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Disorders\n    <\/h2>\n\n\n    <p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Research programs in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) focus on populations across the lifespan and cover the full communication cycle, from hearing to speaking. We conduct studies on topics ranging from the cellular and molecular levels of basic science to the provision of services to clinical populations. Research in CSD lives up to its tagline: &#8220;From science to service.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Through all research, teaching, and clinical activities, our department is committed to the cultural and linguistic diversity of our region and nation.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Individual faculty areas of research and expertise are listed in the directory. CSD research is conducted in four specialty areas:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/section>\n\n<section class=\"nau-block left-nav-section grid-md-12\">\n    <div class=\"page-content\">\n        \n\n<section  \n    class=\"nau-block nau-block-panels reduceSpaceBelowThisBlock  \" \n    data-layout_mobile=\"groupLayout-Slider gutter_Default panelLayoutPhotoTextVertical  photoAspect-16-9\"\n        data-layout_tablet=\"groupLayout-Slider gutter_Default panelLayoutPhotoTextVertical  photoAspect-16-9\"\n        data-layout_desktop=\"groupLayout-Tabs gutter_Default panelLayoutPhotoTextVertical  photoAspect-16-9\"\n        data-layout_xl=\"groupLayout-Tabs gutter_Default panelLayoutPhotoTextVertical  photoAspect-16-9\">\n\n    <div class=\"background-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"block-main-content\">\n            \n            \n                            <div class=\"tab-nav\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Tabs for  articles\">\n             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srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/NAU_DENTAL_244-1200x675.jpg\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/NAU_DENTAL_244-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"A dental hygienist cleaning a students teeth.\">\n        <\/picture>\n    \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"fwi-text-box  bg-true-blue-95 \">\n\n    <h2>\n    \n    Dental Hygiene\n    <\/h2>\n\n\n    <p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Our faculty research includes diverse offerings. We are united by an emphasis on improving oral health disparities in rural and underserved communities regionally, nationally, and internationally.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Research is key to improving education, clinical practice, and patient outcomes. Our work affects practice, health outcomes, quality of care, and health policy to improve the oral health of our communities. We provide support, mentorship, and leadership to students and faculty through opportunities to collaborate on projects and through interprofessional education and practice.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Faculty conduct interdisciplinary research in teams in the following areas:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/section>\n\n<section class=\"nau-block left-nav-section grid-md-12\">\n    <div class=\"page-content\">\n        \n\n<section  \n    class=\"nau-block nau-block-panels reduceSpaceBelowThisBlock  \" \n    data-layout_mobile=\"groupLayout-Stack gutter_Default panelLayoutPhotoTextVertical  photoAspect-16-9\"\n        data-layout_tablet=\"groupLayout-Stack gutter_Default panelLayoutPhotoTextVertical  photoAspect-16-9\"\n        data-layout_desktop=\"groupLayout-Stack gutter_Default panelLayoutPhotoTextHorizontal  photoAspect-16-9\"\n        data-layout_xl=\"groupLayout-Stack gutter_Default panelLayoutPhotoTextHorizontal  photoAspect-16-9\">\n\n    <div class=\"background-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"block-main-content\">\n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            <div class=\"panel-wrapper\">\n                \n                                \n                        <div class=\"panel bg-monsoon  panelTypePhotoText   \"\n                            data-role=\"tabpanel\"\n                            data-panel=\"panel--0\"\n                            id=\"panel--0\">\n\n                            \n                                                                    <picture>\n                                            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/0630_health_fair_20150418-2000x1125.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 1650px)\" \/><!-- xl -->\n                                            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/0630_health_fair_20150418-2000x1125.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 1100px)\" \/><!-- desktop -->\n                                            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/0630_health_fair_20150418-1200x675.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" \/><!-- tablet -->\n                                            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/0630_health_fair_20150418-800x450.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" \/><!-- mobile --><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/0630_health_fair_20150418.jpg\" alt=\"Student dental hygienists working on other students teeth.\"  \/>                                        <\/picture>\n                                        <div class=\"content\">\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n                                                \n                                                                                                    <h3 class=\"h3-tab-index h4\">Project zero: Elementary-aged Children<\/h3>\n                                                \n                                                \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text alt-link-caret\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Impact of service learning for DH students<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Project Zero involved dental hygiene (DH) students in delivery of preventive services to high-risk children through a school-based prevention program. Project Zero provided the opportunity for dental hygiene students to learn about public health needs and apply public health methods as they delivered services in a school-based program, with the goal of increasing the knowledge, skill, and comfort of dental hygiene students in the provision of preventive oral care for children in public health settings. PI Tricia Moore.