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.
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.
Two new initiatives are making Emory resources more accessible. A digital training website launched by the Emory Center for Digital Scholarship offers on-demand courses and the Emory Preservation Department has completed a captioning project for more than 300 videos.
Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Associate Clinical Professor Hope Haynes Bussenius, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP, has been named Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice.
Through her work at the Emory Prevention Research Center, Rollins School of Public Health professor Michelle Kegler has developed evidence-based programs for encouraging rural Georgians to avoid secondhand smoke.
Joanne Brzinski, Emory College’s senior associate dean for undergraduate education, will transition to a new role this summer, leaving an outstanding legacy of leadership and innovation that has transformed the undergraduate experience on campus.
The John Simon Memorial Guggenheim Foundation has named professors Dianne Stewart and Aubrey Kelly as 2025 Guggenheim Fellows. Kelly and Stewart were selected for their history of career achievement and exceptional promise in their fields.
Emory Digital hosted the event that included a fireside chat with AI leaders, presentations on current AI projects and a brainstorming session. See photos from the day of conversations and collaboration.
Emory emergency physician Michael Carr has developed high-tech telemedicine tools that lets EMTs provide immediate diagnosis and care to patients while being transported to rural hospitals.
Emory received $2.8 million to develop and test a high-tech, low-cost method to control an invasive mosquito posing a growing threat of urban malaria in Africa. Emory disease ecologist Gonzalo Vazquez-Prokopec and Solomon Yared, a medical entomologist at Jigjiga University, are working on the project.
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners will induct two members of the Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing faculty as Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP) at its national conference in San Diego, California, in June.
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.
Using artificial intelligence shortens the time to identify complex quantum phases in materials from months to minutes, finds a new study led by Emory scientists. The breakthrough could speed up research into superconductors.
The Bedford Falls Foundation-DAF has awarded the Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing $2.35 million for a program to support Atlanta-area community college students as they complete their associate’s degree in nursing, continue bachelor’s and doctoral nursing studies at Emory, and pursue careers in nursing research and education.
For the third straight year, master's degree programs at the Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing are ranked the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report's annual ranking of graduate schools, released today.
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.
In the groundbreaking study, researchers have discovered the potential to provide life-saving medications to patients with blood clots based on a new model, revolutionizing how clinicians understand and treat harmful blood clots.
The Class of 2025 will celebrate achievements from their undergraduate careers at Emory on Thursday, May 8, with an evening of fun, friends, community and awards featuring keynote speaker Karan Brar.
A newly published study led by researchers from Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health found that a mother’s exposure to phthalates during pregnancy can affect their newborn’s metabolism and brain development.
The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering inducted Gari Clifford, professor and chair of the Department of Biomedical Informatics, into its College of Fellows for his contributions to computational medicine and bioengineering.
Read more about the program — which prepares students for careers as cardiovascular perfusionists who operate cardiopulmonary bypass and support devices used to temporarily replace heart and/or lung function — and how accreditation impacts students.
A giant, single-celled organism that lives in ponds inspired Emory physicist Shashank Shekhar to discover a new clue for how multicellular life may have first formed.
More than 100 people attended the 2025 Violence Prevention Symposium held at the Miller-Ward Alumni House on Emory University’s campus. The event included community leaders, researchers and health advocates who collaborate on violence prevention efforts, implement conflict resolution tactics and collect and track data on acts of violence in Georgia.
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.
A web platform developed at Emory uses a chatbot to enable any chemist — including undergraduate chemistry majors — to configure and execute complex quantum mechanical simulations through chatting.
MBA candidate Erica Evans earned top honors at Startup Runway Foundation, Inc.’s showcase, taking home the prestigious EmpowerHER Award and a $10,000 prize for her work on treatments for red blood cell disorders.
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.
Emory University Hospital Midtown has achieved its first Magnet designation for excellence in professional nursing practice, teamwork and patient care through the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
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.
During their time with the Russell Sage Foundation in the coming academic year, social science researchers John W. Patty and Elizabeth Maggie Penn will investigate how the algorithms that classify people shape individual behavior and community outcomes.
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.
A grant from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety will allow Emory researchers to monitor safety on Georgia’s roadways based on roadside observations of seat belt usage and driver distraction.
Emory's MD Class of 2025 experienced a rite of passage March 21, when students discovered where they are headed next on their journeys to become physicians. See the emotional moment when they learned where they matched to begin residency training.
Emory University Hospital Midtown is the first Emory Healthcare hospital to deploy and test both new telehealth equipment and artificial intelligence-driven technology to assist nurses in caring for patients and preventing falls.
Through a National Science Foundation Special Creativity award, the groundbreaking discoveries in polymer science by physicist Connie Roth could have far-reaching implications into daily life, from our food storage containers to medical devices.
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.
Daniel F. Martin has joined the Emory Eye Center as vice chair of clinical affairs, effective Feb. 1. He returns to Emory after serving as chairman of the Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute since December 2008.
The funding will support new scholarship from Emory College faculty members Sameena Mulla and Christina E. Crawford as they examine the subjective factors in criminal sentencing and the development of Atlanta’s public housing.
In his new book, “Doctors by Nature: How Ants, Apes and Other Animals Heal Themselves,” Emory biologist Jaap de Roode explores the growing field of animal self-medication.
Jonathon Cohen, a hematologist and medical oncologist at Winship Cancer Institute, is leading a project to expand clinical trials of new hematology therapies to rural Georgians by building connections with oncologists throughout the state to create 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.
Emory physician assistant (PA) faculty travel to South Georgia to provide care to farmworkers through the Emory Farmworker Project, and learn about rural medicine and the impact of social determinants of health on the health of these communities.
Emory Healthcare is launching a new community-focused initiative called Wellness Walkers, designed to encourage physical activity, promote wellness and connect walkers to vital health resources.
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.
The Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing has named the recipients of its 2025 Nurses’ Alumni Association Awards, honoring outstanding alumni and friends for their contributions to nursing, health care, and the Emory community.
Throughout March, the university is celebrating Women’s History Month by highlighting stories of inspiring women at Emory and beyond, having compelling conversations and providing opportunities for networking and fellowship.
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.
Four exceptional Emory College students representing academic achievement and passionate curiosity across the liberal arts and sciences will spend a year studying at the University of St Andrews as part of the prestigious Robert T. Jones Jr. Scholarship.
Emory Decatur Hospital/Emory Long-Term Acute Care (combined facilities) has achieved its first Magnet designation, an international recognition for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program.
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.
This spring, Emory faculty, staff and students can request an appointment for a first-time passport during the passport day event on the Atlanta campus on April 3. Learn more about how to schedule an appointment and what materials are needed.
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.
