The Addiction Alliance of Georgia, in partnership with the Atlanta History Center, is pleased to announce William Cope Moyers, acclaimed author and leading advocate for addiction recovery, will be featured in the Atlanta History Center’s Author Talks series on Tuesday, October 8.
The Emory Global Diabetes Research Center has received a $22 million grant from the National Institute of Aging to explore the links between diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease.
In 1986, former President Jimmy Carter set out to wipe Guinea worm disease from the world. When he succeeds — and he nearly has — Guinea worm will become the second human disease in history to be eradicated, following smallpox.
From competing in the 1984 Olympics to his time in the NFL, Sam Graddy has always been driven to excel. Now, as a director of development for Emory Heart & Vascular, he applies that same work ethic and persistence into championing connections with grateful patients.
Ed Goode, senior director of experiential learning in the Pathways Center, will oversee the implementation of “Connect-Integrate-Reflect," Emory’s plan to enhance undergraduate education.
James Rilling, Emory professor of psychology, interweaves his personal experiences as a son, husband and dad with the latest scientific insights into fatherhood. The MIT Press published “Father Nature: The Science of Paternal Potential.”
More than 100 Emory physicians gathered on Thursday, Sept. 19, to raise awareness of a topic that is critically important, yet rarely discussed: physician suicide.
A new multi-institution study found national political candidates miss an opportunity to sway voters by failing to prioritize the health of a key population: children.
A newly announced research effort aims to make medications safer and more effective by studying the environmental, genetic and lifestyle factors that contribute to both drug efficacy and negative drug interactions.
The National Institute on Aging has awarded a $1.6 million, four-year R01 grant to the Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing to investigate the role of Alzheimer’s Special Care Units in reducing racial and ethnic disparities in dementia care within nursing homes.
After a nationwide search, Emory Healthcare has named LeWanza Harris, MD, chief quality officer for the health care system. She will assume her new role on Sept. 30, 2024.
As an academic research institution, Emory’s faculty and staff conduct studies across every discipline, from the sciences to the humanities. This compilation of published research findings and the newest grant awards illustrates how Emory researchers are cutting a path toward groundbreaking discoveries.
The Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science (BSN) program is No. 1 in the nation, according to rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report.
Nearly 60 students and medical trainees from Emory’s Rollins School of Public Health and School of Medicine took part in a tabletop exercise that challenged them to work together to effectively respond to an infectious disease outbreak scenario.
The gallery’s new exhibition features 13 installations from artists and researchers that inspire self-reflection — with the help of trained student mediators — on how to join in creating a sustainable world.
A new study published this week in Molecular Psychiatry by Emory University researchers has revealed a promising new avenue for treating motivational deficits in patients suffering from depression.
The National Cancer Institute has awarded a $3.3 million grant to the Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing to understand the psychosocial impacts and their biological and social determinants among patients with advanced HNC receiving immunotherapy.
From investigating health care transitions for childhood cancer survivors to developing new synthetic methods for drug discovery, agricultural science and beyond, prestigious awards are propelling these students — and their research — further.
The Emory Arts and Social Justice Program pairs Atlanta artists with faculty members to reimagine an existing course with the goal of integrating arts and education for social justice and change.
The festival, set for Sept. 23-25, will feature a variety of activities to allow students to take a break in their daily routine and connect with others, including meditation, lawn games, music and even puppies.
Starting this NFL season, families welcoming newborns on Fridays at Emory University Midtown Hospital, Emory Johns Creek Hospital and Emory Decatur Hospital will receive exclusive Falcons baby bundles.
Emory’s Empathetic AI for Health Institute has yielded landmark discoveries for improving patient outcomes. Learn how seven new faculty appointments will further our understanding of diagnosing, treating and predicting disease.
Emory scientists develop a new laboratory model for social neuroscience and for the first time identify the neural circuitry tied to communal living in a mammal.
Emory paleontologist Anthony Martin describes a discovery of Early Cretaceous dinosaur tracks in Australia, showing that large, theropod dinosaurs thrived in a polar environment.
James J. Lah leads research at Emory Goizueta Brain Health Institute on Alzheimer’s in African American communities, revealing significant differences in biomarkers between races.
A transformative $25.9 million grant from The Marcus Foundation will accelerate pioneering research aimed at revolutionizing hemorrhagic stroke treatment.
Emory environmental scientist Jola Ajibade co-authored a commentary in Nature on whether futuristic settlements on water, known as “climatopias,” are viable ways to build climate-change resilience in coastal communities.
An experienced global higher education leader, Jane Gatewood will manage the university’s international engagements and support faculty, staff and students in academic and research initiatives.
Emory researcher Daniel Harper, PhD, has received a $2.3 million, three-year grant to test a novel method of measuring pain in patients with fibromyalgia,
Researcher Christina Gavegnano is known for opening her lab to undergraduate students, giving them experience in human health research. She delivered the 2024 Convocation address, encouraging the Class of 2028 to start their own remarkable trajectories.
Through Emory’s new AI.Xperience program, students worked with faculty advisors this summer to apply data science to critical topics in areas from health care to the arts. This month, they presented their findings through poster and oral presentations.
International Student and Scholar Services, along with campus partners, led Passport to Emory programs in Mumbai, Hong Kong and Seoul to welcome new international students and their families to the Emory community.
An innovative software tool called METI could advance cancer pathology by providing diagnostic insights from tissue biopsies, integrating both molecular and morphological information. The tool was developed by Emory and MD Anderson researchers.
On Saturday, Sept. 7, join the Atlanta Falcons and Emory Healthcare for “1 Trained at Every Game,” a free, hands-on CPR and AED training session that will equip community members to respond in medical emergencies.
In 2023, patient Jon Sybert was unexpectedly in the fight for his life. A team of dedicated providers, community and family would see him through — even holding a special wedding on the balcony of Emory University Hospital.
Emory University’s nine schools begin the 2024-25 academic year with big plans across disciplines. Read a roundup of class stats, new degree programs, fresh initiatives and other things to come.
Wright Caughman, an admired and beloved leader, served Emory as executive vice president for health affairs, CEO of the Woodruff Health Sciences Center and chair of the Emory Healthcare Board of Directors, among other roles.
Houston Healthcare, a community-based, not-for-profit health system located in Warner Robins, and Emory Healthcare, a comprehensive academic health system located in Atlanta, announced they have signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) for Houston Healthcare to join Emory Healthcare.
The grant, awarded to the Medical Nutrition Therapy for Prevention program, will work to assess and optimize the effectiveness of newborn screening programs in the Southeast United States over the next four years.
Emory’s new academic year is almost here, and faculty and staff are making final preparations before students arrive on campus. Here are 10 things you should know before the fall semester at Emory begins.
Common products that women routinely apply to their skin and hair may be putting them and their babies at risk, according to a new multi-institution study published in Environmental Health Perspectives.
