Kelly Malcom
Lead Research Communicator

Malcom is a lead research communicator for Michigan Medicine and research communications strategist for the U-M Medical School, with more than 20 years of experience in strategic communications, marketing, and health and science writing. She covers the basic science departments, pulmonary and critical care medicine, infectious disease, pathology and anesthesiology. Contact: [email protected]
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Evidence of conscious-like activity in the dying brain
A Michigan Medicine study provides early evidence of a surge of activity correlated with consciousness in the dying brain.
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Connecting the brain’s hot zone
A Michigan Medicine study takes a closer look at the neurobiology of psychedelic experiences.
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Study reveals pivotal RNA modification in mouse embryos
A Michigan Medicine study reveals pivotal RNA modification in mouse embryos.
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Who goes to the ICU and why?
A Michigan Medicine study tries to understand why different hospitals use the intensive care unit more than others.
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University of Michigan receives $71M NIH grant to advance clinical & translational science
MICHR to tackle goal of diversifying and improving research to speed therapies for benefit of all patients
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Mouse study hints at specific brain receptor behind PCOS symptoms
Mouse study at Michigan Medicine hints at specific brain receptor behind PCOS symptoms.
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Epic sepsis model’s ability to predict depends on hospital factors
Epic sepsis model’s ability to predict depends on certain hospital factors
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Candida auris: The deadly fungus on the rise
The CDC warns of rising infections from Candida auris, a deadly fungus. Learn what you need to know about this emerging threat from U-M Medical School's Dr. Teresa O'Meara.
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Avoiding norovirus, the incredibly contagious stomach flu
The stomach virus, suppressed during the pandemic, rears its ugly head.
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Scientists explain their passion, offer advice
Early career researchers describe their professional journeys to help inspire women and girls pursue careers in science
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A link between asthma, obesity and the airway microbiome
Variances in the population of microbes may be behind higher risk of asthma
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Sugar is processed differently in the brains of obesity-prone vs. obesity-resistant rats
Molecular insights point to neuronal underpinnings of obesity
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Virologists call for rational discourse on gain of function research
8 U-M researchers sign commentary stressing importance of viral research
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Gut bugs control the body’s thermostat
Study reveals the microbiome’s role in regulating body temperature
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Nearly 1/3 of people with chronic pain turn to cannabis
More than half of adults surveyed reported that the use of cannabis led them to decrease their pain medications.
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