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Use of Video Games & Virtual Reality in Healthcare

March 31, 2021 No Comments

The video game industry–a multibillion-dollar industry in the United States–has long been a cause of concern for many. However, in recent years, gaming has been used to improve health outcomes and transform how the healthcare field operates. The video game industry was estimated to be worth $159.3 billion in 2020 and is predicted to increase to $200 billion by 2023.  There are more than 2.7 billion gamers worldwide, with the United States covering only 19% of the global gaming market share.  More than just children are turning to video games as a way to pass the time or unwind after a long day of work. Today, video game players defy the traditional stereotype. Current research suggests that certain types of video games may increase physical activity and enhance cognitive skills. Many healthcare institutions across the United States are using gaming technology to help provide better patient care. In years prior,

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Forever Chemicals in the Biden Administration: Inevitable PFAS Regulation and Water Utilities

March 24, 2021 No Comments

Growing Trend of PFAS litigation Last month the Pennsylvania-American Water Company (PAWC) sued manufacturers of Per and Polyfluorinated Alkyl Compounds, commonly known as PFAS. The lawsuit alleges the manufacturers either knowingly or negligently allowed contamination into public drinking water supplies. PAWC joins an increasing trend of water utility companies suing over PFAS contamination in public drinking water supplies. In 2020, water districts in California filed lawsuits alleging similar claims against PFAS manufacturers. In addition, the National Rural Water Association (NRWA) filed a class action on behalf of its members against PFAS manufacturers. The increasing trend of water utilities instigating PFAS litigation is a result of the public health issues related to PFAS exposure and the expensive processes required to remove PFAS from drinking water supplies. PFAS exposure is linked to a host of adverse health issues and current water treatment technologies are ineffective at removing these toxic chemicals from public

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Bowman, Ludlow and Johnson Publish Article on “Three-Parent IVF”

December 14, 2020 No Comments

Dr. Diana Bowman, Karinne Ludlow and Walter Johnson recently published an article on Slate, exploring the option of human genome editing in In vitro fertilization. The article, titled “‘Three-Parent IVF’ Might Open the Door to Human Genome Editing” discusses the research from Spain and Greece on mitochondrial donation that led to six pregnancies. The trial resulted with almost one-quarter of the 25 women enrolled successfully conceiving with mitochondrial donation.

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LSI Announcement: 2020/2021 Journal Clubs Launch!

November 4, 2020 No Comments

The Center for Law, Science & Innovation is pleased to announce the launch of two Journal Clubs for the 2020-2021 academic year.  A Journal Club is a regular gathering where members take turns presenting important new papers on a common theme at successive meetings.   The paper or papers to be discussed at each meeting are distributed in advance so that participants have an opportunity to read them before the discussion and come prepared to discuss and ask questions.  Each of these Journal Clubs will meet once in November for an initial session and to select participants/topics for regular Journal Club meetings in the Spring Semester. This year, our clubs will focus on:  1.       CRISPR/Gene Editing – CRISPR or gene editing is probably the most important biotechnology of the 21st century, and will have enormous implications for human health, human modification, plant and animal breeding, and disease eradication.  The CRISPR/Gene Editing Journal Club

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Our Graduating Students

May 15, 2020 No Comments

Usually a time of celebration, we are saddened that we can not celebrate graduation with the amazing students who we have had the pleasure to get to know at The Center for Law Science and Innovation. We have had the honor to work with many of these students throughout their ASU Law career and want to recognize this achievement despite not being able to in person.  Share on facebook Share on email Share on twitter Share on linkedin

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