To improve the oral health of aging populations, the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of California and affiliates, has awarded another year of funding to the Emory School of Nursing to recruit more students who are focused on medical-dental integration and to expand an oral health smartphone application.
The School of Law, School of Medicine and School of Nursing held winter graduation events to end fall semester. View photos from the events that celebrated more than 300 graduates.
Over the course of 32 years, Primo has become a central figure in the university's effort to serve underserved communities in Atlanta, combining her clinical expertise with a deep commitment to public health.
Emory University Hospital Midtown is the first and only academic medical center in Georgia to use endoscopic spine procedures through new technology to decrease recovery time and pain for patients undergoing spine surgery.
Through advocacy and seed funding, the Rally Foundation is making a difference in pediatric oncology research. The foundation’s collaboration with Emory has included $2.5 million in research support.
The Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing welcomed 337 graduates into its alumni community during the graduation ceremonies held on Friday, Dec. 13, at Emory’s Woodruff PE Center.
The inaugural Ideas Festival Emory was chock-full of insights from more than 40 scientists, scholars, musicians, filmmakers and other creative minds. Here are 12 of the biggest and boldest ideas they shared at the festival.
The Emory Eye Center celebrated the holidays with cheer and style on Saturday, December 14th at the Emory Conference Center Hotel. With activities like the photo booth and caricature artists, Emory staff and faculty were able to come together and enjoy a night out on the town - and dance the night away.
Meet our nine qualified new physicians matched to our nine subspecialty fellowships, plus our three returning fellows and three 2nd-year fellows who are staying on for another year with the Emory Department of Ophthalmology.
Emory’s mission is “to create, preserve, teach and apply knowledge in the service of humanity,” and throughout 2024, the university community found countless ways to do just that. Look back at some of the stories that inspired us this year.
Emory Heart and Vascular recently reached another major milestone in the innovative treatment and care for patients with advanced heart failure, implanting its 1000th durable ventricular assist device (VAD) on December 10. VADs are a vital alternative for patients whose hearts are in end-stage failure, but who do not qualify for a transplant or would not receive a transplant in time.
Ruby Lal, professor of South Asian history at Emory College of Arts and Sciences, will present the 2025 John F. Morgan, Sr. Distinguished Faculty Lecture on Tuesday, Feb. 4.
The Emory academic and research leaders were recognized for their prolific spirit of innovation through outstanding inventions that have made a tangible impact on quality of life, economic development and the welfare of society.
One of the world’s foremost experts on the Holocaust and modern antisemitism, Deborah Lipstadt served on Emory’s faculty for nearly 30 years before joining the State Department as the U.S. special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism.
Emory University's AI.Data Lab program offers students the opportunity to delve into AI and data science research, tackling societal issues with datasets from sponsor organizations. On Dec. 10, students showcased their work in an end-of-semester event.
The Emory community raised a glass to toast dozens of faculty members from across the university who put in the hard work to get a book across the finish line during the past year.
The program, open to Emory undergraduate, graduate and professional students, provides a versatile toolkit including global leadership skills, intercultural communication strategies and service-learning experiences to help participants engage meaningfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Gary Teal, who joined Emory’s faculty in 1986 and will retire Dec. 31, has been instrumental in growing the Woodruff Health Sciences Center into the powerhouse of academic medicine that it is today.
The Emory Eye Center will expand with a major renovation at Executive Park in Brookhaven, set to open in 2027. The new, state-of-the-art facility will double clinical space, enhancing patient care, research and education with advanced medical services.
Scientists tracking the impacts of a warming world on animals find that high temperatures affect the immune systems of wild capuchin monkeys in Costa Rica.
A recent review published by the Lancet and led by Emory sports cardiologist Jonathan Kim shows that Black athletes are approximately five times more likely to experience sudden cardiac arrest and sudden cardiac death compared to white athletes.
Results from a recent clinical trial led by physicians at Emory University and Grady Health System indicate that a twice-yearly injection of Lenacapavir offers a 96% reduced risk of HIV infection overall, significantly more effective than the daily oral PrEP.
Emory Deputy General Counsel Melinda Simon is the 2024 Jeffrey P. Koplan Global Health Award recipient, recognized for exemplary service and performance toward global health impact.
On Nov. 18, the heart failure and transplantation team at Emory University Hospital made history, performing the first-ever surgical implantation in the United States of a brand-new type of ventricular assist device (VAD), which provides crucial care to patients with failing hearts.
Now open for applications through Dec. 5, the fellowship will shape the strategy for promoting Emory’s research impact and engaging faculty in public scholarship.
The holidays offer a break from the day-to-day and space to share family stories and rituals with children. Emory psychologists explain the importance of family storytelling and how it can aid in children’s development and overall well-being.
Rollins School of Public Health and the Michael C. Carlos Museum hosted events focused on art as a tool to address systemic racism and promote public health awareness and health equity at "Arts in Health Forum: Research & Practice.”
Undergraduates from a variety of disciplines are taking advantage of internships at world-class companies and organizations headquartered in Atlanta. See how their experiences enhance their Emory education.
Mindi Levin, founder and director of SOURCE — the community engagement and service-learning center at Johns Hopkins University — visited Emory to discuss the importance of community engagement and service for public health, nursing and medicine training.
Samantha Chipman, a second-year English PhD student, is pursuing a certificate in bioethics. The Cross-Institutional Undergraduate Sponsorship Program in Bioethics, based at Emory, opened her eyes to this interdisciplinary possibility when the organization funded Chipman's attendance at a 2021 conference.
Emory Healthcare and Emory Healthcare Network today announced a new population health collaborative with Guidehealth, an AI-enabled health care and value-based managed services company, to enhance and expand primary care access across Georgia.
Joseph T. Massey Jr. started his Emory career 55 years ago as a switchboard operator. Now the university’s longest-serving staff member, he has grown with the times and been instrumental in modernizing Emory’s university- and hospital-wide phone systems.
Parents in Northlake and throughout the metro Atlanta area have a new option for child care. The new Primrose school at Emory Healthcare - Northlake Campus is now open for enrollment. The school is accepting children ages six weeks to 5 years old and offers summer camp for school-aged children.
Emory Healthcare has been named the official medical provider for Atlanta’s new League One Volleyball team, offering best-in-class care to elite athletes as they begin their inaugural season in January.
Emory students celebrated kindness in action on World Kindness Day this week at an event that included lunch, opportunities to share kindness with others, and recognition for students “caught” in acts of kindness earlier in the week.
How do animal behavior researchers feel about the feelings of animals? Emory anthropologist Marcela Benítez and colleagues conducted a first-of-its-kind survey to help answer that question.
The 16th-annual ceremony focused on building community and honoring service, recognizing veterans as well as active-duty military members across the faculty, staff and students of Emory and beyond.
Events will highlight the interconnected nature of Emory’s global campus and city with the world through opportunities like Passport Day, International Wonderful Wednesday, daily compassion meditations and more.
Researchers from Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health and Emory School of Medicine are working to gain a more nuanced understanding of why and how specific toxic components in air pollution increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Nominations for this year’s Albert E. Levy Award for Excellence in Scientific Research are open through Dec. 31. Recognize a faculty member who is outstanding in their field.
A new study reveals high rates of undiagnosed cognitive decline among older adults in underserved communities, especially African Americans. Early screening could close critical gaps in care, reducing severe health risks and caregiver strain.
Get to know three Emory providers who have worn the uniform and continue to make a difference in the lives of others, combining their military experience with a deep commitment to patient care.