Each year, the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research (BRIMR) publishes a ranking of U.S. academic institutions and health care systems based on the research funding they received from NIH the prior year.
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.
The National Academy of Inventors named William Wuest, Emory professor of chemistry, to its 2025 class of Senior Members, comprised of 162 emerging inventors.
Emory University has been a top producer for the Fulbright U.S. Student program, the prestigious flagship international exchange program, for nine years running.
ISSS led a group of international students and scholars on field trip to the King Center and the Sweet Auburn neighborhood to celebrate Black History Month.
During the Woodruff Health Sciences Center’s IPE-ACTS Day, health professional students worked to solve health challenges for communities in Atlanta and across the state. Teams addressed childhood literacy, mental health and more.
Dr. Patrick Wurster’s work in global ophthalmology focuses on overcoming barriers to care. In Ethiopia, he educates residents while addressing systemic issues, including financial struggles, lack of insurance, and physician retention.
Daughters Against Alzheimer’s raised a record $1.8 million at the eighth annual Battle for the Brain on Feb. 6, supporting Alzheimer’s research at Emory University's Goizueta Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center with a dynamic lip-sync competition.
Responding to concerns of residents in the northwest Georgia communities of Rome and Calhoun, researchers from Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health are analyzing blood samples from approximately 200 residents to determine their level of exposure to PFAS, or “forever chemicals.”
MinuteClinic, the medical clinic inside select CVS Pharmacy locations, and Emory Healthcare Network, the most comprehensive clinically integrated network in Georgia, are collaborating to offer in-network adult primary care to most of the network’s health insurance plan holders at all MinuteClinic locations in Georgia.
Emory neuroscientist Malavika Murugan has received a 2025 Sloan Research Fellowship, which honors exceptional early-career scientists who represent the next generation of leaders shaping the future of their fields.
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.
Rahimjon Abdugafurov earned his PhD in Islamic civilizations studies at Emory and has lectured on Islamic law at Emory Law, instructed in Arabic at Oxford College, and taught in Middle Eastern and South Asian studies in Emory College.
AMB Sports and Entertainment is proud to announce Emory Healthcare as its newest founding partner, solidifying a longstanding relationship that continues to enhance the health and wellness of the Atlanta community.
Emory School of Medicine researcher Holly Gooding has developed a new online tool to help teenage girls and young women assess their heart health risks. Identifying these risks earlier and educating young patients can create a healthier lifestyle when it’s time for them to start a family.
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.
David Lee, a fourth-year student from Gwinnett County studying political science and economics, was awarded the medal in the team male under 30 competition in Hong Kong. Learn about his experiences inside and out of the dojang.
Meet the six ophthalmology residents joining the Emory Eye Center in 2026, discover why they chose this specialty and what makes Atlanta the perfect new home base.
The Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing has added four scholars to its faculty – mid-year appointments that reflect the school’s continued growth.
Houston Healthcare and Emory Healthcare announced today they have approved the initial steps and continuation process for Houston Healthcare to join the Emory Healthcare system.
Emory chemists invented a reaction to streamline synthesis of a compound, phaeocaulisin A, extracted from a plant used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine. Laboratory dish experiments on the compound at Winship Cancer Institute show it’s a promising early lead against triple-negative breast cancer.
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.
School of Medicine professors Elizabeth Leslie and Dionna Williams are recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, which recognizes scientists and engineers who show exceptional potential for leadership early in their research careers.
Evan Thoman recently sat down to share a little bit about the path he’s taken and the often-overlooked aspects of his team’s work to enhance employee well-being.
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.
The Emory Eye Center recently honored its dedicated staff members at its annual awards ceremony, recognizing those who have made significant contributions to the center’s mission of improving eye care, education, and research.
Patricia Marsteller, who retired in 2020 after a three-decade tenure at Emory, has won the nation’s highest honor for STEM mentors: the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring.
The National Institute on Aging has awarded a $5.8 million, five-year P30 grant renewal to the Roybal Center for Dementia Caregiving Mastery of the Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing to support investigators at Emory and across the U.S. engaged in behavioral intervention research to enhance the role mastery of family members and friends who care for persons living with dementia illnesses.
A team of researchers led by Emory’s Chunhui Xu recently found that heart muscle cells can grow -and survive in the microgravity environment of space. Her findings show promise for developing hardier heart cells that could effectively repair damaged hearts in cell therapy on Earth
From implementing energy-efficient processes across Emory to helping create climate action plans, faculty, staff and students from the university and Emory Healthcare advocate for sustainable changes. Learn about the 2024 Sustainability Innovator award recipients.
The nine schools that make up Emory University have plans for new programs, engaging events and more during the spring semester. Read a roundup of what’s in store.
Class of 2018 graduate Eboni Freeman will pursue a master’s degree in China next year as a Schwarzman Scholar. She will study global affairs while receiving exposure to Chinese culture, global business networks and leaders.
A study led by Emory University researchers found that exposure to organic compounds emitted from air pollution sources such as vehicle exhaust, industrial processes and wildfires consistently negatively impacts human embryo development.
Emory researchers Gari Clifford and Rachel Hall-Clifford, who have partnered with midwives in Guatemala to develop new health technologies, warn about the risks of artificial intelligence in a Q&A session.
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.
As Emory’s pioneering program for undergraduates in the humanities spans a full year for the first time, its honors fellows are learning that true scholarly work takes a village.
Hosted by Emory’s Center for Public Scholarship and Engagement, the academy will take place May 13-16 and empower faculty to effectively communicate their scholarly work. Applications are now open.
Faculty, staff, students and community members gathered at Cannon Chapel to watch the televised memorial service for President Jimmy Carter together and to share their memories and reflections.
At the AI.Data Lab showcase, Emory students presented a variety of different semester-long research projects. Read how an economics graduate student’s project impacted her perspective and work.
Funded by Emory’s Office of Sustainability Initiatives, this year’s recipients will receive support for a variety of projects that promote sustainability and social justice on both the Atlanta and Oxford campuses.
For more than 15 years, Emory employees have donated items to Toys for Tots, a nationwide program through Marine Corps Reserve. More than 760 books and toys were collected across campus for the 2024 drive.
Emory University is pleased to congratulate Jonathan D. Glass, MD, Director of the Emory ALS Center and professor of Neurology and Pathology at Emory University School of Medicine, for receiving the 2024 Forbes Norris Award.
Emory neuroscientist Anita Devineni is exploring the mystery of how the brain perceives sugar and other tastes by mapping the neural circuitry for taste of the fruit fly.
The Office of Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice honored a record number of Emory graduates for their commitment to interprofessional education while earning graduate degrees or completing residency and fellowship programs.
