2016: News Archive
September 16, 2016
Eric R. Fearon, M.D., Ph.D., Named Comprehensive Cancer Center director
Emanuel N. Maisel Professor of Oncology is a nationally recognized investigator in cancer genetics
September 13, 2016
Faculty member John F. Greden, M.D., honored by national network, Michigan governor
Executive director of the U-M Comprehensive Depression Center lauded for his contributions to the field of mental health
September 09, 2016
Crisis in Congo: Doctor, filmmaker to speak at Sept. 22 screening of “When Elephants Fight”
Congolese surgeon Denis Mukwege will join documentary director Michael Ramsdell for a special screening of Ramsdell’s movie, “When Elephants Fight”
September 07, 2016
Medical School to honor 18 with 2016 Dean’s Awards
Recipients demonstrate exceptional accomplishment in the areas of teaching, research, clinical care, community service, innovation and administration
September 02, 2016
Medical and dental schools team up to earn bicentennial grant
UMMS and School of Dentistry students to help transition care at Student-Run Free Clinic
September 02, 2016
2015 Dean’s Awards honoree: Audrey F. Seasholtz, Ph.D.
She has taught almost all aspects of biochemistry to first-year medical students over the past 25 years
August 30, 2016
The Conversation: Curing health care with a dose of big data and common sense
EVPMA and Medical School Dean Marschall S. Runge, M.D., Ph.D., writes about how Collaborative Quality Initiatives are improving patient care
August 15, 2016
Treatment meets tech: Medical students tackle social issues during Colombia visit
A group from Michigan spent part of their summer exploring high-tech ways to curb substance use and abuse
August 15, 2016
2015 Dean’s Awards honoree: M.E. Michele Heisler, M.D., M.P.A.
2015 Dean’s Awards honoree: M.E. Michele Heisler, M.D., M.P.A.
August 09, 2016
Medical School senior associate dean touts global health electives on AMSA podcast
During a 15-minute interview, Joseph C. Kolars, M.D., makes the case for working abroad as a medical student
August 03, 2016
Michigan Health Lab: Some Olympic doping drugs may have legitimate medical uses
The use of an internationally banned substance can end a pro athlete’s career. But, this doesn’t mean that all banned compounds lack medical merit
July 29, 2016
Many paths, one destination: Medical School welcomes its 170th class of medical students
Diverse class of 172 will experience many aspects of the new curriculum throughout four years
July 22, 2016
2015 Dean’s Awards honorees: Two staff members lauded for their dedication and passion
Colleagues say Mark Salamango and James Musgrave have made numerous contributions to MCIRCC and three UMMS graduate programs, respectively
July 21, 2016
Medical School assistant professor receives clinical scientist development award
Award from the Doris Duke Foundation allows junior faculty to focus on research
July 20, 2016
Medical School Ph.D. candidate balances Olympic dream, studies as Rio nears
When rowing competition begins Aug. 6, Amanda Elmore will be seated inside the women’s eight boat for the United States
July 12, 2016
Medical School doctor’s international collaboration garners rare Fulbright scholarship
Fulbright Scholarship Program is intended to connect U.S. scholars with counterparts overseas in order to collaborate on global issues
June 27, 2016
Move Forward: A conversation with Carol R. Bradford, M.D.
The new executive vice dean for academic affairs discusses her leadership style, the Medical School curriculum, and changes in medical education
June 23, 2016
Medical School named Gold Humanism Honor Society chapter
The creation of a chapter signifies that an institution places high value on the interpersonal skills and attitudes essential for the highest level of patient care
June 20, 2016
Two Medical School faculty members appointed to interim chair positions
Mark E.P. Prince, M.D., and Kristen J. Verhey, Ph.D., to lead Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Cell and Developmental Biology, respectively
June 15, 2016
After tragic fire, University of Michigan, Taiwanese doctors study crisis planning
Disaster response is focus of first publication to emerge from new partnership between the U-M and Taiwan’s largest hospital system
June 13, 2016
Medical School helping to train China’s next generation of physician-scientists
Partnership aims to expose promising Chinese medical students to research and, over time, increase the number physician-scientists in that country
June 08, 2016
Two UMHS women, including Medical School professor, among state’s “100 Most Influential”
Honorees from across the state of Michigan include leaders in business, academia, public policy and the nonprofit sector
June 07, 2016
2015 Dean’s Awards honorees: 3 physician-scientists honored for contributions in clinical or health services research
Julie C. Lumeng, M.D., Albert P. Rocchini, M.D., and Sanjay Saint, M.D., M.P.H., are conducting leading-edge research that is improving lives
June 02, 2016
Training the brains that explore the brain: Experts call for change in neuroscience education
Action is needed to keep innovation going on brain-based disease and behavior, while helping young neuroscientists prepare for careers
May 25, 2016