the College of Science and Engineering Experiential Education Certificate Program and recently collaborated with THRC to facilitate a virtual learning network on trends in the Texas clinical workforce.? ? Dr. Chang joins us to create industry-driven #experientiallearning programs that strengthen the #clinicalresearch workforce and #lifescience industry. We’re excited about our continued partnership, Dr. Chang!? ? #TXST #txstateresearch #HealthResearch #LifeScience #ClinicalResearch #TranslationalResearch

Yesterday at the Health+Resilience Research Network, Kelly Lynn Clary, PhD, MSW and Dr. Jessica Perrotte gave an overview of their journeys obtaining federal funding for mental health research and shared key tips and takeaways for grant proposals and program implementation. Thank you to all who attended! Be on the lookout for our next meeting in the spring semester. #Health #Resilience #TranslationalResearch #MentalHealthResearch #THRC

??Faculty Fellow Feature?? A big welcome to Dr. Eduardo Pérez, THRC Faculty Fellow for Health and Economic Resilience Research! Dr. Perez is an expert in agent-based modeling for decision-making. He was recently named a Senior Member of INFORMS an organization that advances the science and technology of decision-making to save lives and solve problems. Dr. Perez will collaborate with THRC to develop predictive tools for interventions that improve patient outcomes after #publichealth emergencies and #naturaldisasters. #TxStateResearch #HealthResearch #TranslationalResearch #PuplicEmergency #EmergencyPreparedness

Missed the second session of our?Mental Health Community Collaborative? Watch "Considering Therapy? Here’s What to Expect" on YouTube! Explore how investing in mental health transforms lives and hear inspiring success stories. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gkd4sPGC #MentalHealthMatters #ConsideringTherapy #CommunityWellness?

Join the Department of World Languages and Literatures-Texas State University tomorrow at 5pm for Translators on Translating, a roundtable with translators Susanna Bunzel-Harris, Cecilia McMahon, and Allison Yakel, PhD! Gain insights from experts on professional translating, including for mental health and healthcare. Proudly sponsored by the Translational Health Research Center—don’t miss it! #TranslationStudies #TxStateResearch #TranslationalResearch

Reminder: Join us on Nov 19 at noon for our Mental Health for Community Collaborative session! Don’t miss guest speaker Samantha Meyer, Founder of ATX Mental Health Fund & Therapist, as she shares powerful stories on the impact of investing in mental wellness. See you there!? ? RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gJRXmDYC #MentalHealthMatters #CommunityWellness #MentalHealthCollaborative?

TXST faculty and staff: Don’t miss out on the Health+Resilience Research Network Meeting on November 20! Dr. Kelly Lynn Clary, PhD, MSW and Dr. Jessica Perrotte will discuss their ongoing grants as early-stage investigators and their success in securing federal funding for mental health research involving at-risk and underrepresented populations. Lunch will be provided. RSVP: tinyurl.com/mun93u74 #Health #Resilience #TranslationalResearch #MentalHealthResearch #THRC

?? Faculty Fellow Feature! ??? ? Welcome back Dr. Ty Schepis, THRC Faculty Fellow for Health and Economic Resilience Research! Specializing in substance misuse and psychopathology, Dr. Schepis was awarded the 2023 Presidential Award for Excellence in Scholarly/Creative Activities, the highest award for research at #TXST. His research has been covered in outlets such as the The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and NBC News.? ? Dr. Schepis is partnering with us and other Fellows to evaluate #mentalhealth concerns involving alcohol, #substancemisuse, and #suicideprevention across diverse populations. We’re eager to continue our partnership, Dr. Schepis!? ? #TXST #TxStateResearch #HealthResearch #WellnessResearch #TranslationalResearch #MentalHealthAwareness?

What a great turnout for the All of Us Research Bus at Texas State! Thanks to everyone who participated and to Generación STEM for their incredible support in making it happen. The event led to 275 engagements and over 115 consents to join the All of Us program. Here’s to advancing health research together! #AllofUsResearch #TXST #HealthResearch