Shengpu Tang, Emory assistant professor of computer science, found a flaw in many peer-reviewed studies using the AI method known as reinforcement learning as a theoretical guide for the treatment of sepsis.
Emory researchers found that gentle chest vibration during mindfulness improves body awareness and strengthens related brain pathways in trauma survivors with PTSD and dissociation, pointing to a low-cost, noninvasive approach.
International Student and Scholar Services hosted the Passport to Emory program in Hong Kong, New Delhi and Seoul to welcome newly admitted students and their families to the Emory community.
More than 130 students conducted research related to the sciences, humanities and arts and shared their findings during the symposium. Meet three of this year’s presenters and see photos from the event.
Explore the Civil Rights Movement in five Southern cities via “Trouble the Land,” a new, online multimedia series produced by the Emory Center for Digital Scholarship and appearing in its journal Southern Spaces.
The Emory Center for Transmission of Airborne Pathogens, in collaboration with Emory Hope Clinic, is establishing a dedicated research unit within Emory University Hospital to transform how airborne infectious diseases are studied.
Emory Decatur Hospital announced today the launch of Emory Healthcare’s Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Nurse Residency Program. The program blends clinical education, hands on experience and mentorship from emergency nursing professionals.
Emory University faculty and staff were recognized with multiple awards in conjunction with the 2026 Commencement and school diploma ceremonies. See who was recognized for their contributions during the academic year.
Whittney Barth, associate teaching professor at Emory Law School and executive director of Emory’s Center for the Study of Law and Religion, answers questions about AI, religion and workplace protections.
Emory University’s 181st Commencement marked the close of a chapter for graduates. Before they turned their tassels, they reflected on their time at Emory and how their experiences here will carry them into the rest of their lives.
The new interdisciplinary master’s program combines health care knowledge, data science, and advanced analytical techniques to improve health care delivery, patient outcomes and organizational efficiency. The inaugural cohort will start in spring 2027.
The Emory School of Medicine honored graduates across medicine, physical therapy, genetic counseling and medical imaging. Explore the start of their journeys as health care leaders, including this year's student and faculty award winners.
The nine schools of Emory University held diploma ceremonies for their Class of 2026 graduates in conjunction with the university’s 181st Commencement. Read about their programs and watch the livestreams of all events.
The annual trip organized by International Student and Scholar Services offers the opportunity to see local landmarks and learn about their importance. This year, the group visited the National Center for Civil and Human Rights and the King Center.
Andrew Conlon and Hlina Temesgen will begin 15 months of intensive research this summer as Beckman Scholars. The program supports high-achieving undergraduates, providing funding to work with research mentors.
Emory physicists Justin Burton and Ilya Nemenman and their student co-authors won the Cozzarelli Prize from the journal PNAS for an AI-physics article that made an outstanding contribution to their field.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Whether you’re in a stressful life season or just looking to be more mindful, check out the resources available to Emory University and Emory Healthcare employees.
Working in a pediatric oncology lab as a teenager helped solidify Jessy Kline’s plan to pursue medicine. Now she moves to the next step in her journey: a residency focused on internal medicine and medical education.
Joanna Louis-Ugbo carried the value of creating community from her home to Emory’s campus, starting right away during a pre-orientation program. Her address as orator will remind graduates of their responsibility to offer, not just seek, support.
A new study published in the European Heart Journal has found that analyzing mammograms with artificial intelligence or AI can lead to better detection of cardiovascular disease in women, the leading cause of death in the U.S.
Sheryl Heron has served as a tireless advocate for social justice in medicine and for the well-being of patients and physicians, with work that extends beyond Emory's borders to the national and global levels.
Kristen Patterson, who is earning her PhD in chemistry, has focused her research on new ways to formulate medicines so treatments can more effectively reach the brain, specifically for neurological diseases.
Rodrigo Colón García worked to advance language access, food security and health care for marginalized communities during his four years at Emory. A neuroscience honors graduate, he plans to be a physician.
Emory professors Dennis Liotta and Raymond Schinazi and former postdoctoral research associate Woo-Baeg Choi developed key HIV antiretroviral medications that helped transform HIV from a fatal disease to a manageable condition, saving millions of lives worldwide.
Did you know a trip to Italy to visit violin makers is research? Or that a single plant has hundreds of enzymes to unlock? It’s all part of the research these seven undergraduates are pursuing.
As he worked on a PhD in nursing and an MBA, Omid Razmpour immediately applied what he learned, developing new methods to support Emory Healthcare’s workplace analytics and nursing advocacy efforts.
The Provost’s Distinguished Teaching Awards honor outstanding scholars who excel as teachers within formal and informal educational settings. Meet the seven recipients for 2026.
May 4 is Star Wars Day and Emory chemist Khalid Salaita is feeling the force. His lab just received the green light to send its force-sensing technology to the International Space Station to learn how microgravity alters the behavior and function of cells.
Emory University will celebrate its Class of 2026 with Commencement ceremonies May 7-11. With events taking place at Gas South District Arena and Convention Center in Duluth and on the Atlanta and Oxford College campuses, here are 10 things you need to know about the festivities.
Emory professor Hayk Harutyunyan is investigating small volumes of light, which could open the door to higher-speed quantam computing and even targeted medical treatments. The work is possible thanks to a grant from Emory’s University Research Committee.
Emory professor George Staib’s most recent production addresses a violent chapter in history through a multimedia dance project. The work is possible thanks to a grant from Emory’s University Research Committee.
For nearly 90 years, University Research Committee awards have been funding new research projects from all Emory departments. This year, funding will double. Discover a few of the groundbreaking ideas supported by the award.
The OpenWorld Atlanta Research and Learning Hub, built by Emory University with partners in Germany and South Korea, uses archives and interactive technology to connect the city’s past with its future. At the heart of the project is a desire to make history more comprehensible through visual tools.
Emory professors Nicholas Giordano and Mara Schenker are working to find more personalized ways to help patients manage their pain and reduce the use of opioids after surgery. The work is possible thanks to a grant from Emory’s University Research Committee.
Emory professor Thomas Gillespie is investigating how global environmental changes impact the way disease moves between animals and people — including traveling to remote places. The work is possible thanks to a grant from Emory’s University Research Committee.
Emory professor Jessica Fairley is pursuing an investigation into environmental factors that impact the spread of leprosy. The work is possible thanks to a grant from Emory’s University Research Committee.
Emory is a national site in the NIH-funded $21 million INSPIRE Network, among the largest federal investments in psychedelic research, studying the safety and therapeutic potential of psychedelic-assisted therapies for adults age 65 and older.
Graduating seniors Madeline Garcia, Tallulah Story and Morgan Creighton are among the Emory College seniors, Emory PhD students and recent graduates who were awarded prestigious graduate research fellowships from the National Science Foundation this year.
Emory chemists and computer scientists tapped AI to find new disinfectants to combat the growing problem of dangerous “superbugs.” The Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling published their method for designing molecules to kill bacteria.
Since joining Emory in 2020, computer scientist Liang Zhao has built AI tools in collaboration with scientists across the university, working to speed and improve processes related to discovery and medical diagnostics.
Now in its 25th year, the Turkish Lecture series shared insights on Turkish literature and history, all while fostering engagement between scholars and students as well as the United States and Turkey.
Moving past the pandemic meant that health care systems were left with unused personal protective equipment that was nearing expiration. Emory’s Business Operations Department went to work, redirecting products through trusted nonprofits and education partners.
Emory’s 2026 International Awards recipients were honored during a ceremony in late March. This year’s honorees are Parminder Suchdev, Jennifer Ducksworth, Adriana Guttierez Yllu and Alawode Oladele.
Roxana Chicas has seen the power of community come full circle — from student to assistant professor at Emory. This National Donate Life Month, she shares her incredible journey of donating a kidney to her mentor and fellow Emory nursing professor, Vicki Hertzberg.
Becoming an Association of American Physicians member is a defining moment in a physician’s career. Four Emory University researchers — Allan Levey, K. M. Venkat Narayan, Guido Silvestri and Jindan Yu — have been elected members.
Lisa Muirhead, interim dean of the Emory School of Nursing, has been appointed to a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine committee conducting an epidemiologic study on the health of Veterans at Alabama's Fort McClellan.
A research team in Emory’s Natural Language Processing lab, led by Jinho Choi, is developing Tinker Tales, an interactive storytelling platform designed to help young children understand how AI works by building stories with it.
Natalie E. Dean and Khalid Salaita were honored with the 2026 Albert E. Levy Award for Excellence in Scientific Research in recognition of outstanding contributions in their respective fields of research.
Entrepreneurial faculty and their discoveries were recognized at the Office of Technology Transfer’s 20th Annual Celebration of Technology and Innovation. Awardees specialize in a range of disciplines including AI, disease treatments and more.
A new paper co-authored by Emory professor Janeria Easley examines the extent to which gaps in test scores and discipline deter Black parents’ school decisions. Easley’s work is pushing the conversation forward with data.
Eshan Momin, Emily Huang and Daniel Hua are 2026 recipients of the Goldwater Scholarship, the premier award for undergraduates studying math, natural sciences and engineering. All plan to pursue doctoral degrees.
Celebrate spring by diving into a new book about the power of flowers by David George Haskell, an Emory University adjunct faculty member in environmental sciences. He makes the case that humans are a floral species.
