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“Human Brain Organoids as Avatars to Understand Human Brain Disease”
Members of the ӰƵ community are invited to join the School of Medicine’s Department of Neurosciences for a Frontiers in Biological Sciences Lecture Tuesday, Jan. 7, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Biomedical Research Building Auditorium (Room 105). Paola Arlotta, the Golub Fami...
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“Humanity in Crisis: Fixing the Issue of Inaccessible Solutions”
The School of Medicine’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Excellence will host a conversation with Thomas Fisher, physician and author of The Emergency: A Year of Healing and Heartbreak in a Chicago ER for its MLK Jr. birthday and Black history keynote event. Fisher will present “Humanity ...
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“Addressing Traumatic Loss and Disenfranchised Grief in Public Health Education”
Members of the ӰƵ community are invited to join the Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences-based Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Learning Group for its next meeting Wednesday, Dec. 18, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Tinkham Veale University Center Seni...
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Pioneering neuroscientist Lynn Landmesser passes away
Throughout her legendary career in developmental neuroscience, Lynn Landmesser was driven by a fascination for understanding species’ behaviors. It’s one that took root when she was a child in California, where she explored diverse environments ranging from tide pools to deserts and mountains. And, ...
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Science Cafe: “Dissemination and Implementation Science”
Science Cafe is a monthly educational series that gathers together scientists, investigators, trainees and community members to engage in meaningful discussions aimed at forging new collaborations through common interests in exciting areas of research. Each month features a new research focus, cont...
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Two ӰƵ faculty members honored as Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors
Researchers Gary E. Wnek and the late Arnold Caplan recognized for groundbreaking innovations Polymer scientist Gary E. Wnek and stem-cell biologist Arnold Caplan have been named Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors. T...
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Hear from the student directors of Doc Opera 2024: Pokémon, Gotta Match ‘Em All!
Each December, hundreds of ӰƵ School of Medicine students step into the spotlight to showcase talents rarely called upon in classrooms and clinical rotations. The variety show Doc Opera, now in its 40th year, raises funds for the school’s student-run health clinics and r...
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Postdoc of the Month: Sidra Islam
Sidra Islam’s research could lead to improvements in cancer immunotherapies. A postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Pathology, Islam’s work centers on understanding T-cell differentiation and function within the tumor microenvironment. Her work at ӰƵ builds...
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Master of Science in Regenerative Medicine and Entrepreneurship’s FUSION program information session
Members of the ӰƵ community are invited to learn about the FUSION aspect of the Master of Science in Regenerative Medicine and Entrepreneurship (RGME) program during a virtual information session Wednesday, Dec. 11, from noon to 1 p.m. Offered through the School of Law ...
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Master of Science in Applied Anatomy information session
Members of the ӰƵ community are invited to learn about the Master of Science in Applied Anatomy program during an online information session Thursday, Dec. 12, at 4 p.m. Attendees will hear directly from faculty and students, learn how a degree in anatomy can propel the...