Emory University Hospital Midtown is the first and only academic medical center in Georgia to use endoscopic spine procedures through new technology to decrease recovery time and pain for patients undergoing spine surgery.
The Emory community raised a glass to toast dozens of faculty members from across the university who put in the hard work to get a book across the finish line during the past year.
The program, open to Emory undergraduate, graduate and professional students, provides a versatile toolkit including global leadership skills, intercultural communication strategies and service-learning experiences to help participants engage meaningfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Gary Teal, who joined Emory’s faculty in 1986 and will retire Dec. 31, has been instrumental in growing the Woodruff Health Sciences Center into the powerhouse of academic medicine that it is today.
The Emory Eye Center will expand with a major renovation at Executive Park in Brookhaven, set to open in 2027. The new, state-of-the-art facility will double clinical space, enhancing patient care, research and education with advanced medical services.
Scientists tracking the impacts of a warming world on animals find that high temperatures affect the immune systems of wild capuchin monkeys in Costa Rica.
A recent review published by the Lancet and led by Emory sports cardiologist Jonathan Kim shows that Black athletes are approximately five times more likely to experience sudden cardiac arrest and sudden cardiac death compared to white athletes.
Results from a recent clinical trial led by physicians at Emory University and Grady Health System indicate that a twice-yearly injection of Lenacapavir offers a 96% reduced risk of HIV infection overall, significantly more effective than the daily oral PrEP.
Emory Deputy General Counsel Melinda Simon is the 2024 Jeffrey P. Koplan Global Health Award recipient, recognized for exemplary service and performance toward global health impact.
On Nov. 18, the heart failure and transplantation team at Emory University Hospital made history, performing the first-ever surgical implantation in the United States of a brand-new type of ventricular assist device (VAD), which provides crucial care to patients with failing hearts.
Now open for applications through Dec. 5, the fellowship will shape the strategy for promoting Emory’s research impact and engaging faculty in public scholarship.
The holidays offer a break from the day-to-day and space to share family stories and rituals with children. Emory psychologists explain the importance of family storytelling and how it can aid in children’s development and overall well-being.
Rollins School of Public Health and the Michael C. Carlos Museum hosted events focused on art as a tool to address systemic racism and promote public health awareness and health equity at "Arts in Health Forum: Research & Practice.”
Undergraduates from a variety of disciplines are taking advantage of internships at world-class companies and organizations headquartered in Atlanta. See how their experiences enhance their Emory education.
Mindi Levin, founder and director of SOURCE — the community engagement and service-learning center at Johns Hopkins University — visited Emory to discuss the importance of community engagement and service for public health, nursing and medicine training.
Samantha Chipman, a second-year English PhD student, is pursuing a certificate in bioethics. The Cross-Institutional Undergraduate Sponsorship Program in Bioethics, based at Emory, opened her eyes to this interdisciplinary possibility when the organization funded Chipman's attendance at a 2021 conference.
Emory Healthcare and Emory Healthcare Network today announced a new population health collaborative with Guidehealth, an AI-enabled health care and value-based managed services company, to enhance and expand primary care access across Georgia.
Joseph T. Massey Jr. started his Emory career 55 years ago as a switchboard operator. Now the university’s longest-serving staff member, he has grown with the times and been instrumental in modernizing Emory’s university- and hospital-wide phone systems.
Parents in Northlake and throughout the metro Atlanta area have a new option for child care. The new Primrose school at Emory Healthcare - Northlake Campus is now open for enrollment. The school is accepting children ages six weeks to 5 years old and offers summer camp for school-aged children.
Emory Healthcare has been named the official medical provider for Atlanta’s new League One Volleyball team, offering best-in-class care to elite athletes as they begin their inaugural season in January.
Emory students celebrated kindness in action on World Kindness Day this week at an event that included lunch, opportunities to share kindness with others, and recognition for students “caught” in acts of kindness earlier in the week.
How do animal behavior researchers feel about the feelings of animals? Emory anthropologist Marcela Benítez and colleagues conducted a first-of-its-kind survey to help answer that question.
The 16th-annual ceremony focused on building community and honoring service, recognizing veterans as well as active-duty military members across the faculty, staff and students of Emory and beyond.
Events will highlight the interconnected nature of Emory’s global campus and city with the world through opportunities like Passport Day, International Wonderful Wednesday, daily compassion meditations and more.
Researchers from Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health and Emory School of Medicine are working to gain a more nuanced understanding of why and how specific toxic components in air pollution increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Nominations for this year’s Albert E. Levy Award for Excellence in Scientific Research are open through Dec. 31. Recognize a faculty member who is outstanding in their field.
A new study reveals high rates of undiagnosed cognitive decline among older adults in underserved communities, especially African Americans. Early screening could close critical gaps in care, reducing severe health risks and caregiver strain.
Get to know three Emory providers who have worn the uniform and continue to make a difference in the lives of others, combining their military experience with a deep commitment to patient care.
Emory faculty, staff and students can request an appointment for a first-time passport or a renewal during passport day events on the Atlanta and Oxford campuses in November and December.
Chemists at Emory and Caltech join forces to set the stage for a new way of doing organic synthesis. Science published their stunning results for using normally inert carbon-hydrogen to make a complex molecule.
Emory researchers play a critical role in evaluating new medical devices for NIH intended to help women with newborns in areas lacking maternal health resources.
New research from Emory University is providing a more precise prediction of COVID-19 severity that can be found by looking at autoantibodies in the nasal cavity, leading to more personalized treatment plans.
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke has awarded a $2.3 million R01 grant to Xiao Hu of the Emory School of Nursing to develop novel AI algorithms that predict post-stroke cognitive impairment and characterize vascular contributions.
In recognition of Veterans Day 2024, the Emory Healthcare Veterans Program is honoring the extraordinary contributions of those who served in the United States Armed Forces and reaffirming its commitment to veterans’ mental health.
A groundbreaking study from Emory University demonstrates how psilocybin-assisted therapy could impact more than 5 million people in the U.S. pending approval from the FDA.
Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping health care at Emory’s AI Health symposium. Engage with leading experts and researchers as they highlight the latest innovations, challenges, and opportunities in applying AI to medical practice.
An interdisciplinary Emory research team recently received a $3.5 million grant to develop new interventions to improve the health and emotional well-being of dementia caregivers. The innovative study centers on enhancing cognitive empathy.
Information technology functions for Emory University and Emory Healthcare will be unified under a single umbrella led by Alistair Erskine, creating a seamless customer experience, simplifying access to IT resources, increasing security and reducing risk.
Annual benefits enrollment is open from Oct. 28 through Nov. 11, 2024, allowing employees of Emory University and Emory Healthcare to make benefits changes. This year, Emory is introducing a new approach to medical rates.
Placing in the large employers category, Emory achieved second place. The award, presented by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, is a testament to the robust well-being programs offered to employees of Emory University and Emory Healthcare.