Each year, Emory professor Peter Roberts takes business students to Central American coffee farms — bringing classroom lessons to life. For Roberts, good business isn’t just profit; it’s about creating a positive impact for people around the world.
Emory University and Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) are teaming up once again for a seventh season of the Emmy Award-winning television series “Your Fantastic Mind,” premiering Monday, April 13, at 9:30 p.m. ET.
Patients who are diagnosed with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) can now receive comprehensive care for their condition through Georgia’s first and only program located at Emory Healthcare.
Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Assistant Professor Telisa Spikes, PhD, RN, FAHA, has been named a Fellow of the American Heart Association (AHA).
Emory economist Stephen O’Connell and his undergraduate collaborators study effective ways to improve the prospects of people whose lives are upended by war, conflict or disaster.
Historian Jeffrey Lesser and students from across Emory are intensely involved with one São Paulo neighborhood to study the effects of place and community on health — and inform interventions for the future.
A collaboration between Emory Healthcare, Emory School of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has led surgeons to perform the world’s first minimally invasive coronary artery bypass technique without open-heart surgery.
Terri Rebmann, PhD, RN, CIC, FAPIC, has been named Associate Dean of Education at the Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, following a national search.
Researchers at Emory’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences found MRI-guided transcranial magnetic stimulation reduced overactivity in the brain’s fear center, the amygdala, and improved PTSD symptoms, with benefits lasting at least six months.
The Gilman International Scholarship Program, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, provides merit-based scholarships to outstanding American undergraduate students with high financial need to pursue credit-bearing academic studies and career-oriented internships abroad.
The public forum will take place Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10 a.m. at The Carter Center in Atlanta and will focus on the growing body of research examining how cardiovascular health, metabolic conditions and emerging diagnostic technologies may influence dementia risk.
Emory University will host the university’s 6th annual Autism Celebration Month this April, a series of events recognizing and celebrating autistic and neurodivergent students, researchers and community members.
The Board of Trustees has elected Adam H. Rogers to serve as chair-elect and vice chair of the board. Rogers will serve as vice chair until Sept. 17, 2027, when he officially succeeds Robert C. Goddard III as board chair.
The Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory (IPRCE) has been awarded $302,150 from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) to measure rates of seat belt use and driver distraction in Georgia this year.
A new study published in the scientific journal Cell provides the clearest evidence to date that people infected with influenza actively expel infectious virus into the air and that the amount released varies enormously between individuals.
Emory Healthcare is taking the lead in preventive heart care by encouraging adults, particularly those with a family history of cardiovascular disease, to take a simple blood test that can determine their genetic risk for heart disease.
Graduating Emory medical students experienced a rite of passage March 20, when they discovered where they are headed next on their journeys to become physicians.
Shawana S. Moore, PhD, DNP, APRN, WHNP BC, FNAP, FAAN, FNPWH, a faculty member at the Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, has been elected a Distinguished Scholar Fellow of the National Academies of Practice (NAP) Nursing Academy.
Jane Gatewood, vice provost for Emory Global Engagement, has started her term as president of the Association of International Education Administrators. There, she will focus on global education policy and leadership.
Emory Food and Nutrition Services teams have responded to feedback by expanding food availability and accessibility for employees across shifts and locations. Efforts include setting up several food pantries.
A new study explains the gut-brain connection, indicating that bacteria from the gut can directly enter the brain, with potential implications for neurological health. Researchers also identified low levels of bacteria in the brains of mouse models of neurological diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s diseases.
The Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing recognized six alumni for outstanding contributions to the school, profession and community during its annual Nurses’ Alumni Association Awards dinner.
Spring break is a time to relax and unwind, but it also brings an opportunity to focus on wellness. Emory’s Center for Student Wellbeing shares tips for safely enjoying the week away from classes.
Charles Searles and colleagues from the Emory School of Medicine were the first to link increased cardiac ICU admissions to more days of extreme heat risk, as measured by NOAA’S experimental heat risk index tool.
First-year students from Emory’s schools of medicine, nursing and public health formed 115 cross-disciplinary teams that worked together to address health challenges facing Atlanta communities during IPE-ACTS Day 2026.
Laura Boudon, director of Education Abroad and assistant dean for undergraduate education in Emory College, has been selected for a 2026 Fulbright U.S. International Education Administrators Award to Taiwan.
Emory's faculty and staff conduct studies across every discipline, from the sciences to the humanities, excelling in academic research. Read about published research findings and the newest grant awards that illustrate how Emory researchers are cutting a path toward groundbreaking discoveries.
Scientists developed a new way to help understand what happens in the body when people consume a plant product and the many chemicals it contains. The American Chemical Society’s Journal of Natural Products published the method to quickly analyze the effects of a natural product, developed at Emory University.
Emory Healthcare has been named one of the nation’s leading providers in caring for patients who require left ventricular assist device or LVAD implantation for the fifth year in a row.
According to the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research, an independent, non-profit organization, Emory University received more than $511 million in NIH funding in 2025.
The Georgia Hospital Association recognized Emory Healthcare and Emory Decatur Hospital with three awards that honor Georgia health care organizations for reducing the risk of medical errors while improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
The new website serves as a central hub for ethical, safe AI use, offering guidance, best practices and governance resources for Emory’s faculty, staff, students and health care teams.
On March 27, Emory University invites thinkers, seekers, innovators and leaders to participate in a full day of conversation about AI and what it means for humanity now.
Emory University is one of 14 colleges and universities that will share more than $2.1 million in funding for undergraduate scientific research. The program will support a 15-month independent research experience for six students across three years.
Monica McFarlan becomes the first patient in Georgia and at Emory Healthcare to receive an innovative new procedure called, HALT which stands for heart-after-liver transplant. Both organs are implanted in one procedure to help the body not reject a heart transplant.
Emory University has been designated the “Stalking Horse Bidder” by a federal bankruptcy court to purchase the assets of Emory Proton Therapy Center — following recent legal filings by the center’s owner, Georgia ProtonCare Center, Inc. (GPCC).
Jennifer Frediani, PhD, RD, ACSM-CES, assistant professor at the Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, has been named a Fellow of the Society of Behavioral Medicine.
In honor of Valentine’s Day, meet three Emory couples — including Jessica Howard-Anderson and Joseph Carpenter — as they share the stories behind how they met, when they married and what keeps them going strong.
Effective Feb.1, Emory Healthcare will increase the organizational minimum wage to $19 an hour, an increase of $1.46. The change demonstrates a continued focus on uplifting its workforce, placing Emory Healthcare’s minimum wage nearly $12 above the federal minimum wage.
Set to begin enrolling in fall 2026, the program will combine advanced graduate education, research and supervised practice to cultivate the next generation of registered dietitian nutritionists.
Emory University Hospital Midtown has been designated a Level III Neonatal Center by the Georgia Department of Public Health, recognizing it as the first and only Level III NICU in metro Atlanta and highlighting its ability to provide advanced, specialized care for critically ill and premature newborns.
New programs, well-being resources and more can help employees take charge of their health in 2026. Campaigns throughout the year will focus on different aspects of well-being to help participants progress toward goals.
The U.S. State Department has named Emory a top producer of Fulbright winners for the 10th straight year. Emory has had 189 recipients of the Fulbright Award, the government’s flagship international exchange program.
Emory Healthcare held a celebration to mark a milestone for patient Tiatanna Leland who was the first in the U.S. to have the new BrioVAD device implanted.
Emory announces the first cohort of its Nurse Practitioner Fellowship in Parkinson’s disease care, providing specialized, interdisciplinary care to expand patient access.
Emory professor Amit Shah and colleagues have developed improved methods for getting veterans to participate in cardiac rehabilitation programs after a heart attack.
Researchers at Emory found that targeted, community‑driven outreach — including education events and partnerships with local organizations — significantly increased participation in Alzheimer’s studies, showing how culturally informed strategies can strengthen trust and improve enrollment in underrepresented groups.
A newly released national report by the Health Resources & Services Administration shows Emory Healthcare performed a record-breaking number of kidney transplants in 2025, making it the leading and largest adult kidney transplant program in the country.
Emory Healthcare unveiled a refreshed brand identity that reflects the strength of its academic roots, the humanity of its care and its vision for the future of health care — one defined by discovery, innovation and deep community connection.
Lucas San Miguel, who graduated from Emory College of Arts and Sciences in 2025, is Emory University’s 12th recipient of the award, which fully funds a one-year master’s degree and cultural immersion in China.
The nine schools that make up Emory University head into the new semester with innovative initiatives, celebration-worthy achievements and a full slate of engaging speakers and events.
An Emory study finds the ovarian hormone estradiol influences women’s brain responses to threat, but traumatic stress can disrupt this regulation, which helps explain women’s increased risk for PTSD.
A new program at Winship Cancer Institute at Emory has launched focusing on early detection and treatment of lung cancer through low-dose lung screening CT and AI-assisted recognition of incidentally found pulmonary nodules.
Emory neuroscientists have installed a $1.5 million automated cell culture system designed specifically for human organoids, used to study diseases, test drugs, and develop regenerative therapies. The system can monitor cultures for weeks or months and analyze cell differentiation patterns with AI.
Emory University students were among the almost 56,000 delegates who attended this year’s 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference, UNCOP30, in Belém, Brazil.
The program, open to both undergraduate and graduate students, fosters leadership and intercultural understanding through a cohort experience during the academic year. Participants learn global leadership skills and communication strategies and gain service-learning experiences.