Emory faculty, staff and students can request an appointment for a first-time passport or a renewal during passport day events on the Atlanta and Oxford campuses in November and December.
Chemists at Emory and Caltech join forces to set the stage for a new way of doing organic synthesis. Science published their stunning results for using normally inert carbon-hydrogen to make a complex molecule.
Emory researchers play a critical role in evaluating new medical devices for NIH intended to help women with newborns in areas lacking maternal health resources.
New research from Emory University is providing a more precise prediction of COVID-19 severity that can be found by looking at autoantibodies in the nasal cavity, leading to more personalized treatment plans.
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke has awarded a $2.3 million R01 grant to Xiao Hu of the Emory School of Nursing to develop novel AI algorithms that predict post-stroke cognitive impairment and characterize vascular contributions.
In recognition of Veterans Day 2024, the Emory Healthcare Veterans Program is honoring the extraordinary contributions of those who served in the United States Armed Forces and reaffirming its commitment to veterans’ mental health.
A groundbreaking study from Emory University demonstrates how psilocybin-assisted therapy could impact more than 5 million people in the U.S. pending approval from the FDA.
Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping health care at Emory’s AI Health symposium. Engage with leading experts and researchers as they highlight the latest innovations, challenges, and opportunities in applying AI to medical practice.
An interdisciplinary Emory research team recently received a $3.5 million grant to develop new interventions to improve the health and emotional well-being of dementia caregivers. The innovative study centers on enhancing cognitive empathy.
Information technology functions for Emory University and Emory Healthcare will be unified under a single umbrella led by Alistair Erskine, creating a seamless customer experience, simplifying access to IT resources, increasing security and reducing risk.
Annual benefits enrollment is open from Oct. 28 through Nov. 11, 2024, allowing employees of Emory University and Emory Healthcare to make benefits changes. This year, Emory is introducing a new approach to medical rates.
Placing in the large employers category, Emory achieved second place. The award, presented by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, is a testament to the robust well-being programs offered to employees of Emory University and Emory Healthcare.
During a workshop hosted by Emory’s Department of Human Genetics, scientists from around the world learned the latest techniques for working with brain organoids, including how to visualize and analyze the cells inside them.
Stephen Patrick of Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health explains why it is critical to be cautious when interpreting newly released CDC data showing a significant decrease in drug overdose deaths.
Bringing expertise in aging, AI, cardiovascular disease, end-of-life care, health equity, health policy, intimate partner and gender-based violence mitigation, mental health, nursing curriculum and simulation, and palliative care, 15 scholars have joined the Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing faculty.
The National Institute on Aging has awarded a $5.5 million, five-year R01 grant to an Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing researcher Mi-Kyung Song to lead a longitudinal study on how informal caregiving networks affect persons living with dementia and their caregivers.
Frontline cleaning agents no longer work against a dangerous bacterial pathogen, Emory chemists find. The researchers are developing new disinfectants to tackle germs that are becoming harder to kill.
As we approach the end of the semester, catch engaging activities around campus, including musical and theatrical performances, athletic events, volunteer opportunities, a Veterans Day service and more.
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University researcher and physician Reshma Jagsi, MD, DPhil, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in health and medicine.
The Department of Energy awarded an early career grant to Fang Liu, an Emory theoretical chemist who is using supercomputers to simulate and study the use of light to spark the transfer of an electron.
Researchers at Emory University and Emory Transplant Center have found that it is safe to transplant a kidney from a deceased donor with human immunodeficiency virus into a recipient living with HIV in need of a new kidney.
The National Academy of Medicine has awarded the David Rall Medal to Linda McCauley, dean of the Emory School of Nursing. The award is given to National Academy of Medicine members who demonstrate distinguished leadership.
New research led by Eric Sundberg of Emory’s School of Medicine highlights the therapeutic potential of an enzyme in managing immune-related disorders. The discovery could mean more effective drugs for patients.
Thanks to a family gift made in honor of the late Sylvia Fallon, the outreach program at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital has been renamed and will continue providing training for nurses to volunteer with vulnerable patients.
The Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation recently presented Emory with its Grace Clower community partnership award, to recognize Emory’s lengthy history of helping to advance its mission of providing critical eye care to uninsured families who could not otherwise afford it.
Emory Healthcare teamed up last month with the Atlanta Falcons to host the “1 Trained at Every Game” community event, providing free hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) training to hundreds.
The grant will support intensive undergraduate research in Emory College’s Department of Chemistry for up to nine students each summer, starting next year. Teaching professor Antonio Brathwaite is principal investigator for the program.
Emory researchers have found ways to detect the neglected tropical disease schistosomiasis when other less sensitive tests cannot, leading to earlier treatment that can improve long-term outcomes.
Regular, full-time Emory University faculty are invited to apply for funding for research and scholarly activity during the 2025-26 cycle. Applications are due by Jan. 17, 2025.
Emory Healthcare and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield will continue their health care collaboration through 2028 providing access to quality care for the more than 140,000 members the systems serve.
Researchers from the Rollins School of Public Health are partnering with the University of Minnesota and Johns Hopkins to lead a new national resource to advance dementia care.
Emory Healthcare has achieved Epic Gold Stars Level 10 designation (out of 10 levels) for excellence in using the Epic electronic medical record (EMR) platform.
The office hosted a variety of orientation and welcome activities to assist students in settling into their new life in Atlanta, including a fun welcome reception, on-campus Social Security appointment days and more.
The dynamic cohort boasts 25 ventures, featuring both graduate and undergraduate students from eight of Emory’s nine schools and a blend of for-profit and nonprofit businesses. Find out more about these student founders and their projects.
Over 10 days, Emory students explored Poland, discovering all the ways that the country is a classroom for engendering hopeful dialogue about Jewish and Polish history and memory.
New combination flu and COVID-19 tests offer quick at-home results with a single swab. An Emory researcher with firsthand experience evaluating these tests explains their reliability and how they can help you this flu season.
The national award recognizes colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion, and Diversity Champions make up the top tier of recipients.
Members of The Atlanta Opera joined local medical experts, including Emory faculty, for a discussion of how the arts have long been used as a channel for raising public awareness of pandemics or other illnesses.
The Emory University Faculty Council is soliciting nominations for the John F. Morgan Sr. Distinguished Faculty Lecturer for 2025. Letters of nomination are due by Friday, Oct. 25.
In May, impressive work by a group of undergraduates from the Department of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies resulted in the launch of Intarsia, a journal devoted to feminist and queer theory.
Ten years ago, the first Ebola patients treated in the U.S. arrived at Emory University Hospital and Jill Morgan became the first nurse in the nation to care for them. Now, she’s using what she learned to test ways to keep pathogens from spreading.
The Addiction Alliance of Georgia, in partnership with the Atlanta History Center, is pleased to announce William Cope Moyers, acclaimed author and leading advocate for addiction recovery, will be featured in the Atlanta History Center’s Author Talks series on Tuesday, October 8.
The Emory Global Diabetes Research Center has received a $22 million grant from the National Institute of Aging to explore the links between diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease.
In 1986, former President Jimmy Carter set out to wipe Guinea worm disease from the world. When he succeeds — and he nearly has — Guinea worm will become the second human disease in history to be eradicated, following smallpox.
From competing in the 1984 Olympics to his time in the NFL, Sam Graddy has always been driven to excel. Now he applies that same work ethic and persistence into championing connections with grateful patients.
Ed Goode, senior director of experiential learning in the Pathways Center, will oversee the implementation of “Connect-Integrate-Reflect," Emory’s plan to enhance undergraduate education.