To improve the oral health of aging populations, the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of California and affiliates, has awarded another year of funding to the Emory School of Nursing to recruit more students who are focused on medical-dental integration and to expand an oral health smartphone application.
The School of Law, School of Medicine and School of Nursing held winter graduation events to end fall semester. View photos from the events that celebrated more than 300 graduates.
Over the course of 32 years, Primo has become a central figure in the university's effort to serve underserved communities in Atlanta, combining her clinical expertise with a deep commitment to public health.
Emory University Hospital Midtown is the first and only academic medical center in Georgia to use endoscopic spine procedures through new technology to decrease recovery time and pain for patients undergoing spine surgery.
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.
The Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing welcomed 337 graduates into its alumni community during the graduation ceremonies held on Friday, Dec. 13, at Emory’s Woodruff PE Center.
The inaugural Ideas Festival Emory was chock-full of insights from more than 40 scientists, scholars, musicians, filmmakers and other creative minds. Here are 12 of the biggest and boldest ideas they shared at the festival.
The Emory Eye Center celebrated the holidays with cheer and style on Saturday, December 14th at the Emory Conference Center Hotel. With activities like the photo booth and caricature artists, Emory staff and faculty were able to come together and enjoy a night out on the town - and dance the night away.
Meet our nine qualified new physicians matched to our nine subspecialty fellowships, plus our three returning fellows and three 2nd-year fellows who are staying on for another year with the Emory Department of Ophthalmology.
Emory’s mission is “to create, preserve, teach and apply knowledge in the service of humanity,” and throughout 2024, the university community found countless ways to do just that. Look back at some of the stories that inspired us this year.
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.
Ruby Lal, professor of South Asian history at Emory College of Arts and Sciences, will present the 2025 John F. Morgan, Sr. Distinguished Faculty Lecture on Tuesday, Feb. 4.
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.
One of the world’s foremost experts on the Holocaust and modern antisemitism, Deborah Lipstadt served on Emory’s faculty for nearly 30 years before joining the State Department as the U.S. special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism.
Emory University's AI.Data Lab program offers students the opportunity to delve into AI and data science research, tackling societal issues with datasets from sponsor organizations. On Dec. 10, students showcased their work in an end-of-semester event.
The Emory community raised a glass to toast dozens of faculty members from across the university who put in the hard work to get a book across the finish line during the past year.
The program, open to Emory undergraduate, graduate and professional students, provides a versatile toolkit including global leadership skills, intercultural communication strategies and service-learning experiences to help participants engage meaningfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Gary Teal, who joined Emory’s faculty in 1986 and will retire Dec. 31, has been instrumental in growing the Woodruff Health Sciences Center into the powerhouse of academic medicine that it is today.
The Emory Eye Center will expand with a major renovation at Executive Park in Brookhaven, set to open in 2027. The new, state-of-the-art facility will double clinical space, enhancing patient care, research and education with advanced medical services.
Scientists tracking the impacts of a warming world on animals find that high temperatures affect the immune systems of wild capuchin monkeys in Costa Rica.
A recent review published by the Lancet and led by Emory sports cardiologist Jonathan Kim shows that Black athletes are approximately five times more likely to experience sudden cardiac arrest and sudden cardiac death compared to white athletes.
Results from a recent clinical trial led by physicians at Emory University and Grady Health System indicate that a twice-yearly injection of Lenacapavir offers a 96% reduced risk of HIV infection overall, significantly more effective than the daily oral PrEP.
Emory Deputy General Counsel Melinda Simon is the 2024 Jeffrey P. Koplan Global Health Award recipient, recognized for exemplary service and performance toward global health impact.
On Nov. 18, the heart failure and transplantation team at Emory University Hospital made history, performing the first-ever surgical implantation in the United States of a brand-new type of ventricular assist device (VAD), which provides crucial care to patients with failing hearts.
Now open for applications through Dec. 5, the fellowship will shape the strategy for promoting Emory’s research impact and engaging faculty in public scholarship.
The holidays offer a break from the day-to-day and space to share family stories and rituals with children. Emory psychologists explain the importance of family storytelling and how it can aid in children’s development and overall well-being.
Rollins School of Public Health and the Michael C. Carlos Museum hosted events focused on art as a tool to address systemic racism and promote public health awareness and health equity at "Arts in Health Forum: Research & Practice.”
Undergraduates from a variety of disciplines are taking advantage of internships at world-class companies and organizations headquartered in Atlanta. See how their experiences enhance their Emory education.
Mindi Levin, founder and director of SOURCE — the community engagement and service-learning center at Johns Hopkins University — visited Emory to discuss the importance of community engagement and service for public health, nursing and medicine training.
Samantha Chipman, a second-year English PhD student, is pursuing a certificate in bioethics. The Cross-Institutional Undergraduate Sponsorship Program in Bioethics, based at Emory, opened her eyes to this interdisciplinary possibility when the organization funded Chipman's attendance at a 2021 conference.
Emory Healthcare and Emory Healthcare Network today announced a new population health collaborative with Guidehealth, an AI-enabled health care and value-based managed services company, to enhance and expand primary care access across Georgia.
Joseph T. Massey Jr. started his Emory career 55 years ago as a switchboard operator. Now the university’s longest-serving staff member, he has grown with the times and been instrumental in modernizing Emory’s university- and hospital-wide phone systems.
Parents in Northlake and throughout the metro Atlanta area have a new option for child care. The new Primrose school at Emory Healthcare - Northlake Campus is now open for enrollment. The school is accepting children ages six weeks to 5 years old and offers summer camp for school-aged children.
Emory Healthcare has been named the official medical provider for Atlanta’s new League One Volleyball team, offering best-in-class care to elite athletes as they begin their inaugural season in January.
Emory students celebrated kindness in action on World Kindness Day this week at an event that included lunch, opportunities to share kindness with others, and recognition for students “caught” in acts of kindness earlier in the week.
How do animal behavior researchers feel about the feelings of animals? Emory anthropologist Marcela Benítez and colleagues conducted a first-of-its-kind survey to help answer that question.
The 16th-annual ceremony focused on building community and honoring service, recognizing veterans as well as active-duty military members across the faculty, staff and students of Emory and beyond.
Events will highlight the interconnected nature of Emory’s global campus and city with the world through opportunities like Passport Day, International Wonderful Wednesday, daily compassion meditations and more.
Researchers from Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health and Emory School of Medicine are working to gain a more nuanced understanding of why and how specific toxic components in air pollution increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Nominations for this year’s Albert E. Levy Award for Excellence in Scientific Research are open through Jan. 24. Recognize a faculty member who is outstanding in their field.
A new study reveals high rates of undiagnosed cognitive decline among older adults in underserved communities, especially African Americans. Early screening could close critical gaps in care, reducing severe health risks and caregiver strain.