A new study led by researchers at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health estimates that nearly 20% of U.S. residents who use pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention received their medication via telemedicine.
Emory research shows that the new COVID-19 vaccine formulations produce antibodies with a half-life of more than 500 days — significantly longer than antibodies produced by earlier versions of the vaccine.
Emory's faculty and staff conduct studies across every discipline, from the sciences to the humanities, excelling in academic research. Read about published research findings and the newest grant awards that illustrate how Emory researchers are cutting a path toward groundbreaking discoveries.
A $2.5 million grant from the Action for Women’s Health initiative will support the expansion of the Nia Project in Emory University School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Twelve Emory faculty members are on the list of the world's most influential and highly cited researchers for 2025, as compiled by the data analytics firm Clarivate.
Emory Global Engagement is convening stakeholders across the university to celebrate compassion in this year’s International Education Week. Activities at Emory will take place Nov. 17-21.
A group of health professionals, researchers and technologists gathered to focused on uncovering problems in rural diabetes care, bridging the gap between the patients’ lived experiences and the efforts of clinicians to deliver more effective solutions.
Education Abroad’s recent Re-entry Orientation program helped students translate their education abroad into career assets by reflecting on their experiences and demonstrating skills such as adaptability, cultural awareness and problem-solving that are valuable in today’s job market.
The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University and the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) have partnered to develop a pipeline that prepares more local nurses to meet workforce demands.
Four Emory University researchers have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine.
Emory’s language offerings support students’ applications for a unique U.S. State Department program that places American students in immersive language study around the globe. Get to know Emory’s four most recent participants.
Emory University nursing PhD student La-Urshalar Brock, FNP-BC, CNM, has been awarded the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (F31) from the National Institutes of Health.
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 College campuses this semester.
Emory Johns Creek Hospital recently held a “test-drive” event for its newest non-surgical robot, called ION. The ION bronchoscopy system by Intuitive uses minimally invasive fiberoptic technology to allow providers to biopsy lung nodules that may be suspicious for lung cancer.
Several new programs have emerged around the university this year to further support faculty researchers as they explore innovative ideas. Find out more about each program and how a team approach to encouraging scholarship is making a difference.
Emory Healthcare is bringing new services and specialists to Central Georgia with a clinic to treat heart, vascular and transplant patients. The clinic is the first of its kind in Warner Robins and will be staffed by clinicians from Emory Healthcare Heart & Vascular and Emory Healthcare Transplant teams.
The Emory BioFoundry Institute is designed to empower Emory researchers and encourage investment in order to transform groundbreaking ideas into real-world solutions that improve patient care and public health.
From a reception and networking opportunity to an entertaining day at Six Flags, Emory’s Atlanta and Oxford College campuses find ways to welcome new international students to the university.
The Emory Specialized Center of Research Excellence on Sex Differences has received a five-year, $7.4 million renewal to continue advancing women’s health.
Emory’s faculty and staff conduct studies across every discipline. This compilation of published research findings and the latest grant awards illustrates how Emory researchers are cutting a path toward groundbreaking discoveries.
Emory University School of Medicine, a national leader in epilepsy surgery and neurostimulation therapies, is partnering in a newly awarded $2.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to support the development of a next-generation neurostimulation device aimed at preventing seizures in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy.
Emory Global Engagement is seeking nominations of students, alumni, faculty and staff members for the International Awards, celebrating Emory community members’ achievements and dedication to global engagement.
A new Emory University study, led by the Emory ALS Center and the Center for Neurodegenerative Disease at Emory’s Goizueta Brain Health Institute, sheds light on why a once-promising experimental medication for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis failed to help patients, despite successfully reaching its intended target in the central nervous system—the brain and spinal cord.
An Emory study found that the brain produces a “global signal” that is linked to multiple body processes in the autonomic nervous system. The discovery could help explain the connection between the brain and physiological responses.
A new study from Emory University shows that certain mental health conditions escalate the risk of developing heart disease and experiencing adverse outcomes by significant margins. The study also examines social determinants and quality of care.
The Center for New Medicines, which aims to harness the plethora of discoveries from across the Emory ecosystem to accelerate them into the early stages of drug development, has selected its inaugural cohort of eight therapeutic research projects.
Biomedical engineer Gari Clifford — recognized as the School of Medicine’s 2025 Dean’s Eminent Investigator — shares the story behind his work to track and predict health and illness, particularly in low-resource settings.
International Student and Scholar Services organized its second annual Summer Social to provide both incoming and returning students with a fun opportunity to continue building community.
Heather Dexter, FACHE, president of the Emory Healthcare Regional Hospital Division, has been elected to the Georgia Hospital Association Board of Trustees.
Emory researchers are using virus-containing aerosol droplets as a better, more precise way to study how people get infected by flu viruses in the air.
The findings, published in Nature Genetics, offer critical insights into why some prostate cancers become resistant to therapy and how that shift could be blocked.
Groundbreaking research led by neurologist and neuroscientist Erik Johnson reveals that adults with Down syndrome may experience a form of Alzheimer’s disease that has unique features compared to other forms of the disease.
Representatives from the University of Bonn, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, University of St Andrews and Waseda University gathered on campus to discuss ongoing partnership with Emory, with emphasis on the theme of artificial intelligence.
A new study from Emory University reveals that maintaining optimal cardiovascular health can significantly improve overall physical and psychological well-being.
Emory University researchers identified that psilocin, a byproduct of consuming psilocybin, the active ingredient in psychedelic mushrooms, actively delays aging in cells and organisms.
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.
Carlos del Rio, MD, a longtime Emory faculty member, infectious diseases physician, HIV/AIDS researcher, collaborative colleague, mentor and global health leader, has been honored with the prestigious 2024 James Shepherd Lifetime Achievement Award from the Georgia Hospital Association.
International students who graduated with the Class of 2025 represented more than 60 countries. See photos from the event at the Miller Ward Alumni House, which recognized the achievements of graduating students.
Jeffrey V. Ravetch and Christopher C. Goodnow were selected to receive the award for their groundbreaking research that has revealed new insights into the human immune system and paved the way for novel disease treatments.
Each summer, Emory’s International Student and Scholar Services hosts Passport to Emory programs to meet new students and their families. This year’s events took place in Mumbai, Hong Kong and Seoul.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University Hospital participated in a nationwide four-day, large-scale patient movement exercise designed to test and validate the nation’s ability to move patients with highly infectious diseases safely and securely to regional treatment centers.
Emory’s metabolic camp brings together women across age groups to offer a unique experience blending nutrition education, peer support and rigorous research, all with a dash of summer-camp fun.
A new clinical trial represents the first-ever CDC-sponsored trial of a vaccine delivered via "patch" technology that utilizes dissolvable microarray technology.
“Your Fantastic Mind,” the award-winning television partnership between Emory University and Georgia Public Broadcasting, has been recognized with four Southeast Emmy Awards.
As the nation observes PTSD Awareness Month in June, the Emory Healthcare Veterans Program (EHVP) proudly marks a decade of dedicated service, celebrating 10 years of delivering transformative mental health care to post-9/11 veterans and service members.
Assistant professor of otolaryngology Anthony Law has developed an artificial intelligence model that can help primary care doctors diagnose throat cancers as accurately as a specialist by analyzing the sound of a patient's voice.
Emory computer scientist Shengpu Tang is developing artificial intelligence tools to identify, validate and transmit key data needed to better support health care workers in decision-making processes.
Experts at Emory are utilizing artificial intelligence to break down the boundaries between different types of imaging, combining them to yield deeper insights into cancer risk and prognosis, showing more accurate cancer risk assessments.
The Addiction Alliance of Georgia (AAG), a collaboration between Emory Healthcare and the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, is expanding its efforts to combat the opioid epidemic with two grants totaling $5.7 million from the Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust.
Researchers at Emory University have provided compelling evidence supporting the existence of an inflammatory subtype of major depression, a breakthrough that could transform how this complex disorder is diagnosed and treated.
The projects are a key tenet of the center’s mission to promote well-being among older adults. Learn more about the researchers and how they will investigate multiple domains of innovation in aging.
Hosted by International Student and Scholar Services and the International Student Leadership and Advocacy Board, Emory’s annual Global Festival brought more than 800 community members together to learn about and celebrate a variety of cultures.
Daniel L. Barrow, Professor and Chair of Emory Neurosurgery, has been awarded the 2025 Distinguished Service Award by The Society of Neurological Surgeons.
Emory Johns Creek Hospital has received its second Magnet® designation for its continued commitment to nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program.
Emory Spiritual Health and the Emory Center for Psychedelics and Spirituality (ECPS) recently hosted the third Science on Spiritual Health Symposium (SOS). International leaders met to discuss the latest science in established inpatient and outpatient general practice of evidence-based spiritual health interventions.
The Woodruff Health Sciences Center’s Office of Well-Being (EmWELL) microgrants program funds projects working to address workforce stressors by empowering employees to establish solutions that could be scaled across the system.
A new study from Emory University has identified a biological connection between inflammation and deficits in motivation in individuals with schizophrenia, offering new hope for treating symptoms that have long been resistant to existing therapies.
New biomedical technology developed at Emory and Georgia Tech detects and monitors for anemia in a completely non-invasive way with just a photo of a fingernail using an AI-powered algorithm.
