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Rice University Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation @riceihri.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

New research from IHRI suggests personality traits may shape how caregiver burden relates to inflammation and physical functioning. Read more here: psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...

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Rice University Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation @riceihri.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

🎉 We’re proud to celebrate Vincent Lai, graduate student, for his new publication in Biopsychosocial Science and Medicine! The findings show how attachment and marital satisfaction shape caregiver well-being. Check out the research here, featured on Rice News: news.rice.edu/news/2026/st...

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Rice University Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation @riceihri.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Join us TODAY, Monday, March 30th, for our Cognitive, Health, and Affective Tea (CHAT) seminar featuring talks by Sabrina Cuauro and Valentina Maza! 📆Monday, March 30th, 2026 ⏱️12:00-1:30 PM 📍BRC 285 (in-person) 🔗Virtual Zoom session: riceuniversity.zoom.us/j/9631809780...

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Rice University Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation @riceihri.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Join us TODAY, Monday, March 9th, for our Cognitive, Health, and Affective Tea (CHAT) talks! 📆Monday, March 9th, 2026 ⏱️12:00-1:30 PM 📍BRC 285 (in-person) 🔗Virtual Zoom session here: riceuniversity.zoom.us/j/9631809780... #RiceUniversity #CHATseries #Psychoneuroimmunology

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Rice University Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation @riceihri.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Join us Monday, March 2nd, for our Cognitive, Health, and Affective Tea (CHAT) talks! 📆Monday, March 2nd, 2026 ⏱️12:00-1:30 PM 📍BRC 285 (in-person) 🔗Virtual Zoom session here: riceuniversity.zoom.us/j/9631809780... #RiceUniversity #CHATseries #Psychoneuroimmunology

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Rice University Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation @riceihri.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Have you tuned into our podcast yet? Join us in the second episode of our podcast, Resilience Pathways, as Dr. Bryan Denny shares the science behind emotion regulation and how we can apply it to effectively manage our emotions in our day-to-day lives! open.spotify.com/episode/58LZ...

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Mastering Emotion Regulation: Insights from Dr. Bryan Denny

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Rice University Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation @riceihri.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Check out the first episode of our podcast, Resilience Pathways, where Dr. Chris Fagundes and Dr. Tony Brown unpack how social determinants of health, like racism, policy, and social structure, shape identity, stress, and long-term health! open.spotify.com/episode/2c1f...

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The Hidden Costs of Consciousness: Black Identity, Environment, and Health

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Rice University Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation @riceihri.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

What if stress isn’t just endured, but normalized or even chosen? In When Stress Becomes an Alibi, Christopher Fagundes, Ph.D., explores how stress becomes an excuse and what it costs our well-being. Read more: open.substack.com/pub/riceihri... #healthresilience #stress #aging #psychology #houston

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When Stress Becomes an Alibi

On the excuses we build into our lives

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Rice University Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation @riceihri.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

New research alert: Mitochondria may be the missing link between mental health and brain function. Our latest findings, featured by the Association for Psychological Science, explore how stress and adversity influence the brain. #mitochondria #research www.psychologicalscience.org/news/2025-de...

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Mitochondria May Be Missing Link Between Mental Health and Brain Function

The bean-shaped organelles are now being recognized for their part in immune signaling, stress responses, and neural functioning.

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Rice University Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation @riceihri.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

We joined Rice University Fondren Fellows and the Rice Sustainability Institute for a guided tour of Houston’s Fifth Ward, learning about the neighborhood’s history, environmental challenges and community resilience. www.khou.com/video/news/l...

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Rice University students explore Fifth Ward’s history and toxic waste impact through research

Two Rice University students are creating a "toxic waste" archive to document environmental issues in Houston’s Fifth Ward.

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Rice University Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation @riceihri.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

“The Real Story of Resilience” explores how resilience really works, beyond the buzzword. Insights on what’s often overlooked and why it matters for research, policy, and community. 👉 Read more: riceihri.substack.com/p/the-real-s... #Resilience #Research #IHRI #HealthResilience #HealthInnovation

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Rice University Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation @riceihri.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Last week we hosted our first bi-annual luncheon with members of the Institute for Health Resilience and Innovation! We shared ideas, strengthened community ties, and set goals for IHRI’s future, advancing health resilience and innovation across Rice and beyond. #IHRI #RiceUniversity

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Rice University Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation @riceihri.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

This week’s Institute Spotlight features Dr. Tony Nicholas Brown, critical race theorist, Professor of Sociology at Rice University, and Deputy Director of IHRI. His work examines how racism shapes health, identity, and well-being — a story of authenticity, impact, and being unapologetically Black.

