Dr. Tom LaRocca, assistant professor in CSU's Department of Health and Exercise Science and director of the Healthspan Biology Lab at CSU, sits down with co-hosts Matt and Avery to discuss his journey from teaching high school chemistry to becoming a healthspan researcher. Dr. LaRocca addresses neurodegenerative diseases like ALS and Alzheimer’s through his research.

To learn more about Dr. LaRocca, visit his bio page!

Dr. Jaclyn Stephens, assistant professor in CSU's Department of Occupational Therapy, sits down with co-hosts Matt and Avery to discuss her academic journey and how she combines her neuroscience studies and occupational therapy training to support individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). She also discusses the department's big plans at CSU's new Spur campus in Denver, Colorado.

To learn more about Dr. Stephens, visit her bio page!

Dr. Megan Mueller, an assistant professor in CSU's Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, discusses her research in identifying and informing systems, policy, and environmental approaches to obesity prevention, with a focus on helping children and families.

To learn more about Dr. Mueller, visit her bio page!

Get your headphones ready; Health and Human Science Matters is back for a third season! Like in seasons one and two, Matt and Avery speak with Colorado State University's College of Health and Human Sciences researchers to discuss their journeys to becoming impactful scientists. But now, we're dropping episodes every other Friday, starting today! Set yourself a reminder, and stay tuned for an exciting new season of Health and Human Science Matters!

Dr. Vincent Basile, faculty in CSU’s School of Education and the co-director of CSU's RISE Center, discusses his unconventional journey to becoming a tenured professor, his love of Hip-Hop culture, and his important research on the decriminalization of students of color.

To learn more about Dr. Basile, check out his bio page!

Colorado State University One Health Institute Director and University Distinguished Professor, Dr. Sue VandeWoude, discusses her research journey through veterinary medicine and the mission of the One Health Institute to advance health for humans, animals, and the environment.

To learn more about Dr. VandeWoude, visit her webpage!

Reagan Miller, a Ph.D. student in CSU’s Department of Human Development and Family Studies, talks with hosts Matt Hickey and Avery Martin about being one of the inaugural Dean’s Fellows of the College and her research on mindfulness to help adolescents cope with stress and trauma.

To learn more about Reagan, visit her bio page!

Dr. Paula Yuma, a faculty member in CSU’s School of Social Work and Director of the Center for Lifelong Learning, Outreach, and Education (CLOE), discusses her research on "closing the health gap" through social work, and increasing equity and access of resources for all.

To learn more about Dr. Yuma, visit her bio page!

Dr. Patti Davies from CSU’s Department of Occupational Therapy discusses her research on children with neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and autism, and how music therapy can help them develop, grow, and thrive.

To learn more about Dr. Davies, visit her bio page!

Dr. Gloria Luong from CSU's Department of Human Development and Family Studies discusses her research on stressor-health links and how emotion regulation and coping capacities may modify these links across the lifespan; and her path to becoming a professor.

To learn more about Dr. Luong, visit her bio page!