A team of interdisciplinary experts from Emory, Georgia Tech, Indian Institute of Technology Madras and top Indian institutions united to identify 10 priority problems faced by patients in India with diabetes and their caregivers that can be solved using technology.
The students, part of a South Korean exchange program, toured multiple resources across Emory University, including health sciences research and The Hatchery, to encourage attendees to consider how their research can change lives.
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.
Emory University and Georgia Tech are leading an AI-driven approach to study freezing of gait (FOG), a common symptom of Parkinson’s disease that severely impacts mobility and independence.
Haydn T. Kissick and Suresh S. Ramalingam were honored with the 2025 Albert E. Levy Award for Excellence in Scientific Research in recognition of outstanding contributions in their respective fields of research.
A new study reports a substantial increase in the percentage of mental health and neurodevelopmental disorder diagnoses among publicly insured children in the United States.
Windows to the World: Peru connected the Emory community with the country’s vibrant culture through dance, food and presentations. International Student and Scholar Services, Centro Latinx and La Alianza Latinx partnered on the celebration.
A new study found middle-aged Americans demonstrated higher levels of loneliness than older adults, a designation shared with only one of 29 counties in a study of more than 64,000 adults from across Europe, North America and the Middle East.
Emory University and Georgia Public Broadcasting are teaming up once again to bring viewers Season 6 of the Emmy Award-winning PBS television series “Your Fantastic Mind,” with powerful stories on Parkinson’s, psychedelics, strokes, Alzheimer’s and more.
Emory University’s graduate and professional schools and programs continue to be ranked among the best in the country, according to U.S. News and World Report’s 2025 Best Graduate Schools.
The International Society for Computational Biology selected Yana Bromberg as a fellow based on her development of a machine-learning tool shaping research in the field, particularly for its ability to predict disease susceptibility.
An Emory University study has identified significant suicide risks among musicians, shedding light on factors that contribute to the increased risk and highlighting the need for targeted mental health interventions within the music industry.
Emory researcher Jonathan Kim has published a new study showing that, while the number of cardiac arrests occurring during marathons has remained steady in recent years, the number of deaths from these events has declined.
Seven Emory professors have been named 2024 AAAS Fellows for their outstanding efforts in the advancement of science based on research, teaching, administration and technology, as well as communicating and interpreting science to the public.
On March 18, the Healthcare Leadership Collaborative brought together leaders and professionals from across the nation to advocate for health care workers’ well-being and mental health.
Through Fabla, a new voice diary app developed for clinical research at Emory, researchers are utilizing the human voice to gain a window into how the language and emotional states of individuals with depression evolve in response to psilocybin-assisted therapy.
Environmental sciences professor Eri Saikawa is leading the cohort of students who will observe working sessions and serve as communications staff during the World Health Organization’s Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health.
Emory researcher Christina Gavegnano’s pioneering work with a class of small molecules known as JAK inhibitors continues to generate interest into how HIV might be cured after a second patient who received the treatment was declared to be in long-term remission.
A study from Emory University suggests that levodopa, a medication that increases dopamine levels in the brain, may help treat individuals with depression who experience motivational impairments due to high inflammation.
Jonathon Cohen, a hematologist and medical oncologist at Winship Cancer Institute, is leading a project to expand clinical trials to rural Georgians. Through building connections with oncologists throughout the state, Cohen is creating broader access to the complex clinical infrastructure that makes it possible to carry out medical trials.
Emory researcher Azra Ismail, professor of biomedical informatics at the School of Medicine, has pioneered a mobile-based AI chatbot providing information about issues like family planning, pregnancy care and even basic reproductive anatomy.
Amit Shah, a cardiologist and epidemiology professor, is researching why younger women in rural communities began experiencing increased rates of premature coronary heart disease, while rates were declining for other groups.
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.
Jarvis was a marathon runner who suddenly found herself diagnosed in her 50s with a rare genetic form of heart failure – and in desperate need of a transplant. Thankfully, she came to Emory. Here’s how she got across the finish line in a race against the odds, supported at every step by the ultimate medical dream team.
Emory University is collaborating with The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and its STRONG STAR Consortium in a new clinical trial aimed at improving treatment outcomes for post-traumatic stress disorder.
Pre-existing immunity against seasonal H1N1 flu might help explain why most reported human cases of H5N1 bird flu in the U.S. have not resulted in lethal outcomes, suggests a new study by Emory University and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers.
The study found that women who experienced childhood trauma had a worse vascular function, a preclinical marker of heart disease, while men had none. In addition, the findings show women may be more vulnerable to a larger cumulative stress burden, eliciting varying physiological stress responses.
The TEDxEmory talks on Feb. 22 were full of surprises, insights and inspiration. Rashmi Raveendran, the daughter of Sri Lankan refugees and a senior at Emory studying anthropology and quantitative sciences, spoke about cultivating empathy.
Emory Healthcare physicians are changing the lives of patients by offering a new procedure for women suffering from symptoms caused by uterine fibroids that cause severe pain.
On Valentine's Day, some of Emory's scientific power couples are proving that the best research is produced in pairs. Emory is home to several co-investigators, faculty members and clinicians who will be taking a break from analyzing data and treating patients to celebrate the sweetest day of the year together.
New research shows that a potential new targeted therapy for childhood brain cancer is effective in infiltrating and killing tumor cells in preclinical models tested in mice.
Since November, Emory surgeons have been piloting new software that creates a three-dimensional digital image of a patient's lungs. Having access to a 3D model makes removing hard-to-reach cancerous cells more efficient and precise. Think of it as the first time a cartographer added mountains and canyons to the layout of a map—only in this case, that map leads straight to saving a patient's life.
Emory biologist Nic Vega researches how different traits in a worm population translate into transmission, an innovation that promises to provide more real-world data to develop better epidemic models.
A study recently published in the Journal of the American Heart Association led by Emory University Investigators uses a stress test to investigate the mind-body connection as it relates to heart disease.
The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) has awarded a $3.8 million R01 grant to a collaborative team from Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing and Rollins School of Public Health to mitigate health disparities and reduce cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality among Latina agricultural laborers.
Emory and Georgia State University are reimagining dementia care through a new program created in collaboration with local artists and educators that teaches care partners improvisation skills to foster empathetic and effective communication.
A recent study by Emory University researchers provides new insights into why the mRNA vaccines developed to fight COVID-19 in 2021 are less effective in patients with autoimmune diseases.
With the passing of President Carter, the world has lost a beacon for justice and human rights, and Emory has lost a steadfast partner, beloved professor and revered friend.
Through advocacy and seed funding, the Rally Foundation is making a difference in pediatric oncology research. The foundation’s collaboration with Emory has included $2.5 million in research support.
Emory Heart and Vascular recently reached another major milestone in the innovative treatment and care for patients with advanced heart failure, implanting its 1000th durable ventricular assist device (VAD) on December 10. VADs are a vital alternative for patients whose hearts are in end-stage failure, but who do not qualify for a transplant or would not receive a transplant in time.
The Emory academic and research leaders were recognized for their prolific spirit of innovation through outstanding inventions that have made a tangible impact on quality of life, economic development and the welfare of society.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
During a workshop hosted by Emory’s Department of Human Genetics, scientists from around the world learned the latest techniques for working with brain organoids, including how to visualize and analyze the cells inside them.
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University researcher and physician Reshma Jagsi, MD, DPhil, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in health and medicine.
Researchers at Emory University and Emory Transplant Center have found that it is safe to transplant a kidney from a deceased donor with human immunodeficiency virus into a recipient living with HIV in need of a new kidney.
Thanks to a family gift made in honor of the late Sylvia Fallon, the outreach program at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital has been renamed and will continue providing training for nurses to volunteer with vulnerable patients.
Emory Healthcare teamed up last month with the Atlanta Falcons to host the “1 Trained at Every Game” community event, providing free hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) training to hundreds.
A team of researchers, including Jessica Fairley, an infectious diseases specialist and associate professor in Emory University’s School of Medicine, have found ways to detect the neglected tropical disease schistosomiasis when other less sensitive tests cannot, leading to earlier treatment that can improve long-term outcomes.
New combination flu and COVID-19 tests offer quick at-home results with a single swab. An Emory researcher with firsthand experience evaluating these tests explains their reliability and how they can help you this flu season.
Members of The Atlanta Opera joined local medical experts, including Emory faculty, for a discussion of how the arts have long been used as a channel for raising public awareness of pandemics or other illnesses.
Ten years ago, the first Ebola patients treated in the U.S. arrived at Emory University Hospital and Jill Morgan became the first nurse in the nation to care for them. Now, she’s using what she learned to test ways to keep pathogens from spreading.
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.
From competing in the 1984 Olympics to his time in the NFL, Sam Graddy has always been driven to excel. Now he applies that same work ethic and persistence into championing connections with grateful patients.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The National Academy of Medicine has selected Roxana C. Chicas, PhD, RN, FAAN, a faculty member at Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, to participate in the American Academy of Nursing Fellowship, part of the NAM Fellowships program.
Increasing ventilation in child-care settings may not always be effective at preventing flu virus spread, according to a new study published by a team of researchers at Emory University, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Virginia Tech.
A new training program through the Biological Discovery through Chemical Innovation initiative offers a highly interdisciplinary approach for predoctoral students to become drug discovery scientists.
The novel hepatitis C test will enable a person to be tested, and if positive for HCV, quickly connect to care and potentially begin life-saving treatment, all in a singular visit.
