I am very pleased to provide an update on my ongoing exploratory work supported by the Dartmouth Graduate Studies Graduate Alumni Research Award. Serious mental illnesses including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder are among the leading causes of disability in the United States and worldwide.
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Underlying much of New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, the Marcellus Shale has gained a great deal of attention as the largest natural gas reservoir in the United States. However, despite the surge in gas drilling, little is understood about the processes that contributed to the formation and preservation of the organic-rich shale. The aim of my research is to identify the conditions and processes occurring in the western New York Marcellus Shale after its deposition.
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Cholera is an acute diarrheal disease caused by the ingestion of food or water contaminated with the aquatic, Gram-negative bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Every year, the World Health Organization estimates 3-5 million cases and 100,000-120,000 deaths occur worldwide. Although infection is treatable with rehydration therapy, the explosive nature of outbreaks makes it difficult to treat infected patients quickly and efficiently. Effective control measures rely on prevention and preparedness, including the use of cholera vaccines.
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Depression, which affects approximately 8% of Americans over the age of 12, is a prevalent psychiatric disorder characterized by tiredness, sadness, lack of interest in daily activities, reduced concentration, reckless behaviors, and in some extreme cases, suicidal ideation.
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