Can Amazon Alexa or Google Home help detect Parkinson’s?

Rochester researchers in the lab of Ehsan Hoque, a professor of computer science and codirector of the Rochester Human-Computer Interaction Laboratory, have developed an AI-powered, speech-based screening tool that can help people assess whether they are showing signs of Parkinson’s disease, the fastest-growing neurological disability in the world. Read more about the tool.

Avoiding common childhood eye injuries

Benjamin Hammond, an associate professor of ophthalmology, offers insight on dealing with common childhood eye injuries.

Financial Health Bites webinar on personal finance

The Office of Total Rewards hosts a personal finance webinar on Wednesday, August 6, from noon to 1 p.m. Securian Financial will break down simple steps that can help you recognize challenges, set goals, and take charge of your finances and savings. Register here.

Retiree benefits webinar

This webinar from the Office of Total Rewards discusses eligibility for retiree benefits, health and dental insurance, Medicare, enrollment periods, and other benefits offered to you as a University retiree. Register to attend on Thursday, August 7, at 11 a.m.

Beat boring eating habits with Well-U

Work with Bethany Moran, a lifestyle management registered dietitian, and Well-U to sift through ingredients for a nutrient-rich, quick, and budget-friendly food plan. Five weekly sessions start on Monday, August 11. Register now before registration closes on August 10.

Pilot award program in music and aging research

The Eastman Performing Arts Medicine Center, in partnership with the Aging Institute, announces the upcoming release of the 2026–27 pilot award program in music and aging research. The formal request for applications will be issued on September 15.

This internal grant opportunity will support up to two one-year pilot projects, with awards of up to $25,000 each in direct costs, to advance innovative research at the intersection of music and aging. Read more here.

Lunch session on friend and peer support in recovery

The next session of the Department of Psychiatry’s 2025 summer brown bag series features Compeer’s Sara Passamonte, president, and Elliott Rizzo, program manager, on the mutual benefits of mentoring relationships, volunteerism, and the Compeer model of friendship and peer support as a complement to clinical support in recovery. Register to attend in person in the Helen Wood Hall Auditorium (1W-304) or virtually via Zoom on August 6 at noon. CEUs and CMEs are available.

Tasty Tuesday line-up

This summer’s Tasty Tuesday program wraps up today on Wilson Quadrangle from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The scheduled trucks are Effortlessly Healthy, Melt Truck ROC, Tuscan Pizza, and Dippin’ Dots.