Idowu (Jola) Ajibade, associate professor in Emory’s Department of Environmental Sciences, spoke on a guest panel of experts for a meeting of the U.S. President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology titled “Social Impact of Research: Climate Resilience.”
Three structural biologists, recognized for their groundbreaking research and new insights into the immune system, are the first recipients of the Max Cooper Prize in Immunology. The prize is named for the renowned immunologist at Emory.
Dozens of Atlanta-area high school students shadowed Emory researchers and genetic counselors during the five-week program organized by the Department of Human Genetics. The program aims to diversify biomedical career paths through hands-on research exposure.
Four Emory Healthcare hospitals — Emory University Hospital, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown and Emory Johns Creek Hospital — have ranked prominently in this year’s regional ratings of U.S. News and World Report’s Best Hospitals.
Emory Decatur Hospital has unveiled $4 million in improvements to its endoscopy center, converting 1,200 square feet of existing space into an advanced gastrointestinal procedure suite.
Designed to cultivate future university leaders, Emory's Academic Leadership Program brings together faculty members from both Emory and Atlanta-area colleges and universities for a full academic year of leadership development workshops and programming.
The new playground furthers the center’s mission of building an inclusive environment for children to play, learn and grow together. Children of all ages in the Early Emory program will be able to enjoy the new structures.
Today, as avian flu H5N1 continues to spread widely in migratory birds, poultry, dairy cattle and cats, there is a need to better define the pandemic risk to humans.
As an academic research institution, Emory’s faculty and staff conduct studies across every discipline, from the sciences to the humanities. Here’s a sample of recent grant awards and the work they will support, plus highlights from some published research findings.
Now in its second year, INSPIRE offers undergraduate students from across the U.S. the opportunity to participate in infectious disease research through a 12-month mentorship program.
A 24-year-old patient waiting on a heart transplant donned his cap and gown for a special graduation ceremony at Emory University Hospital, after missing his college graduation.
Findings from the LAURA Phase III trial — presented at the ASCO Annual Meeting by Winship Executive Director Suresh Ramalingam, MD, and simultaneously published in The New England Journal of Medicine — show osimertinib significantly extends the time patients live without their cancer worsening, offering the first effective therapy and new hope for those with advanced EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer.
Emory Decatur Hospital has unveiled approximately $22 million in improvements to its behavioral health services unit, now offering adult outpatient and inpatient services in one space at the hospital.
Since 2022, bird flu has been infecting a wide variety of mammals. “You can find this trend around the world, almost anywhere you look,” says Thomas Gillespie, professor and chair of Emory’s Department of Environmental Sciences.
As the first-ever outreach manager dedicated to promoting the entire Heart & Vascular service line, Sean Bradley is here to shout the praises of each division – from cardiothoracic surgery to vascular care to electrophysiology. Here's how the one-time sports broadcasting hopeful made his way into the unique role of cardiovascular clout-master.
Emory University School of Medicine researchers, in partnership with the University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC), have been awarded a five-year, $6 million award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to conduct a study aimed at improving health outcomes for pregnant Black women.
The 2024 Albert E. Levy Award for Excellence in Scientific Research went to Steven H. Liang and Kathryn M. Yount in recognition of outstanding contributions in their respective fields of research.
Ozlem Bilen, MD, has always had a passion for accessible health care — something she says started early in childhood. On Sept. 1, she’ll become hospital section chief of cardiology at Emory University Hospital.
CNN named Emory University ethnobotanist Cassandra Quave one of its Champions for Change for 2024, citing her “state-of-the-art approach to the study of medicinal plants.”
Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital physicians Dhaval Desai, MD, and David Kooby, MD, have been named the 2024 recipients of the E. Napier “Buck” Burson, Jr., MD, Physician Award of Distinction.
Following traumatic experiences, many individuals demonstrate remarkable resilience, recovering their mental and behavioral well-being without external intervention.
Emory disease ecologists show how deforestation in Costa Rica has disrupted natural systems, leading to outbreaks of rabies in cattle caused by the bite of vampire bats.
The wide swath of patients served first attracted Alan Amedi to Emory’s School of Medicine. He’s focused on making information readily available to the public, especially underserved communities, all while mentoring pre-med students in Atlanta.
Despite significant global progress in scaling access to antiretroviral therapy for people living with HIV, HIV-related deaths remain unacceptably high in low-resource communities across the CHAMPS network in Africa.
Emory researchers uncover why some homes in rural Madagascar where bubonic plague is endemic are infested with fleas. Based on their findings, they recommend ways to reduce the flea populations and their impact on human health.
The Addiction Alliance of Georgia, a partnership between Emory Healthcare and the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, is hosting the “Comfort of Recovery” quilt throughout the month of April at the Emory Addiction Center.
A new five-year, $3.1 million grant from the NIH will help Emory researchers undertake a novel study combining biological, social and clinical research methods to better understand the symptoms of cystic fibrosis.
Emory University’s graduate and professional schools and programs continue to be ranked among the best in the country, according to U.S. News and World Report’s 2024 Best Graduate Schools, which was updated July 23.
The Emory Global Diabetes Research Center has launched the Diabetes Translational Accelerator to address the most challenging issues in diabetes and associated complications.
Art meets healing in a powerful display of resilience and recovery as the Addiction Alliance of Georgia hosts the installation of the “Comfort of Recovery" quilt throughout the month of April at the Emory Addiction Center.
Emory researchers have mapped the distribution of the lone star tick across Georgia to help build awareness for where people are most likely to encounter the most common biting tick in the state.
Along with eight other area colleges and universities, Emory teamed up with the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership for a community service project to celebrate Atlanta’s iconic 404 Day.
Entrepreneurial faculty and their discoveries were recognized on March 21 at the Office of Technology Transfer’s 18th Annual Celebration of Technology and Innovation. Awardees specialize in a range of disciplines including disease detection and therapeutics, cybersecurity and more.
As the world marks the beginning of Autism Awareness Month on April 1, Emory University is kicking off its 4th annual Autism Celebration Month with a series of events under the theme "Pathways and Passions," celebrating the interests, expertise and meaningful journeys of autistic students and community members.
Emory researchers have discovered that exhaled vapors from e-cigarettes contain chemicals that are detectable in children's saliva, breath and blood samples.
Forty health professionals, clinicians and journalists from France and Belgium attended a March 8 presentation and tour of Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown.
Pioneering care and innovation come together in the expansion of Emory University Hospital’s new, state-of-the-art heart and vascular facilities, the result of an $87.7 million investment and three years of meticulous planning and design.
A nationally renowned healthcare leader and physician, Churchwell, MD, will return to his old stomping grounds on March, as invited speaker for Cardiology Grand Rounds. We caught up with the esteemed physician to chat about his time as chief resident at Grady in the early 90s, discuss the importance of mentorship, and more.
Five-year-old Scarlett Alonzo has arginase deficiency, a rare metabolic disorder. Read her story and how she was part of a study testing an enzyme replacement therapy.
Threat assessment professionals gathered at Emory for a panel discussion aimed at enhancing collaboration between mental health providers and law enforcement officers to shape a more empathetic, efficient system for those in crisis.
An Emory University study found that many pregnant women who delivered babies during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic were conflicted in their vaccine decision-making.
Emory University's Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, now designated a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre (US-478), is leading efforts to enhance the healthcare system in the Bahamas, advancing Emory's commitment to global health rehabilitation initiatives.
While infodemics are not new, an increase in the volume, velocity and virality of health information creates an imperative for health authorities to build a trusted health information ecosystem and capacity to monitor emerging narratives that can harm health and health care delivery.
Emory Heart & Vascular reached a milestone by performing its 5000th transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedure in late 2023. Emory's history with TAVR dates back to 2007, when it became the first site in Georgia (and one of the first in the nation) to perform the innovative, minimally invasive procedure.
Epidemiology professor Tené T. Lewis was one of 10 participants in an exclusive roundtable discussion held Feb. 7 in Atlanta with first lady Jill Biden. The group discussed research, education, investment and other topics related to women’s health.
The food and nutrition team at Emory University Hospital is placing an intentional spotlight on healthful plant-based meals in 2024. Try some new menu options until Feb. 16 and share your feedback.
Each year, Emory CompFest brings innovative national and international musicians to Emory to work with students and faculty and present their music in concert to the greater Atlanta community. The 2024 festival is Feb. 7-11.
Kicking off Heart Month, Emory Heart and Vascular’s immersive new project uses photos, stories and video to showcase 16 free-flowing, fascinating, substantive, moving (and sometimes funny) conversations between cardiothoracic surgeons, preventive cardiologists, sports medicine practitioners and more.
Led by Emory's Rebecca Martin, an analysis of public health responses to the COVID-19 pandemic revealed inequities in access, price, delivery and uptake of vaccines. Health leaders must improve access to and pathways for delivery of vaccines before a future pandemic.
Early spring semester marks the beginning of cold and flu season, which now also includes COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus. Learn ways to stay healthy and how to access care at Emory if you get sick.
Emory University, through its AI.Humanity initiative, has joined a consortium of universities to collaborate with the City of Atlanta in using artificial intelligence to foster entrepreneurship and position Atlanta as a top five technology hub.
Household air pollution, caused in part by people cooking using open fires or inefficient stoves, is responsible for an estimated 3.2 million deaths per year. Emory University researchers conducted a multi-country study to assess the health effects of cooking with liquefied petroleum gas instead of harmful traditional biomass fuels such as wood, charcoal, and dung.
