Faculty members Deborah Lipstadt, Laura Otis and John Witte Jr. have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honorary societies and a leading center for independent policy research.
Earlier this month, Emory students presented research at the Undergraduate Research Symposium. Many presentations culminated yearlong involvement in the Scholarly Inquiry and Research Experience Program.
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.
The John Simon Memorial Guggenheim Foundation named Emory University ethnobotanist Cassandra Quave a 2024 Guggenheim Fellow. Quave joins a distinguished group of trailblazers, chosen on the basis of prior career achievement and exceptional promise.
An innovative partnership between infectious disease researchers and the Fulton County Jail has produced insight that could help detect and track future disease outbreaks.
The Class of 2024 will celebrate achievements from their undergraduate years at Emory on Thursday, May 9, with an evening of fun, friends, community and awards with keynote speaker Tyler James Williams.
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.
A new Emory University study has found that adults exposed to high levels of air pollution were at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
Changes to the Undergraduate Humanities Honors Fellows program at the Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry are sharpening students’ skills in producing humanistic scholarship as they benefit from deeper engagement with resident faculty, graduate students and postdocs.
When Together TakeMeHome launched in March 2023, the ambitious goal for the initiative — the largest HIV self-testing program in the United States to date — was to distribute 1 million self-tests in five years, or approximately 200,000 per year. The program surpassed 444,000 tests ordered in less than a year.
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 released April 9.
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.
Emory environmental scientist Debjani Sihi combined field-level data with machine-learning techniques to estimate soil organic carbon at the U.S. scale, another step toward providing more accurate baseline data to improve Earth system models for climate change.
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.
Infertility researcher and health equity advocate Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, president and CEO of the Morehouse School of Medicine, will deliver the keynote address at Emory University’s 179th Commencement, set for May 13.
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.
Beginning with his groundbreaking 1982 book “Chimpanzee Politics,” Frans de Waal pioneered studies of primate cognition and shattered long-held ideas about what it means to be an animal — and a human.
Emory professor Karida L. Brown has won an NAACP Image Award with her husband, artist Charly Palmer, for their nonfiction anthology “The New Brownies’ Book.” Fellow Emory sociologist Alyasah Sewell is among the collection’s contributors.
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.
A team of international researchers — including experts from the University of Central Florida and Emory University — has proven, for the first time in a field study, that using folic acid-fortified iodized table salt can prevent multiple severe birth defects.
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.
An Emory University researcher is part of an international team that has received a $25 million grant — funded by Cancer Research UK and the National Cancer Institute, through Cancer Grand Challenges — to help address cancer disparities in populations of African ancestry.
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.
The Emory community is invited to delve into the ethical, societal and scientific implications of AI and machine learning technology during a four-part seminar series beginning March 6.
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 College professor Jo Guldi’s courses are the foundation of a new lab that will mix humanistic questions and machine learning to gain new insight into real-world problems such as climate change.
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.
Part of being human is to make mistakes and missteps. With faculty, staff and alumni sharing their personal stories, Emory introduces “Reframes: Discovering the Possible,” a student-facing project seeking to ignite a campus-wide conversation about embracing the power of reframing unexpected moments in life.
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.
A team of researchers from Emory University developed artificial intelligence tools to examine cardiac biopsy images to improve the prediction of transplant rejection, helping to ensure positive outcomes for post-transplant patients and more effective prevention of heart transplant failure.
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.
Emory University has joined more than 200 of the nation’s leading AI authorities as a member of the new U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute Consortium.
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.
One of the first of its kind, the Emory Center for Digital Scholarship remains a national leader, elevating faculty work and training generations of graduate students in collaborative practices supporting the development of technical skills and creative talents. Learn more about the center and some of its key projects.
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.
The Georgia Nursing Workforce Center has released a report on Georgia’s advanced practice nursing education programs. The report is the first of its kind in the state.
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.
Emory professor Karida L. Brown is nominated for an NAACP Image Award with her husband, artist Charly Palmer, for their nonfiction anthology “The New Brownies’ Book.” Winners will be announced March 16.
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.
The Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing has added eight scholars and clinicians to its faculty – mid-year appointments that reflect the school’s growth in enrollment and research.
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 environmental scientist Eric Lonsdorf is developing risk-prediction models to help the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service identify bee conservation priority areas in the United States.
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.
What’s hot and what’s not? Ask Yazhuo Zhang, an Emory graduate student of computer science whose insights into web-cache eviction are making waves in the tech world.
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.
The Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing has received a grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration to participate in its Nurse Anesthetist Traineeship Program, to prepare Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists for service in rural, urban and tribal underserved communities.
The Office of Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice honored Emory health professional students and trainees for their commitment to interprofessional education while earning graduate degrees or completing residency and fellowship programs.
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.
The National Science Foundation has awarded $640,000 to William Wuest, Emory professor of chemistry, to further his lab’s development of agrochemicals inspired by compounds found in nature. The goal? To find novel, sustainable ways to combat plant pathogens.
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.
As 2023 winds down, take a look back at 10 of the most-read stories from the Emory News Center — with more headlines so you can delve deeper into this year of ambition and heart.
Emory’s mission is “to create, preserve, teach and apply knowledge in the service of humanity,” and throughout 2023, the university community found countless ways to do just that. Check out these inspiring stories, including a student who climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro to honor her father.
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.
The School of Law, School of Medicine and School of Nursing held winter graduation events to end fall semester. View photos from the events and learn about the more than 300 graduates.
At Feast of Words, Emory’s authors — who produced 82 new titles in the past year — were toasted by President Gregory L. Fenves for “exemplifying the mission of Emory University to serve humanity through new knowledge.”
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.
To support growing AI scholarship, the AI.Humanity initiative’s Infrastructure Advisory Committee has endorsed a multifaceted plan to increase Emory’s scientific computing infrastructure and services.
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.
Claire DePalma has taken an unusual journey from teaching theater arts in high school to a student affairs career in higher education. Her award-winning dissertation focuses on how white women who engage in antiracist practices in their student affairs work understand and enact these practices.
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.
Emory historian Crystal Sanders untangles the ongoing repercussions of Black students’ efforts to secure graduate education in the Jim Crow era, specifically looking at those who attended elite institutions such as Harvard.
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.
Emory Healthcare announced today the appointment of Penny Castellano, MD, as president of the Emory Healthcare Physician Division, a newly created position, as well as interim director of Emory Clinic.
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.
