New #KUresearch highlights a tough reality: chronic pain can drive smoking, and smoking can make pain (and mental health) worse over time. This is a “really vicious cycle,” said Cofrin Logan Center researcher Jessica Powers, who co-authored the study. Learn more: https://loom.ly/lZI050M

During #TeacherAppreciationWeek, we’re highlighting research that supports their work, like Project AI Score. This KU-developed tool uses AI to provide students with instant, targeted feedback on their writing—so they don’t have to wait days to know where they can improve. 🔗 https://loom.ly/W2wtp7s

What if mental health conditions like anxiety, depression and eating disorders aren’t separate, but deeply connected? #KUresearch explores how these symptoms overlap, and what that means for diagnosis and treatment. #MentalHealthAwareness Read more: https://loom.ly/A0aLWnQ

Big thanks to our incredible staff and scientists! 🛒 Last month, the Life Span Institute team held a food drive to support Just Foods, the food bank for #DouglasCounty. Together, we were able to donate over $200 worth of food and essential items to help our neighbors.

Data is the foundation every good policy is built on. You can't fix what you can't measure. And you can't measure what you don't know. KU researchers invest in research that helps individuals and communities across Kansas. #KUresearch #EvidenceBased

Did you know there's no federal law limiting how little people with disabilities may be paid. Today, KU researchers at @kucdisabilities.bsky.social are helping put this goal into practice. Learn more: https://loom.ly/bPtjM9A

Last spring, ThrYve saw its first class of participants graduate college. This week, the next generation is already stepping up — leading community cleanups, food drives, and more to reduce youth violence in #KansasCity. Learn more about the KU-based initiative: https://loom.ly/tIknbcc

We did it! Thank you, Jayhawks. 💙💛❤️ Because of you, #OneDayOneKU was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when our community comes together. Your support helps us raise $7,800 for eating disorder research at KU. #RockChalk

Last call for #OneDayOneKU! The unit with the highest donor count from 11 to noon wins $3,000 in bonus funds! You still have ONE HOUR to give to #EatingDisorderResearch at the Center for the Advancement of Research on Eating Behaviors. Don’t let time run out! https://loom.ly/9nxuF48

Today's the day to give to the Center for the Advancement of Research on Eating Behaviors as part of #OneDayOneKU. We are still going strong until noon, which means there’s still time for you to make a powerful difference for Jayhawks: https://loom.ly/9nxuF48

We’re halfway there! Still thinking about donating? Here's your sign to help unlock opportunities for #KUresearch at the Center for the Advancement of Research on Eating Behaviors. Don’t wait — make your gift now! #OneDayOneKU 👉 Click here: https://loom.ly/9nxuF48

Wow! Our #ODOKU donor $5K challenge has been unlocked! Thank you to Nancy Jackson for her generous investment in eating disorder research Want to help? You can still be a part of improving lives in #Kansas and across the U.S. until noon tomorrow! 👉 Donate https://loom.ly/9nxuF48

#ODOKU is still going strong! Join us and add your support for eating disorder research. Help us by being one of 30 donors to give to CARE Challenge, and we'll unlock an extra $5K. Your gift can help us get there! 🔗 https://loom.ly/9nxuF48#ODOKU

It’s time! 🥳 🎉 This year’s #OneDayOneKU is on! We’ll be going strong until noon tomorrow. Be sure to join us! Your gift helps in a big way! Let's work together to support #KUresearch at the Center for Advancement of Research on Eating Behaviors that improves lives. 🔗 https://loom.ly/9nxuF48

Jayhawks: Are you ready? This year’s #OneDayOneKU kicks off at NOON today! Get ready to join KU fans and alumni around the globe in support of #KUresearch at the Life Span Institute. 🔗 https://onedayoneku.org/pages/life-span-institute

Get to know Center for the Advancement of Research on Eating Behaviors Associate Director Angeline Bottera with our 6 question Q&A: https://loom.ly/D31CwMc #MentalHealth #ODOKU #EDrecovery

