Doctoral students Kasia Olcon and Jelena Todic were recognized by GADE (Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education in Social Work) for their work on integrating social justice into the doctoral curriculum and making it an explicit priority in our school community.
Spring 2018
LIVESTRONG Cancer Institutes
Barbara Jones has been appointed associate director for social sciences and community-based research at the Dell Medical School’s LIVESTRONG Cancer Institutes. She will lead research in areas such as psychosocial oncology and work with the community to determine best models of care that meet the needs of cancer patients and… read more
Marijuana use and pregnancy
Although marijuana is known to have potential therapeutic benefits, it has also been found to have an impact on birth outcomes, including preterm delivery and fetal growth restrictions. In a recent study published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence, doctoral student Sehun Oh, professor Diana DiNitto and colleagues found that from… read more
