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Parker Smith

Email: pbs36@byu.edu
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Impact Magazine

A Scholar’s Thai Odyssey: Using Scientific Passion to Forge Connections and Serve

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
January 23, 2025
The time Curtis Hoffmann spent collaborating with Thai healthcare professionals expanded his mind, allowed him to reconnect with the Thai people, and opened doors for future research opportunities.
3 Min Read
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Polyploid Cells, Evolution, and Faith in Dr. Standring’s Lab

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
December 13, 2024
Dr. Standring's lab is on the hunt to understand the impact of polyploid cells on insect evolution.
2 Min Read
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Navigating Nutritional Health Challenges in Dr. Bellini’s Lab

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
December 11, 2024
From cystic fibrosis to diabetes, Dr. Bellini and her students are making a difference one study at a time.
2 Min Read
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Combating Environmental and Occupational Health Factors in Dr. Thygerson’s Lab

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
December 02, 2024
Dr. Thygerson's lab evaluates public health hazards and coaches organizations to manage them in order to save lives and improve health. 
4 Min Read
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Finding a Healthy Work-Life Balance for Dietitians in Dr. Patten’s Lab

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
November 25, 2024
Research in Dr. Patten's lab focuses on helping dietitians reach their potential despite common challenges in the dietetics field.
2 Min Read
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Finding the Culprit to Lower Back Pain in Dr. Mitchell’s Lab

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
November 22, 2024
As both a physical therapist and professor, Dr. Ulrike Mitchell conducts studies to discover methods and techniques to decrease lower back pain by studying the muscles and intervertebral discs of the lower back.
3 Min Read
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Breaking Bread and Crafting Cheese in Dr. Ahlborn’s Lab

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
November 19, 2024
Inspired to help his daughter, Dr. Gene Ahlborn works to create gluten-free concoctions, healthier cheeses, and other foods in his lab.
4 Min Read
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Improving Athletes One Step at a Time in Dr. Hunter’s Lab

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
November 15, 2024
Dr. Hunter and his team conduct research on running to improve athlete performance and analyze the effectiveness of racing footwear.
3 Min Read
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Protecting Health at Home: Dr. Jim Johnston’s Lab

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
November 13, 2024
Do you know what's in the air you breathe? Dr. Johnston's lab focuses on combating the invisible threats of poor indoor air quality that can cause negative health effects.
5 Min Read
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