Record #:

6942

Author(s):

Aitoro, Jill R.; Maurer, Allan

Abstract:

North Carolina is investing $640 million in a ten-year plan that it hopes will propel it to the Number One position in the nation in biomanufacturing. Maurer and Aitoro discuss the plan and its director, Dr. Leslie Alexandre, who is president and CEO of the North Carolina Biotechnology Center.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 62 Issue 11, Nov 2004, p12, 14, 18-20, 22-25, il, por

Subject(s):

Biotechnology industries; Alexandre, Leslie, 1957-

Record #:

26067

Author(s):

Aitoro, Jill R.

Abstract:

Psychologist J. Steven Reznick and his colleagues are trying to figure out when working memory develops, and whether it might be related to developmental disabilities. They measure a child’s development and cognitive abilities using a variety of technology and computer software tests.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 18 Issue 1, Fall 2001, p26-27, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Psychology; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Research; Child development

Record #:

26088

Author(s):

Aitoro, Jill R.

Abstract:

Julie Barroso, assistant professor of nursing, conducted a pilot study examining the relationship between physiological and psychological factors that accompany fatigue with HIV infection. She found a strong relationship between fatigue severity and both anxiety and depression. Now, Carolina researchers are trying to provide relief.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 17 Issue 2, Winter 2001, p9-10, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

AIDS (Disease); University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Research

Record #:

26102

Author(s):

Aitoro, Jill R.

Abstract:

Sheryl Zimmerman and Philip Sloane are codirectors of the Program on Aging, Disablement, and Long-Term Care. They intend to identify what characteristics of nursing homes and assisted-living facilities have a positive effect on residents. One area they are exploring is reminiscence therapy.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 17 Issue 3, Spring 2001, p17-19, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Elderly care; Nursing homes; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Record #:

26105

Author(s):

Aitoro, Jill R.

Abstract:

Treatment for extreme anxiety disorders can be difficult when a patient’s relatives are emotionally overinvolved. Dianne Chambless, professor of psychology, is studying how the patients’ household relationships influence whether the patients complete treatment. She hopes to develop an intervention that keeps family better informed and directly involved.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 17 Issue 3, Spring 2001, p26-27, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Psychology; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Research