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Prevention Science Institute

Improving lives through science and discovery

 

The Prevention Science Institute is a multidisciplinary research institute. 
We focus on understanding human development, preventing behavioral health problems, and implementing effective interventions in community settings.

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2023 Annual Report

Our annual report highlights ongoing research projects and training activities.

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March 14, 2024

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Enabling wellness is the goal of two University of Oregon-based startup companies

Evergreen Associate Professors Elizabeth Budd and Nichole Kelly's research is dedicated to finding new ways to support health promotion. The pair recently launched ReDefine Health Promotion LLC, to help organizations promote health in a body-size inclusive way.

March 13, 2024

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Research Briefly: Professor Samantha Shune

In the latest edition of the College of Education's Research Briefly video series hear from Communication Disorders and Sciences Professor Samantha Shune, PhD, who discuses swallowing impairment and caregiver burden. Research Briefly is dedicated to highlighting remarkable research and grant awards.

March 12, 2024

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Preschools are not doing enough to support bilingual kids in America, new study finds

According to a study by the University of Oregon, adding a second language to the school curriculum helps kids with their behavior and attention span. A study by Professor Atika Khurana, PhD, provides supportive research.

February 21, 2024

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University of Oregon study finds kids may choose food based on gender stereotypes

The UO says this is the first eating behavior research to document desirability bias in kids, showing children change what they eat to avoid being viewed negatively by others.

 

 

 

 

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