Get to know three Emory providers who have worn the uniform and continue to make a difference in the lives of others, combining their military experience with a deep commitment to patient care.
Emory faculty, staff and students can request an appointment for a first-time passport or a renewal during passport day events on the Atlanta and Oxford campuses in November and December.
Chemists at Emory and Caltech join forces to set the stage for a new way of doing organic synthesis. Science published their stunning results for using normally inert carbon-hydrogen to make a complex molecule.
Emory researchers play a critical role in evaluating new medical devices for NIH intended to help women with newborns in areas lacking maternal health resources.
New research from Emory University is providing a more precise prediction of COVID-19 severity that can be found by looking at autoantibodies in the nasal cavity, leading to more personalized treatment plans.
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke has awarded a $2.3 million R01 grant to Xiao Hu of the Emory School of Nursing to develop novel AI algorithms that predict post-stroke cognitive impairment and characterize vascular contributions.
In recognition of Veterans Day 2024, the Emory Healthcare Veterans Program is honoring the extraordinary contributions of those who served in the United States Armed Forces and reaffirming its commitment to veterans’ mental health.
A groundbreaking study from Emory University demonstrates how psilocybin-assisted therapy could impact more than 5 million people in the U.S. pending approval from the FDA.
Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping health care at Emory’s AI Health symposium. Engage with leading experts and researchers as they highlight the latest innovations, challenges, and opportunities in applying AI to medical practice.
An interdisciplinary Emory research team recently received a $3.5 million grant to develop new interventions to improve the health and emotional well-being of dementia caregivers. The innovative study centers on enhancing cognitive empathy.
Information technology functions for Emory University and Emory Healthcare will be unified under a single umbrella led by Alistair Erskine, creating a seamless customer experience, simplifying access to IT resources, increasing security and reducing risk.
Annual benefits enrollment is open from Oct. 28 through Nov. 11, 2024, allowing employees of Emory University and Emory Healthcare to make benefits changes. This year, Emory is introducing a new approach to medical rates.
Placing in the large employers category, Emory achieved second place. The award, presented by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, is a testament to the robust well-being programs offered to employees of Emory University and Emory Healthcare.
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.
Stephen Patrick of Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health explains why it is critical to be cautious when interpreting newly released CDC data showing a significant decrease in drug overdose deaths.
Bringing expertise in aging, AI, cardiovascular disease, end-of-life care, health equity, health policy, intimate partner and gender-based violence mitigation, mental health, nursing curriculum and simulation, and palliative care, 15 scholars have joined the Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing faculty.
The National Institute on Aging has awarded a $5.5 million, five-year R01 grant to an Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing researcher Mi-Kyung Song to lead a longitudinal study on how informal caregiving networks affect persons living with dementia and their caregivers.
Frontline cleaning agents no longer work against a dangerous bacterial pathogen, Emory chemists find. The researchers are developing new disinfectants to tackle germs that are becoming harder to kill.
As we approach the end of the semester, catch engaging activities around campus, including musical and theatrical performances, athletic events, volunteer opportunities, a Veterans Day service and more.
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.
The Department of Energy awarded an early career grant to Fang Liu, an Emory theoretical chemist who is using supercomputers to simulate and study the use of light to spark the transfer of an electron.
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.
The National Academy of Medicine has awarded the David Rall Medal to Linda McCauley, dean of the Emory School of Nursing. The award is given to National Academy of Medicine members who demonstrate distinguished leadership.
New research led by Eric Sundberg of Emory’s School of Medicine highlights the therapeutic potential of an enzyme in managing immune-related disorders. The discovery could mean more effective drugs for patients.
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.
The Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation recently presented Emory with its Grace Clower community partnership award, to recognize Emory’s lengthy history of helping to advance its mission of providing critical eye care to uninsured families who could not otherwise afford it.
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.
The grant will support intensive undergraduate research in Emory College’s Department of Chemistry for up to nine students each summer, starting next year. Teaching professor Antonio Brathwaite is principal investigator for the program.
Emory researchers 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.
Regular, full-time Emory University faculty are invited to apply for funding for research and scholarly activity during the 2025-26 cycle. Applications are due by Jan. 17, 2025.
Emory Healthcare and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield will continue their health care collaboration through 2028 providing access to quality care for the more than 140,000 members the systems serve.
Researchers from the Rollins School of Public Health are partnering with the University of Minnesota and Johns Hopkins to lead a new national resource to advance dementia care.
Emory Healthcare has achieved Epic Gold Stars Level 10 designation (out of 10 levels) for excellence in using the Epic electronic medical record (EMR) platform.
The office hosted a variety of orientation and welcome activities to assist students in settling into their new life in Atlanta, including a fun welcome reception, on-campus Social Security appointment days and more.
The dynamic cohort boasts 25 ventures, featuring both graduate and undergraduate students from eight of Emory’s nine schools and a blend of for-profit and nonprofit businesses. Find out more about these student founders and their projects.
Over 10 days, Emory students explored Poland, discovering all the ways that the country is a classroom for engendering hopeful dialogue about Jewish and Polish history and memory.
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.
The national award recognizes colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion, and Diversity Champions make up the top tier of recipients.
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.
The Emory University Faculty Council is soliciting nominations for the John F. Morgan Sr. Distinguished Faculty Lecturer for 2025. Letters of nomination are due by Friday, Oct. 25.
In May, impressive work by a group of undergraduates from the Department of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies resulted in the launch of Intarsia, a journal devoted to feminist and queer theory.
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.
In 1986, former President Jimmy Carter set out to wipe Guinea worm disease from the world. When he succeeds — and he nearly has — Guinea worm will become the second human disease in history to be eradicated, following smallpox.
From competing in the 1984 Olympics to his time in the NFL, Sam Graddy has always been driven to excel. Now he applies that same work ethic and persistence into championing connections with grateful patients.
Ed Goode, senior director of experiential learning in the Pathways Center, will oversee the implementation of “Connect-Integrate-Reflect," Emory’s plan to enhance undergraduate education.
James Rilling, Emory professor of psychology, interweaves his personal experiences as a son, husband and dad with the latest scientific insights into fatherhood. The MIT Press published “Father Nature: The Science of Paternal Potential.”
More than 100 Emory physicians gathered on Thursday, Sept. 19, to raise awareness of a topic that is critically important, yet rarely discussed: physician suicide.
A new multi-institution study found national political candidates miss an opportunity to sway voters by failing to prioritize the health of a key population: children.
A newly announced research effort aims to make medications safer and more effective by studying the environmental, genetic and lifestyle factors that contribute to both drug efficacy and negative drug interactions.