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                                            <\/div>\n                                            \n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                                \n                                                        <\/div>\n                    \n                        <div class=\"panel bg-twilight-xxx-light  panelTypePhotoText   \"\n                            data-role=\"tabpanel\"\n                            data-panel=\"panel--1\"\n                            id=\"panel--1\">\n\n                            \n                                                                    <picture>\n                                            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/10-dental-hygene_04222012_29854725742_o-2000x1125.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 1650px)\" \/><!-- xl -->\n                                            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/10-dental-hygene_04222012_29854725742_o-2000x1125.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 1100px)\" \/><!-- desktop -->\n                                            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/10-dental-hygene_04222012_29854725742_o-1200x675.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" \/><!-- tablet -->\n                                            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/10-dental-hygene_04222012_29854725742_o-800x450.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" \/><!-- mobile --><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/10-dental-hygene_04222012_29854725742_o.jpg\" alt=\"A dental hygienist educator helping a student while cleaning a students teeth.\"  \/>                                        <\/picture>\n                                        <div class=\"content\">\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n                                                \n                                                                                                    <h3 class=\"h3-tab-index h4\">Project zero: Women and Infants<\/h3>\n                                                \n                                                \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text alt-link-caret\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Impact of oral health integration into maternal\/child care on pregnant women and their infants\u2019 health<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Women and Infants examines the impact of oral health integration into maternal\/child care on pregnant women and their infants\u2019 health through consultation and training with health providers and implementation of quality improvement methodology in healthcare facilities that serve the target populations. This pilot project supports data analysis in an identified health system with a focus on access to dental care and improved dental outcomes on children. Women and Infants is funded by the US Department of Health, Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal Child Health Grant #H47MC2918, PI Denise Muesch Helm.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                                            <\/div>\n                                            \n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                                \n                                                        <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section  \n    class=\"nau-block nau-block-panels reduceSpaceBelowThisBlock  \" \n    data-layout_mobile=\"groupLayout-Slider gutter_Default panelLayoutPhotoTextVertical  photoAspect-16-9\"\n        data-layout_tablet=\"groupLayout-Slider gutter_Default panelLayoutPhotoTextVertical  photoAspect-16-9\"\n        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src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/NAU_DENTAL_104.jpg\" alt=\"Student dental hygienist wearing eyeglasses, mask, and surgical gown.\"  \/>                                        <\/picture>\n                                        <div class=\"content\">\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n                                                \n                                                                                                    <h3 class=\"h3-tab-index h4\">Veterans Support Program<\/h3>\n                                                \n                                                \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text alt-link-caret\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Effects of academic support on the matriculation of veteran students in health-related fields.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Veterans Support Program and Veterans Managed Academic Program Support (VetMAPS) are the foundation for research on the effects of academic support and faculty and staff training on the matriculation of veteran students in health-related fields. An analysis of case management approach for veteran students with service related disabilities is planned. Veterans Support and VetMAPS is funded by the US Department of Health, Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Health Workforce Grant #D18HP29041, PI Denise Muesch Helm.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                                            <\/div>\n                                            \n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                                \n                                                                    \n                                                                            <\/button>\n                                        <button class=\"carousel-control carousel-control-right\">\n                                            <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Next slide<\/span>\n                                            <span class=\"carousel-control-icon fal fa-chevron-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                        <\/button>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                    \n                        <div class=\"panel bg-gold  panelTypePhotoText is-slider  \"\n                            data-role=\"tabpanel\"\n                            data-panel=\"panel--1\"\n                            id=\"panel--1\">\n\n                            \n                                                                    <picture>\n                                            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/18-dental-hygene_04222012_29854729862_o-2000x1125.