James Rilling, Emory professor of psychology, interweaves his personal experiences as a son, husband and dad with the latest scientific insights into fatherhood. The MIT Press published “Father Nature: The Science of Paternal Potential.”
More than 100 Emory physicians gathered on Thursday, Sept. 19, to raise awareness of a topic that is critically important, yet rarely discussed: physician suicide.
A new multi-institution study found national political candidates miss an opportunity to sway voters by failing to prioritize the health of a key population: children.
A newly announced research effort aims to make medications safer and more effective by studying the environmental, genetic and lifestyle factors that contribute to both drug efficacy and negative drug interactions.
The National Institute on Aging has awarded a $1.6 million, four-year R01 grant to the Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing to investigate the role of Alzheimer’s Special Care Units in reducing racial and ethnic disparities in dementia care within nursing homes.
After a nationwide search, Emory Healthcare has named LeWanza Harris, MD, chief quality officer for the health care system. She will assume her new role on Sept. 30, 2024.
As an academic research institution, Emory’s faculty and staff conduct studies across every discipline, from the sciences to the humanities. This compilation of published research findings and the newest grant awards illustrates how Emory researchers are cutting a path toward groundbreaking discoveries.
The Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science (BSN) program is No. 1 in the nation, according to rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report.
Nearly 60 students and medical trainees from Emory’s Rollins School of Public Health and School of Medicine took part in a tabletop exercise that challenged them to work together to effectively respond to an infectious disease outbreak scenario.
The gallery’s new exhibition features 13 installations from artists and researchers that inspire self-reflection — with the help of trained student mediators — on how to join in creating a sustainable world.
A new study published this week in Molecular Psychiatry by Emory University researchers has revealed a promising new avenue for treating motivational deficits in patients suffering from depression.
The National Cancer Institute has awarded a $3.3 million grant to the Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing to understand the psychosocial impacts and their biological and social determinants among patients with advanced HNC receiving immunotherapy.
From investigating health care transitions for childhood cancer survivors to developing new synthetic methods for drug discovery, agricultural science and beyond, prestigious awards are propelling these students — and their research — further.
The Emory Arts and Social Justice Program pairs Atlanta artists with faculty members to reimagine an existing course with the goal of integrating arts and education for social justice and change.
The festival, set for Sept. 23-25, will feature a variety of activities to allow students to take a break in their daily routine and connect with others, including meditation, lawn games, music and even puppies.
Starting this NFL season, families welcoming newborns on Fridays at Emory University Midtown Hospital, Emory Johns Creek Hospital and Emory Decatur Hospital will receive exclusive Falcons baby bundles.
Emory’s Empathetic AI for Health Institute has yielded landmark discoveries for improving patient outcomes. Learn how seven new faculty appointments will further our understanding of diagnosing, treating and predicting disease.
Emory scientists develop a new laboratory model for social neuroscience and for the first time identify the neural circuitry tied to communal living in a mammal.
Emory paleontologist Anthony Martin describes a discovery of Early Cretaceous dinosaur tracks in Australia, showing that large, theropod dinosaurs thrived in a polar environment.
James J. Lah leads research at Emory Goizueta Brain Health Institute on Alzheimer’s in African American communities, revealing significant differences in biomarkers between races.
A transformative $25.9 million grant from The Marcus Foundation will accelerate pioneering research aimed at revolutionizing hemorrhagic stroke treatment.
Emory environmental scientist Jola Ajibade co-authored a commentary in Nature on whether futuristic settlements on water, known as “climatopias,” are viable ways to build climate-change resilience in coastal communities.
An experienced global higher education leader, Jane Gatewood will manage the university’s international engagements and support faculty, staff and students in academic and research initiatives.
Emory researcher Daniel Harper, PhD, has received a $2.3 million, three-year grant to test a novel method of measuring pain in patients with fibromyalgia,
Researcher Christina Gavegnano is known for opening her lab to undergraduate students, giving them experience in human health research. She delivered the 2024 Convocation address, encouraging the Class of 2028 to start their own remarkable trajectories.
Through Emory’s new AI.Xperience program, students worked with faculty advisors this summer to apply data science to critical topics in areas from health care to the arts. This month, they presented their findings through poster and oral presentations.
International Student and Scholar Services, along with campus partners, led Passport to Emory programs in Mumbai, Hong Kong and Seoul to welcome new international students and their families to the Emory community.
An innovative software tool called METI could advance cancer pathology by providing diagnostic insights from tissue biopsies, integrating both molecular and morphological information. The tool was developed by Emory and MD Anderson researchers.
On Saturday, Sept. 7, join the Atlanta Falcons and Emory Healthcare for “1 Trained at Every Game,” a free, hands-on CPR and AED training session that will equip community members to respond in medical emergencies.
In 2023, patient Jon Sybert was unexpectedly in the fight for his life. A team of dedicated providers, community and family would see him through — even holding a special wedding on the balcony of Emory University Hospital.
Emory University’s nine schools begin the 2024-25 academic year with big plans across disciplines. Read a roundup of class stats, new degree programs, fresh initiatives and other things to come.
Wright Caughman, an admired and beloved leader, served Emory as executive vice president for health affairs, CEO of the Woodruff Health Sciences Center and chair of the Emory Healthcare Board of Directors, among other roles.
Houston Healthcare, a community-based, not-for-profit health system located in Warner Robins, and Emory Healthcare, a comprehensive academic health system located in Atlanta, announced they have signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) for Houston Healthcare to join Emory Healthcare.
The grant, awarded to the Medical Nutrition Therapy for Prevention program, will work to assess and optimize the effectiveness of newborn screening programs in the Southeast United States over the next four years.
Emory’s new academic year is almost here, and faculty and staff are making final preparations before students arrive on campus. Here are 10 things you should know before the fall semester at Emory begins.
Common products that women routinely apply to their skin and hair may be putting them and their babies at risk, according to a new multi-institution study published in Environmental Health Perspectives.
The Ridge officially opened on Tuesday, Aug. 13, housing graduate and professional students from across the university. The housing integrates two primary needs highlighted during Emory’s master planning and residents are already loving it.
The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration has awarded a $1.49 million grant to the Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing to increase the number of sexual assault nurse examiners in the Southeast and U.S. Virgin Islands.
Opioid-exposed newborns were 41% more likely to be discharged home from the hospital with their biological mother when the mothers receive medication for opioid use disorder during pregnancy, according to a new study.
This summer, Emory students explored different corners of the globe, from the Bahamas and Peru to Europe and Senegal. Hear from participants about how the trips impacted them and see photos from their time abroad.
A team led by researchers at the Emory Goizueta Brain Health Institute - Center for Neurodegenerative Disease has found strong evidence supporting a new understanding of the mechanism behind Alzheimer’s disease.
Over the summer, undergraduate students from Emory and other institutions dove into research ranging from infectious diseases to theater. They displayed their research in late July through oral and poster presentations on Emory’s campus.
The National Academy of Medicine has selected Roxana C. Chicas, PhD, RN, FAAN, a faculty member at Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, to participate in the American Academy of Nursing Fellowship, part of the NAM Fellowships program.
With the school year just beginning, there are many fun and educational events at Emory during August. Choose from a variety of activities, including tours, seminars and opportunities to welcome Emory’s newest students.
Jinsook Kim, assistant professor in the Department of Film and Media, has received two prestigious awards to support an upcoming book examining how South Korean women have fought against online misogyny and real-world harassment.
