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May 17, 2018
Blood type affects severity of diarrhea caused by E. coli
Researchers ID protein responsible for blood-group difference.
News Release
May 16, 2018
Why chikungunya, other arthritis-causing viruses target joints
Study finds molecular handle that viruses use to get inside certain cells.
News Release
May 15, 2018
Medical students honor body donors
Donors help to advance medical education, research.
Medical Campus & Community
May 15, 2018
Bauer gift establishes named deanship at School of Medicine
David H. Perlmutter, MD, is inaugural George and Carol Bauer Dean.
News Release
May 11, 2018
Lee named Stupp Professor of Neurology
Physician-scientist recognized for work on stroke recovery.
News Release
May 10, 2018
4 medical students named Howard Hughes fellows
Award offers year of mentored research.
News Release
May 10, 2018
$5 million supports innovative breast cancer trial
Research aims to improve therapies for hard-to-treat tumors.
News Release
May 8, 2018
Medical students create Hawaiian floral crowns for Siteman patients
'When you make a lei, you're putting a piece of your self or your spirit into it for the recipient'.
Medical Campus & Community
May 7, 2018
Ances installed as inaugural Brennan Professor
Research focuses on Alzheimer’s diagnosis, treatment.
News Release
May 7, 2018
Miller receives Essey award from neurological society
Recognized for advancing research into ALS.
National Leaders
May 4, 2018
Vedantham-led team honored for clinical research
Work showed most clots don’t need to be treated with clot-busting drugs.
Medical Campus & Community
May 3, 2018
Why some bacteria eat antibiotics and what we can do about it
Source: NBC News
May 3, 2018
How a light touch can spur severe itching
Aging linked to decline in cells that control itch response.
News Release
May 2, 2018
Strasberg honored by American Surgical Association
Lauded for developing technique in laparoscopic gallbladder removal.
National Leaders
April 30, 2018
Advocating to end health disparities
MD candidate Michelle Mendiola Plá's ethics, drive inspired by her native Puerto Rico.
Class Acts, Medical Campus & Community
April 30, 2018
Bacteria’s appetite may be key to cleaning up antibiotic contamination
Antibiotics in environment contribute to drug resistance.
News Release
April 27, 2018
Bruchas receives Rising Star Award
Penn's Mahoney Institute honors anesthesiology professor for neuroscience research.
National Leaders
April 26, 2018
Rates of autism continue to rise, new data indicate
Many children still diagnosed late, after age 4.
News Release
April 24, 2018
Experimental arthritis drug prevents stem cell transplant complication
Drug fights graft-versus-host-disease in mice.
News Release
April 23, 2018
Feibel honored with lectureship
Also honored with Distinguished Alumnus Award.
National Leaders
April 23, 2018
Gereau chosen for Pain Society fellowship
Program focuses on communication, advocacy for pain care.
National Leaders
April 22, 2018
Neurosurgeon Eric Leuthardt: ‘An interface between mind and machine will happen’
Source: The Guardian
April 20, 2018
Obituary: James Lee, surgery department coordinator, 59
Staff member helped, befriended scholars worldwide.
Obituaries
April 20, 2018
Goodwin to lead national group of cancer center communicators, marketers
Will help lead efforts to enhance understanding of cancer research, care .