Published: Nov. 17, 2017

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 ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder; and a study on the health effects of cannabis.

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

Days after Shalane Flanagan won the NYC Marathon, ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder 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.

¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder 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.

CHANGE Lab puts cannabis under the microscope

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