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 1650px)\" \/><!-- xl -->\n                                            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/18-dental-hygene_04222012_29854729862_o-2000x1125.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 1100px)\" \/><!-- desktop -->\n                                            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/18-dental-hygene_04222012_29854729862_o-1200x675.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" \/><!-- tablet -->\n                                            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/18-dental-hygene_04222012_29854729862_o-800x450.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" \/><!-- mobile --><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/18-dental-hygene_04222012_29854729862_o.jpg\" alt=\"Dentists working on a students teeth.\"  \/>                                        <\/picture>\n                                        <div class=\"content\">\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n                                                \n                                                                                                    <h3 class=\"h3-tab-index h4\">Journey for Underrepresented Medical Professionals<\/h3>\n                                                \n                                                \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text alt-link-caret\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Pipeline programs for disadvantaged students effects on graduation rates from health professions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This study measures how supported academic interventions impact health professionals&#8217; graduation rates and workforce diversity. A pipeline project for students from disadvantaged backgrounds offers high school, graduate, and undergraduate students support to facilitate entry into a health profession. Journey for Underrepresented Medical Professionals is funded by the US Department of Health, Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Health Workforce Grant Grant #D18HP29041, PI Denise Muesch Helm.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                                            <\/div>\n                                            \n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                                \n                                                                                                            <button class=\"n1 carousel-control carousel-control-left\">\n                                            <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Previous slide<\/span>\n                                            <span class=\"carousel-control-icon fal fa-chevron-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                    \n                                                                            <\/button>\n                                        <button class=\"carousel-control carousel-control-right\">\n                                            <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Next slide<\/span>\n                                            <span class=\"carousel-control-icon fal fa-chevron-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                        <\/button>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                    \n                        <div class=\"panel bg-twilight  panelTypePhotoText is-slider  \"\n                            data-role=\"tabpanel\"\n                            data-panel=\"panel--2\"\n                            id=\"panel--2\">\n\n                            \n                                                                    <picture>\n                                            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/NAU_DENTAL_179-2000x1125.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 1650px)\" \/><!-- xl -->\n                                            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/NAU_DENTAL_179-2000x1125.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 1100px)\" \/><!-- desktop -->\n                                            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/NAU_DENTAL_179-1200x675.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" \/><!-- tablet -->\n                                            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/NAU_DENTAL_179-800x450.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" \/><!-- mobile --><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/NAU_DENTAL_179.jpg\" alt=\"Student dental hygienists wearing surgical masks, gloves, and masks.\"  \/>                                        <\/picture>\n                                        <div class=\"content\">\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n                                                \n                                                                                                    <h3 class=\"h3-tab-index h4\">Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS)<\/h3>\n                                                \n                                                \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text alt-link-caret\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>SDS implications on workforce diversity and access to oral healthcare.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This study is an examination of the implications of providing financial aid to students from disadvantaged backgrounds on workforce diversity and access to healthcare. SDS is funded by the US Department of Health, Health Resources and Services Administration Bureau of Health Workforce Grant #T08HP30172, PI Denise Muesch Helm.