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Faces of RIT
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Protecting Those Who Protect Us
Rachael AhoExercise Science ’17Aho is putting her exercise science degree to work as a personal trainer who works with first responders. She helps firefighters stay in shape and prevent on-the-job injuries.
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A Spit Take
Diamond GuyBiomedical SciencesGuy's biomedical science research is analyzing microbes linked to cardiac disease. She's hoping to keep the population healthy one vial of saliva at a time.
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Always Evolving
Elizabeth RuderAssistant ProfessorThe field of nutrition is an ever-changing field where knowledge is always evolving. Ruder enjoys watching her students question what they know as they use hands-on experiences to contribute to future nutritional guidelines.
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The Power of Music
Becky JasenPhysician AssistantJasen is a physician assistant major and the music director for RIT Players. She is applying her passion for music to research that studied how music can reduce pain and anxiety in pediatric patients.
Latest News
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July 15, 2026
‘Shop for alternatives:’ Nutrition experts weigh in on cyclosporiasis outbreak
WROC-TV turns to Elizabeth Ruder, associate professor and head of the Wegmans School of Health and Nutrition, for guidance on food safety during a nationwide cyclospora outbreak, including practical tips for selecting and preparing fresh produce.
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June 15, 2026
New dean to lead RIT’s College of Health Sciences and Technology
Rochester Business Journal reports that Hassan Aziz has been appointed dean of RIT’s College of Health Sciences and Technology, bringing extensive experience in healthcare education, research, and academic leadership to the role beginning Aug. 1. (This content will require a subscription to view.)
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June 10, 2026
Hassan Aziz named dean of RIT’s College of Health Sciences and Technology
Hassan Aziz will join RIT from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, where he currently serves as dean and professor of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. He starts on Aug. 1.
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June 1, 2026
RIT, UB collaborate to advance careers in pharmacy
Rochester Business Journal reports that RIT and the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences have established a new academic pathway to help qualified RIT students pursue advanced degrees in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. (This content will require a subscription to view.)