The National Institute on Aging has awarded a $1.6 million, four-year R01 grant to the Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing to investigate the role of Alzheimer’s Special Care Units in reducing racial and ethnic disparities in dementia care within nursing homes.
After a nationwide search, Emory Healthcare has named LeWanza Harris, MD, chief quality officer for the health care system. She will assume her new role on Sept. 30, 2024.
As an academic research institution, Emory’s faculty and staff conduct studies across every discipline, from the sciences to the humanities. This compilation of published research findings and the newest grant awards illustrates how Emory researchers are cutting a path toward groundbreaking discoveries.
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.
The Emory Arts and Social Justice Program pairs Atlanta artists with faculty members to reimagine an existing course with the goal of integrating arts and education for social justice and change.
The festival, set for Sept. 23-25, will feature a variety of activities to allow students to take a break in their daily routine and connect with others, including meditation, lawn games, music and even puppies.
Starting this NFL season, families welcoming newborns on Fridays at Emory University Midtown Hospital, Emory Johns Creek Hospital and Emory Decatur Hospital will receive exclusive Falcons baby bundles.
Emory’s Empathetic AI for Health Institute has yielded landmark discoveries for improving patient outcomes. Learn how seven new faculty appointments will further our understanding of diagnosing, treating and predicting disease.
Emory scientists develop a new laboratory model for social neuroscience and for the first time identify the neural circuitry tied to communal living in a mammal.
James J. Lah leads research at Emory Goizueta Brain Health Institute on Alzheimer’s in African American communities, revealing significant differences in biomarkers between races.
A transformative $25.9 million grant from The Marcus Foundation will accelerate pioneering research aimed at revolutionizing hemorrhagic stroke treatment.
Emory environmental scientist Jola Ajibade co-authored a commentary in Nature on whether futuristic settlements on water, known as “climatopias,” are viable ways to build climate-change resilience in coastal communities.
An experienced global higher education leader, Jane Gatewood will manage the university’s international engagements and support faculty, staff and students in academic and research initiatives.
Emory researcher Daniel Harper, PhD, has received a $2.3 million, three-year grant to test a novel method of measuring pain in patients with fibromyalgia,
Researcher Christina Gavegnano is known for opening her lab to undergraduate students, giving them experience in human health research. She delivered the 2024 Convocation address, encouraging the Class of 2028 to start their own remarkable trajectories.
International Student and Scholar Services, along with campus partners, led Passport to Emory programs in Mumbai, Hong Kong and Seoul to welcome new international students and their families to the Emory community.
An innovative software tool called METI could advance cancer pathology by providing diagnostic insights from tissue biopsies, integrating both molecular and morphological information. The tool was developed by Emory and MD Anderson researchers.
On Saturday, Sept. 7, join the Atlanta Falcons and Emory Healthcare for “1 Trained at Every Game,” a free, hands-on CPR and AED training session that will equip community members to respond in medical emergencies.
In 2023, patient Jon Sybert was unexpectedly in the fight for his life. A team of dedicated providers, community and family would see him through — even holding a special wedding on the balcony of Emory University Hospital.
Emory University’s nine schools begin the 2024-25 academic year with big plans across disciplines. Read a roundup of class stats, new degree programs, fresh initiatives and other things to come.
Wright Caughman, an admired and beloved leader, served Emory as executive vice president for health affairs, CEO of the Woodruff Health Sciences Center and chair of the Emory Healthcare Board of Directors, among other roles.
Houston Healthcare, a community-based, not-for-profit health system located in Warner Robins, and Emory Healthcare, a comprehensive academic health system located in Atlanta, announced they have signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) for Houston Healthcare to join Emory Healthcare.
The grant, awarded to the Medical Nutrition Therapy for Prevention program, will work to assess and optimize the effectiveness of newborn screening programs in the Southeast United States over the next four years.
Emory’s new academic year is almost here, and faculty and staff are making final preparations before students arrive on campus. Here are 10 things you should know before the fall semester at Emory begins.
The Ridge officially opened on Tuesday, Aug. 13, housing graduate and professional students from across the university. The housing integrates two primary needs highlighted during Emory’s master planning and residents are already loving it.
This summer, Emory students explored different corners of the globe, from the Bahamas and Peru to Europe and Senegal. Hear from participants about how the trips impacted them and see photos from their time abroad.
A team led by researchers at the Emory Goizueta Brain Health Institute - Center for Neurodegenerative Disease has found strong evidence supporting a new understanding of the mechanism behind Alzheimer’s disease.
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.
With the school year just beginning, there are many fun and educational events at Emory during August. Choose from a variety of activities, including tours, seminars and opportunities to welcome Emory’s newest students.
Jinsook Kim, assistant professor in the Department of Film and Media, has received two prestigious awards to support an upcoming book examining how South Korean women have fought against online misogyny and real-world harassment.
With the 2024 Summer Olympics well underway, conversations surrounding the games are swirling. Read what Emory experts say about the influence of Black athletes at the Olympics, Paris as a host city and more.
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.
When they're not in the lab, some Emory researchers pursue extreme sports as hard as they pursue scientific research and find a valuable connection between the two. Find out what makes these five researchers tick.
Emory researcher David Weiss has spent years studying a baffling phenomenon called heteroresistance, in which a tiny fraction of bacteria remain resistant to antibiotics, while the remainder succumb. Recently, he brought his scientific acumen to the equally deadly threat of fungal bloodstream infections in patients receiving bone marrow transplants.
Solomon Fiifi Ofori-Acquah, an accomplished researcher in genetics and sickle cell disease, is returning to Georgia to lead a science and medical collaborative that aims to find new treatments and cures for the disease.
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.
Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing doctoral student Hina Raheel has been selected to join the 2024-26 cohort of Jonas Scholars, awarded to promising nursing doctoral students to support their education and expand the pipeline of nursing faculty.
SURE — the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience program — helps to shape a community of scholars who explore their interests with full-time research, mentorship, professional development and networking.
Emory University will host the 6th Annual Women’s Sports and Wellness Conference on Saturday, Aug. 10. Expert speakers will address current topics related to the health and wellness of female athletes of all levels and generations.
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.
Emory neuroscientist Gregory Berns launches the book “Cowpuppy,” describing his journey into the secret world of cows, and a class on the psychology of sustainability.
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.
Ten members of the Emory Nursing community will be among the distinguished nurse leaders inducted into the American Academy of Nursing 2024 Class of Fellows. The inductees include faculty members and a doctoral student from the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing and nursing leaders from Emory Healthcare.
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.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has selected Emory Integrated Memory Care in Atlanta to participate in a new Medicare alternative payment model designed to support people living with dementia and their caregivers.