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                                            <\/div>\n                                            \n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                                \n                                                                                                            <button class=\"n2 carousel-control carousel-control-left\">\n                                            <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Previous slide<\/span>\n                                            <span class=\"carousel-control-icon fal fa-chevron-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                    \n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n\n                            <div class=\"slider-indicators\">\n                                            <a href=\"#panel--0\" class=\"slider-indicator\" id=\"panel0\" class=\"active\">\n                            <span class=\"sr-only\">Skip to slide 1 Veterans Support Program<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                                            <a href=\"#panel--1\" class=\"slider-indicator\" id=\"panel1\" >\n                            <span class=\"sr-only\">Skip to slide 2 Journey for Underrepresented Medical Professionals<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                                            <a href=\"#panel--2\" class=\"slider-indicator\" id=\"panel2\" >\n                            <span class=\"sr-only\">Skip to slide 3 Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS)<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section         class=\"nau-block full-width-image-with-text-box secondary grid grid-md-12 -grid-fullwidth no-padding span-md-12  mobile-image-yes tablet-image- desktop-imageheight-  textbox-registration-bottomright  textbox-xl-width-2-3 textbox-background-true-blue  bg-true-blue-95 content-type-wysiwyg_linkbank  \">\n\n    <div class=\"full-width-image-with-text-box-picturediv\">\n\n            <picture class=\"left-nav-top-bound main\">\n            <source media=\"(min-width: 1650px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/2961_Conditioning_20161129-2000x1125.jpg\">\n            <source media=\"(min-width: 1100px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/2961_Conditioning_20161129-2000x800.jpg\">\n            <source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/2961_Conditioning_20161129-1200x675.jpg\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/2961_Conditioning_20161129-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"Students in a circle and lifting up their hands.\">\n        <\/picture>\n    \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"fwi-text-box  bg-true-blue-95 \">\n\n    <h2>\n    \n    Health Sciences\n    <\/h2>\n\n\n    <p>Broadly, the Department of Health Sciences has research expertise in physical activity surveillance and exercise prescription, nutrition, and public health community-based interventions, particularly those with an evaluation component and working with Native American populations. Review our faculty members&#8217; areas of expertise to find the right fit for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/section>\n\n<section class=\"nau-block left-nav-section grid-md-12\">\n    <div class=\"page-content\">\n        \n\n<section  \n    class=\"nau-block nau-block-panels reduceSpaceBelowThisBlock  \" \n    data-layout_mobile=\"groupLayout-Stack gutter_Default panelLayoutPhotoTextVertical  photoAspect-16-9\"\n        data-layout_tablet=\"groupLayout-Stack gutter_Default panelLayoutPhotoTextVertical  photoAspect-16-9\"\n        data-layout_desktop=\"groupLayout-Tabs gutter_Default panelLayoutPhotoTextVertical  photoAspect-16-9\"\n        data-layout_xl=\"groupLayout-Tabs gutter_Default panelLayoutPhotoTextVertical  photoAspect-16-9\">\n\n    <div class=\"background-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"block-main-content\">\n            \n            \n                            <div class=\"tab-nav\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Tabs for  articles\">\n                                                \n                        <button data-panel=\"panel--0\"\n                            role=\"tab\"\n                            aria-controls=\"panel--0\"\n                            class=\"active bg-twilight bg-none\"\n                            tabindex=\"0\">Physical activity<\/button>\n                                                \n                        <button data-panel=\"panel--1\"\n                            role=\"tab\"\n                            aria-controls=\"panel--1\"\n                            class=\"after-active bg-sunset bg-none\"\n                            tabindex=\"-1\">Nutrition<\/button>\n                                                \n                        <button data-panel=\"panel--2\"\n                            role=\"tab\"\n                            aria-controls=\"panel--2\"\n                            class=\" bg-green bg-none\"\n                            tabindex=\"-1\">Community-based interventions<\/button>\n                                    <\/div>\n            \n            \n            \n            <div class=\"panel-wrapper\">\n                \n                                \n                        <div class=\"panel bg-twilight  panelTypePhotoText   \"\n                            data-role=\"tabpanel\"\n                            data-panel=\"panel--0\"\n                            id=\"panel--0\">\n\n                            \n                                                                    <picture>\n                                            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/dawn-KISH-photo_Sports-Conditioning_NAU_DAK2818-2000x1125.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 1650px)\" \/><!-- xl -->\n                                            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/dawn-KISH-photo_Sports-Conditioning_NAU_DAK2818-2000x1125.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 1100px)\" \/><!-- desktop -->\n                                            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/dawn-KISH-photo_Sports-Conditioning_NAU_DAK2818-1200x675.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" \/><!