A new Cell Reports paper from Bing Yao’s lab in Emory’s Department of Human Genetics provides insights into mechanisms underlying several neurodegenerative diseases, such as ALS and Alzheimer’s.
Emory University has been awarded $1 million for up to five years to expand access and care to its multidisciplinary long COVID clinics at Emory University Hospital Midtown and Grady Memorial Hospital.
A new Emory-led special journal number seeks to redefine human aging as a holistic process, challenging biomedical research’s traditional focus on individual aging-related diseases such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease and dementia.
Following a nationwide search, Emory University Hospital has named Robert (Rob) Boesch, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, as chief nursing officer (CNO) of Emory University Hospital. He will begin his new role on Feb. 5, 2024.
Biomedical graduate students who joined Emory's Biotech Consulting Club met recently to eat, drink, network and swap strategies for exploring careers in the biotechnology business.
Wilbur Lam, Susan S. Margulies and Cassandra Quave have been named to the National Academy of Inventors’ 2023 class of Fellows. Election as an Academy Fellow is the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors.
Healthy Emory organized the first “Stress Less, Live More!” raffle, allowing employees to reflect on the ways they relieve stress. Departments across Emory University and Emory Healthcare also created unique public displays that showcased ways they reduced stress.
In 2018, William Sanders got some bad news: His heart was failing and he needed a transplant. What followed was a journey of hope with Emory Heart & Vascular, bolstered every step of the way by the love of family and friends.
Emory scientists have developed technology with the potential to better assess the effects of antiplatelet drugs on individuals and to gain a clearer picture of bleeding risks for patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass surgery.
Nine Emory faculty were recently recognized as part of an elite group of the world’s most influential scientists by the Institute for Scientific Information.
Emory's inaugural AI.Health Symposium, hosted by the Emory Empathetic AI for Health Institute, included sessions on AI's clinical potential and breakthrough innovations, as well as issues of ethics, bias and privacy.
Rachel Hall-Clifford of Emory’s Center for the Study of Human Health is the 2023 Jeffrey P. Koplan Global Health Award recipient, recognized for applying social science approaches to global health research and implementation.
Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital is the first community hospital and one of only two hospitals in the world to achieve its seventh consecutive Magnet designation, the highest national honor for professional nursing practice. The hospital also is the first to be awarded Magnet with Distinction.
Members of the Emory community gathered in Cannon Chapel on Tuesday to pay their respects to Rosalynn Carter as her tribute ceremony took place on campus in Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church.
A new paper from a team led by Emory sociologist Megan Reed offers new insight into family ties during crises by examining family communication patterns in the early days of COVID-19.
The Emory Empathetic AI for Health Institute will utilize artificial intelligence and computing power to discern patterns in vast amounts of data and make predictions that improve patient health outcomes
National Diabetes Awareness Month kicked off with trap yoga in the Emory Student Center and continues all month with seminars, workshops and more. Attend an event to learn more about diabetes and diabetes prevention.
To help reduce fall risks and other safety concerns in hospitalized patients, Emory Healthcare is collaborating with Andor Health to bring virtual patient observer technology to its hospitals.
The initial findings of a Nature Medicine study describe a first-of-its-kind randomized clinical trial to identify the most effective source of cellular injections for knee arthritis.
The Emory Sports Performance and Research Center has received a $4.5 million grant to use virtual reality technology to reduce injury risk and improve performance in young athletes.
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Emory employee Antonia Gillespie shares her story about how early detection was key to discovering cancer in its early stages.
A new fund fueled by donors allowed more than 270 students across 47 majors to say “yes” to unique internship experiences — and discover the paths they’re meant to follow along the way.
NIH has awarded $7.8 million to the Atlanta Center for Microsystems Engineered Point-of-Care Technologies (ACME POCT) to support inventors across the country in developing and testing point-of-care technologies to help improve patient care.
Members of the Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital community recently collected more than $6,000 in basic hygiene necessities, as well as raised money, to help support Mercy Care’s outreach initiatives in the metro area to provide services to those in need.
Emory Healthcare has announced the creation of two new leadership roles to better align the continuum of care for patients across its 11 hospitals and enhance operational excellence for the health system.
A public art sculpture in the shape of a heart stands in the historic Orr Building courtyard at Emory University Hospital Midtown as a remembrance and reflection of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Emory professor Max Cooper’s historic discoveries forever changed our understanding of the adaptive immune system, fueling lifesaving advances in basic research and medicine. The annual award in his honor is open to national and international candidates across the spectrum of immunology.
As the cold and flu season approaches, and COVID-19 continues to be present in the community, Emory health experts explain how to stay safe through important reminders about testing, vaccines, awareness and information about the new COVID-19 variant.
Emory Vaccine Center researchers have identified a potential Achilles heel within SARS-CoV-2. The vulnerable spot can be targeted with a peptide derived from wild boar, which maintains its antiviral activity across known variants.
For PhD students and postdoctoral fellows working in professor Philip Santangelo’s lab, as well as undergraduates invited to join the audience, Jill Biden’s campus visit proved to be an inspiring, “once-in-a-lifetime” moment.
New Emory research led by Hanjoong Jo, a professor of medicine and biomedical engineering at Emory, looks at how better understanding the complex dynamics of blood flow may help treat some heart disease.
Emory University researcher and inventor Dennis Liotta, PhD, has been named to the Bayh-Dole Coalition’s inaugural “Faces of American Innovation" for helping to transform HIV from a death sentence into a manageable illness.
First lady Jill Biden toured the lab of Emory professor Philip Santangelo, the first recipient of funding from a new federal agency supporting the Biden Cancer Moonshot, and discussed his groundbreaking research to train the immune system to treat and cure cancers and other diseases.
Joe Depa, a distinguished leader in data and artificial intelligence, has been named Emory University’s inaugural chief data and analytics officer. Depa began his role Sept. 11.
Emory leads biomedical research into a new era through an NIH center to advance technology for cellular mechanics, developed in the lab of chemist Khalid Salaita.
Researchers at Emory University and Rutgers are gaining new insights into how schizophrenia develops by studying a genetic factor that increases the risk for the condition by about 40-fold.
President Joe Biden announced that a new federal agency has selected Emory to receive $24.8 million in funding to drive the development of a cutting-edge approach to prevent, treat and potentially cure diseases such as cancer, autoimmune disorders and viral infections.
All across campus, faculty and staff are preparing for the new academic year and the arrival of students. Here are 10 things you need to know as the Atlanta and Oxford campuses transition from summer to fall.
A new artificial intelligence model finds that x-ray images collected during routine medical care can provide warning signs for diabetes, even in patients who don’t meet the guidelines for elevated risk.
For the twelfth year in a row, Emory University Hospital ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Georgia and metro Atlanta in the 2023-24 Best Regional Hospitals rankings.
Emory Healthcare will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations for employment or medical staff privileges and will no longer require providers and staff to wear face masks for direct patient contact in outpatient settings, except in high vulnerability areas.
The results of a novel study presented by Emory researchers during the International AIDS Society Conference in Brisbane, Australia, have revealed exciting findings in the pursuit of an HIV cure.
Emory biophysicists have gained a new insight about the dynamics of cellular movement, which is key to processes ranging from stem-cell differentiation and wound healing to the development of diseases such as cancer.
Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital is launching a new nursing-led program that combines helping patients navigate post-discharge health needs with lifestyle coaching aimed at tackling some of the biggest risk factors for future hospitalizations.
Emory faculty and staff are frequently recognized for their work locally, nationally and internationally. Read a sampling of recent accolades, including awards for professional contributions and leadership appointments.
Emory’s Next Gen biomedical research internship provides hands-on research experience and works to diversify STEM fields. This year’s program expanded to host more students and offer more lab placements.
A new study published in JAMA Open Network assessed how a specific type of AI (called natural language processing) can speed up the time between a patient-initiated message, a physician response and access to COVID-19 antiviral treatment.
In light of the ongoing opioid epidemic, Emory University researchers are testing a new support service for those with substance use disorders who visit Grady Memorial Hospital’s emergency department.
The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute has awarded a $2.7 million grant to Emory University and Emory Healthcare researchers to study the use of data strategies to detect and predict atrial fibrillation in poststroke patients.
A narrative literature review recently published in Lancet addresses and summarizes the current understanding of diabetes disparities by examining differences between and within race and ethnic groups and among young people.
Emory University and the Partners for International Development marked the 30th anniversary of their partnership with the country of Georgia and its impact on the advancement of modern medical and educational programs there.
The National Football League and the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) have awarded a grant to an interdisciplinary team involving Emory University researchers to study innovative, first-of-their-kind, alternative pain management methods that could benefit NFL players and society at large. The researchers will investigate mindfulness-based intervention in sports medicine injuries.
Interested in expanding your horizons this summer? Listen to podcasts from Emory faculty, staff and students for captivating stories and compelling conversations. Check out new episodes and stay tuned for future releases.
Emeritus College’s university-wide celebration of newly retired faculty on June 2 was the first of its kind at Emory. The college, Emory’s official organization for retired faculty, keeps members engaged in the social and intellectual life of the university.
New research from Emory University and Marcus Autism Center can potentially identify early brain and behavioral markers associated with social disability, which can inform early-intervention approaches to better support child and family outcomes.