From the farmers market to a documentary screening, Emory has many fun and educational programs to enjoy this month. Be sure to mark these dates on your calendar and attend some exciting events.
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.
Emory University has been awarded a $5 million cooperative agreement by HRSA to enhance geriatric care and education for health care workers in Georgia's urban and rural areas.
The television partnership between Emory Brain Health and Georgia Public Broadcasting won two Emmys for Season 4 episodes. Season 6 will air in spring 2025 with more groundbreaking episodes addressing important brain health issues.
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.
The Office of Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice celebrates health sciences students who have excelled in interprofessional educational activities as it concludes its second year of operations.
David Barba has been selected as a 2024 Mellon Emerging Faculty Leader. The award, which recognizes exceptional work in any field of the humanities or social sciences, will support his latest documentary.
Throughout her career, Sarah Blanton, professor of rehabilitation medicine, has explored innovative ways to integrate humanistic dimensions into the health care professions, including as founding editor of the Journal of Humanities in Rehabilitation.
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.
Seven innovative well-being projects are currently underway through the EmWELL microgrant program. Emory Healthcare and Woodruff Health Sciences Center employees can apply for new project funding until July 22.
The academic year may be on a break, but summer is the perfect time to tap into new perspectives with podcasts from the Emory community, whether you want to learn about sports analytics, health tips or anything in between.
Mohammad Fidakar came to Emory through the Scholars at Risk program. After escaping Afghanistan to ensure his family’s safety, Fidakar — a professor in his home country — is pursuing a doctorate in economics.
Emory has been honored with a GWBC Top Corporations Award, which recognizes outstanding dedication to excellence and commitment to fostering relationships with minority vendors.
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.
Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing faculty member Gaea Daniel, PhD, RN, is one of 16 nursing scientists nationwide to receive the Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators.
On Sunday, June 2, the Atlanta Braves and Emory Healthcare, the official team healthcare provider of the Braves, will celebrate ALS Awareness Day to increase awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), elevate inspirational stories of hope and honor the legacy of Lou Gehrig.
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.
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.
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.
Emory Healthcare employees, Emory University employees and Atlanta residents will soon have a new option for quality early education and care with Primrose School at Emory Healthcare – Northlake Campus, slated to open in summer 2024.
CNN named Emory University ethnobotanist Cassandra Quave one of its Champions for Change for 2024. The CNN primetime special, airing tomorrow at 9 p.m., features footage of Quave and her students gathering plants in south Georgia and in her labs on the Emory campus.
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.
Jamie Constantine’s interest in sustainable development took root during her years on Emory’s Oxford and Atlanta campuses. Now the combination of two scholarships for graduate study will help the 2022 alumna take her goals global.
Sangeon Kim was pursuing pastoral leadership in South Korea when he set his sights on becoming a master of divinity student. At Emory, he built community and realized there’s a thin line between success and failure.
Across his three decades at Emory, Lobsang Tenzin Negi has dedicated his scholarly work, strategic thinking and tireless energy to fusing the Tibetan contemplative tradition with Western science. The result has been nothing short of world-changing.
The Center for New Medicines is an exciting, new initiative that aims to accelerate the translation of Emory discoveries into the next generation of life-saving drugs.
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.
Dignitaries from the White House, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and local officials visited and toured Emory Hillandale Hospital on April 24, following $11 million in improvements to its Stonecrest facility.
A $6.3 million grant awarded by the VA’s Office of Research and Development will establish the new CReATE Motion Center. This multidisciplinary center aims to advance osteoarthritis treatment for veterans by researching innovative, non-surgical therapies.
The Emory Oaks program is working to make navigating college easier for autistic students across every level of the university through building community, regular meetings and cross-campus coordination.
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.
Healthy Emory’s popular Move More campaign returns this spring, offering ways for employees to connect with each other through physical activity, including a series of walking groups on campus.
The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) has awarded a 2024 ACLS Fellowship to Marissa Nichols, a postdoctoral fellow at the Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing.
A record-breaking 10 Emory faculty members are among the 502 new fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, a lifetime honor recognizing extraordinary contributions to science. Read about the fellows and their work.
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.
Emory Decatur Hospital and the state of Georgia’s Path2College 529 Plan collaborated to award the first “Tax Day Baby” born at the hospital with a college savings contribution on April 15.
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 and Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) are excited to announce the premiere of Season 5 of the Emmy award-winning PBS television series, “Your Fantastic Mind,” scheduled to debut on April 17 at 7 p.m. ET.
Groundbreaking results from a six-year clinical trial investigating treatment for hemorrhagic strokes, led by researchers at Emory University School of Medicine, show the minimally invasive approach under study is safe and superior to the current standard of care, marking a major advancement in the treatment of intracerebral hemorrhage, the deadliest form of stroke.
Emory College juniors Julianna Cruz and Satvik Elayavalli are recipients of the 2024 Goldwater Scholarship, the nation’s top scholarship for undergraduates in math, natural sciences and engineering.
Master’s degree programs at the Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing are once again the best in the nation, according to U.S. News and World Report’s 2024-25 ranking of graduate schools.
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.
The delegation, which included key members of divisions and units across campus, held events in New Dehli, Bengaluru and Mumbai, to connect with alumni and prospective students and expand international engagement.
A nationally recognized inventor and professor in the School of Medicine, Wilbur Lam will build community and pathways to support faculty and student entrepreneurs across the institution.
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.
The Office of the Provost is launching a national search for a vice provost for global engagement and services to succeed Wainwright, who will retire in June after 27 years of service.
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.
The Emory and Atlanta community gathered to celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, at the Michael C. Carlos Museum to mark the arrival of spring. The event was full of art, music and performances.
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.
Sandra Wong, MD, MS, has joined Emory as the new dean of the School of Medicine and chief academic officer for Emory Healthcare. Learn about her background and what brought her to Emory.
U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough emphasized the vital role that nurses play in the U.S. health care system, and particularly among the nation’s veterans and families, during a visit yesterday to the Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing in Atlanta.
Emory researchers have discovered that exhaled vapors from e-cigarettes contain chemicals that are detectable in children's saliva, breath and blood samples.
Emory University researchers will soon begin testing whether the use of artificial intelligence can reduce mortality in a subgroup of patients with sepsis, a life-threatening disorder that leads to organ dysfunction following an infection.
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.
Forty health professionals, clinicians and journalists from France and Belgium attended a March 8 presentation and tour of Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown.
In “Vagabond Princess,” professor Ruby Lal animates the itinerant world of Mughal princess Gulbadan. The empire’s only woman historian, Gulbadan wrote a memoir that breaks off midsentence on folio 83, prompting Lal to delve into the history surrounding the missing pages.
