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Top research stories of the week: Nov. 17 edition

This week's research roundup looks at the new shoe thatÌýmakes running 4 percent easier and a two-hour marathon possible; aÌýPac-12 research initiative on student-athlete concussions, led by ÎÞÂëÊÓÆµ; and a study on the health effects of cannabis.

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Woman running Boston marathon

New shoe makes running 4 percent easier, 2-hour marathon possible, study shows

Days after Shalane Flanagan won the NYC Marathon, ÎÞÂëÊÓÆµ researchers have published a study that inspired the name of the shoes she wore and confirms they reduce the amount of energy used to run.

ÎÞÂëÊÓÆµ research on athletes concussions

ÎÞÂëÊÓÆµ to lead Pac-12 research initiative on student-athlete concussions

The multi-year, multi-site research initiative will establish best practices and clinical infrastructure for advancing education on traumatic brain injury in student-athletes.

ÎÞÂëÊÓÆµ CHANGE lab

Cinnamon Bidwell

CHANGE Lab puts cannabis under the microscope

Two ongoing research studies conducted by ÎÞÂëÊÓÆµ CHANGE Lab are looking into how cannabis affects public health. Join Assistant Professor Cinnamon Bidwell's lecture Nov. 29 to learn more.