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Sixteen individuals, and members of Comprehensive Stroke Program, honored with Faculty and Staff Awards
Sixteen faculty and staff, and members of the Comprehensive Stroke Program, were honored Dec. 4 at the annual Faculty and Staff Awards ceremony at the Jack Roth Stadium Club in Michigan Stadium. The awards acknowledge and celebrate those who demonstrate exceptional accomplishment in the areas of teaching, research, clinical care, community service, technology, leadership, teamwork and administration
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Robert H. Bartlett, M.D., and Zhen Xu, Ph.D., named National Academy of Inventors fellows
The National Academy of Inventors has selected U-M faculty members Robert H. Bartlett, M.S., FACS, and Zhen Xu, Ph.D., as fellows, the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors. They were nominated for being innovative researchers with extensive work translating discoveries into new products and technologies that are addressing some of the world’s greatest challenges
Sally A. Camper, Ph.D., and Lori J. Pierce, M.D.
Medical School News
Sally A. Camper, Ph.D., and Lori J. Pierce, M.D., to receive Muraszko Award
Two Medical School leaders are being honored for their efforts to help women forge successful careers in academic medicine and science. Sally A. Camper, Ph.D., and Lori J. Pierce, M.D., will receive the Karin Muraszko, M.D., Advancing Women in Academic Medicine and Science Award on Feb. 5 at the third annual Celebration of Women in Academic Medicine and Science.
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Medical School News
George A. Mashour, M.D., Ph.D., appointed interim executive vice dean for academic affairs/chief academic officer
On Dec. 5, the Board of Regents approved the appointment of George A. Mashour, M.D., Ph.D., as interim executive vice dean for academic affairs (EVDAA) in the Medical School, effective January 1, 2025. He also will serve as interim chief academic officer (CAO) for Michigan Medicine. He takes over EVDAA/CAO duties from Debra F. Weinstein, M.D., who is leaving Michigan Medicine at the end of this year to become president and chief executive officer of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
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PIBS Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence in Biomedical Sciences
Event recap of the PIBS 25th anniversary celebration
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Four U-M faculty elected to National Academy of Medicine
Four of U-M's top health and medical researchers have been chosen for one of the nation's top honors.
Medical School News See all Medical School News Denise Tate at a recent international conference with Brazilian collaborators
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Reconnecting with Brazilian Researchers to Discuss Spinal Cord Injury Collaboration
A UMMS professor with long history of collaboration in Brazil used a recent international meeting to reconnect with partners there.
Dr. Lawrence shows off her team's Bluetooth-enabled blood pressure monitors with two of her Ghanaian collaborators, Betty Nartey (left) and Amanda Adu-Amankwah (right).
Medical School News
In Ghana, a high-tech solution to high blood pressure in pregnancy
A new collaboration in Ghana will deploy advanced mobile technology in an effort to help expectant mothers monitor their blood pressure at home between prenatal appointments.
2024 Faculty and Staff Awards
Medical School News
Sixteen individuals, and members of Comprehensive Stroke Program, honored with Faculty and Staff Awards
Sixteen faculty and staff, and members of the Comprehensive Stroke Program, were honored Dec. 4 at the annual Faculty and Staff Awards ceremony at the Jack Roth Stadium Club in Michigan Stadium. The awards acknowledge and celebrate those who demonstrate exceptional accomplishment in the areas of teaching, research, clinical care, community service, technology, leadership, teamwork and administration
National Academy of Inventors logo
Medical School News
Robert H. Bartlett, M.D., and Zhen Xu, Ph.D., named National Academy of Inventors fellows
The National Academy of Inventors has selected U-M faculty members Robert H. Bartlett, M.S., FACS, and Zhen Xu, Ph.D., as fellows, the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors. They were nominated for being innovative researchers with extensive work translating discoveries into new products and technologies that are addressing some of the world’s greatest challenges
Sally A. Camper, Ph.D., and Lori J. Pierce, M.D.
Medical School News
Sally A. Camper, Ph.D., and Lori J. Pierce, M.D., to receive Muraszko Award
Two Medical School leaders are being honored for their efforts to help women forge successful careers in academic medicine and science. Sally A. Camper, Ph.D., and Lori J. Pierce, M.D., will receive the Karin Muraszko, M.D., Advancing Women in Academic Medicine and Science Award on Feb. 5 at the third annual Celebration of Women in Academic Medicine and Science.
David Flood and his colleagues in the Global Health Population Project on Access to Care for Cardiometabolic Diseases have been able to compare care and access data from dozens of countries across every continent to identify trends, gaps and inequities.
Medical School News
Research network spotlights cardiometabolic disease care in LMICs
A team of international collaborators is shedding light on a growing global health challenge
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Lindsay Admon, MD, MSc, and Andrew Admon, MD, MPH, MS: Helping students discover their passions
Drs. Lindsay and Andew Admon met as students at University of Michigan Medical School and are now helping prepare future physicians for careers in medicine as faculty members.
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Hy Do, PhD candidate: Learning life and science one step at a time
Hy Do is a PhD Candidate in the Cell & Developmental Biology Program.
Asra Ahmed
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Asra Ahmed, MD: Inspiring Excellence in Hematology Education
Dr. Asra Ahmed is a hematology educator who focuses on using creative teaching methods to enhance learning and retention, while mentoring trainees to have a lasting impact on their careers and patient care.
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Ian McCue, PhD candidate: Embracing collaboration in and out of the lab
Ian McCue is a PhD Candidate in the Cell & Developmental Biology Program.
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David Stewart, MD: Shaping the next generation of pediatricians
David Stewart, MD, is a leader in pediatric medical education, guiding future physicians through hands-on hospital training and advancing competency-based education in pediatric residency programs.
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Hitarthi Vyas, postdoctoral fellow, sharing fresh perspectives on cardiovascular health
Hitarthi Vyas completed her doctorate in Cardiovascular Biology from The M. S. University of Baroda in 2023 and now works as a postdoctoral fellow in the Emmer lab.
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Health Lab Podcast
IUD 101
IUDs are becoming one of the most popular forms of birth control for all ages. In this episode, we cover a recent Health Lab article Q&A on IUDs with Dr. Monica Rosen of University of Michigan Health.
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Female representation sees improvement in high paying medical specialties
The number of female residents getting into high paying surgical specialties has noticeably increased, research finds.
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Health Lab
The data says we need to talk about physician mental health early
A medical student and surgery faculty member studied the longevity of depression symptoms developed by first-year resident trainees. With their findings now published, they hope to use this data to destigmatize conversations about physician mental health and pave the way for better cultural and institutional support.
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How to get into medical school
Admissions officers and students share valuable insight into the medical school application process, life in medical school, and more.
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Comedy and medicine
An ophthalmologist and beloved comedian shares his thoughts on the field to aspiring clinicians.
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Health Lab
Nearly 30% of caregivers for severe stroke survivors experience psychological distress
Post-traumatic stress worse among Mexican American caregivers compared to white caregivers.
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