A building boom is one factor helping an invasive, malaria-carrying mosquito make its home in urban Ethiopia. Emory disease ecologist Gonzalo Vazquez-Prokopec is studying ways to control the dangerous new pest in Africa.
nference, a science-first software company transforming health care data for research and discovery, and Emory Healthcare, the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia, today announced an agreement to expand access to diverse, aggregated, de-identified data with the goal of accelerating groundbreaking research, disease diagnoses and new treatments.
Peachtree Immediate Care will remain the dedicated urgent care provider for the Emory Healthcare Network, offering patients more locations throughout metro-Atlanta for their urgent care needs. The two organizations recently signed a new long-term agreement to continue their collaborative relationship.
Based on results from the most recent Emory Libraries survey, staff members have been making improvements across the libraries this fall — which is perfect timing as students and faculty prep for finals and look ahead to the spring semester.
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.
Students from across Emory University will present thought-provoking performances, art installations and meaningful dialogue that showcase lessons learned while working with Atlanta artists in the classroom this semester.
Sandra L. Wong, an accomplished surgical oncologist and researcher, will begin her tenure as dean of Emory University School of Medicine and chief academic officer for Emory Healthcare in March 2024.
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.
SURE, Emory’s hallmark undergraduate research program during summer break, is expanding access for students in the humanities, arts and social sciences. Applications for 2024 are now open.
One in 10 Georgians know of someone who has died during pregnancy, at delivery, or soon after birth, and more than half (57%) have experienced or know someone who has experienced complications during pregnancy, according to data being presented as part of the inaugural Symposium to Address the Maternal Health Crisis in Georgia.
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.
Emeritus faculty host mock admission interviews, appreciating the opportunity to remain connected and provide an invaluable resource to Emory and students.
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.
The Emory community honored the service and contributions of veterans in the university's 15th-annual ceremony, featuring student veterans, campus leadership and active-duty service members in the event.
Nominations for this year’s Albert A. Levy Award for Excellence in Scientific Research are open through Dec. 8. Recognize a faculty member who is outstanding in their field.
Veterans Day is a time to thank those who have served and for veterans to reflect on their military service and how it has shaped their lives. Meet seven Emory veterans serving across the university and gain insight into their experiences.
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’s David Weiss shares a $104 million federal grant to research how bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics and hunt for new methods to identify the right antibiotics to use against antibiotic resistance
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.
Emory Healthcare, the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia, is collaborating with health care technology pioneer DrFirst to help patients access and adhere to affordable, appropriate prescription medications for their health conditions and ailments.
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.
Emory College historians Chris Suh and Maria Montalvo will present the semester’s “First Fridays” lectures on topics related to race and social justice.
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.
A team of researchers from Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health have been awarded a $3.8M grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to establish a center to study the impacts of climate change on health and help develop action-oriented strategies to protect the health of individuals and communities.
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.
Emory professor Emily Burchfield digs into environmental and socioeconomic data to develop online tools for farmers as they navigate changing agricultural landscapes.
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.
Nearly 300 members of the Emory community and their guests marched together in the Atlanta Pride Parade on Oct. 15. View photos and a video from the day.
A newly published study by researchers from Emory University and Harvard University found a connection between childhood exposure to air pollution and the age at U.S. girls experienced their first periods.
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.
A newly released study led by researchers from Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health was one of the first to find an emerging class of “forever chemicals” in the homes, drinking water and bodies of United States residents.
Emory women find inspiration in Faculty Women of Color in the Academy, a national organization whose conferences expand networks and encourage attendees to seek support from one another.
The Health Resources and Services Administration grant will increase the number of advanced practice nurses and licensed clinical social workers treating mental illness and substance use disorders, including opioid use disorder, in nine Georgia counties.
On Sept. 21, delightful memories surfaced of “The Letters of Samuel Beckett,” the acclaimed project advanced by Emory faculty and students since 1985. The project also looks to the digital future as it takes up residence at the Rose Library.
Seven Atlanta-based artists — including a poet, a playwright and a clown — are working with Emory faculty this semester to add a creative perspective to addressing social justice issues that surface within class conversations.
The National Academy of Medicine announced Monday that three individuals from Emory University have been elected to the Academy, one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine.
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.
Good things come in threes for Emory mathematician Cosmin Pohoata, part of a trio who completed a new proof for the Heilbronn triangle problem that breaks the record for the smallest triangle in a confined space.
On Sept. 12, more than 37,000 people who work within the Woodruff Health Sciences Center were invited to complete the inaugural WHSC well-being survey, marking the largest survey of its kind ever administered at Emory and nationally.
Emory environmental scientists are helping vegetable farmers in the Southern Piedmont navigate a changing climate while researching ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture.
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.
Representatives from health and well-being programs at Emory University and Emory Healthcare were on hand to accept the healthy employer award from the Atlanta Business Chronicle.
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.
Since President Fenves launched the $25 million matching funds initiative in late March, 10 new professorships have been established, with seven more in the pipeline. Generous donors have funded 66 professorships during 2O36.
Anne Spaulding, MD, an associate professor of epidemiology and global health at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health, answers five questions about a new Emory-led study that found a significant number of U.S. state prisons are failing to adequately address a curable disease.
The Hatchery received more than 50 applications for the 16 slots in its 2023-24 Incubator cohort. Learn about the students — and projects — selected from across Emory’s schools.
The new funding supports the expansion of the National Organization of Research Development Professionals Consultants Program, which provides research development services to minority-serving and emerging research institutions.
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.
Emory environmental scientist Eric Lonsdorf is developing data-driven methods to determine how much effort is needed to save golden eagles in order to offset the impact of wind-energy turbines on their populations.
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.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Tuesday that Emory University is one of 13 funded partners that will work alongside the CDC’s Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics (CFA) to establish an outbreak response network that uses data to support decision makers during public health emergencies.
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.
Residents of Atlanta’s majority-Black and low-income neighborhoods have significantly less access to fresh produce than residents of the city’s non-majority-Black and higher income neighborhoods, according to a new surveillance report released Tuesday by researchers at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health
To better address nursing workforce challenges and opportunities in Georgia, the Georgia Nursing Leadership Coalition (GNLC) and Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University announce a partnership to house the Georgia Nursing Workforce Center at Emory School of Nursing.
The Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science (BSN) program is now ranked No. 3 in the nation, according to rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report. This ranking accompanies our No. 1 master’s program ranking and our No. 6 Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program ranking.
On Oct. 12 and 13, events on both the Oxford and Atlanta campuses will bring the university together around the histories and experiences of the diverse Asian American and Pacific Islander community.