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Rice University Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation @riceihri.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

🧬 New publication alert! We explore how mitochondria connect the mind and body, showing how stress, emotion, and resilience shape health at the cellular level. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... #mitochondria #research #psychology #healthresilience #HealthInnovation

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Rice University Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation @riceihri.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

We are so proud to see IHRI featured in the latest Rice Research Review! 🌍🧬 Our “cells-to-society” approach is shaping health resilience research that makes a real-world impact. #riceresearch #riceuniversity #houston #riceimpact #healthresilience

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Rice University Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation @riceihri.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

In a world of endless digital tools, our greatest asset is connection. 🌍🤝 Explore how relationships shape identity, resilience, and well-being in healthcare. 📰 Read more: shorturl.at/tFFgM #HealthResilience #psychology #ResilienceScience #CaregivingResearch #Stress #publichealth #riceunivesity

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Rice University Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation @riceihri.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Last week Dr. Christopher Fagundes, Daniel Argueta, and Valentina Maza represented Rice University at the #NOGIN Europe 2025 Conference in Regensburg, Germany 🇩🇪. They shared their research on the neurobiology of grief with an international community of scholars. 🌍✨ #RiceUniversity

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Rice University Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation @riceihri.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

We’re excited to welcome Erin Standen, Ph.D, @erinstanden.bsky.social and look forward to the impact of her research on resilience, health, and equity! #riceuniversity

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Rice University Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation @riceihri.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Read our New Substack Article Starting Over: The Psychology of Reinvention After Rupture open.substack.com/pub/riceihri... #hurricanekatrina #resilience #reinvention #houston #riceuniversity #wellbeing #psychology

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Rice University Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation @riceihri.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Congrats to grad student Daniel L. Argueta on his new Health Psychology paper! His study links immune function, attachment styles, and caregiver well-being, shedding light on stress, grief & health in dementia caregiving. 💙 #HealthPsychology #Caregiving #psychology #riceuniversity

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Rice University Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation @riceihri.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

What are cytokines, and why are they important? ➡️ Swipe to see how they work! Graphics made by: Ling DeBellis #HealthResilience, #HealthInnovation, #ResilienceScience, #Psychoneuroimmunology,#AgingResearch, #CaregivingResearch, #HealthEquity, #Cytokines

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Rice University Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation @riceihri.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Like Houston’s bayous, our city’s story is always moving. Small, intentional shifts in how we care for each other can create a healthier, more connected city where everyone thrives. Read more here: riceihri.substack.com/p/nudging-th... #healthequity #houston #Psychology

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Rice University Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation @riceihri.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Staying Cool & Safe in the Heat ☀️💧 Heat waves can hit harder for older adults, changes in body temperature control, health conditions, or medications make staying cool essential. Keep these tips in mind: shorturl.at/zRz5N

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Rice University Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation @riceihri.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

This summer, Rice hosted the SURF program to support underrepresented undergrads in mentored research. Big shoutout to our scholars Francesca Yanos & Ricky Pagnozzi II for representing our lab and the Institute at the final symposium! 👏🔬 #riceuniversity #riceresearch

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Rice University Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation @riceihri.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Project REACH at our Institute held a PAC meeting to support the National Institute on Aging–funded study exploring the experiences of spousal caregivers for individuals living with dementia. This meeting highlighted the importance of bringing together varied perspective and expertise.

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Rice University Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation @riceihri.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

We’re incredibly proud of our graduating senior research assistants for presenting their honors theses! #research #riceuniversity #healthequity #psychologicalsciences

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Rice University Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation @riceihri.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

“The launch of the Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation exemplifies Rice University’s commitment to leading in health innovations — a strategic priority for our institution,” Rice President Reginald DesRoches said. news.rice.edu/news/2025/ne...

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