Less than two years after arriving at the University of Michigan, physician-scientist Navin Rajput Mahadevan, MD, PhD, has been named a Taubman Emerging Scholar, receiving five years of support to advance research aimed at improving outcomes for patients with small cell lung cancer, one of the deadliest forms of cancer.
U-M neuropathologist Sriram Venneti, MD, PhD, was recently featured in The New York Times for his research on diffuse midline glioma (DMG), one of the deadliest pediatric brain cancers. The national feature highlights how his work has helped transform scientists' understanding of the disease and paved the way for new treatment options that are offering hope to children and families worldwide.
After a distinguished career spanning nearly four decades in laboratory medicine, Karla S. Bialk, MS, MT (ASCP), business development strategist at Michigan Medicine, is retiring, leaving behind a legacy of leadership, innovation, and mentorship.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and local health departments are investigating a recent increase in cyclosporiasis cases, primarily affecting Southeast Michigan counties along the Ohio border. Cyclosporiasis cases typically increase during the summer months; however, the current increase is above expected seasonal incidence. Investigations are underway to identify a potential common exposure or source.