-- tablet -->\n                                            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/dawn-KISH-photo_Sports-Conditioning_NAU_DAK2818-800x450.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" \/><!-- mobile --><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/dawn-KISH-photo_Sports-Conditioning_NAU_DAK2818.jpg\" alt=\"Students in the gym working out and using dumbbells.\"  \/>                                        <\/picture>\n                                        <div class=\"content\">\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n                                                \n                                                                                                    <h3 class=\"h3-tab-index h4\">Physical activity<\/h3>\n                                                \n                                                \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text alt-link-caret\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Dr. Dierdra Bycura: Exercise prescription and adherence. Working with microbiome changes associated with different exercise modalities.<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Dirk de Heer: Evaluation of community-based physical activity interventions. Currently working with Fit Kids of Northern Arizona to examine clinically-relevant physical activity interventions for childhood obesity.<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Steve Palmer: Effectiveness of physical education in school settings. Currently working with FUSD to implement positive PE changes in classrooms.<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Tim Behrens: Evaluation of community-based physical activity interventions. Currently working with Colorado schools to evaluate physical activity offerings.<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Chris Repka: Exercise prescription in cancer treatment. Currently working with ACSM to update\/develop strength testing norms.<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Lynda Ransdell: Enhancing athletic performance of female athletes, physical activity interventions, and promoting physical activity in females and underserved populations. Currently working with elite athletic teams to profile physical performance capabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                                            <\/div>\n                                            \n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                                \n                                                        <\/div>\n                    \n                        <div class=\"panel bg-sunset  panelTypePhotoText   \"\n                            data-role=\"tabpanel\"\n                            data-panel=\"panel--1\"\n                            id=\"panel--1\">\n\n                            \n                                                                    <picture>\n                                            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/7708_chhs_nutrition_20181127-2000x1125.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 1650px)\" \/><!-- xl -->\n                                            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/7708_chhs_nutrition_20181127-2000x1125.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 1100px)\" \/><!-- desktop -->\n                                            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/7708_chhs_nutrition_20181127-1200x675.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" \/><!-- tablet -->\n                                            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/7708_chhs_nutrition_20181127-800x450.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" \/><!-- mobile --><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/7708_chhs_nutrition_20181127.jpg\" alt=\"Vegetables and fruits on a table and bowls of guacamole.\"  \/>                                        <\/picture>\n                                        <div class=\"content\">\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n                                                \n                                                                                                    <h3 class=\"h3-tab-index h4\">Nutrition<\/h3>\n                                                \n                                                \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text alt-link-caret\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Dr. Dawn Clifford: Motivational interviewing for weight management. Currently working to develop training tools for motivational interviewing.<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Dirk de Heer: Evaluation of food environments. Currently working with the Navajo Nation to evaluate the effectiveness of junk-food taxes.<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Tim Behrens: Evaluation of food environments. Currently working with the Navajo Nation to evaluate the effectiveness of junk-food taxes.<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Priscilla Sanderson: Evaluation of food environments. Currently working with the Navajo Nation to evaluate the effectiveness of junk-food taxes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                                            <\/div>\n                                            \n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                                \n                                                        <\/div>\n                    \n                        <div class=\"panel bg-green  panelTypePhotoText   \"\n                            data-role=\"tabpanel\"\n                            data-panel=\"panel--2\"\n                            id=\"panel--2\">\n\n                            \n                                                                    <picture>\n                                            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/Fresh_10032014_29659191200_o-2000x1125.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 1650px)\" \/><!-- xl -->\n                                            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/Fresh_10032014_29659191200_o-2000x1125.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 1100px)\" \/><!