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Dr. Jerrica Pitzen is co-author on a chapter in the APA Handbook of Pediatric Psychology, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, and Developmental Science, which is being published this month. The chapter titled “Relationship-Focused Interventions and Psychotherapy: Applications for Child and Adolescent Health and Behavior” covers therapeutic interventions for children and adolescents that focus on building the quality of the parent-child relationship and is written with pediatricians and other health professionals in mind. More information about the book can be found here.

Rochester Christian University proudly celebrates the participation of Assistant Professor of Chemistry Dr. Ifrodet Giorgees and Pre-Med student Kaylee Gorial in the prestigious 2025 Biocatalysis 101 Workshop, hosted by the Center for Chemical Epigenetics and Synthesis (CCES) and Professor Alison Narayan at the University of Michigan from May 11–16. This event was held in Ann Arbor at the Mary Sue Coleman Hall and the Undergraduate Science Building. The workshop gathered top undergraduate and graduate scholars from across the country for a week of hands-on training in enzyme engineering, molecular cloning, protein expression, and biocatalytic screening. Participants engaged in daily

Rochester Christian University’s undergraduate nursing students once again demonstrated excellence in academic research and professional collaboration by participating in the Sigma Theta Tau nursing honor society poster presentations, held in partnership with graduate students from Oakland University. This annual event, hosted each April, provides an opportunity for nursing students at all academic levels to showcase evidence-based research, quality improvement projects, and innovative healthcare solutions. Rochester Christian has a proud tradition of participating alongside Oakland University’s graduate nursing students, reflecting the university’s commitment to academic rigor and professional engagement. In April 2025, two Rochester Christian undergraduate students, Sarah Lyerla and