Graduating Emory medical students experienced a rite of passage March 15, when they discovered where they are headed next on their journeys to become physicians.
Emory’s 2024 International Awards recipients were honored during a ceremony in late February. This year’s honorees are The Venerable Priya Rakkhit Sraman, Solveig Argeseanu Cunningham and Faizat Badmus-Busari 20L.
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.
Emory Healthcare is leading the way in transforming how clinicians access patient health records with its deployment of the 15-inch MacBook Air and the launch of the new native Epic Hyperspace app.
The Atlanta Science Festival returns March 9-23, providing curious kids and adults the chance to explore all things science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Many members of the Emory community will help lead numerous interactive events.
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.
Four outstanding Emory College students representing academic achievement and passionate curiosity across the liberal arts and sciences have been selected to be Bobby Jones Scholars at the University of St Andrews in Scotland.
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.
Emory’s International Student and Scholar Services program led a group trip to the King Center and National Center for Civil and Human Rights for Black History Month, providing an opportunity to learn about America’s civil rights history.
Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta were one of 10 sites to take part in the first stage of a clinical trial of the recently FDA-approved use of Omalizumab to reduce allergic reactions to multiple food allergies.
Miriam Udel, a scholar of Yiddish language, literature and culture, has been awarded the Chronos Faculty Fellowship in Emory College of Arts and Sciences for 2024. The fellowship will help support her upcoming research.
During March, three workshops focused on intercultural communication will help Emory faculty and staff gain essential skills for engaging with people across diverse backgrounds. The training is offered through International Student and Scholar Services.
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.
The first in his family to attend college, Warren Brook could not afford international travel while a student at Oxford. After creating an endowment for study abroad and travel courses, Warren and Kathy Brook are bequeathing their estate to the college.
The 2024 IPECP Project Awards prioritize student engagement in interprofessional learning opportunities across Emory’s three health professional schools for medicine, nursing and public health.
Carl Suddler traveled to the United Kingdom and spoke with some of the leading names in soccer about why countries have a difficult time reckoning with their racial past.
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 University is among the top 20 in the nation overall for institutional funding from the National Institutes of Health. The School of Medicine, School of Nursing and School of Public Health were also in the top 20 in their categories.
The Emory Healthcare Network, the most comprehensive clinically integrated network in Georgia, has aligned with Southeast Primary Care Partners, the state’s largest primary care-focused independent medical group, to provide Georgians greater access to primary care physicians and seamless care to specialists.
An Emory University study shows wildfires led to an increase of anxiety-related emergency department visits in the western United States, amplifying the concerning parallel trajectory of two escalating public health crises: mental health and climate change.
Emory University has been a top producer for the Fulbright U.S. Student program, the government’s flagship international exchange program, for eight years running.
February is American Heart Month, and Healthy Emory has a wide range of programs and resources to help Emory University and Emory Healthcare employees improve their cardiovascular health this month and throughout the year.
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.
Students from Emory’s three health science schools gathered for a day of learning interprofessional education competencies and an opportunity to address Atlanta-based health challenges.
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.
Madhu Behera, a nationally recognized leader in cancer informatics and data science, has been named Emory University’s inaugural chief research informatics officer, effective Feb. 1, 2024.
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.
Eri Saikawa, from Emory College, and Jamaji Nwanaji-Enwerem, from Emory School of Medicine and Rollins School of Public Health, are among 21 outstanding researchers named to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine’s New Voices program.
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.
The Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory has been awarded $296,500 from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to measure seat belt use rates and driver distractions in Georgia this year.
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.
Emory researcher Vincent Marconi believes the science of aging must look beyond traditional doctoring to encompass a holistic, whole-body approach to healthy aging.
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.
Emory Healthcare has named Nitu Kashyap, MD, FAMIA, a distinguished leader with expertise in health care informatics and technology, as chief health informatics officer. Kashyap will begin her role at Emory on Feb. 5.
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.
The nine schools that make up Emory University have plans for new programs, inspiring events and more during the spring semester. Read a roundup of what’s in store.
Wounded Warrior Project invests more than $100 million in mental health and brain injury care, benefiting veterans nationwide with innovative treatments and research through the Emory Healthcare Veterans Program and other network partners.
Emory international student Peace Cyebukayire has been awarded the 2023-24 Georgia Rotary Student Program scholarship, a one-year ambassadorial scholarship focused on education and cultural enrichment.
Emory launches the Fidelity Financial Wellness Checkup, a new financial education resource to help employees understand their overall financial health. Eligible employees who take the checkup will receive a $25 medical plan well-being incentive.
Three Emory faculty members have been elected to the American Society for Clinical Investigation, one of the nation’s oldest and most respected medical honor societies for physician-scientists.
With a variety of service opportunities, worship programs, lectures and more taking place from Jan. 13-24, there’s time for everyone in the Emory community to honor the life and legacy of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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.
The James M. Cox Foundation has awarded a $10 million grant over four years to the Charlie and Harriet Shaffer Cognitive Empowerment Program, a cornerstone initiative of the Goizueta Institute at Emory Brain Health.
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.
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.
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.
Departments across Emory University collaborated to organize a workshop on inclusive strategies for enhancing diversity in international education, emphasizing the importance of trust-building, inclusivity and community collaboration throughout the international education process.
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.
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.
A 2021 honors graduate in English and linguistics, Eva Rothenberg has been selected for the 2024 Marshall Scholarship. The competitive award covers up to three years of graduate study in the U.K.
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.
Students selected for the programs gain an opportunity to grow in the areas of leadership development, intercultural understanding and community building through multiple activities.
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.
The National Institute on Aging has awarded a $3.5 million grant to the Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing to study an online tool's capacity to increase mastery among caregivers of persons with dementia.
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.
A new symposium — hosted by Emory University, Morehouse School of Medicine, Mercer University School of Medicine, and Research!America — brought together stakeholders from across health care, state and federal governments, community partners, and advocacy groups to collaboratively identify opportunities to improve maternal and newborn health in Georgia.
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.
The Emory University Faculty Council is soliciting nominations for the John F. Morgan Sr. Distinguished Faculty Lecturer for 2024. Letters of nomination are due by Wednesday, Jan. 3.
More than 40 faculty were honored with named and endowed professorships, recognizing their significant contributions to Emory. Learn more about the honorees.
Emory paleontologist Anthony Martin and colleagues published their find of some of the oldest, positively identified bird tracks in the Southern Hemisphere, dated to between 120 million and 128 million years ago.
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.
Nominations for this year’s Albert E. Levy Award for Excellence in Scientific Research are open through Dec. 8. Recognize a faculty member who is outstanding in their field.