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.
An Emory University-led study into the exposures of pregnant women to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” is believed to be the first to detect PFAS in newborns and show that exposure to these chemicals during pregnancy increases the likelihood of preterm or early term births.
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.
Joe Depa, a global leader in data operations, analytics and artificial intelligence, has been named Emory University’s inaugural chief data and analytics officer. He began his new position on Sept. 11.
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.
We’re highlighting one exemplary student from each of Emory’s nine colleges and professional schools. From investing in their communities to making new discoveries, these students are ready to take on the world.
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 nine schools that make up Emory University have big plans for the 2023-24 academic year. Read a roundup of class stats, new degree programs or initiatives and other things to come.
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.
As summer ends, student founders who participated in The Hatchery's inaugural Summer Incubator program celebrate milestones and look ahead to what’s next in their ventures.
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.
Emory researchers are characterizing a class of enzymes that can confer antibiotic resistance to a range of deadly pathogens. Advanced microscopy techniques yielded the first images of the enzymes in action, offering new clues for how to combat their effects.
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.
For the sixth year in a row, Forbes lists Emory University and Emory Healthcare among America’s Best Employers for Women. More than 40,000 women were surveyed for the rankings.
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.
Emory faculty write and edit dozens of books each year. These 20 are ideal for summer reading, whether you want compelling nonfiction or award-winning novels.
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 Healthcare, the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia, has announced the appointment of Amaka Eneanya, MD, MPH, as chief transformation officer for Emory Healthcare, effective July 16.
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.
Emory’s fifth-annual Women’s Sports and Wellness Conference and Health Summit will take place on Saturday, Aug. 12, providing a forum to learn and discuss topics most relevant and impactful for female athletes.
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.
Emory Healthcare, the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia, announced today a new collaboration with Experis, a global professional resourcing and project-based solutions organization.
The Cancer Research Institute has awarded a five-year STAR program grant of $1.25 million to Haydn T. Kissick, PhD, assistant professor in the Emory School of Medicine and Cancer Immunology researcher at Emory’s Winship Cancer Institute, to search for answers to the difficult question of how T cells can help protect the body against cancer.
The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute has awarded a $2.7 million grant to Emory University and Emory Healthcare researchers to study the use of data strategies to detect and predict atrial fibrillation in poststroke patients.
Five faculty members from the Department of Epidemiology at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health recently received national recognition for their excellence in epidemiologic research.
Many people at Emory’s Midtown Office Tower use the stairs. Wellness Champion Kathy Campbell is helping keep them motivated as they climb one of the building’s 19-floor stairwells.
A narrative literature review recently published in Lancet addresses and summarizes the current understanding of diabetes disparities by examining differences between and within race and ethnic groups and among young people.
Emory University and the Partners for International Development marked the 30th anniversary of their partnership with the country of Georgia and its impact on the advancement of modern medical and educational programs there.
The National Football League and the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) have awarded a grant to an interdisciplinary team involving Emory University researchers to study innovative, first-of-their-kind, alternative pain management methods that could benefit NFL players and society at large. The researchers will investigate mindfulness-based intervention in sports medicine injuries.
Julia Bullock, a Japanese language and literature professor with Emory College, will join the Office of Global Strategy and Initiatives Sept. 1 to lead the Halle Institute for Global Research.
Interested in expanding your horizons this summer? Listen to podcasts from Emory faculty, staff and students for captivating stories and compelling conversations. Check out new episodes and stay tuned for future releases.
Emeritus College’s university-wide celebration of newly retired faculty on June 2 was the first of its kind at Emory. The college, Emory’s official organization for retired faculty, keeps members engaged in the social and intellectual life of the university.
New research from Emory University and Marcus Autism Center can potentially identify early brain and behavioral markers associated with social disability, which can inform early-intervention approaches to better support child and family outcomes.
Emory Healthcare and DispatchHealth, the nation’s first comprehensive in-home medical care provider, are collaborating to offer patients a new option to receive convenient and safe follow-up and/or high-acuity medical care in the comfort of their own homes.
The Center for Advanced Motor BioEngineering and Research will make cutting-edge biosensors, disseminate them to neuroscientists and provide training for using the biosensors to explore a range of research questions.
Cecelia Bellcross, founder of Emory’s Genetic Counseling Training Program and a leader in the field of communicating cancer genetics risk, died unexpectedly on June 8, 2023.
The Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing is launching a data science certificate program to help nurses use big data to solve vexing problems in health care settings.
After three years of leadership, the principal investigators of the Emory Clinical Trials Unit are stepping down and two new leaders will take over to continue their legacy.
Five universities, including Emory, have laid the foundation for a network designed to focus on projects that promote excellence in research and education and extend the partners’ global impact.
Winship has received renewal of the prestigious Comprehensive Cancer Center designation from the National Cancer Institute, ensuring its continuing place in the top tier of cancer centers in the United States.
The 2023-24 Emory Fulbright U.S. Scholars include individuals from Oxford College, the School of Law, the School of Medicine, International Student and Scholar Services, and Emory College. Learn more about their upcoming projects.
82-year-old Elberta Jenkins was the first patient to successfully undergo a brand-new procedure pioneered by Emory’s structural heart team. Previously, Jenkins had been told that she was out of options for her failing heart.
Emory’s Woodruff Health Sciences Center provided $813 million in community benefits in fiscal year 2022. From top-flight medical care to transformational research and education, the WHSC improved lives and provided hope.
Adelaide Miarinjara is a medical entomologist and a postdoctoral fellow at Emory. Her focus? To unravel some of the mysteries surrounding bubonic plague and its transmission in her homeland of Madagascar.
A new study led by Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University researcher Reshma Jagsi, MD, DPhil, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association finds that women and underrepresented groups experience higher rates of workplace mistreatment in academic medicine.
In the Atlanta Business Chronicle's 2023 Health Care Heroes program, Linda A. McCauley, dean of the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University, has been named the Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and Boghuma K. Titanji has been named winner of the Health Care Innovator/Researcher category.
An Emory kidney transplant donor and recipient pair and their respective Emory Healthcare transplant surgeons were honored recently to raise awareness of the importance of living organ donation during Donate Life Month.
Through a generous gift from alumnus Sidney Yarbrough III and his wife, Rebecca, Emory acquired the sculpture “Resting Figure,” which pays tribute to the heroism of health care and university staff during the pandemic’s long course.
Emory College 2022 graduate Daniel Gebrekidan has been named a Thomas Pickering Fellow by the U.S. State Department. He credits his time at Emory with opening the path toward a diplomatic career as a way to serve the common good.