The Center for Advanced Motor BioEngineering and Research will make cutting-edge biosensors, disseminate them to neuroscientists and provide training for using the biosensors to explore a range of research questions.
Cecelia Bellcross, founder of Emory’s Genetic Counseling Training Program and a leader in the field of communicating cancer genetics risk, died unexpectedly on June 8, 2023.
After three years of leadership, the principal investigators of the Emory Clinical Trials Unit are stepping down and two new leaders will take over to continue their legacy.
82-year-old Elberta Jenkins was the first patient to successfully undergo a brand-new procedure pioneered by Emory’s structural heart team. Previously, Jenkins had been told that she was out of options for her failing heart.
In the Atlanta Business Chronicle's 2023 Health Care Heroes program, Linda A. McCauley, dean of the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University, has been named the Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and Boghuma K. Titanji has been named winner of the Health Care Innovator/Researcher category.
Through a generous gift from alumnus Sidney Yarbrough III and his wife, Rebecca, Emory acquired the sculpture “Resting Figure,” which pays tribute to the heroism of health care and university staff during the pandemic’s long course.
As an academic research institution, Emory’s faculty and staff conduct studies across every discipline, from the sciences to the humanities. Here’s a sample of recent grant awards and the work they will support, plus highlights from some published research findings.
After an initial decline in diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease-related deaths, researchers from Emory and other institutions have noted a reversal of the trend, with mortality rates increasing from 2014 to 2019, according to a new study published May 12 in The American Journal of Medicine. More than 37 million adults in the United States (about 15% of that population) are known to be living with this condition – with potentially more whose condition has gone undiagnosed.
Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing is partnering with the Liz Blake Giving Fund and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (Children’s) to develop a scholarship program to expand and equip the workforce of pediatric mental health professionals.
The 2023 Albert E. Levy Award for Excellence in Scientific Research went to Jennifer Strafford Stevens and Guido Silvestri in recognition of their groundbreaking research and advancement of scientific knowledge.
More than three years after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services first declared a public health emergency, the COVID-19 public health emergency officially winds to a close on May 11. But there are still questions about what this means for the pandemic moving forward.
Experts from the Rollins School of Public Health discuss what the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency means and what’s next for COVID-19 research.
In the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, Elsa Mekonnen reflected on her drive to help others as a nurse. So it’s no surprise that during her master’s in nursing program, she became known for putting scholarship and service into practice.
Jonathan Trapp, who is graduating as a doctor of ministry, has spent two decades working in emergency management and as a pastor. That bivocational experience allowed him to better serve his community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Emory University’s senior leadership recently recognized the efforts of the Emory COVID-19 screening team during the last two-and-a-half years of the pandemic.
Four Emory faculty members have been elected to join the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a prestigious honorary society and a leading center for independent policy research.
The importance of capturing personal stories during health crises takes center stage at “Documenting Health Crises: Oral Histories of COVID and Ebola,” a panel discussion and screening on April 18. The event is open to the public at no charge.
During the 2023 Hamilton E. Holmes, MD, Memorial Lecture, three Emory experts shared lessons they’ve learned about treating and helping others move beyond trauma.
After a three-year effort, a team of Emory researchers has discovered that COVID-19 damages the cells lining the smallest blood vessels, choking off blood flow and leading to organ dysfunction in adult patients.
In a significant step for the treatment of neuroblastoma, an international group of researchers led by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University and the New Approaches to Neuroblastoma Therapy (NANT) Consortium has shown that the targeted therapy lorlatinib is safe and effective in treating high-risk neuroblastoma.
Physician and faculty member Vicki Teodorescu, who is one of the 15% of women in vascular surgery nationwide, looks back at her decades-long career in health: “To me, blood is the elixir of life, and if you can direct it, it’s miraculous.”
Entrepreneurial faculty and their discoveries were recognized at the Office of Technology Transfer’s 17th Annual Celebration of Technology and Innovation on March 23. Awardees specialize in a range of disciplines including ethnobotany, radiology, nursing and antiviral studies.
Today marks the launch of the Emory University-led collaborative project, Together TakeMeHome, the largest nationwide HIV self-testing program to date.
It wasn’t long ago that women’s heart health was barely a blip on the scientific community’s radar. Now, following the path carved out by pioneers like Nanette Wenger, Emory researchers and physicians like Viola Vaccarino are examine how stress impacts women’s heart health — as shown in this recently published NIH-funded study.
The JUSTICE exhibition at Science Gallery Atlanta examines the relationships between individuals and the systems that impact their lives by asking the central question, “What is justice?” The exhibition opens with Community Day on April 1.
Gene therapy is becoming reality for a number of diseases as researchers refine once-experimental approaches. Emory’s Genetic Clinical Trials Center was designed as a hub for testing the increasing number of products aimed at genetic diseases.
Under the terms of a new research agreement, Emory University and Pfizer will work together to identify and evaluate potential antiviral compounds to combat COVID-19.
Emory faculty and staff are frequently recognized for their work locally, nationally and internationally. Read a sampling of recent accolades, including awards for professional contributions and leadership appointments.
Julie Swann, vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer (CNO) at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, has been elected to serve as a member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Board of Directors and Nominating Committee.
Research is an integral part of Emory, from the sciences to the humanities. Read a sample of recent grant awards across campus along with newly published research findings.
Four Emory Healthcare hospitals have been named top Georgia and U.S. hospitals, and one has been named a top global hospital, in Newsweek’s lists of World’s Best Hospitals 2023.
Emory University School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics is the largest recipient of federal research dollars from the National Institutes of Health in 2022 for pediatrics departments.
Families with children affected by a rare mutation in the CTCF gene formed a new community, with the goal of providing others with accurate information and facilitating their care.
A new genomic study led by Emory anthropologists finds that Indigenous populations in present-day Ecuador adapted to the tuberculosis bacterium around the time that agricultural began proliferating n the region and thousands of years before the arrival of Europeans.
The IPECP Project Awards provide WHSC faculty with the opportunity to create new or refine existing interprofessional programs across Emory’s three health professional schools and their health care partners.
The newly founded grassroots organization Frontline Immunity works to educate and mentor young students, who in turn become health and vaccine ambassadors in their own communities.
Carlos del Rio, an internationally known clinician and epidemiologist, has been named interim dean for Emory School of Medicine. He will begin his appointment on March 1.
Atlanta Falcons legend Alge Crumpler must overcome his biggest challenge after retiring from the NFL. After four years of dedication, sacrifice, effort and support by Emory Healthcare, he’s back to living his best life.
Emory faculty and staff are frequently recognized for their work locally, nationally and internationally. Read a sampling of recent accolades, including awards for professional contributions and leadership appointments.
The Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory University, Grady Health System and collaborators at the University of Michigan have been awarded a five-year, $4.4 million project to continue studying motor vehicle crashes in metro Atlanta that result in injuries treated at Grady.
In “Pandemic Reflections,” the Emory University Course for fall 2022, convenor Jodie Guest led undergraduate, graduate and professional students on a journey to discover lessons learned from the HIV/AIDS and COVID-19 pandemics.
Test-and-Go COVID-19 testing will be available on Emory campuses starting in mid-December. Anyone in the Emory community is able to access these self-administered PCR tests.
Doctors from the Emory Heart & Vascular Center are joining forces with the Family Heart Foundation, a leading research and advocacy organization, to find and more widely treat undiagnosed patients living with a common genetic condition that causes the body to produce extremely high levels of unhealthy cholesterol.
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences has awarded a $2.46 million grant to Emory University and Georgia Institute of Technology researchers to develop a multi-sensor biopatch for farmworkers that can predict symptoms of heat-related illness, dehydration, and acute kidney injury.
The program, one of fewer than 60 in North America and the only one in Georgia, turns 10 this year. As demand for this expertise increases, Emory is looking to strengthen support for its students.
Research is an integral part of Emory, from the sciences to the humanities. Read a sample of recent grant awards across campus along with newly published research findings.
New findings from a meta-analysis published in Nature Immunology examine the biological mechanisms responsible for why some people’s immune systems respond differently to vaccinations.
Emory University has been recognized for having some of the world’s best health sciences programs, according to U.S. News and World Report’s 2022-23 rankings of Best Global Universities.
New ancient DNA analyses provide the most complete genetic evidence to date for ancient Central American and South American migration routes, while also adding surprising twists in the story of early human settlement of South America.
A targeted therapy for children with high-risk Hodgkin lymphoma was shown to significantly reduce relapse rates when tested in a large multicenter clinical trial conducted by the Children's Oncology Group and led by pediatric oncologists at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.
“The Mold That Changed the World,” now being performed at Science Gallery Atlanta, describes the discovery of penicillin and, amid the dancing and singing, delivers a serious message about the rise of antimicrobial resistance.
The newest Emory Libraries exhibit, “Connections: The Power of Objects,” highlights objects displayed by libraries, museums and other organizations to increase knowledge, spark curiosity, encourage discovery and promote creativity. An event celebrating those connections will be Nov. 17.
A large-scale review of data from Emory-run national health registry, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that Black and Hispanic adults were less likely than white adults to receive CPR regardless of racial and ethnic makeup or income strata of neighborhoods where heart patients collapsed.
Carlos del Rio, MD, has been announced as the new president of IDSA beginning Oct. 24. Three other Emory physicians are also receiving IDSA awards and honors.
