Life Span Institute

Life Span Institute We bring together researchers to improve health and well-being across the life span

06/01/2026

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Tera Fazzino, associate director at the Cofrin Logan Center for Addiction Research and Treatment, is among the invited a...
06/01/2026

Tera Fazzino, associate director at the Cofrin Logan Center for Addiction Research and Treatment, is among the invited authors of a study on ultra-processed foods to discuss findings in D.C. on June 3, with a live streaming option available for those who register.

The event is hosted by the American Journal of Public Health. Additional details are available at: https://loom.ly/K1Z8Dj4

For 70 years, the Life Span Institute at The University of Kansas has been dedicated to using science to improve lives. ...
05/29/2026

For 70 years, the Life Span Institute at The University of Kansas has been dedicated to using science to improve lives. ✨

On June 3, Director John Colombo will share our story during Jayhawk Global's annual KU Mini College. Don't miss his talk, "Doing Science, Doing Good: 70 Years of Research at the Life Span Institute," tracing seven decades of impactful history and research.

👉 Head to this link to register! https://loom.ly/Bnkveq8

Want a simple brain hack to help you stick to your goals? 🧠✨ Research suggests we can "train" our brains to make better ...
05/28/2026

Want a simple brain hack to help you stick to your goals? 🧠✨ Research suggests we can "train" our brains to make better long-term choices simply by changing how we picture the future.

If you struggle with a bad habit or find it hard to save for a rainy day, it’s usually because our "present self" wants immediate gratification. To bridge that gap, visualize a positive image of your future self. What does it look like when you meet your goals?

By decreasing the imagined distance between your present and future self, you can start making decisions today that your future self will thank you for.

🔗 Read more about the behavioral economics behind this strategy from the KU Life Span Institute: https://loom.ly/nHouopA

Get to know us with our 6 Question Series with researchers and staff. Today, we're highlighting Sean Swindler, Director ...
05/27/2026

Get to know us with our 6 Question Series with researchers and staff. Today, we're highlighting Sean Swindler, Director of Community Program Development and Evaluation at Kansas Center for Autism Research and Training.

🔗 Read the Q&A: https://loom.ly/nTIjADA

Help us congratulate Michael Amlung, Associate Director for Training at the Cofrin Logan Center. We are proud to share t...
05/26/2026

Help us congratulate Michael Amlung, Associate Director for Training at the Cofrin Logan Center. We are proud to share that Dr. Amlung has been promoted to full professor/senior scientist at the KU Life Span Institute.

Congrats!
05/24/2026

Congrats!

People with disabilities want to work — and contribute in meaningful ways.KU researchers at KUCD - Kansas University Cen...
05/22/2026

People with disabilities want to work — and contribute in meaningful ways.
KU researchers at KUCD - Kansas University Center on Disabilities and University of Kansas Institute for Health and Disability Policy Studies are partnering with the state of Kansas to improve how systems connect individuals to jobs, helping more Kansans find employment that reflects their strengths and goals.
With new investment, this work is growing statewide.
👉 Learn more: https://loom.ly/bPtjM9A

Ever felt like your diagnosis didn’t fully capture what you’re going through? You’re not alone.Researchers at Center for...
05/21/2026

Ever felt like your diagnosis didn’t fully capture what you’re going through? You’re not alone.
Researchers at Center for the Advancement of Research on Eating Behaviors are finding mental health conditions are more connected than we thought. This knowledge can improve treatment of among — and others.

Learn more: https://loom.ly/RKjFEvw

start with clinical trials. This year for , we’re featuring one of the Life Span Institute’s clinical trials focused ...
05/20/2026

start with clinical trials. This year for , we’re featuring one of the Life Span Institute’s clinical trials focused on reducing challenging behaviors in .

Researchers at the Kansas Center for Autism Research and Training are recruiting for a study of Pimavanserin in autistic adolescents and adults (ages 12-40) to test the effects of this medication on reducing behavioral inflexibility.

To learn more about this study and determine whether you or a loved one may be eligible: https://loom.ly/vcov2tE

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