Quick Study: Making Complex Research Easy to Grasp
Saint Joseph’s students and faculty deliver cutting-edge research in 90 seconds or less.
Big ideas, quick takes. Saint Joseph’s University’s Quick Study brings viewers into the minds of researchers through fast-pasted Q&As that make complex topics accessible.
Do Worms Dream? And Other Sleep-Related Questions
Name: Anthony Gargani, BS ’26, Biology
The Research: Using optogenetics (a light switch for neurons), Gargani and his mentor are exploring how a sleep-promoting receptor influences sleep in microscopic worms — and ultimately humans.
Complex Data? AI Can Help
Name: Philomena Behmer, EdD, Professor of Practice, Department of Biology
The Research: Behmer and her colleagues are exploring how using AI in undergraduate anatomy and physiology courses can strengthen both scientific literacy and ethical decision-making.
COVID-19's Impact on Lung Scans
Name: Megan Ressler, AAS ’25, Nuclear Medicine
The Research: Ressler and her classmates examined how the COVID-19 pandemic affected lung imaging procedures, highlighting changes in patient care, workflow and safety protocols.