Historian Mariana Candido is writing a book focused on African women’s multiple roles in the early days of the slave trade. The work, supported by the Berlin Prize, grew out of one of her courses.
“Navigating My Identities Abroad” will provide advice and practical resources for students, faculty and staff traveling internationally who may face challenges, discrimination or threats to their physical and mental well-being due to their identity.
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 Woodruff Health Sciences Center’s Office of Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice recently held an open house to highlight exemplary Emory interprofessional educational programs and introduce two new programs for the 2023–24 academic year.
Three Emory Healthcare nurses have been named to the Project NeLL (Nurse’s Electronic Learning Library) Scholars program, a one-year data science immersion for Emory Healthcare nurses.
Emory Healthcare is announcing that Jen Schuck has been named chief executive officer of Emory Decatur Hospital, Emory Hillandale Hospital and Emory Long-Term Acute Care, effective immediately.
Two Emory Healthcare nurses received top honors from the 2023 Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Celebrating Nurses program for going above and beyond their duties as exceptional nurses in their respective roles.
After an initial decline in diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease-related deaths, researchers from Emory and other institutions have noted a reversal of the trend, according to a new study published in The American Journal of Medicine.
Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing is partnering with the Liz Blake Giving Fund and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (Children’s) to develop a scholarship program to expand and equip the workforce of pediatric mental health professionals.
In commemoration of Military Appreciation Month in May, the Atlanta Falcons announced a $225,101 donation to the Emory Healthcare Veterans Program. The donation is intended to support the health care needs of veterans and service members who have served our country.
The 2023 Albert E. Levy Award for Excellence in Scientific Research went to Jennifer Strafford Stevens and Guido Silvestri in recognition of their groundbreaking research and advancement of scientific knowledge.
More than three years after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services first declared a public health emergency, the COVID-19 public health emergency officially winds to a close on May 11. But there are still questions about what this means for the pandemic moving forward.
Emory Healthcare and the Goizueta Institute @Emory Brain Health are joining forces with NeuroFlow, a behavioral health infrastructure company, to support and improve the delivery of psychiatric services for both patients and providers. The collaboration will also pilot a primary care suicide prevention program.
The new Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown, which will open for patients May 9, is designed to support a unique model of patient-centered, multidisciplinary cancer care integrated with innovative research to provide the best patient outcomes and a personalized patient experience.
Experts from the Rollins School of Public Health discuss what the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency means and what’s next for COVID-19 research.
Elaine Walker, Charles Howard Candler Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, is this year’s recipient of the Cuttino Award, recognizing a legacy of support and academic excellence that reverberates across the fields of psychology and mental illness research.
In the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, Elsa Mekonnen reflected on her drive to help others as a nurse. So it’s no surprise that during her master’s in nursing program, she became known for putting scholarship and service into practice.
As Emory Healthcare CEO, Joon Sup Lee will be responsible for overseeing the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia, with 11 hospitals, 250 provider locations and more than 24,000 employees. He joins Emory on July 1.
Jonathan Trapp, who is graduating as a doctor of ministry, has spent two decades working in emergency management and as a pastor. That bivocational experience allowed him to better serve his community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nicole Felix-Tovar is the student speaker at Emory University’s 2023 Commencement ceremony. A first-generation student, she’s found fulfillment and growth across multiple areas of campus.
A willingness to explore multiple interests in medicine, public health and computing allowed Emory senior David Goldberg to have an outsized impact on campus and beyond.
Emory University’s senior leadership recently recognized the efforts of the Emory COVID-19 screening team during the last two-and-a-half years of the pandemic.
Four Emory faculty members have been elected to join the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a prestigious honorary society and a leading center for independent policy research.
The Mellon Foundation has awarded $1.3 million to Emory University and partners to explore how to ethically employ artificial intelligence through the creation of the Atlanta Interdisciplinary AI Network.
The results of a promising surgical treatment for hemorrhagic strokes, led by researchers at Emory University School of Medicine since 2017, were announced Saturday in a late-breaking clinical trial presentation at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) meeting in Los Angeles.
A gift from the O. Wayne Rollins Foundation will expand the Seavey Clinic model for academic internal medicine to sites at Emory University Hospital Midtown and 1525 Clifton Road, funding 14 additional Rollins Distinguished Clinicians.
Cast your vote for biomedical engineer Reza Sameni’s project to develop an in-ear AI technology that can lead to earlier detection of brain diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Rebecca Martin, PhD, Vice President for Global Health at Emory University and Director of Emory Global Health Institute, begins a three-year appointment to the Consortium of Universities for Global Health Board of Directors.
New research led by Emory Healthcare, in partnership with the Veterans Health Administration, is shining a light on the need for better medical interventions and more aggressive treatment for veterans with peripheral artery disease, a serious condition found in 10 million U.S. individuals nationwide that is one of the leading causes of the 185,000 major lower extremity amputations that happen each year.
In a study published Wednesday morning in JAMA Surgery, lead author Olamide Alabi, MD, a vascular surgeon who splits her time between Emory Healthcare and the VA (Veterans Affairs) Atlanta Healthcare System, investigated ten years’ worth of health records from the U.S. Department of Veteran Health Affairs, the nation’s largest integrated health care system. To better understand what happened to the veterans who lost their limbs during the study period of 2010-2020, Alabi and her team wanted to examine healthcare utilization in the year before amputation.
The American Organization for Nursing Leadership has named Emory Healthcare Chief Nurse Executive Sharon Pappas, PhD, RN, FAAN, as the 2023 recipient of its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.
Emory researcher Larry Young is using his scientific discoveries about pair bonding to help end the traumatic cultural practice of female genital mutilation in East Africa.
The fourth season of the Emmy award-winning PBS television series “Your Fantastic Mind” debuts April 19 at 7 p.m. A partnership between Emory and Georgia Public Broadcasting, the season premiere addresses the crisis of adolescent mental health in America.
Emory Healthcare is recognizing April as Workplace Violence Awareness Month and focusing on ways to provide meaningful solutions and resources to its employees, as well as creating a culture of safety for its staff and patients.
Meet the recipients of Emory’s 2023 International Awards, celebrating extraordinary work in the global community by a faculty member, a staff member and an international alumnus. The awards are hosted by the Office of Global Strategies and Initiatives.
The importance of capturing personal stories during health crises takes center stage at “Documenting Health Crises: Oral Histories of COVID and Ebola,” a panel discussion and screening on April 18. The event is open to the public at no charge.
