Jina Sawani
Communications Manager
Sawani serves as the communications manager at Michigan Medicine with responsibility for community benefits and environmental, social and governance, or ESG, priorities, as well as pharmacy and innovation, government relations and select integration work that crosses all units. Previously, she was a part of the public relations team for several years, where she handled media relations and written communication for various departments across the institution. Sawani is passionate about fostering a sense of unity and bridging gaps between cultures through the art of storytelling. Prior to joining U-M in 2017, she worked in public affairs and government communications in Washington, D.C., and Southeastern Michigan. Contact: [email protected].
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Genetic variation with MASLD reveals subtypes and potential therapeutic avenues
A Michigan Medicine team of experts seeks to identify the human genetic causes of MASLD, formerly called NAFLD
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Older adults with digestive diseases experience higher rates of loneliness, depression
Michigan Medicine gastroenterologists and hepatologists find older adults with digestive diseases experience higher rates of loneliness, depression and lower perceived health
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AI can predict certain forms of esophageal and stomach cancer
AI can predict certain forms of esophageal and stomach cancer Michigan Medicine study says.
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13 U-M graduate medical education programs ranked in the top 10 by Doximity
There are 13 U-M graduate medical education programs ranked in the top 10 by Doximity.
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There’s hope for patients living with cirrhosis
Liver specialists at Michigan Medicine examine the state of the art for the diagnosis and management of the chronic liver disease.
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Study shows promising treatment for tinnitus
Tinnitus, the ringing, buzzing or hissing sound of silence, impacts 15% of adults in the United States have tinnitus. A recent study from researchers at the University of Michigan’s Kresge Hearing Research Institute suggests relief may be possible with treatment.
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A doctor's advice for medical graduates: Be compassionate
A doctor shares advice for medical graduates, emphasizing the importance of compassion and human connection with patients. She emphasizes the need to cultivate these qualities that will not only help improve patient experiences but also enhance the role of the doctor.
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Celebrating three generations of female doctors in one family
Meet the Glicks, a family of three generations of female doctors. Read the inspiring story of how Marilyn Heins, Rachel Glick and Hannah Glick, became physicians, breaking barriers and creating a legacy in the field of medicine in the United States.
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How a clinical simulation is helping to diversify careers in medicine
A specialized Michigan Medicine event for historically marginalized and underrepresented medical students comes with ‘astounding’ results, a published academic paper finds.
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A quest to combat critical drug shortages
To combat critical drug shortages, a Michigan Medicine physician advocates for better solutions to the ongoing supply chain issues regarding medications in the United States.
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Does race affect treatment initiation and outcomes for chronic hepatitis B?
Experts examine data from an NIH-funded study to determine if there is any racial disparity in hepatitis B treatment initiation in North America
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BORGs: The latest TikTok trend that’s bad for your liver
BORGs, the TikTok trend hurting your liver. A Michigan Medicine liver doctor explains.
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Did FDA regulation reduce high rates of opioid-acetaminophen overdoses?
A 2011 FDA mandate to limit acetaminophen in combo opioid products led to a 13% y-o-y reduction in hospitalizations for serious liver injury.
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Study may accelerate identifying patients who need liver transplants
A Michigan Medicine study may accelerate identifying patients who need liver transplants.
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First-year residents reflect on their journeys and offer advice for Match Day
On Match Day, several recent medical school graduates recount their first years as working physicians.