Emory faculty, staff and students can request an appointment for a first-time passport or a renewal during passport day events on the Atlanta and Oxford campuses Nov. 16 and 30.
Emory’s International Student and Scholar Services welcomed new international students to campus for the fall 2023 semester through orientations, resource fairs and the annual International Student Welcome Reception.
Thanks to a Mellon grant, Emory’s Rose Library will build a virtual reading room pilot project to expand national and global access to its renowned literary and poetry collections.
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
The Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing and The Carter Center’s Mental Health Program have appointed psychiatric mental health nurse educator and researcher Aparna Kumar, PhD, MPH, CRNP, to a joint faculty position focused on enhancing global mental health nursing and workforce development.
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.
Emory Healthcare Veterans Program is honoring Veterans Day 2023 and recognizing the extraordinary contributions of those who served in the United States Armed Forces.
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.
As the leaves begin to drop from trees around campus, make time to drop into some amazing events here at Emory! There are plenty of athletic, cultural and community activities to enjoy this month.
In its 22nd year, Emory’s Tibet Week will recognize the longstanding collaboration with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and affiliation with the Drepung Loseling Monastery in South India. Events begin Monday, Nov. 6.
Structural biologist Christine Dunham and colleagues are opening a new path to combat antibiotic resistance. They are investigating a suite of molecules that block the ability of bacteria to synthesize proteins without affecting human cells.
Faculty members from the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing and the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing are teaming together to study the informal caregiving networks of older adults with dementia, with the goal of developing an interactive digital tool to capture the full scope of caregiving beyond the experience of primary caregivers.
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.
Laura Finzi and Michael Heaven have earned a high distinction given to only about half a percent of the American Physical Society members. The award honors researchers who have made significant contributions to the application of physics to science and technology.
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.
Regular, full-time Emory University faculty are invited to apply for funding for research and scholarly activity during the 2024-25 cycle. Applications are due by Jan. 17, 2024.
The Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing has received a $3.9 million grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to study the contribution of the oral microbiome to Alzheimer’s disease risk.
Emory’s Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES), the only national data collection tool that connects pre-hospital cardiac arrest data with hospital outcomes, will receive $23.85 million in grant funding over the next five years from the CDC, a major return to public funding for the program.
Three Emory students who participated in the Roots Down GreenHive Leadership Program reflect on their experiences and how it impacted their views on advocacy and sustainability.
In a notable advancement in the battle against ALS and frontotemporal dementia, Emory University, in collaboration with UMass Chan Medical School and the National Institutes of Health, has secured over $3 million in support from The ALS Association to establish a pioneering cloud-based central repository of genetic data, named ALS Compute.
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.
When former college athlete and Army veteran Michael Roberts first fell ill last year, he never could have imagined that he'd need to spend two weeks on life-saving support from ECMO, as his struggling heart healed from infection. Thankfully, he had the lifesaving support of a full team at Emory and the strength to prevail through the storm.
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 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.
A team of leading clinicians, engineers and neuroscientists has made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of treatment-resistant depression published online in the journal Nature on Sept. 20.
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.
Two teams of Emory researchers have discovered proteins in human cerebrospinal fluid that can serve as early indicators that the patient may develop Alzheimer's disease in the future.
Google.org has selected safe+natal at Emory University and its partners to receive a $1.8 million grant to equip midwives with an AI-powered application that will help detect problems earlier in pregnancy.
Experiments show that a tannin found in a plant used by traditional healers in the Amazon inhibits the growth of Candida fungus, opening a new potential path to treat deadly Candida auris.
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.
International Student and Scholar Services and campus partners led the Passport to Emory program in Seoul, South Korea, and Mumbai, India, to welcome new international students prior to their arrival in the U.S.
The National Institutes of Health has selected researchers from Morehouse School of Medicine and Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health and School of Medicine to partner on the creation of a Maternal Health Research Center of Excellence.
Emory’s nationally distinguished Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES) will use a new three-year grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust to expand its reach into eight largely rural states: Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. The funding will also bolster efforts to improve regional data sharing, coordination, and response efforts through the creation of a Midwestern Helmsley CARES Collaborative.
Valeda Dent and Geoff Goodman’s long-term study of literacy and school readiness demonstrates that libraries, community engagement and accessibility are powerful tools for learning.
Emory is among several Atlanta universities to receive sponsorship from Delta Air Lines to support its free passport program for students. Applications for the fall 2023 cycle are now open.
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.
As COVID-related hospitalizations once again increase across the U.S., experts are researching the newly identified variants, their transmissibility and possible mutations. How concerned should the public be about these new variants? What is a good time to get fall vaccines? Can we expect the reinstitution of mask and social distancing regulations?
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.
The U.S. State Department has selected 17 recent Emory graduates and students as Fulbright finalists to teach English, pursue graduate study and conduct research abroad during the 2023-24 academic year.
Betty Thomason ended her summer on a high note: raising funds for Parkinson’s research by scaling the heights of Mount Kilimanjaro. She climbed in honor of her father, who was diagnosed with the disease in 2020.
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.
President Gregory L. Fenves and a group of Emory staff members visited Israel this summer to enhance partnerships with Israeli universities and foster connections with Emory's current students, parents and alumni in the country.
A new study by researchers from Emory University, Toxic-Free Future, the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Research Institute found toxic flame retardants in breast milk samples, showing — for the first time — that chemicals meant as replacements for other banned toxic chemicals are now building up in people.
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.
A new study finds people exposed to a wildfire within a year after having lung cancer surgery have significantly lower chances of survival compared to lung cancer patients who are not exposed to wildfires.
Emory University Hospital (including Emory University Hospital at Wesley Woods) has once again earned Magnet® designation, the highest national honor for professional nursing practice, from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
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.
A new study co-authored by heart experts from Emory and other academic medical centers found significant racial and ethnic disparities in outcomes for patients who experience the most severe kind of heart attack, ST elevation myocardial infarction or STEMI.
Global Safety and Security conducted its first Family Liaison Officer training, equipping staff with crisis-support skills. The training focused on communication and practical exercises to aid families during emergencies.
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.
While Kimi Cottmeyer was being treated for leukemia at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, she found inspiration and hope from the community of Winship 5K participants and supporters. Register to participate in the Winship 5K virtually or in person on Saturday, Oct. 7.
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.
Chemist Khalid Salaita received the 2023 Merck Future Insight Prize. The award comes with $540,000 to fund the next phase of his lab’s research into an air sensor that can continuously monitor indoor spaces for pathogens that can cause pandemics.
Almost 40% of the physicians recognized in the 2023 “Top Doctors’” issue of Atlanta magazine are physicians within Emory Healthcare, Emory Healthcare Network, Emory medical staff or faculty of Emory University School of Medicine.
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.