During the 2023 Hamilton E. Holmes, MD, Memorial Lecture, three Emory experts shared lessons they’ve learned about treating and helping others move beyond trauma.
In two long-term, NIH-funded studies, researchers from Emory University are continuing to gain a deeper understanding into factors that help predict how well three first-line treatments work for adults diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD).
After a three-year effort, a team of Emory researchers has discovered that COVID-19 damages the cells lining the smallest blood vessels, choking off blood flow and leading to organ dysfunction in adult patients.
In a significant step for the treatment of neuroblastoma, an international group of researchers led by Winship Cancer Institute researcher Kelly Goldsmith, MD, has shown that the targeted therapy lorlatinib is safe and effective in treating high-risk neuroblastoma.
Physician and faculty member Vicki Teodorescu, one just 15% of U.S. vascular surgeons who are women, looks back at her decades-long career in healthcare: “To me, blood is the elixir of life, and if you can direct it, it’s miraculous.” Teodorescu started out in New York City first in design, then on Wall Street, before starting medical school
Emory College students are examining the aesthetic of adorableness through the lens of politics, race, gender and disability in the new “cute studies” course this spring.
Entrepreneurial faculty and their discoveries were recognized at the Office of Technology Transfer’s 17th Annual Celebration of Technology and Innovation on March 23. Awardees specialize in a range of disciplines including ethnobotany, radiology, nursing and antiviral studies.
It wasn’t long ago that women’s heart health was barely a blip on the scientific community’s radar. Now, following the path carved out by pioneers like Nanette Wenger, Emory researchers and physicians like Viola Vaccarino are examine how stress impacts women’s heart health — as shown in this recently published NIH-funded study.
Today marks the launch of the Emory University-led collaborative project, Together TakeMeHome, the largest nationwide HIV self-testing program to date.
Emory scientists show how hidden infections of dengue fever, or cases of people who do not have symptoms, drive disease spread in an outbreak. These “super spreaders” are tied to a third of transmissions.
The JUSTICE exhibition at Science Gallery Atlanta examines the relationships between individuals and the systems that impact their lives by asking the central question, “What is justice?” The exhibition opens with Community Day on April 1.
Gene therapy is becoming reality for a number of diseases as researchers refine once-experimental approaches. Emory’s Genetic Clinical Trials Center was designed as a hub for testing the increasing number of products aimed at genetic diseases.
An important moment in the history of research at Emory University occurred Wednesday afternoon when a ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the new Health Sciences Research Building II.
Emory College students Ben Thomas, Balwant-Amrit Singh, Alicia Yin and Carly Colen will spend the next year studying at the University of St Andrews in Scotland as recipients of the prestigious Robert T. Jones Scholarship.
The Woodruff Health Sciences Center Office of Well-Being and Healthy Emory have partnered to bring Emory employees an educational opportunity centering on healthy lifestyles and nutrition.
A new program covers the costs of U.S. passport fees for a limited number of Emory students receiving financial aid. Students whose applications are accepted can have their paperwork processed during Emory Passport Day on April 20.
Under the terms of a new research agreement, Emory University and Pfizer will work together to identify and evaluate potential antiviral compounds to combat COVID-19.
Two researchers at Emory have received a $1.3 million grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to precisely measure the cumulative health impact of environmental stressors on Atlanta neighborhoods.
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.
On March 27, Alistair Erskine will join Emory in the newly created positions of chief information and digital officer for Emory Healthcare and vice president of digital health for Emory University.
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.
Julie Swann, vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer (CNO) at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, has been elected to serve as a member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Board of Directors and Nominating Committee.
Four Emory Healthcare hospitals have been named top Georgia and U.S. hospitals, and one has been named a top global hospital, in Newsweek’s lists of World’s Best Hospitals 2023.
Many studies have found that inflammation contributes to several psychiatric disorders but developing drugs that target inflammation as a treatment for these conditions is proving to be difficult.
Emory University School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics is the largest recipient of federal research dollars from the National Institutes of Health in 2022 for pediatrics departments.
Families with children affected by a rare mutation in the CTCF gene formed a new community, with the goal of providing others with accurate information and facilitating their care.
An Emory University study published in Aging shows brain lesions, known as white matter hyperintensities (WMH), are associated with premature brain aging.
Emory University’s Global Safety and Security team offers helpful recommendations for those preparing for university-sponsored international travel. The team provides guidance to ensure the safety and well-being of travelers, address health and security concerns, and provide emergency response tools.
Critical care patients at Memorial Hospital and Manor in Bainbridge, Georgia, and Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Georgia, are receiving access to additional care and remote monitoring through Emory Healthcare’s eICU (electronic Intensive Care Unit) services, based in Atlanta.
A new genomic study led by Emory anthropologists finds that Indigenous populations in present-day Ecuador adapted to the tuberculosis bacterium around the time that agriculture began proliferating in the region and thousands of years before the arrival of Europeans.
The IPECP Project Awards provide WHSC faculty with the opportunity to create new or refine existing interprofessional programs across Emory’s three health professional schools and their health care partners.
Emory University continues to be ranked among the nation’s top universities for research funding from the National Institutes of Health, according to an independent ranking. The individual schools that make up Emory’s Woodruff Health Sciences Center all ranked in the top 20 in their categories, with two in the top 10.
Emory College junior Hasset Nurelegne is one of only 12 recipients selected to receive the prestigious National Institutes of Health undergraduate scholarship for 2022-23.
Emory College alumna Layan Ibrahim has been named to the 2023-24 cohort of Luce Scholars. She will expand her research into neuropsychiatric disorders and the role religious cultures place in diagnosis and treatment.
The Goizueta Institute @Emory Brain Health and Emory Healthcare are collaborating with digital health company Linus Health to implement innovative digital cognitive assessments for primary care patients.
Attendees from across the Emory community gathered in Cannon Chapel Feb. 15 to share resources, actions and support for those locally and beyond who were affected by the earthquakes.
The Emory Center for Health in Aging has announced three innovative pilot projects, designed to spark new collaborations to promote well-being among older adults.
With this year’s Fulbright Award recipients, a total of 135 Emory students have received the award. Find out more about the flagship international academic exchange program and the deadlines for 2023 applications.
In the first major screening of botanical extracts to search for potency against the virus that causes COVID-19, Emory researchers found two common wild plants that inhibit the virus’ ability to infect living cells.
The newly founded grassroots organization Frontline Immunity works to educate and mentor young students, who in turn become health and vaccine ambassadors in their own communities.
