Kevin C. Bergquist
Bergquist is the internal communication strategist in the executive vice president for medical affairs/dean’s office in Michigan Medicine Administration. He develops internal and external communications programs and materials for Medical School initiatives, and provides communications, administrative and project support to Medical School operations, which includes the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Bergquist has a B.S. in communications from Illinois State University and a M.A. in communications from Eastern Michigan University.
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Shirlene Obuobi, M.D., to serve as 2025 Medical School Commencement speaker
The University of Michigan Medical School and Medical Student Council have announced that Ghanian-American cardiologist, cartoonist, and author Shirlene Obuobi, M.D., will deliver the 2025 Commencement address. The ceremony will be 3-5 p.m. on May 16 in Hill Auditorium.
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Communication, ‘rethinking our system’ are keys to future of biomedical science
If biomedical science is to survive, researchers must communicate better about the discoveries and promise of science and medicine, as well as their complexities and limits, and the critical importance of both in serving the public good. Such communication is necessary in times of crisis, like now, according to Huda Akil, Ph.D., one of the Medical School’s top biomedical researchers, both in longevity (47 years at the U-M) and success (2023 recipient of the National Medal of Science). She delivered the keynote address at the third annual Celebration of Women in Academic Medicine and Science on Feb. 5.
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Ronald D. Chervin, M.D., M.S., appointed assistant dean for clinical research
Ronald D. Chervin, M.D., M.S., has been appointed assistant dean for clinical research in the Medical School, effective March 10. In this role, Chervin will be a part of the Medical School Office of Research leadership team, overseeing the mission, policies, and operations of the Clinical Trials Support Office to achieve the vision of a robust and supportive environment for conducting clinical trials at Michigan Medicine.
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Helen K. Morgan, M.D., appointed faculty chair-elect for women’s careers
Helen K. Morgan, M.D., a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology and learning health sciences, has been appointed faculty chair-elect for women’s careers in the Medical School. The chair-elect is one of several new Medical School roles developed during the past year that focus on the advancement — and overall thriving — of women pursuing careers in academic medicine and science at Michigan Medicine. Morgan will become chair in January 2026, and after her term is complete, she will serve in an advisory role as post-chair in 2028-29
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Harris to direct Center for History, Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences in Medicine
Lisa H. Harris, M.D., Ph.D., has been appointed inaugural director of the Center for History, Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences in Medicine in the Medical School (UMMS) — an expansion and reinvigoration of the Center for the History of Medicine that links disciplines and reflects the evolving nature of medicine, health care, and physicians’ role in society. The center connects several existing UMMS structures and activities, including the Center for Bioethics and Social Sciences in Medicine (CBSSM); Program on Health, Spirituality and Religion; Medical Student Paths of Excellence in Medical Humanities and Ethics; and the Medical Arts Program
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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
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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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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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Stephan F. Taylor, M.D., appointed interim chair of Department of Psychiatry
The Board of Regents has approved the appointment of Stephan F. Taylor, M.D., as interim chair of the Department of Psychiatry in the Medical School, effective October 1.
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Gretchen A. Piatt, Ph.D., MPH, appointed chair of Department of Learning Health Sciences
Gretchen A. Piatt, Ph.D., MPH, has been appointed chair of the Department of Learning Health Sciences (DLHS) in the Medical School, effective September 1. The provost provided interim approval of her appointment, and it will be reported at the September Board of Regents meeting.
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Swap and shop: 3 events and new campus site aid research equipment exchange
A series of swap events, and a new swap shop now open on Central Campus, have led to the collection and exchange of hundreds of items, which often are acquired by labs to realize costs savings in their areas. They also support UMMS and U-M waste-reduction goals, which are part of an overall sustainability strategy. Most of the items now go to labs that need them, rather than to a landfill
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Akbar K. Waljee, M.D., appointed assistant dean for global health research
Lyle C. Roll Professor Akbar K. Waljee, M.D., from the departments of Learning Health Sciences and Internal Medicine, has been appointed assistant dean for global health research in the Medical School
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Two faculty with Medical School ties named distinguished university professors
The Board of Regents approved the appointments July 18 for Professor of Molecular and Integrative Physiology Roger D. Cone, Ph.D., and Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Engineering Jeffrey A. Fessler, Ph.D., to one of U-M’s most prestigious honors: the Distinguished University Professorship (DUP).
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And they’re off: M1s receive white coats, begin journey to become doctors
The Medical School community welcomed 171 members of the incoming Class of 2024 during the 28th annual White Coat Ceremony on July 21 at Hill Audtorium.
