Jennifer Woyach, MD, a world-renowned blood cancer doctor and researcher who has been with Ohio State for more than 12 years, has been named director of the Division of Hematology at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute.
Kimberly Feigin, MD, has been named Chief of the Breast Imaging Service within the Department of Radiology.
Community health workers (CHW) are increasingly recognized for their ability to address health inequities by reducing the barriers to care between marginalized communities and public health institutions like hospitals and government agencies. Now in the years following the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare administrators and public health agencies can’t ignore the urgency of incorporating CHWs into the healthcare system and the vital role they play in reaching the most vulnerable communities.
Kathleen Amm, director of the Florida State University-headquartered National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, will offer her experience, expertise and guidance to emerging science leaders from across the country.Amm has been named a mentor for the Department of Energy’s 2025 Oppenheimer Science and Energy Leadership Program.
Professor and Vice Dean Jerry Dickinson is the youngest of a handful of Black law deans in U.S. and believed to be youngest of all U.S. law deans
Stagnant wages and rising prices have left the American working class feeling disillusioned. Employee share ownership can help. Rutgers University is appointing 30 scholars to study ESOPs, worker cooperatives, and related business models that enable workers to build wealth for themselves and their families.
Argonne National Laboratory recently hosted the Climate Smart Women Energy Leaders (CSWEL) training program, part of the Net Zero World Initiative. The program equips women from around the world with knowledge and tools to advance sustainable energy solutions.
Brian Pappas has been named chancellor of the Indiana University South Bend campus effective July 1. He will replace former Chancellor Susan Elrod, who retired in December. A search committee was named in August to identify candidates for the campus role.
Today, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute announced the selection of the newest Hanna Gray Fellows, a cohort of 25 outstanding early career scientists who have demonstrated a commitment to making foundational discoveries while building an inclusive culture in academic science.The Institute will invest up to $1.5 million in support for each fellow over the course of up to eight years, spanning postdoctoral training through transition to starting their independent lab as a faculty member.
Maria Bartolomeo Grant, MD has been selected as the 2025 RPB David F. Weeks Award for Outstanding Vision Research. Dr. Grant’s contributions have redefined our understanding of retinal diseases and opened new therapeutic pathways.
FAU has named Lewis S. Nelson, M.D., as the new dean of the Schmidt College of Medicine. Nelson previously served as professor and inaugural chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine and chief of the Division of Medical Toxicology and Addiction Medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark, and chief of the Emergency Department at University Hospital of Newark, a public safety net hospital.
Alex Prybutok, University of Washington assistant teaching professor of chemical engineering, studies anti-racism, diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in engineering education.
The University of West Florida announces Dr. Jerry Lin as the new associate vice president of research administration and engagement, effective January 6, 2025. In this position, Lin will lead the department’s work with faculty, students and staff to cultivate, develop and preserve the highest quality research, scholarship and creative activities, affirming UWF’s place as a leader in higher education research.
A new study from the University of California San Diego and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology examines digital worker surveillance—specifically, the use of software to monitor remote workers’ activities—and tests how effective they are in improving worker performance. The results reveal that simply applying surveillance is not enough to improve productivity. Instead, productivity is best enhanced when workers are engaged with their human managers and understand the reasons behind managerial decision-making.
Mountainside Medical Center announces the appointment of distinguished community leaders to its Board of Trustees. These professionals bring diverse expertise in healthcare, education, justice reform, and community advocacy to support the hospital’s mission of delivering exceptional care.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) are addressing the urgent public health crisis of dementia in Tennessee through the launch of the Tennessee Dementia ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) Program.
Two new companies will each receive a $250,000 investment from the Penn Medicine-Wharton Fund for Health: Cayaba Care, a maternal health start-up, and On the Goga, a workplace well-being company.
Several West Virginia University faculty and staff members with a range of ties to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter cite his work in service and education as keys to his lasting legacy.
The American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) is excited to host the neuromuscular (NM) and clinical neurophysiology (CNP) fellowship match again in 2025. Through the AANEM Fellowship Match Portal, neurology and PM&R residents are welcome to apply for fellowships in NM medicine and/or CNP (EMG-focused).
Local governments in developing countries are crucial for providing public services that promote human development and address challenges like extreme weather, unemployment and crumbling infrastructure. Yet, they often face difficulties in implementing cost-effective programs that meet citizens’ diverse needs, particularly in areas with significant socioeconomic inequalities. A recent study led by University of Notre Dame researcher Krister Andersson explored the impact of economic and social inequalities on local government performance in Chile (a country with very high socioeconomic inequalities), assessing the effectiveness of external policies to alleviate the negative effects of inequality on the quality of local public services.
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