With the 2024 Summer Olympics well underway, conversations surrounding the games are swirling. Read what Emory experts say about the influence of Black athletes at the Olympics, Paris as a host city and more.
Increasing ventilation in child-care settings may not always be effective at preventing flu virus spread, according to a new study published by a team of researchers at Emory University, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Virginia Tech.
When they're not in the lab, some Emory researchers pursue extreme sports as hard as they pursue scientific research and find a valuable connection between the two. Find out what makes these five researchers tick.
Emory researcher David Weiss has spent years studying a baffling phenomenon called heteroresistance, in which a tiny fraction of bacteria remain resistant to antibiotics, while the remainder succumb. Recently, he brought his scientific acumen to the equally deadly threat of fungal bloodstream infections in patients receiving bone marrow transplants.
Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health is partnering with WABE to present Health Wanted—a fun, fresh, and myth-busting alternative to the critical health discussions impacting communities across the state, nation, and globe.
Solomon Fiifi Ofori-Acquah, an accomplished researcher in genetics and sickle cell disease, is returning to Georgia to lead a science and medical collaborative that aims to find new treatments and cures for the disease.
The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration has awarded a $1.3 million grant to Emory’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing to participate in a program to incentivize careers as nursing school faculty through low-interest loans and loan cancelation.
A new training program through the Biological Discovery through Chemical Innovation initiative offers a highly interdisciplinary approach for predoctoral students to become drug discovery scientists.
Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing doctoral student Hina Raheel has been selected to join the 2024-26 cohort of Jonas Scholars, awarded to promising nursing doctoral students to support their education and expand the pipeline of nursing faculty.
The National Science Foundation is funding a $67 million national research security initiative, including $6.4 million for an initiative focused on the Southeast that will be managed by Emory.
SURE — the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience program — helps to shape a community of scholars who explore their interests with full-time research, mentorship, professional development and networking.
Emory University will host the 6th Annual Women’s Sports and Wellness Conference on Saturday, Aug. 10. Expert speakers will address current topics related to the health and wellness of female athletes of all levels and generations.
Rising senior Courtney Fitzgerald has been named one of 20 Beinecke Scholars nationwide. After conducting extensive undergraduate research, she plans to pursue a PhD in sociology to study how and why we interact with others.
The novel hepatitis C test will enable a person to be tested, and if positive for HCV, quickly connect to care and potentially begin life-saving treatment, all in a singular visit.
Idowu (Jola) Ajibade, associate professor in Emory’s Department of Environmental Sciences, spoke on a guest panel of experts for a meeting of the U.S. President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology titled “Social Impact of Research: Climate Resilience.”
Three structural biologists, recognized for their groundbreaking research and new insights into the immune system, are the first recipients of the Max Cooper Prize in Immunology. The prize is named for the renowned immunologist at Emory.
Emory neuroscientist Gregory Berns launches the book “Cowpuppy,” describing his journey into the secret world of cows, and a class on the psychology of sustainability.
Dozens of Atlanta-area high school students shadowed Emory researchers and genetic counselors during the five-week program organized by the Department of Human Genetics. The program aims to diversify biomedical career paths through hands-on research exposure.
Four Emory Healthcare hospitals — Emory University Hospital, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown and Emory Johns Creek Hospital — have ranked prominently in this year’s regional ratings of U.S. News and World Report’s Best Hospitals.
Ten members of the Emory Nursing community will be among the distinguished nurse leaders inducted into the American Academy of Nursing 2024 Class of Fellows. The inductees include faculty members and a doctoral student from the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing and nursing leaders from Emory Healthcare.
The Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University has launched a new climate and health indicator dashboard that provides data on the impact that climate change is having on human health in Georgia.
Emory Decatur Hospital has unveiled $4 million in improvements to its endoscopy center, converting 1,200 square feet of existing space into an advanced gastrointestinal procedure suite.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has selected Emory Integrated Memory Care in Atlanta to participate in a new Medicare alternative payment model designed to support people living with dementia and their caregivers.
Researchers from the Emory Empathetic AI for Health Institute and Cleveland Clinic have found a way to detect eye inflammation before it becomes serious using an AI-powered method that combines machine learning and precision medicine.
From the farmers market to a documentary screening, Emory has many fun and educational programs to enjoy this month. Be sure to mark these dates on your calendar and attend some exciting events.
Designed to cultivate future university leaders, Emory's Academic Leadership Program brings together faculty members from both Emory and Atlanta-area colleges and universities for a full academic year of leadership development workshops and programming.
Emory University has been awarded a $5 million cooperative agreement by HRSA to enhance geriatric care and education for health care workers in Georgia's urban and rural areas.
The television partnership between Emory Brain Health and Georgia Public Broadcasting won two Emmys for Season 4 episodes. Season 6 will air in spring 2025 with more groundbreaking episodes addressing important brain health issues.
The new playground furthers the center’s mission of building an inclusive environment for children to play, learn and grow together. Children of all ages in the Early Emory program will be able to enjoy the new structures.
Today, as avian flu H5N1 continues to spread widely in migratory birds, poultry, dairy cattle and cats, there is a need to better define the pandemic risk to humans.
As an academic research institution, Emory’s faculty and staff conduct studies across every discipline, from the sciences to the humanities. Here’s a sample of recent grant awards and the work they will support, plus highlights from some published research findings.
The Office of Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice celebrates health sciences students who have excelled in interprofessional educational activities as it concludes its second year of operations.
Whether you’re looking to learn something new or kick back and immerse yourself in a different world this summer, these books by Emory faculty and staff have something for everyone.
David Barba has been selected as a 2024 Mellon Emerging Faculty Leader. The award, which recognizes exceptional work in any field of the humanities or social sciences, will support his latest documentary.
Throughout her career, Sarah Blanton, professor of rehabilitation medicine, has explored innovative ways to integrate humanistic dimensions into the health care professions, including as founding editor of the Journal of Humanities in Rehabilitation.
Now in its second year, INSPIRE offers undergraduate students from across the U.S. the opportunity to participate in infectious disease research through a 12-month mentorship program.
Seven innovative well-being projects are currently underway through the EmWELL microgrant program. Emory Healthcare and Woodruff Health Sciences Center employees can apply for new project funding until July 22.
The National Institute of Nursing Research, a National Institutes of Health (NIH) division, has awarded the Ruth L. Kirschstein Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award to Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing PhD student Naziya Noorani.
The academic year may be on a break, but summer is the perfect time to tap into new perspectives with podcasts from the Emory community, whether you want to learn about sports analytics, health tips or anything in between.
Mohammad Fidakar came to Emory through the Scholars at Risk program. After escaping Afghanistan to ensure his family’s safety, Fidakar — a professor in his home country — is pursuing a doctorate in economics.
Emory has been honored with a GWBC Top Corporations Award, which recognizes outstanding dedication to excellence and commitment to fostering relationships with minority vendors.
A 24-year-old patient waiting on a heart transplant donned his cap and gown for a special graduation ceremony at Emory University Hospital, after missing his college graduation.
Findings from the LAURA Phase III trial — presented at the ASCO Annual Meeting by Winship Executive Director Suresh Ramalingam, MD, and simultaneously published in The New England Journal of Medicine — show osimertinib significantly extends the time patients live without their cancer worsening, offering the first effective therapy and new hope for those with advanced EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer.
Emory Decatur Hospital has unveiled approximately $22 million in improvements to its behavioral health services unit, now offering adult outpatient and inpatient services in one space at the hospital.