Diana Carter is now vice president and chief audit and risk officer for Emory University and Emory Healthcare, a role that took effect Feb. 1. She previously served as vice president of risk management and interim chief internal audit officer.
Emory employee Wade Moricle and his family are awaiting official certification from the Guinness World Records Company for their 625-pound sticker ball. The multiyear project helped them stick together through the pandemic, a cancer diagnosis and treatments.
Carlos del Rio, an internationally known clinician and epidemiologist, has been named interim dean for Emory School of Medicine. He will begin his appointment on March 1.
Emory has created residency opportunities for four artists, providing studio space in buildings across from Emory University Hospital Midtown as part of the Midtown Heart of the Arts Residency Program.
Machelle T. Pardue — a translational scientific researcher with a career portfolio of more than $18M in funded work — has been appointed vice chair and director of research for the Department of Ophthalmology/Emory Eye Center.
Simuvaction celebrated its “day of action” at Emory with students from around the world bringing diverse disciplines together to ensure that artificial intelligence is used as a tool to reduce health disparities.
At the invitation of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Emory’s Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics co-hosted a conference in Dharamsala, India, to highlight programs aimed at ‘educating the heart and mind.’
As Emory community members start the spring semester, COVID-19, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other viruses remain prevalent. Here’s what you need to know to start the new year.
The Healthy New You Expo returned Jan. 10 and 12, with employees enjoying exhibits and demonstrations centered on healthier living. See photos and learn about ongoing wellness programs at Emory.
Manoj Jain is the inaugural recipient of the Emory Global Health Institute’s Jeffrey P. Koplan Global Health Award, named in honor of EGHI founder Jeff Koplan. Jain was recognized for his efforts to address tuberculosis in India.
Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing is launching a Master in Cardiovascular Perfusion Science program with the inaugural cohort slated to start in Fall 2023.
In a career spanning several continents and just as many advanced degrees, Emory cardiologist Azizul Hoque, MD, has made it his life mission to bring as much care to as many people as possible, on a pay scale they can afford. When not practicing cardiology or teaching as a distinguished physician and assistant professor at Emory, for instance, he’s leading a telemedicine healthcare project in the Bangladesh capital, Dhaka, one of the world’s most crowded cities.
A new and improved Trust Line experience from Emory University and Emory Healthcare allows all members of the Emory community to confidentially report ethical concerns.
Winship Cancer Institute researchers and colleagues from several health care systems and universities have discovered a new AI-derived biomarker that uses routine imaging scans to help predict which patients with lung cancer will respond to immunotherapy.
In an award-winning book, “The Anatomy of Loneliness: Suicide, Social Connection, and the Search for Relational Meaning in Contemporary Japan,” anthropologist Chikako Ozawa-De Silva explains social structures fueling the world’s growing epidemic of loneliness and offers a vision for an inclusive society.
Atlanta Falcons legend Alge Crumpler must overcome his biggest challenge after retiring from the NFL. After four years of dedication, sacrifice, effort and support by Emory Healthcare, he’s back to living his best life.
Emory faculty and staff are frequently recognized for their work locally, nationally and internationally. Read a sampling of recent accolades, including awards for professional contributions and leadership appointments.
Emory’s Office of the Provost will provide up to $1.4 million in funds over the next three years to launch creative projects focused on advancing social justice.
In November, President Gregory L. Fenves and members of Emory senior leadership visited Seoul to strengthen university partnerships and engage with Korea-based alumni.
The Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory University, Grady Health System and collaborators at the University of Michigan have been awarded a five-year, $4.4 million project to continue studying motor vehicle crashes in metro Atlanta that result in injuries treated at Grady.
A new preclinical study recently reported in Science Advances and led by Emory University and UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers suggests that cooling brain tumors to room temperature may extend survival of patients with glioblastoma multiforme.
All Emory University faculty, staff and students on university-sponsored international travel now have access to emotional support services and emergency medical insurance through International SOS, Emory’s medical and security assistance provider.
In “Pandemic Reflections,” the Emory University Course for fall 2022, convenor Jodie Guest led undergraduate, graduate and professional students on a journey to discover lessons learned from the HIV/AIDS and COVID-19 pandemics.
Two Emory University academic and research leaders, Ray Dingledine and George Painter, have been selected as 2022 Fellows by the National Academy of Inventors.
Emory College senior Noah Okada is one of only 100 global winners of the new Quad Fellowship, an effort to build a global network of elite thinkers working across science and technology to solve real-world problems.
Test-and-Go COVID-19 testing will be available on Emory campuses starting in mid-December. Anyone in the Emory community is able to access these self-administered PCR tests.
Class of 2022 graduate Rachel Ding 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.
Winship breast oncologist Kevin Kalinsky, MD, MS, shared RxPONDER trial results at the 2022 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium showing Black women with HR+/HER2- breast cancer have worse outcomes than other racial and ethnic groups.
With leadership from faculty experts across the university, the Emory Climate Research Initiative will focus Emory’s scholarly efforts to address fundamental challenges posed by climate change.
Doctors from the Emory Heart & Vascular Center are joining forces with the Family Heart Foundation, a leading research and advocacy organization, to find and more widely treat undiagnosed patients living with a common genetic condition that causes the body to produce extremely high levels of unhealthy cholesterol.
The Georgia Hospital Association presented Sharon Pappas, chief nurse executive of Emory Healthcare, with the prestigious Hospital Hero Award for her outstanding contributions to the health care field.
Emory and University Hospitals Cleveland researchers developed an AI tool for CT scans that shows a link between fatty liver disease and the severity of COVID-19 infection.
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences has awarded a $2.46 million grant to Emory University and Georgia Institute of Technology researchers to develop a multi-sensor biopatch for farmworkers that can predict symptoms of heat-related illness, dehydration, and acute kidney injury.
The recent Reimagining Health Science Education: Design-Thinking Workshop brought together faculty, staff, students and clinicians from Emory’s three health professional schools and Emory Healthcare to participate in 12 interprofessional teams.
Emory researchers are on the cusp of seeing in real time how brain diseases like Alzheimer’s and autism spectrum disorder affect a patient’s brain function.
A delegation of Emory students traveled to Egypt to help raise the profiles of youth activists during this year’s United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. They were led by Eri Saikawa, associate professor of environmental sciences.
A $1.34 million NIH grant-funded Winship program will study whether using community case studies to engage Georgia middle schoolers in STEM studies will reduce health and biomedical research workforce disparities.