Tomorrow is the big day! #ODOKU is our annual 24-hours of giving. By supporting to the Life Span Institute's Center for Advancement of Research on Eating Behaviors, you'll be a part of improving eating disorder research. Save this link! https://loom.ly/9nxuF48

#OneDayOneKU is just days away! Curious about how research at KU makes a real impact on people's lives? Read how #KUresearch working to improve screening, diagnosis and treatment for better mental health for everyone at https://loom.ly/tPAPkvk

Veterans and military service members are at increased risk of developing an eating disorder. We are working to support mental health so no one falls through the cracks. If you want to support #MilitaryHealth, join us to support CARE for #ODOKU next week. Your contributions make a big impact!

#OneDayOneKU is just ONE WEEK away! As a #OneDayOneKU Ambassador, your voice helps connect friends, family and more to the causes they care about most at KU. Join us and lead the way! ➡️ rockcha.lk/odoku26-amb

Why is it so hard to find the "autism gene"? Because there isn't just one. Matt Mosconi, Ph.D., explains that most cases stem from common variants with small individual effects. Measuring motor traits may be the key to better support. Listen for more: https://loom.ly/a0-ouNU #AutismResearch

Attention Researchers! The Cofrin Logan Center will host Angela Haeny, Ph.D.,at 11:30 a.m. CST on April 24 for the final seminar the semester. She will discuss how to address health inequities that Black adults face when seeking help for addiction. Visit https://loom.ly/X8mjnTE to learn more.

In just two days, join us for an inside look at the new Assistive Technology for Kansans space! Whether you're a student, caregiver, or community member, come explore hands-on demos of adaptive kitchen tools, smart home tech, and more. Register online at: https://loom.ly/AgOrVF4

Ever wonder what a baby’s babbles mean? A research team led by Nancy Brady, Ph.D., developed methods to track early communication attempts. The research is one way we're learning how to better support every child’s path to communication. 🔗 https://loom.ly/L6aB8Pk #WeekOfTheYoungChild #WOTYC

Mark your calendars! 🗓️ One Day One KU starts at noon on April 28 and runs for 24 hours. We’re excited to share that the Center for the Advancement of Research on Eating Behaviors will be our featured center this year. Learn more at our #ODOKU page : https://loom.ly/9nxuF48

For decades, parents were told to send their children with intellectual #disabilities to institutions. Research helped changed that. So did funding. Read about the data that tells the story. 🔗 https://loom.ly/tQ84Ujg#disabilities #KUresearch #DisabilityRights #IDD

Adults living with chronic pain are nearly twice as likely to smoke cigarettes, according to new research from the Life Span Institute. The study highlights the need for integrated approaches to care and prevention. Learn more: https://loom.ly/lZI050M #KUresearch #addiction #ChronicPain

April is #NationalVolunteerMonth. We want to take this opportunity to share how grateful we are for those families and individuals who volunteer their time to participate in research. Your contributions help make a real difference.

Why does data matter? For #disability advocate Julian Wang, it’s key to protecting essential services. The State of the States data can help tell the story of "drastic damage" caused by program cuts and the power of proper funding, Julian said. 🔗 https://loom.ly/tQ84Ujg

Help us celebrate Christina Holt for being named interim director of the Center for Community Health and Development. She will step into the role following the retirement of current director Vincent Francisco in May. 🔗 https://loom.ly/bP6inx0

Did you know technology can help you cook a meal, control your lights, or open your front door — hands-free? Assistive Technology for Kansans is hosting a FREE open house on April 22. Learn more: https://loom.ly/6t5ebwc

When Congress debated #Medicaid funding last year, advocates cited data from 43 years of longitudinal #IDD research. The State of the States of IDD from @kucdisabilities.bsky.social researchers is the backbone of disability policy. 🔗 https://loom.ly/tQ84Ujg

Did you know #autistic students often score higher in word reading but lower in reading comprehension? Researchers at the Life Span Institute seeks to help more students gain the #literacy skills they need for success. Learn how: https://loom.ly/gok6qs0#autistic#literacy#AutismAwarenessMonth