-- desktop -->\n                                            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/Fresh_10032014_29659191200_o-1200x675.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" \/><!-- tablet -->\n                                            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/Fresh_10032014_29659191200_o-800x450.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" \/><!-- mobile --><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/Fresh_10032014_29659191200_o.jpg\" alt=\"Two students smiling with one student takes a paper bag of food.\"  \/>                                        <\/picture>\n                                        <div class=\"content\">\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n                                                \n                                                                                                    <h3 class=\"h3-tab-index h4\">Community-based interventions<\/h3>\n                                                \n                                                \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text alt-link-caret\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Dr. Dirk de Heer: Evaluation of food environments. Currently working with the Navajo Nation to evaluate the effectiveness of junk-food taxes.<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Tim Behrens: Evaluation of food environments. Currently working with the Navajo Nation to evaluate the effectiveness of junk-food taxes.<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Priscilla Sanderson: Evaluation of food environments. Currently working with the Navajo Nation to evaluate the effectiveness of junk-food taxes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                                            <\/div>\n                                            \n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                                \n                                                        <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section         class=\"nau-block full-width-image-with-text-box secondary grid grid-md-12 -grid-fullwidth no-padding span-md-12  mobile-image-yes tablet-image- desktop-imageheight-  textbox-registration-bottomright  textbox-xl-width-2-3 textbox-background-true-blue  bg-true-blue-95 content-type-wysiwyg_linkbank  \">\n\n    <div 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<h2>\n    \n    Occupational Therapy\n    <\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/section>\n\n<section class=\"nau-block left-nav-section grid-md-12\">\n    <div class=\"page-content\">\n        \n<section         class=\"nau-article-block-simple-color-text-photo bg-monsoon \">\n            <figure>\n            <picture>\n                <source srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/2792_occupational_therapy_20131002-1200x900.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/2792_occupational_therapy_20131002-1200x900.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 1100px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/2792_occupational_therapy_20131002-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"A teacher and a child playing a game.\"  \/>            <\/picture>\n                    <\/figure>\n    \n        <hr role=\"none\" class=\"hr-clearspace-20 d-none-md\">\n\n                        <p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Faculty in the Department of Occupational Therapy are pursuing research interests including, but not limited to:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>behavioral health<\/li>\n<li>daily life skills<\/li>\n<li>disability and inclusion<\/li>\n<li>environmental access and modification<\/li>\n<li>health equities and disparities<\/li>\n<li>health promotion<\/li>\n<li>independent living<\/li>\n<li>interprofessional education and practice<\/li>\n<li>occupational performance<\/li>\n<li>quality of life<\/li>\n<li>transition services<\/li>\n<li>well-being<\/li>\n<li>chronic conditions<\/li>\n<li>assessment and evaluation<\/li>\n<li>physical disabilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n\n    \n\n<\/section>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section         class=\"nau-block full-width-image-with-text-box secondary grid grid-md-12 -grid-fullwidth no-padding span-md-12  mobile-image-yes tablet-image- desktop-imageheight-  textbox-registration-bottomright  textbox-xl-width-2-3 textbox-background-true-blue  bg-true-blue-95 content-type-wysiwyg_linkbank  \">\n\n    <div class=\"full-width-image-with-text-box-picturediv\">\n\n            <picture class=\"left-nav-top-bound main\">\n            <source media=\"(min-width: 1650px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/Phx_BioMed_Physical_Therapy0018_pbc_pt_06212016_30535605743_o-2000x1125.jpg\">\n            <source media=\"(min-width: 1100px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/Phx_BioMed_Physical_Therapy0018_pbc_pt_06212016_30535605743_o-2000x800.jpg\">\n            <source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/Phx_BioMed_Physical_Therapy0018_pbc_pt_06212016_30535605743_o-1200x675.jpg\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/Phx_BioMed_Physical_Therapy0018_pbc_pt_06212016_30535605743_o-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"Three students laying on an exam table and three physical therapists lifting up their legs.