Campus may be quieter thanks to the arrival of summer, but there are still plenty of fun events and activities to get involved in, from Staff Fest on June 14 to enjoying Lullwater Preserve.
Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing faculty member Gaea Daniel, PhD, RN, is one of 16 nursing scientists nationwide to receive the Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators.
Psychedelic-assisted therapy is showing promise in reducing cancer-related anxiety and depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Why? The answer seems to include our human need to find meaning and connection.
On Sunday, June 2, the Atlanta Braves and Emory Healthcare, the official team healthcare provider of the Braves, will celebrate ALS Awareness Day to increase awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), elevate inspirational stories of hope and honor the legacy of Lou Gehrig.
The increased frequency and intensity of heat waves due to climate change puts women at a higher risk of experiencing preterm and early-term labor — jeopardizing the health and well-being of their babies — according to a new multi-institutional study.
Since 2022, bird flu has been infecting a wide variety of mammals. “You can find this trend around the world, almost anywhere you look,” says Thomas Gillespie, professor and chair of Emory’s Department of Environmental Sciences.
As the first-ever outreach manager dedicated to promoting the entire Heart & Vascular service line, Sean Bradley is here to shout the praises of each division – from cardiothoracic surgery to vascular care to electrophysiology. Here's how the one-time sports broadcasting hopeful made his way into the unique role of cardiovascular clout-master.
Ozlem Bilen, MD, has always had a passion for accessible health care — something she says started early in childhood. On Sept. 1, she’ll become hospital section chief of cardiology at Emory University Hospital.
Emory University School of Medicine researchers, in partnership with the University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC), have been awarded a five-year, $6 million award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to conduct a study aimed at improving health outcomes for pregnant Black women.
The 2024 Albert E. Levy Award for Excellence in Scientific Research went to Steven H. Liang and Kathryn M. Yount in recognition of outstanding contributions in their respective fields of research.
Emory University faculty and staff were recognized with multiple awards in conjunction with the 2024 Commencement and school diploma ceremonies. See who was recognized for their contributions during the academic year.
Emory Healthcare employees, Emory University employees and Atlanta residents will soon have a new option for quality early education and care with Primrose School at Emory Healthcare – Northlake Campus, slated to open in summer 2024.
CNN named Emory University ethnobotanist Cassandra Quave one of its Champions for Change for 2024. The CNN primetime special, airing tomorrow at 9 p.m., features footage of Quave and her students gathering plants in south Georgia and in her labs on the Emory campus.
Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital physicians Dhaval Desai, MD, and David Kooby, MD, have been named the 2024 recipients of the E. Napier “Buck” Burson, Jr., MD, Physician Award of Distinction.
Following traumatic experiences, many individuals demonstrate remarkable resilience, recovering their mental and behavioral well-being without external intervention.
Emory disease ecologists show how deforestation in Costa Rica has disrupted natural systems, leading to outbreaks of rabies in cattle caused by the bite of vampire bats.
While studying at the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Tasya Washington demonstrated her passion for service through her involvement with several campus organizations and during a service-learning experience in Eleuthera, Bahamas.
Jamie Constantine’s interest in sustainable development took root during her years on Emory’s Oxford and Atlanta campuses. Now the combination of two scholarships for graduate study will help the 2022 alumna take her goals global.
A new study by researchers at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health found the traditional measurements greatly underestimate the true impact of substance use disorders (SUD) on the maternal mortality crisis.
Sangeon Kim was pursuing pastoral leadership in South Korea when he set his sights on becoming a master of divinity student. At Emory, he built community and realized there’s a thin line between success and failure.
Across his three decades at Emory, Lobsang Tenzin Negi has dedicated his scholarly work, strategic thinking and tireless energy to fusing the Tibetan contemplative tradition with Western science. The result has been nothing short of world-changing.
The Provost’s Distinguished Teaching Awards honor outstanding scholars who excel as teachers within formal and informal educational settings. Meet the seven recipients for 2024.
His mother’s experience as a pediatric physical therapist inspired Jared Beyersdorf to pursue medicine. He graduates from the School of Medicine’s joint MD/PhD program with plans to become a physician-scientist.
The Center for New Medicines is an exciting, new initiative that aims to accelerate the translation of Emory discoveries into the next generation of life-saving drugs.
The wide swath of patients served first attracted Alan Amedi to Emory’s School of Medicine. He’s focused on making information readily available to the public, especially underserved communities, all while mentoring pre-med students in Atlanta.
Dignitaries from the White House, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and local officials visited and toured Emory Hillandale Hospital on April 24, following $11 million in improvements to its Stonecrest facility.
A $6.3 million grant awarded by the VA’s Office of Research and Development will establish the new CReATE Motion Center. This multidisciplinary center aims to advance osteoarthritis treatment for veterans by researching innovative, non-surgical therapies.
The Emory Oaks program is working to make navigating college easier for autistic students across every level of the university through building community, regular meetings and cross-campus coordination.
Despite significant global progress in scaling access to antiretroviral therapy for people living with HIV, HIV-related deaths remain unacceptably high in low-resource communities across the CHAMPS network in Africa.
Emory researchers uncover why some homes in rural Madagascar where bubonic plague is endemic are infested with fleas. Based on their findings, they recommend ways to reduce the flea populations and their impact on human health.
Healthy Emory’s popular Move More campaign returns this spring, offering ways for employees to connect with each other through physical activity, including a series of walking groups on campus.
The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) has awarded a 2024 ACLS Fellowship to Marissa Nichols, a postdoctoral fellow at the Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing.
A record-breaking 10 Emory faculty members are among the 502 new fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, a lifetime honor recognizing extraordinary contributions to science. Read about the fellows and their work.
The Addiction Alliance of Georgia, a partnership between Emory Healthcare and the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, is hosting the “Comfort of Recovery” quilt throughout the month of April at the Emory Addiction Center.
Emory Decatur Hospital and the state of Georgia’s Path2College 529 Plan collaborated to award the first “Tax Day Baby” born at the hospital with a college savings contribution on April 15.
A new five-year, $3.1 million grant from the NIH will help Emory researchers undertake a novel study combining biological, social and clinical research methods to better understand the symptoms of cystic fibrosis.
Emory University and Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) are excited to announce the premiere of Season 5 of the Emmy award-winning PBS television series, “Your Fantastic Mind,” scheduled to debut on April 17 at 7 p.m. ET.
Groundbreaking results from a six-year clinical trial investigating treatment for hemorrhagic strokes, led by researchers at Emory University School of Medicine, show the minimally invasive approach under study is safe and superior to the current standard of care, marking a major advancement in the treatment of intracerebral hemorrhage, the deadliest form of stroke.
Emory College juniors Julianna Cruz and Satvik Elayavalli are recipients of the 2024 Goldwater Scholarship, the nation’s top scholarship for undergraduates in math, natural sciences and engineering.
Master’s degree programs at the Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing are once again the best in the nation, according to U.S. News and World Report’s 2024-25 ranking of graduate schools.
Emory University’s graduate and professional schools and programs continue to be ranked among the best in the country, according to U.S. News and World Report’s 2024 Best Graduate Schools, which was updated July 23.
The Emory Global Diabetes Research Center has launched the Diabetes Translational Accelerator to address the most challenging issues in diabetes and associated complications.
The delegation, which included key members of divisions and units across campus, held events in New Dehli, Bengaluru and Mumbai, to connect with alumni and prospective students and expand international engagement.
A nationally recognized inventor and professor in the School of Medicine, Wilbur Lam will build community and pathways to support faculty and student entrepreneurs across the institution.