A look at the life and career of an Emory Heart & Vascular legend, Dr. Omar Lattouf, whose career spans more than three decades. Over the years, he's been part of numerous innovative procedures and healthcare milestones. But most importantly, he's helped save countless lives and has formed strong connections with patients and their families.
Emory researchers studying the inherited sleep disorder myotonic dystrophy have found evidence indicating a link to the inhibitor neurotransmitter GABA — and a potential remedy.
Due to the cultural stigma attached to breast cancer, cultural stoicism toward pain and symptoms, and language barriers, Asian American breast cancer survivors — especially those with depression — tend to suffer unnecessarily from pain that could be easily managed with pharmacological and other treatment strategies.
The Celebration of Faculty Eminence recognized 61 newly tenured and promoted faculty, 39 named professors and four faculty members recently elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Learn more about the honorees.
Emory experts Jodie Guest and Carlos del Rio team up to answer questions about the new COVID-19 boosters, including who is eligible and when to get the updated shot.
In response to the monkeypox public health emergency, leaders from Emory Student Health Services and Counseling and Psychological Services discuss preparations for potential cases of monkeypox at Emory, prevention efforts and resources available to students.
An Emory University-led project has been awarded $41.5 million for a five-year CDC award to implement Together TakeMeHome, a national HIV self-testing program designed to increase awareness and diagnoses of HIV infections in the U.S.
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University investigators will lead a study aiming to understand role of oral health in persistent HPV and oropharyngeal cancer in people living with HIV.
Margaret Williamson, MD, an infectious disease physician at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, is the 2020 recipient of the E. Napier "Buck" Burson, Jr., MD, Physician Award of Distinction. The award is the highest honor for physician service at the hospital.
Research is an integral part of Emory, from the sciences to the humanities. Read a sample of recent grant awards across campus along with newly published research findings.
New findings on COVID-19-triggered autoimmunity have implications for both the treatment of acute infection and for people with long COVID, in which self-targeted antibodies have emerged as a key characteristic.
The coronavirus variants of concern are emerging from chronic, long-term COVID-19 infections in people who may be immune compromised and unable to clear the virus, suggests research by scientists at Emory and the University of Oxford.
Emory Johns Creek Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s SilverPlus Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
Doctors at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital are the first in Georgia to combine a state-of-the-art mobile 3D imaging system with a robotic-assisted bronchoscopy to diagnose lung cancers earlier and less invasively.
The Center for AIDS Research at Emory University has received a five-year, $11.25 million award from the NIH to further its work aimed at ending the HIV epidemic through the highest-caliber translational research.
Research is an integral part of Emory, from the sciences to the humanities. Read a sample of recent grant awards across campus along with newly published research findings.
For the eleventh year in a row, U.S. News and World Report has ranked Emory University Hospital the No. 1 hospital in Georgia and metro Atlanta in the regional rankings in U.S. News Best Hospitals issue.
Three faculty pairs from Emory and Georgia Tech are the inaugural recipients of AI.Humanity Seed Grant Program funds. Their work will leverage artificial intelligence to improve society and the quality of human life.
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Emory University School of Medicine and Grady Memorial Hospital mourn the loss of Jerome Carl Landry, MD, MBA, professor of radiation oncology.
A dozen high school students spent five weeks of their summer shadowing Emory researchers and genetic counselors, getting hands-on experience related to areas of personal interest.
Evan Anderson, an infectious disease physician at Emory and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, answers questions about the CDC’s recent recommendation for COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5 and under.
A new study led by Rollins researchers found that the childhood obesity epidemic in the United States continues to grow, despite numerous public health efforts.
Michael Clery, assistant professor of emergency medicine at Emory University’s School of Medicine, is joining the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Violence Reduction as the inaugural deputy director.
By identifying the key immune cell type that drives the transition from early to late COVID-19, Emory researchers have demonstrated the impact of candidate drugs on viral clearance and inflammation.
Winship Cancer Institute researchers have found that COVID-19 vaccines are much less effective for patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Many of these patients produced low or no antibodies that bind or neutralize SARS-CoV-2 and variants such as Omicron.
In a Phase I clinical trial, investigators at the Hope Clinic of Emory Vaccine Center found a vaccine targeting mosquito-borne viruses to be safe and prompt a durable immune response.
The Hope Clinic of the Emory Vaccine Center is participating in a clinical trial to evaluate the use of mRNA technology in HIV vaccines for the first time in humans.
Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital has earned a distinguished three-star rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the American College of Cardiology for its patient care and outcomes in transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).
Emory Johns Creek Hospital has received an ‘A’ rating from the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade Spring 2022 survey. This national distinction is a measure of achievement in patient safety, indicating Emory Johns Creek Hospital’s success in preventing errors and harm throughout the facility.
Wilbur Lam, a principal investigator for RADx, joins epidemiologist Jodie Guest to talk about his team's work to bring new COVID-19 diagnostic tools to market and provide free testing to the community.
From tending gardens on Emory campuses to finding new ways to recycle, Emory faculty, staff and students advocate for sustainable changes. Learn about the 2022 recipients of the Sustainability Innovator, Outstanding Sustainability Representative, and Sustainability Lifetime Achievement awards.
May 18 is HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, an opportunity to educate communities about the importance of preventative HIV vaccine research. Researchers at the Emory Vaccine Center are working at the forefront of HIV vaccine development.
From volunteering as an interpreter to mentoring first-generation students and speaking out on others’ behalf, this year’s graduate Brittain Award recipient My Nguyen drives positive change in everything she does.
Seeing the effects of Hurricane Maria firsthand influenced Natalia Calzada Jorge’s decision to pursue medical school. Now she’ll combine lessons from that experience with her time at Emory to better serve patients.
Alyssa Panitch, Edward Teller Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of California, Davis, has been selected as the new chair of the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University.
Until COVID-19, more people died of TB every year than any infectious disease, especially in poorer countries. Now, a new federal grant will support scientists at Emory to further research into the air-borne bacterial disease.
Emory Vaccine Center and Winship Cancer Institute researchers have obtained a detailed picture of the immune cells present within brain metastases, with an eye toward reactivating and enhancing those cells with cancer immunotherapy.
Faculty entrepreneurs and their discoveries were recognized at the Office of Technology Transfer’s 16th Annual Celebration of Technology and Innovation. Three new awards were added this year, for a total of seven categories.
The latest initiative from Human Health, which integrates Emory College’s liberal arts excellence with the university’s renowned health sciences, exposes undergrads to the science, policy, ethics and law behind vaccines and drug discovery.
An Emory study is the first to show that mRNA can be used to activate genes in animals. The discovery could lead to someday helping control how the immune system responds to pathogens.
Researcher and inventor Dennis Liotta is the 2022 recipient of the Perkin Medal, the highest honor a scientist can receive for contributions to applied chemistry in the U.S. His discoveries include transformative treatments for HIV and hepatitis B.
Emory epidemiologists Jodie Guest and Carlos del Rio team up to discuss the CDC’s latest recommendations for COVID-19 booster shots, including who needs a second booster and when.
Research is an integral part of Emory, from the sciences to the humanities. Read a sample of recent grant awards across campus along with newly published research findings.
In the SAVE program, researchers assess whether mutations in emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants such as Delta and Omicron affect virus transmission, severity and immunity, which in turn supports the testing of vaccines and therapeutics and guides public health responses.
A multi-institution collaborative of researchers led by Emory University found that onset of type 1 diabetes, once known as juvenile diabetes, is much higher among adults than previously believed.
The Georgia Hospital Association Partnership for Health and Accountability recently presented eight of its prestigious patient safety and quality awards to Emory Healthcare, including two Emory hospitals — Emory University Hospital Midtown and Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital.
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating second COVID-19 booster shots and various variant-targeted vaccines has begun enrolling adult participants at Emory.
Led by K.M. Venkat Narayan and Mohammed K. Ali, the Emory Global Diabetes Research Center of the Woodruff Health Sciences Center will continue domestic and global diabetes and noncommunicable diseases research, education and outreach.
Emory scientists have found Heartland virus circulating in lone star ticks in Georgia. Their research adds new evidence for how the tick-borne virus may evolve and spread geographically and from one organism to another.
Emory Johns Creek Hospital is offering joint replacement surgery using Mako SmartRobotics, transforming the way total knee, partial knee, and total hip replacements are performed.
Emory faculty and staff are frequently recognized for their work locally, nationally and internationally. Read a sampling of recent accolades, including awards for professional contributions and leadership appointments.
Antibodies derived from Ebola survivors treated at Emory have distinctive properties, which could make the antibodies potent weapons against future outbreaks.
Emory Johns Creek Hospital is now offering robotic joint replacement Mako SmartRobotics™ transforms the way total knee, partial knee and total hip replacements are performed by helping surgeons plan more efficiently for each patient’s needs.
Adults and children showing symptoms of COVID-19 can participate in a study helping to test COVID-19 tests. To be eligible, individuals must have symptoms and not have been tested for the virus during their current course of illness.
Research is an integral part of Emory, from the sciences to the humanities. Read a sample of recent grant awards across campus along with newly published research findings.
Four Emory Healthcare hospitals have been named top Georgia and U.S. hospitals and one has been named a top global hospital in Newsweek’s lists of the World’s Best Hospitals 2022.
Longstanding partnerships within Georgia and nationwide support Emory’s research and advocacy addressing rare diseases. Learn more during an event in conjunction with Rare Disease Day.