\">\n        <\/picture>\n    \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"fwi-text-box  bg-true-blue-95 \">\n\n    <h2>\n    \n    Physical Therapy and Athletic Training\n    <\/h2>\n\n\n    <p>The faculty in the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training have a wide range of research interests. In general, the projects reach into these broad categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/section>\n\n<section class=\"nau-block left-nav-section grid-md-12\">\n    <div class=\"page-content\">\n        \n\n<section  \n    class=\"nau-block nau-block-panels   \" \n    data-layout_mobile=\"groupLayout-Slider gutter_Default panelLayoutPhotoTextVertical  photoAspect-16-9\"\n        data-layout_tablet=\"groupLayout-Slider gutter_Default panelLayoutPhotoTextVertical  photoAspect-16-9\"\n        data-layout_desktop=\"groupLayout-Tabs gutter_Default panelLayoutPhotoTextVertical  photoAspect-16-9\"\n        data-layout_xl=\"groupLayout-Tabs gutter_Default panelLayoutPhotoTextVertical  photoAspect-16-9\">\n\n    <div class=\"background-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"block-main-content\">\n            \n            \n                            <div class=\"tab-nav\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Tabs for  articles\">\n                                                \n                        <button data-panel=\"panel--0\"\n                            role=\"tab\"\n                            aria-controls=\"panel--0\"\n                            class=\"active bg-sunset bg-none\"\n                            tabindex=\"0\">Clinical biomechanics<\/button>\n                                                \n                        <button data-panel=\"panel--1\"\n                            role=\"tab\"\n                            aria-controls=\"panel--1\"\n                            class=\"after-active bg-gold bg-none\"\n                            tabindex=\"-1\">Control of movement and rehabilitation after neurological disorders<\/button>\n                                                \n                        <button data-panel=\"panel--2\"\n                            role=\"tab\"\n                            aria-controls=\"panel--2\"\n                            class=\" bg-twilight bg-none\"\n                            tabindex=\"-1\">Youth sport 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src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/01-physical-therapy_10082014_29839128502_o.jpg\" alt=\"Three students and a teacher looking at a model.\"  \/>                                        <\/picture>\n                                        <div class=\"content\">\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n                                                \n                                                                                                    <h3 class=\"h3-tab-index h4\">Clinical biomechanics<\/h3>\n                                                \n                                                \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text alt-link-caret\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Gait analysis<\/li>\n<li>Musculoskeletal rehabilitation<\/li>\n<li>Posture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                                            <\/div>\n        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alt-link-caret\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Aerobic capacity and exercise prescription<\/li>\n<li>Boxing for mobility<\/li>\n<li>Motor learning<\/li>\n<li>Postural control<\/li>\n<li>Rehabilitation in the pediatric client<\/li>\n<li>Vestibular rehabilitation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                                            <\/div>\n                                            \n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                                \n                                                                                                            <button class=\"n1 carousel-control carousel-control-left\">\n                                            <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Previous slide<\/span>\n                                            <span class=\"carousel-control-icon fal fa-chevron-left\" 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src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/58A1235_pbc_athletic_training_20180213.jpg\" alt=\"Students research concussion related injuries.\"  \/>                                        <\/picture>\n                                        <div class=\"content\">\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n                                                \n                                                                                                    <h3 class=\"h3-tab-index h4\">Youth sport and concussion<\/h3>\n                                                \n                                                \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text alt-link-caret\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Concussion Disclosure<\/li>\n<li>Return to Learn Strategies after Concussion<\/li>\n<li>Development of Assessment Tools<\/li>\n<li>Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention<\/li>\n<li>Physical Literacy<\/li>\n<li>Health Equity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                                            <\/div>\n                                            \n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                                \n                                                                                                            <button class=\"n2 carousel-control carousel-control-left\">\n                                            <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Previous slide<\/span>\n                                            <span class=\"carousel-control-icon fal fa-chevron-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                    \n                                                                            <\/button>\n                                        <button class=\"carousel-control 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src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/58A3106_pbc_physician_assistant_20180216-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"A person sitting on a exam table while a physician uses an otoscope.\">\n        <\/picture>\n    \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"fwi-text-box  bg-true-blue-95 \">\n\n    <h2>\n    \n    Physician Assistant Studies\n    <\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/section>\n\n<section class=\"nau-block left-nav-section grid-md-12\">\n    <div class=\"page-content\">\n        \n<section         class=\"nau-article-block-simple-color-text-photo bg-twilight-xxx-light \">\n            <figure>\n            <picture>\n                <source srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/7121_physician_assistant_20190215-1200x900.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/316\/2023\/05\/7121_physician_assistant_20190215-1200x900.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 1100px)\" 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