When KU researchers develop a better way to teach writing, the results don't stay in a journal. They become tools that educators across the state — from Dodge City to Garden City — school districts use tools developed at KU in real classrooms with real kids. #Education #Literacy #Kansas

Writing isn't just an English class skill — it shows up in algebra, science, history, and beyond. KU's AI SCORE tool helps students across all subjects get the instant feedback they need to improve. 📚 Learn more: https://loom.ly/pryjU5M #AI #Literacy #Education #KUresearch

#Autistic people have diverse strengths and face various challenges. This is often alongside conditions like speech and language disorders or medical concerns. At the Life Span Institute, we believe that pursuing science leads us to better support all autistic individuals. #AutismAcceptance

Kansas families are facing a crisis with a projected loss of $3.9B in federal #Medicaid funding over the next decade. @kucdisabilities.bsky.social has tracked #IDD funding for 43 years. Here's what has researchers worried: https://loom.ly/tQ84Ujg#Medicaid#IDD#KUresearch

What are home and community-based services — and why do they matter? Over the past several decades, #Medicaid services have allowed more people to receive care in their own homes or communities, rather than in a hospital, nursing home, or institution. #disabilities #IDD

It costs taxpayers 7.5X more to house someone with an #IDD in a state-run facility compared to a supportive living home. So why are researchers worried changes to #Medicaid could mean more people are institutionalized? Find out: https://loom.ly/tQ84Ujg

Attn: Researchers! Cofrin Logan Center presents its second seminar of the semester at 11:30 a.m. Friday in Lawrence. Livestream link available at the link below on the day of the event. 🔗 https://loom.ly/X8mjnTE

We know a lot about how young children think — but are we doing enough with that knowledge? Director John Colombo and colleagues make the case for turning early childhood research into real-world impact. #AcademicSky #SciSky #EarlyChildhood 🔗 Read the article: https://loom.ly/sy1foPw

With a history that spans typewriters to AI, retired researcher Charles Greenwood looks back at the legacy of community-engaged research at Juniper Garden Children's Project and its impact on generations children in families in #KansasCity. Listen at: https://loom.ly/oyqmAt8#KansasCity

Did you know Kansas was the 1st in the nation to adopt Competitive Integrated Employment as statewide policy? @kucdisabilities.bsky.social at the KU Life Span Institute is supporting the goal of ensuring all workers are paid and treated fairly for their work.

It can take just seconds for a child to wander, and children with autism are 68% more likely than neurotypical kids to do so. Find how families can help keep their child safe. Learn more: https://loom.ly/_FVkzDU

At the height of institutionalization in the late 1960s, nearly 200K individuals — from infants to the elderly — were housed in state-run facilities. Today, home and community-based services are the model for supportive care. Learn how: https://loom.ly/X90LfH0 #DisabilityRights #Medicaid

Break the feedback bottleneck with Project AI SCORE. Developed by KU researchers, this tool provides students with immediate, visual feedback to help them meet their goals. #writing #literacy #AI #education See how: https://loom.ly/pryjU5M

With about 2 in 3 fourth-graders failing to read at or above proficiency level, Trina Spencer, Director of @junipergardensku.bsky.social says #educators are overlooking a key component of #literacy. Learn more: https://loom.ly/QOrlzno#educators#literacy#NationalReadingMonth

Developmental disabilities don’t end at age 18. Our researchers at @kucdisabilities.bsky.social and other centers work with individuals and communities to support self-determination for adults with disabilities in Kansas and beyond. #NDDAM

Only about 20% of early #educators reported receiving training in a given year on how to support children’s social-emotional growth. Find these tools in “Unpacking the Infant–Toddler Pyramid Model,” co-edited by KU researcher Kathryn Bigelow. Info: https://loom.ly/izw1Bpo

Congrats to Life Span Institute researchers for their work on Project VOISS! 🎉 Their project using VR to support social development made it to the Gamechangers & Champions 2026 Pitch Competition showcase. The final 32 will compete 3/10 for the $25K award. Details: www.nxtus.io/events/gc26