Art meets healing in a powerful display of resilience and recovery as the Addiction Alliance of Georgia hosts the installation of the “Comfort of Recovery" quilt throughout the month of April at the Emory Addiction Center.
The Office of the Provost is launching a national search for a vice provost for global engagement and services to succeed Wainwright, who will retire in June after 27 years of service.
Emory researchers have mapped the distribution of the lone star tick across Georgia to help build awareness for where people are most likely to encounter the most common biting tick in the state.
Along with eight other area colleges and universities, Emory teamed up with the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership for a community service project to celebrate Atlanta’s iconic 404 Day.
The Emory and Atlanta community gathered to celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, at the Michael C. Carlos Museum to mark the arrival of spring. The event was full of art, music and performances.
Entrepreneurial faculty and their discoveries were recognized on March 21 at the Office of Technology Transfer’s 18th Annual Celebration of Technology and Innovation. Awardees specialize in a range of disciplines including disease detection and therapeutics, cybersecurity and more.
As the world marks the beginning of Autism Awareness Month on April 1, Emory University is kicking off its 4th annual Autism Celebration Month with a series of events under the theme "Pathways and Passions," celebrating the interests, expertise and meaningful journeys of autistic students and community members.
Sandra Wong, MD, MS, has joined Emory as the new dean of the School of Medicine and chief academic officer for Emory Healthcare. Learn about her background and what brought her to Emory.
U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough emphasized the vital role that nurses play in the U.S. health care system, and particularly among the nation’s veterans and families, during a visit yesterday to the Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing in Atlanta.
Emory researchers have discovered that exhaled vapors from e-cigarettes contain chemicals that are detectable in children's saliva, breath and blood samples.
Emory University researchers will soon begin testing whether the use of artificial intelligence can reduce mortality in a subgroup of patients with sepsis, a life-threatening disorder that leads to organ dysfunction following an infection.
As an academic research institution, Emory’s faculty and staff conduct studies across every discipline, from the sciences to the humanities. Here’s a sample of recent grant awards and the work they will support, plus highlights from some published research findings.
Forty health professionals, clinicians and journalists from France and Belgium attended a March 8 presentation and tour of Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown.
In “Vagabond Princess,” professor Ruby Lal animates the itinerant world of Mughal princess Gulbadan. The empire’s only woman historian, Gulbadan wrote a memoir that breaks off midsentence on folio 83, prompting Lal to delve into the history surrounding the missing pages.
Graduating Emory medical students experienced a rite of passage March 15, when they discovered where they are headed next on their journeys to become physicians.
Emory’s 2024 International Awards recipients were honored during a ceremony in late February. This year’s honorees are The Venerable Priya Rakkhit Sraman, Solveig Argeseanu Cunningham and Faizat Badmus-Busari 20L.
Pioneering care and innovation come together in the expansion of Emory University Hospital’s new, state-of-the-art heart and vascular facilities, the result of an $87.7 million investment and three years of meticulous planning and design.
Emory Healthcare is leading the way in transforming how clinicians access patient health records with its deployment of the 15-inch MacBook Air and the launch of the new native Epic Hyperspace app.
The Atlanta Science Festival returns March 9-23, providing curious kids and adults the chance to explore all things science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Many members of the Emory community will help lead numerous interactive events.
A nationally renowned healthcare leader and physician, Churchwell, MD, will return to his old stomping grounds on March, as invited speaker for Cardiology Grand Rounds. We caught up with the esteemed physician to chat about his time as chief resident at Grady in the early 90s, discuss the importance of mentorship, and more.
Four outstanding Emory College students representing academic achievement and passionate curiosity across the liberal arts and sciences have been selected to be Bobby Jones Scholars at the University of St Andrews in Scotland.
Five-year-old Scarlett Alonzo has arginase deficiency, a rare metabolic disorder. Read her story and how she was part of a study testing an enzyme replacement therapy.
Emory’s International Student and Scholar Services program led a group trip to the King Center and National Center for Civil and Human Rights for Black History Month, providing an opportunity to learn about America’s civil rights history.
Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta were one of 10 sites to take part in the first stage of a clinical trial of the recently FDA-approved use of Omalizumab to reduce allergic reactions to multiple food allergies.
Miriam Udel, a scholar of Yiddish language, literature and culture, has been awarded the Chronos Faculty Fellowship in Emory College of Arts and Sciences for 2024. The fellowship will help support her upcoming research.
During March, three workshops focused on intercultural communication will help Emory faculty and staff gain essential skills for engaging with people across diverse backgrounds. The training is offered through International Student and Scholar Services.
Threat assessment professionals gathered at Emory for a panel discussion aimed at enhancing collaboration between mental health providers and law enforcement officers to shape a more empathetic, efficient system for those in crisis.
The first in his family to attend college, Warren Brook could not afford international travel while a student at Oxford. After creating an endowment for study abroad and travel courses, Warren and Kathy Brook are bequeathing their estate to the college.
The 2024 IPECP Project Awards prioritize student engagement in interprofessional learning opportunities across Emory’s three health professional schools for medicine, nursing and public health.
Carl Suddler traveled to the United Kingdom and spoke with some of the leading names in soccer about why countries have a difficult time reckoning with their racial past.
An Emory University study found that many pregnant women who delivered babies during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic were conflicted in their vaccine decision-making.
Emory University's Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, now designated a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre (US-478), is leading efforts to enhance the healthcare system in the Bahamas, advancing Emory's commitment to global health rehabilitation initiatives.
While infodemics are not new, an increase in the volume, velocity and virality of health information creates an imperative for health authorities to build a trusted health information ecosystem and capacity to monitor emerging narratives that can harm health and health care delivery.
Emory University is among the top 20 in the nation overall for institutional funding from the National Institutes of Health. The School of Medicine, School of Nursing and School of Public Health were also in the top 20 in their categories.
The Emory Healthcare Network, the most comprehensive clinically integrated network in Georgia, has aligned with Southeast Primary Care Partners, the state’s largest primary care-focused independent medical group, to provide Georgians greater access to primary care physicians and seamless care to specialists.
An Emory University study shows wildfires led to an increase of anxiety-related emergency department visits in the western United States, amplifying the concerning parallel trajectory of two escalating public health crises: mental health and climate change.
Emory University has been a top producer for the Fulbright U.S. Student program, the government’s flagship international exchange program, for eight years running.
February is American Heart Month, and Healthy Emory has a wide range of programs and resources to help Emory University and Emory Healthcare employees improve their cardiovascular health this month and throughout the year.
Emory Heart & Vascular reached a milestone by performing its 5000th transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedure in late 2023. Emory's history with TAVR dates back to 2007, when it became the first site in Georgia (and one of the first in the nation) to perform the innovative, minimally invasive procedure.
Students from Emory’s three health science schools gathered for a day of learning interprofessional education competencies and an opportunity to address Atlanta-based health challenges.
Epidemiology professor Tené T. Lewis was one of 10 participants in an exclusive roundtable discussion held Feb. 7 in Atlanta with first lady Jill Biden. The group discussed research, education, investment and other topics related to women’s health.
The food and nutrition team at Emory University Hospital is placing an intentional spotlight on healthful plant-based meals in 2024. Try some new menu options until Feb. 16 and share your feedback.
Madhu Behera, a nationally recognized leader in cancer informatics and data science, has been named Emory University’s inaugural chief research informatics officer, effective Feb. 1, 2024.