Emory celebrated the newest addition to campus last week: the R. Randall Rollins Building. The facility further expands the footprint of Rollins School of Public Health and supports its mission of improving the world’s most pressing public health issues through learning, collaboration and research.
The program, one of fewer than 60 in North America and the only one in Georgia, turns 10 this year. As demand for this expertise increases, Emory is looking to strengthen support for its students.
Research is an integral part of Emory, from the sciences to the humanities. Read a sample of recent grant awards across campus along with newly published research findings.
New findings from a meta-analysis published in Nature Immunology examine the biological mechanisms responsible for why some people’s immune systems respond differently to vaccinations.
Emory University has been recognized for having some of the world’s best health sciences programs, according to U.S. News and World Report’s 2022-23 rankings of Best Global Universities.
New ancient DNA analyses provide the most complete genetic evidence to date for ancient Central American and South American migration routes, while also adding surprising twists in the story of early human settlement of South America.
Emory Healthcare is the first in the Southeast to employ a novel comprehensive robotic system for interventional radiology procedures that guides physicians toward suspected cancerous growths much sooner and more accurately than ever before.
Winship member Sharon Castellino, MD, MSc, and colleagues from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Roswell Park led a pediatric multicenter study showing targeted therapy for high-risk Hodgkin lymphoma reduces relapse.
The Lillian Carter Center for Global Health and Social Responsibility has named Jacob Kariuki, PhD, assistant director for global health research, effective November 1.
Students’ narratives about COVID-19 and self-reported measures of their well-being show that those who began their college careers in fall 2019 report significantly higher rates of anxiety, depression and academic distress compared with prepandemic samples of first-year students.
“The Mold That Changed the World,” now being performed at Science Gallery Atlanta, describes the discovery of penicillin and, amid the dancing and singing, delivers a serious message about the rise of antimicrobial resistance.
The newest Emory Libraries exhibit, “Connections: The Power of Objects,” highlights objects displayed by libraries, museums and other organizations to increase knowledge, spark curiosity, encourage discovery and promote creativity. An event celebrating those connections will be Nov. 17.
A large-scale review of data from Emory-run national health registry, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that Black and Hispanic adults were less likely than white adults to receive CPR regardless of racial and ethnic makeup or income strata of neighborhoods where heart patients collapsed.
Two years after launching the Addiction Alliance of Georgia, partners Emory Healthcare and the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation are celebrating the official opening this week of the Emory Addiction Center.
Ravi I. Thadhani discusses moving frequently during childhood, why he became a doctor, his research in the seemingly disparate areas of kidney disease and preeclampsia, and what drew him to Emory.
Ravi I. Thadhani will oversee Emory’s academic health center, the Woodruff Health Sciences Center, and shape the next era of research, training and health-care delivery innovation. He comes to Emory from Harvard Medical School and Mass General Brigham.
Among observers, questions long swirled about the extent to which Parkinson’s disease versus repeated hits to the head contributed to Muhammad Ali’s progressive tremor and cognitive impairment. Now, three neurologists who provided direct care to the boxing legend describe evidence in a new JAMA Neurology Viewpoint article supporting a primary diagnosis of young-onset Parkinson’s disease over a form of dementia from repetitive head trauma.
Carlos del Rio, MD, has been announced as the new president of IDSA beginning Oct. 24. Three other Emory physicians are also receiving IDSA awards and honors.
Dollie Durden has worked for 45 years as a custodian in Campus Services. Her daughter, Kechia Williams, has worked in Campus Services for 25 years. Their work ethic is unrivaled, as is their love of Emory.
Researchers at Emory University have synthesized a novel molecule designed to target advanced melanomas, which are often resistant to existing treatments.
Emory's Heart and Vascular Center hit a major milestone this year, reflecting deep expertise and pioneering history with the LVAD, a lifesaving procedure that can serve as a critical alternative for heart-failure patients who don’t qualify for a transplant.
“Your Fantastic Mind,” an Emmy-winning PBS television series partnership between the Emory Brain Health Center and Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB), is announcing a fourth season, set to air in spring 2023.
A study led by Winship member Madhav Dhodapkar suggests the likelihood of patients with myeloma achieving durable responses to CART therapy may depend on properties of their immune cells before CARTs are administered.
Emory students who have photos documenting a public health, health care or global health challenge anywhere in the world during the past year can enter the Emory Global Health Institute Student Photography Contest. The submission deadline is Oct. 16.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded the Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing four grants totaling more than $11.8 million for work in health delivery and training programs serving underserved areas of Atlanta, the state of Georgia, and the Southeast.
The National Institutes of Health has awarded a 2022 New Innovator Award to biomedical engineer Felipe Garcia Quiroz for his innovative molecular approaches to monitoring clumps of proteins associated with neurodegenerative diseases.
After reviewing current community risk indicators, City of Atlanta policies and industry best practices across regional and national public transportation systems, Emory has moved to mask optional on all shuttles as of Monday, Oct. 3.
The NCI recently awarded more than $7.9 million to support a new Radiation Oncology-Biology Integration Network (ROBIN) center at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University and the Cleveland Clinic.
A look at the life and career of an Emory Heart & Vascular legend, Dr. Omar Lattouf, whose career spans more than three decades. Over the years, he's been part of numerous innovative procedures and healthcare milestones. But most importantly, he's helped save countless lives and has formed strong connections with patients and their families.
Emory researchers studying the inherited sleep disorder myotonic dystrophy have found evidence indicating a link to the inhibitor neurotransmitter GABA — and a potential remedy.
Due to the cultural stigma attached to breast cancer, cultural stoicism toward pain and symptoms, and language barriers, Asian American breast cancer survivors — especially those with depression — tend to suffer unnecessarily from pain that could be easily managed with pharmacological and other treatment strategies.
The Celebration of Faculty Eminence recognized 61 newly tenured and promoted faculty, 39 named professors and four faculty members recently elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Learn more about the honorees.
Emory experts Jodie Guest and Carlos del Rio team up to answer questions about the new COVID-19 boosters, including who is eligible and when to get the updated shot.
In response to the monkeypox public health emergency, leaders from Emory Student Health Services and Counseling and Psychological Services discuss preparations for potential cases of monkeypox at Emory, prevention efforts and resources available to students.
An Emory University-led project has been awarded $41.5 million for a five-year CDC award to implement Together TakeMeHome, a national HIV self-testing program designed to increase awareness and diagnoses of HIV infections in the U.S.
