The U.S. Department of Defense recently awarded Barry University’s College of Health Sciences a $1.2 million congressionally directed grant. Money from the grant will be used to fund a two-year project titled “Surveillance of water sources for pathogen contamination: an approach to provide informative maps for military deployment and humanitarian assistance planning.”
The project, under the guidance of Barry faculty members Dr. Gerhild Packert, Dr. Evelio Velis (co-principle investigators), and Stephen Dunham (project coordinator), will be conducted in conjunction with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to address military and humanitarian needs to quickly test water for safe use during emergency situations. Barry researchers together with Barry students will be testing how accurate hand-held water test kits are in identifying bacteria and parasites in fresh water. Results of these tests will be verified with advanced laboratory instrumentation.
The grant will also provide an opportunity for Barry undergraduate students to participate in field sampling and laboratory testing. These students will receive training on advanced laboratory equipment and learn techniques that will introduce them to potential careers in research, hospitals, and commercial laboratories.
“This is a tremendous opportunity for undergraduate students to have hands-on field experience in research. The grant award recognizes the capability of our faculty to contribute to scientific findings that will benefit the Department of Defense,” said Dr. Pegge Bell, dean of Barry’s College of Health Sciences.
100% board exam pass rates
The Cardiovascular Perfusion Program at Barry University is celebrating 100-percent passing rates on the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion certification exam for Basic Science and Clinical Applications for the spring 2010. Barry is the only perfusion school in Florida and one of two in the southeastern United States that offers a bachelor’s degree in cardiovascular perfusion.
The Master of Science Program in Anesthesiology has also excelled. For the third year in a row, all graduates passed the National Certification Exam and are currently working as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists.
New clinical biology master’s program
The Division of Allied Health Professions Programs in Barry’s College of Health Sciences is now offering a Master of Science degree in clinical biology. The program prepares laboratory and allied health professionals for career advancement by providing interdisciplinary educational opportunities, and students can choose from specializations in histotechnology and laboratory management.
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Barry’s health care programsBarry University in Miami Shores is the second-largest private, Catholic university in the Southeast. From certification courses to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs, Barry has health care covered. Barry prepares you for a career in health and medicine, with more than 50 programs in a variety of fields, including nursing, podiatric medicine, biomedical sciences, anesthesiology, physician assistant studies, biology, health services administration, emergency medical services, counseling, psychology, social work, occupational therapy, exercise sciences, and more. In addition, Barry also offers a post-baccalaureate/master of biomedical science combination program – a two-year program designed for students of high potential who are seeking a career change by pursuing pre-med and subsequent medical studies.
No matter which program you choose, you receive personal attention from distinguished faculty and learn in outstanding facilities that enhance your studies. You gain access to excellent internship, practicum, and externship opportunities that help you excel in the ever-changing health care field. And you learn the importance of serving your community with compassion and respect. Some programs are also designed for working professionals, offering evening, weekend, and part-time options.