Each year, Emory CompFest brings innovative national and international musicians to Emory to work with students and faculty and present their music in concert to the greater Atlanta community. The 2024 festival is Feb. 7-11.
Eri Saikawa, from Emory College, and Jamaji Nwanaji-Enwerem, from Emory School of Medicine and Rollins School of Public Health, are among 21 outstanding researchers named to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine’s New Voices program.
Kicking off Heart Month, Emory Heart and Vascular’s immersive new project uses photos, stories and video to showcase 16 free-flowing, fascinating, substantive, moving (and sometimes funny) conversations between cardiothoracic surgeons, preventive cardiologists, sports medicine practitioners and more.
The Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory has been awarded $296,500 from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to measure seat belt use rates and driver distractions in Georgia this year.
Led by Emory's Rebecca Martin, an analysis of public health responses to the COVID-19 pandemic revealed inequities in access, price, delivery and uptake of vaccines. Health leaders must improve access to and pathways for delivery of vaccines before a future pandemic.
Emory researcher Vincent Marconi believes the science of aging must look beyond traditional doctoring to encompass a holistic, whole-body approach to healthy aging.
Early spring semester marks the beginning of cold and flu season, which now also includes COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus. Learn ways to stay healthy and how to access care at Emory if you get sick.
Emory University, through its AI.Humanity initiative, has joined a consortium of universities to collaborate with the City of Atlanta in using artificial intelligence to foster entrepreneurship and position Atlanta as a top five technology hub.
Household air pollution, caused in part by people cooking using open fires or inefficient stoves, is responsible for an estimated 3.2 million deaths per year. Emory University researchers conducted a multi-country study to assess the health effects of cooking with liquefied petroleum gas instead of harmful traditional biomass fuels such as wood, charcoal, and dung.
Emory Healthcare has named Nitu Kashyap, MD, FAMIA, a distinguished leader with expertise in health care informatics and technology, as chief health informatics officer. Kashyap will begin her role at Emory on Feb. 5.
A new Cell Reports paper from Bing Yao’s lab in Emory’s Department of Human Genetics provides insights into mechanisms underlying several neurodegenerative diseases, such as ALS and Alzheimer’s.
Emory University has been awarded $1 million for up to five years to expand access and care to its multidisciplinary long COVID clinics at Emory University Hospital Midtown and Grady Memorial Hospital.
The nine schools that make up Emory University have plans for new programs, inspiring events and more during the spring semester. Read a roundup of what’s in store.
Wounded Warrior Project invests more than $100 million in mental health and brain injury care, benefiting veterans nationwide with innovative treatments and research through the Emory Healthcare Veterans Program and other network partners.
Emory international student Peace Cyebukayire has been awarded the 2023-24 Georgia Rotary Student Program scholarship, a one-year ambassadorial scholarship focused on education and cultural enrichment.
Emory launches the Fidelity Financial Wellness Checkup, a new financial education resource to help employees understand their overall financial health. Eligible employees who take the checkup will receive a $25 medical plan well-being incentive.
Three Emory faculty members have been elected to the American Society for Clinical Investigation, one of the nation’s oldest and most respected medical honor societies for physician-scientists.
With a variety of service opportunities, worship programs, lectures and more taking place from Jan. 13-24, there’s time for everyone in the Emory community to honor the life and legacy of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
A new Emory-led special journal number seeks to redefine human aging as a holistic process, challenging biomedical research’s traditional focus on individual aging-related diseases such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease and dementia.
The James M. Cox Foundation has awarded a $10 million grant over four years to the Charlie and Harriet Shaffer Cognitive Empowerment Program, a cornerstone initiative of the Goizueta Institute at Emory Brain Health.
Following a nationwide search, Emory University Hospital has named Robert (Rob) Boesch, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, as chief nursing officer (CNO) of Emory University Hospital. He will begin his new role on Feb. 5, 2024.
Research is an integral part of Emory, from the sciences to the humanities. Read a sample of recent grant awards across campus along with newly published research findings.
Biomedical graduate students who joined Emory's Biotech Consulting Club met recently to eat, drink, network and swap strategies for exploring careers in the biotechnology business.
Departments across Emory University collaborated to organize a workshop on inclusive strategies for enhancing diversity in international education, emphasizing the importance of trust-building, inclusivity and community collaboration throughout the international education process.
Wilbur Lam, Susan S. Margulies and Cassandra Quave have been named to the National Academy of Inventors’ 2023 class of Fellows. Election as an Academy Fellow is the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors.
In 2018, William Sanders got some bad news: His heart was failing and he needed a transplant. What followed was a journey of hope with Emory Heart & Vascular, bolstered every step of the way by the love of family and friends.
A 2021 honors graduate in English and linguistics, Eva Rothenberg has been selected for the 2024 Marshall Scholarship. The competitive award covers up to three years of graduate study in the U.K.
Healthy Emory organized the first “Stress Less, Live More!” raffle, allowing employees to reflect on the ways they relieve stress. Departments across Emory University and Emory Healthcare also created unique public displays that showcased ways they reduced stress.
Students selected for the programs gain an opportunity to grow in the areas of leadership development, intercultural understanding and community building through multiple activities.
Emory scientists have developed technology with the potential to better assess the effects of antiplatelet drugs on individuals and to gain a clearer picture of bleeding risks for patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass surgery.
Nine Emory faculty were recently recognized as part of an elite group of the world’s most influential scientists by the Institute for Scientific Information.
Emory's inaugural AI.Health Symposium, hosted by the Emory Empathetic AI for Health Institute, included sessions on AI's clinical potential and breakthrough innovations, as well as issues of ethics, bias and privacy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Emory University Faculty Council is soliciting nominations for the John F. Morgan Sr. Distinguished Faculty Lecturer for 2024. Letters of nomination are due by Wednesday, Jan. 3.
More than 40 faculty were honored with named and endowed professorships, recognizing their significant contributions to Emory. Learn more about the honorees.
Emory paleontologist Anthony Martin and colleagues published their find of some of the oldest, positively identified bird tracks in the Southern Hemisphere, dated to between 120 million and 128 million years ago.
A new paper from a team led by Emory sociologist Megan Reed offers new insight into family ties during crises by examining family communication patterns in the early days of COVID-19.
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 E. 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 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.
Structural biologist Christine Dunham and colleagues are opening a new path to combat antibiotic resistance. They are investigating a suite of molecules that block the ability of bacteria to synthesize proteins without affecting human cells.
Faculty members from the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing and the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing are teaming together to study the informal caregiving networks of older adults with dementia, with the goal of developing an interactive digital tool to capture the full scope of caregiving beyond the experience of primary caregivers.
The Emory Sports Performance and Research Center has received a $4.5 million grant to use virtual reality technology to reduce injury risk and improve performance in young athletes.
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Emory employee Antonia Gillespie shares her story about how early detection was key to discovering cancer in its early stages.
A new fund fueled by donors allowed more than 270 students across 47 majors to say “yes” to unique internship experiences — and discover the paths they’re meant to follow along the way.
Laura Finzi and Michael Heaven have earned a high distinction given to only about half a percent of the American Physical Society members. The award honors researchers who have made significant contributions to the application of physics to science and technology.
NIH has awarded $7.8 million to the Atlanta Center for Microsystems Engineered Point-of-Care Technologies (ACME POCT) to support inventors across the country in developing and testing point-of-care technologies to help improve patient care.
Regular, full-time Emory University faculty are invited to apply for funding for research and scholarly activity during the 2024-25 cycle. Applications are due by Jan. 17, 2024.
The Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing has received a $3.9 million grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to study the contribution of the oral microbiome to Alzheimer’s disease risk.
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.
Emory’s Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES), the only national data collection tool that connects pre-hospital cardiac arrest data with hospital outcomes, will receive $23.85 million in grant funding over the next five years from the CDC, a major return to public funding for the program.
Three Emory students who participated in the Roots Down GreenHive Leadership Program reflect on their experiences and how it impacted their views on advocacy and sustainability.
In a notable advancement in the battle against ALS and frontotemporal dementia, Emory University, in collaboration with UMass Chan Medical School and the National Institutes of Health, has secured over $3 million in support from The ALS Association to establish a pioneering cloud-based central repository of genetic data, named ALS Compute.
Members of the Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital community recently collected more than $6,000 in basic hygiene necessities, as well as raised money, to help support Mercy Care’s outreach initiatives in the metro area to provide services to those in need.
Emory Healthcare has announced the creation of two new leadership roles to better align the continuum of care for patients across its 11 hospitals and enhance operational excellence for the health system.
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.
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.
Emory Vaccine Center researchers have identified a potential Achilles heel within SARS-CoV-2. The vulnerable spot can be targeted with a peptide derived from wild boar, which maintains its antiviral activity across known variants.
For PhD students and postdoctoral fellows working in professor Philip Santangelo’s lab, as well as undergraduates invited to join the audience, Jill Biden’s campus visit proved to be an inspiring, “once-in-a-lifetime” moment.
New research led by Hanjoong Jo, a professor of medicine and biomedical engineering at Emory, looks at how better understanding the complex dynamics of blood flow may help treat some heart disease.
A team of leading clinicians, engineers and neuroscientists has made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of treatment-resistant depression published online in the journal Nature on Sept. 20.
Emory University researcher and inventor Dennis Liotta, PhD, has been named to the Bayh-Dole Coalition’s inaugural “Faces of American Innovation" for helping to transform HIV from a death sentence into a manageable illness.
First lady Jill Biden toured the lab of Emory professor Philip Santangelo, the first recipient of funding from a new federal agency supporting the Biden Cancer Moonshot, and discussed his groundbreaking research to train the immune system to treat and cure cancers and other diseases.
Two teams of Emory researchers have discovered proteins in human cerebrospinal fluid that can serve as early indicators that the patient may develop Alzheimer's disease in the future.
Google.org has selected safe+natal at Emory University and its partners to receive a $1.8 million grant to equip midwives with an AI-powered application that will help detect problems earlier in pregnancy.
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.
The National Institutes of Health has selected researchers from Morehouse School of Medicine and Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health and School of Medicine to partner on the creation of a Maternal Health Research Center of Excellence.
Emory’s nationally distinguished Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES) will use a new three-year grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust to expand its reach into eight largely rural states: Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. The funding will also bolster efforts to improve regional data sharing, coordination, and response efforts through the creation of a Midwestern Helmsley CARES Collaborative.
Valeda Dent and Geoff Goodman’s long-term study of literacy and school readiness demonstrates that libraries, community engagement and accessibility are powerful tools for learning.
Emory is among several Atlanta universities to receive sponsorship from Delta Air Lines to support its free passport program for students. Applications for the fall 2023 cycle are now open.
Researchers at Emory University and Rutgers are gaining new insights into how schizophrenia develops by studying a genetic factor that increases the risk for the condition by about 40-fold.
As COVID-related hospitalizations once again increase across the U.S., experts are researching the newly identified variants, their transmissibility and possible mutations. How concerned should the public be about these new variants? What is a good time to get fall vaccines? Can we expect the reinstitution of mask and social distancing regulations?
President Joe Biden announced that a new federal agency has selected Emory to receive $24.8 million in funding to drive the development of a cutting-edge approach to prevent, treat and potentially cure diseases such as cancer, autoimmune disorders and viral infections.
The U.S. State Department has selected 17 recent Emory graduates and students as Fulbright finalists to teach English, pursue graduate study and conduct research abroad during the 2023-24 academic year.
Betty Thomason ended her summer on a high note: raising funds for Parkinson’s research by scaling the heights of Mount Kilimanjaro. She climbed in honor of her father, who was diagnosed with the disease in 2020.
All across campus, faculty and staff are preparing for the new academic year and the arrival of students. Here are 10 things you need to know as the Atlanta and Oxford campuses transition from summer to fall.
President Gregory L. Fenves and a group of Emory staff members visited Israel this summer to enhance partnerships with Israeli universities and foster connections with Emory's current students, parents and alumni in the country.
A new study by researchers from Emory University, Toxic-Free Future, the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Research Institute found toxic flame retardants in breast milk samples, showing — for the first time — that chemicals meant as replacements for other banned toxic chemicals are now building up in people.
A new artificial intelligence model finds that x-ray images collected during routine medical care can provide warning signs for diabetes, even in patients who don’t meet the guidelines for elevated risk.
A new study finds people exposed to a wildfire within a year after having lung cancer surgery have significantly lower chances of survival compared to lung cancer patients who are not exposed to wildfires.
Emory University Hospital (including Emory University Hospital at Wesley Woods) has once again earned Magnet® designation, the highest national honor for professional nursing practice, from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Emory Healthcare will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations for employment or medical staff privileges and will no longer require providers and staff to wear face masks for direct patient contact in outpatient settings, except in high vulnerability areas.
The results of a novel study presented by Emory researchers during the International AIDS Society Conference in Brisbane, Australia, have revealed exciting findings in the pursuit of an HIV cure.
A new study co-authored by heart experts from Emory and other academic medical centers found significant racial and ethnic disparities in outcomes for patients who experience the most severe kind of heart attack, ST elevation myocardial infarction or STEMI.
Global Safety and Security conducted its first Family Liaison Officer training, equipping staff with crisis-support skills. The training focused on communication and practical exercises to aid families during emergencies.
Emory biophysicists have gained a new insight about the dynamics of cellular movement, which is key to processes ranging from stem-cell differentiation and wound healing to the development of diseases such as cancer.
Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital is launching a new nursing-led program that combines helping patients navigate post-discharge health needs with lifestyle coaching aimed at tackling some of the biggest risk factors for future hospitalizations.
Emory faculty and staff are frequently recognized for their work locally, nationally and internationally. Read a sampling of recent accolades, including awards for professional contributions and leadership appointments.
While Kimi Cottmeyer was being treated for leukemia at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, she found inspiration and hope from the community of Winship 5K participants and supporters. Register to participate in the Winship 5K virtually or in person on Saturday, Oct. 7.
Emory’s Next Gen biomedical research internship provides hands-on research experience and works to diversify STEM fields. This year’s program expanded to host more students and offer more lab placements.
A new study published in JAMA Open Network assessed how a specific type of AI (called natural language processing) can speed up the time between a patient-initiated message, a physician response and access to COVID-19 antiviral treatment.
Chemist Khalid Salaita received the 2023 Merck Future Insight Prize. The award comes with $540,000 to fund the next phase of his lab’s research into an air sensor that can continuously monitor indoor spaces for pathogens that can cause pandemics.
Almost 40% of the physicians recognized in the 2023 “Top Doctors’” issue of Atlanta magazine are physicians within Emory Healthcare, Emory Healthcare Network, Emory medical staff or faculty of Emory University School of Medicine.
In light of the ongoing opioid epidemic, Emory University researchers are testing a new support service for those with substance use disorders who visit Grady Memorial Hospital’s emergency department.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