A collaborative care model designed by Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing faculty members and Emory Ethiopia Office clinicians to increase survival among low-birthweight infants in Ethiopia has been designated an Edge Runner by the American Academy of Nursing.
The availability of rapid antigen tests has significantly advanced efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, but every new variant of concern raises questions about whether diagnostic tests will still be effective.
Emory Healthcare is the first health care system in Georgia offering a noninvasive ultrasound treatment for patients living with essential tremor or tremor from Parkinson’s disease.
Emory scientists have decoded visual images from a dog’s brain, offering a first look at how the canine mind can reconstruct what it sees. The project was inspired by recent advancements in machine learning and fMRI to decode visual stimuli.
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University investigators will lead a study aiming to understand role of oral health in persistent HPV and oropharyngeal cancer in people living with HIV.
Margaret Williamson, MD, an infectious disease physician at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, is the 2020 recipient of the E. Napier "Buck" Burson, Jr., MD, Physician Award of Distinction. The award is the highest honor for physician service at the hospital.
Chief Resilience Officer Amir St. Clair explains Emory’s transition to a new phase of COVID-19 response, describes how the campus community can navigate surges in positive cases and provides important reminders for students, faculty and staff to follow.
The Office of Global Strategy and Initiatives recently celebrated the thriving connections between Emory and India with an event that included welcoming the director of Emory India Research and Education Innovation.
Research is an integral part of Emory, from the sciences to the humanities. Read a sample of recent grant awards across campus along with newly published research findings.
New findings on COVID-19-triggered autoimmunity have implications for both the treatment of acute infection and for people with long COVID, in which self-targeted antibodies have emerged as a key characteristic.
On the first episode of the new podcast One Big Question, Emory President Gregory L. Fenves talks to epidemiologist Laurel Bristow about using social media to combat misinformation about infectious diseases.
The coronavirus variants of concern are emerging from chronic, long-term COVID-19 infections in people who may be immune compromised and unable to clear the virus, suggests research by scientists at Emory and the University of Oxford.
Adam Marcus, PhD, has been named interim vice president for research in Emory’s Woodruff Health Sciences Center. He will begin his appointment on Sept. 1, 2022.
Emory Johns Creek Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s SilverPlus Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
Testosterone can foster friendly, prosocial behavior in males, a new animal study conducted by Emory neuroscientists finds. The Proceedings of the Royal Society B published the research on Mongolian gerbils.
A study led by Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University offers new insight into what causes resistance to the non-small cell lung cancer medication osimertinib that may prove valuable in developing more effective therapies.
Epidemiologist Jodie Guest and David Holland, associate professor of medicine at Emory and chief clinical officer of the Fulton County Board of Health, answer questions about responding to the monkeypox outbreak without creating stigma.
Doctors at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital are the first in Georgia to combine a state-of-the-art mobile 3D imaging system with a robotic-assisted bronchoscopy to diagnose lung cancers earlier and less invasively.
The Center for AIDS Research at Emory University has received a five-year, $11.25 million award from the NIH to further its work aimed at ending the HIV epidemic through the highest-caliber translational research.
The Atlanta Global Research & Education Collaborative pairs educational institutions and community partners to raise Atlanta’s profile as a global hub. Rebecca Philipsborn of Emory and Cassandra White of Georgia State worked together on a project studying migration and climate change.
The International Cardio-Oncology Society has designated Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University a gold-level Cardio-Oncology “Center of Excellence,” one of fewer than 35 gold-level centers worldwide.
According to the Woodruff Health Sciences Center Community Benefits Report, the WHSC provided $688 million in community benefits. From exceptional COVID-19 care to transformational research and education, the WHSC improved lives and provided hope.
Emory and 14 other universities filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court on Aug. 1 regarding two cases pertaining to affirmative action. The brief explains how a diverse student body strengthens the educational experience for all students.
The New England Journal of Medicine reports a study co-led by Ajay Nooka, MD, MPH, at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University of a combination therapy potentially benefiting people with relapsed multiple myeloma.
Emory has been named Georgia’s first and only Comprehensive Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Center of Excellence by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, recognizing Emory's expertise in providing patients at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University with advanced radiopharmaceutical therapies with the guidance of advanced imaging technology.
Emory University graduate student Ben Babcock has been selected by the American Society of Hematology to participate as one of seven graduate students in the 2022 ASH Graduate Hematology Award.
Research is an integral part of Emory, from the sciences to the humanities. Read a sample of recent grant awards across campus along with newly published research findings.
For the eleventh year in a row, U.S. News and World Report has ranked Emory University Hospital the No. 1 hospital in Georgia and metro Atlanta in the regional rankings in U.S. News Best Hospitals issue.
The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University has earned accreditation for its novel Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program from the South Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Post-BSN DNP candidates will have the opportunity to learn more about the mental health field and help close the current care gap.
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.
Three faculty pairs from Emory and Georgia Tech are the inaugural recipients of AI.Humanity Seed Grant Program funds. Their work will leverage artificial intelligence to improve society and the quality of human life.
Emory University doctor of nurse practice (DNP) student John Stanton has been invited by the Georgia Department of Public Health to educate clinicians about monkeypox in a Health Alert webinar on July 21st.
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Emory University School of Medicine and Grady Memorial Hospital mourn the loss of Jerome Carl Landry, MD, MBA, professor of radiation oncology.
Emory neuroscientists have received a three-year, $2 million grant to develop new anti-inflammatory drugs for the prevention of comorbidities related to epilepsy.
A dozen high school students spent five weeks of their summer shadowing Emory researchers and genetic counselors, getting hands-on experience related to areas of personal interest.
A new study led by Emory researcher Debjani Sihi shows that soil’s capacity to hold water is critical in determining how well farms manage the problem of prolonged heat stress due to climate change.
A recent study in Nature Communications, by scientists at Emory University and Georgia Tech researching the mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease, describes and validates an innovative protein labeling method recently developed by the researchers.
Evan Anderson, an infectious disease physician at Emory and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, answers questions about the CDC’s recent recommendation for COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5 and under.
A new study led by Rollins researchers found that the childhood obesity epidemic in the United States continues to grow, despite numerous public health efforts.
More than 40 percent of physicians recognized in the 2022 "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.
Emory University has created an endowed distinguished professorship honoring George Painter for his life-saving work in developing critical medicines including molnupiravir, which is now approved globally for the treatment of SARS-CoV-2.
Emory University has named Todd E. Golde, MD, PhD, the new director of the Emory Center for Neurodegenerative Disease in the Goizueta Institute @ Emory Brain Health.
