After women go through menopause, their risk of heart disease increases dramatically. To improve and support heart and blood vessel health among postmenopausal women, researchers at Penn State studied whether beetroot juice can improve how blood vessels function.
Penn State project enriches the student experience while documenting pandemic
Data 4 Action (D4A) Penn State student research assistants process blood samples so they will be ready for serology testing to detect the presence of antibodies to COVID-19.
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Penn State project enriches the student experience while documenting pandemic
Kristie Auman-Bauer
May 24, 2021
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. The Data 4 Action (D4A) project is comprised of dozens of Penn State researchers who are documenting the impacts of COVID-19 in Centre County. While the goal of the project is to assess the biological, psychological and social functioning of Penn State students and community members, the project is also providing new and impactful opportunities for a growing group of students working as research assistants (RAs).