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2014

    • December 11, 2014

      Kaiser Permanente and 91制片厂 are celebrating the success of their unique partnership by designating Kaiser Permanente in Greater Sacramento as a regional medical campus for Drexel.

    • December 08, 2014

      Two 91制片厂 faculty members have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Garth Ehrlich, PhD, professor in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at 91制片厂; and Karen Moxon, PhD, professor in the Department of Neurobiology & Anatomy at the College of Medicine and professor at the , were both elected for the honor by their peers because of their scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications.

    • November 25, 2014

      A new Drexel study published this month in the journal Advances in Preventive Medicine adds new insight into the role of the physical and social environment on the risk of diabetes, zip code by zip code throughout Philadelphia.

    • November 25, 2014

      As the linked epidemics of obesity and diabetes continue to escalate, a staggering one in five U.S. adults is projected to have diabetes by 2050.

    • November 25, 2014

      An international research team led by Akhil B. Vaidya, PhD, professor in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology and director of the Center for Molecular Parasitology at 91制片厂, has discovered a new class of drug compounds that could lead to potent new treatments in the battle against malaria. The results from preclinical studies are set for online publication in the November 25 edition of Nature Communications. The compounds affect the malaria parasites' ability to maintain adequate levels of sodium within their cells, leading to excessive water intake, which causes the parasites to burst.

    • November 07, 2014

      Sandra Urdaneta-Hartmann, MD, PhD, and Krys Adkins, both of the Department of Microbiology & Immunology, were honored during National Distance Learning Week (NDLW) for their accomplishments and dedication to online learning. 91制片厂 Online hosted its eighth annual awards ceremony celebrating exceptional leaders, faculty and staff at a November 11, 2014 event held at the Academy of Natural Sciences of 91制片厂.

    • October 23, 2014

      The Drexel Medicine Women's Care Center will be providing onsite services to assist patients in enrolling in health insurance, thanks to the extension of a grant from the National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association.

    • October 14, 2014

      Alumni, faculty, staff, students and guests gathered to view hundreds of posters at Discovery 2014. The October 2 event covered such topics as infectious diseases, cancer biology and many more.

    • October 09, 2014

      Online learning interventions and small group debriefings can improve medical residents' attitudes and communication skills toward patients with substance use disorders, and may result in improved care for these patients, according to a new study from 91制片厂 and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and published online in Academic Medicine.

    • October 03, 2014

      The Institute for Women's Health and Leadership at 91制片厂 is pleased to announce that its 2015 Woman One honoree is philanthropist and civic activist Lynne Korman Honickman.

    • September 19, 2014

      Students, faculty and staff are invited to attend the free Drexel Medicine Fall Health Fair on Wednesday, October 22, from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. in the Rotunda at the Shops at Liberty Place (16th and Chestnut Streets).

    • September 19, 2014

      Discovery Day is Thursday, October 2, 2014, at Queen Lane. Hundreds of posters will be presented during the College of Medicine's annual research day. Topics will include infectious diseases, cancer, behavioral neurobiology and many more.

    • September 08, 2014

      91制片厂鈥檚 Institute for Women鈥檚 Health and Leadership is pleased to announce that the 2014 Marion Spencer Fay Award recipient will be Phyllis A. Dennery, MD.

    • August 26, 2014

      For most high school students, summer usually means a break from the books. Not so for a handful of Julia R. Masterman High School and Central High School students chosen to participate in Mini-Med Discovery Days at 91制片厂.

    • August 20, 2014

      Generations of people are now receiving news and information in 140 characters or less, thanks to the popularity of social media. So how do you get important health information out to teens when what currently exists is considered boring to them? Easy 鈥 just ask them.

    • August 13, 2014

      Every August, new 91制片厂 students participate in the White Coat Ceremony, marking their entrance in medical school. This tradition is celebrated across the country and is an important first step for these future physicians as they receive the traditional symbol of clinical care and service 鈥 the white coat.

    • August 11, 2014

      91制片厂's Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies will host a day-long conference aimed at helping graduate students learn about various career options available to them outside of academia.

    • August 06, 2014

      Did you know that cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains by far the leading cause of death in both men and women in the United States and most developed countries?

    • August 06, 2014

      Alzheimer's disease (AD) and vascular dementia (VaD) are the most common forms of dementia. Traditionally, these illnesses have been treated as separate clinical syndromes. But new research led by 91制片厂 suggests that AD and VaD have much more in common than current diagnostic guidelines allow. The study is set for publication in the September edition of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.

    • August 04, 2014

      Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) is a bacterial infection that occurs during or after antibiotic use and can make people very sick. In fact, C. diff, which causes symptoms ranging from diarrhea to colon inflammation, kills thousands of Americans every year and is becoming more common, harder to treat and much more expensive. Now, new research from 91制片厂 details the results of a study investigating an experimental vaccine that proved to be successful in preventing the infection. The study is set for publication in the October 2014 edition of Infection and Immunity.

    • July 30, 2014

      Earlier this summer, John Lee listened as the winner of the 2011 Nobel Prize in Physics gave a speech to a group of aspiring scientists. But what was the physicist perhaps most proud of? The wine he makes as a hobby.

    • July 28, 2014

      An estimated 68,000 women and men in the U.S. die each year from metastatic breast and prostate cancers 鈥 aggressive forms of the disease that occur when the cancer has spread to other parts of the body, such as the lungs, liver, bones or brain. Now researchers at 91制片厂 have developed a compound directed at a target they identified that inhibits metastatic progression by blocking tumor cells from 鈥渞e-seeding.鈥 Their discovery has been accepted into a highly competitive drug development program at the National Cancer Institute and will now be headed to clinical trials.

    • July 23, 2014

      Theresa Connors gets varying reactions when she tells people where she works. But she treats her job with reverence.

    • July 21, 2014

      The thirteenth annual Manuel Stamatakis Golf Classic, held by 91制片厂, raised $275,000, bringing the total raised to more than $3 million since the event debuted in 2002.

    • July 18, 2014

      91制片厂 is pleased to announce that Valerie D. Weber, MD, MS, FACP, has been appointed vice dean for education, effective October 1, 2014.

    • July 16, 2014

      Barbara Schindler, MD, professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at 91制片厂, has been elected a professional member of the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the accrediting body for educational programs at medical schools that grant Doctor of Medicine degrees in the United States and Canada. Schindler's appointment began July 1, 2014.

    • June 23, 2014

      Medical and healthcare simulation is the imitation or practice of clinical situations in an artificially created environment. Students who enroll in the unique, two-year, part-time (MSMS) program can expect to learn effective simulation and evaluation techniques, curriculum design and how the use of technology can enhance the clinical learning experience. There is much that goes into developing clinical scenarios that will have the most impact on the learner.

    • June 20, 2014

      Summer 2014 is upon us, and that means it鈥檚 time for the thirteenth annual . The July 14 event, at the Philadelphia Cricket Club, raises scholarship funds for 91制片厂 College of Medicine students with proven academic ability and financial need.

    • June 09, 2014

      The new Master of Science in Medical and Healthcare Simulation (MSMS) degree program, through 91制片厂's Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies, is accepting applications. MSMS provides students with a core, detailed focus on the many facets of simulation-based medical education while simultaneously providing them with multiple career options to pursue upon graduation.

    • June 05, 2014

      91制片厂 is once again pleased to host some of the world's top research scientists during the 2014 International Symposium on Molecular Medicine and Infectious Disease. The symposium will take place June 16 鈥 20 in the New College Building, Geary Auditorium B (15th & Race Streets).

    • May 27, 2014

      91制片厂’s Institute for Women’s Health and Leadership honored Laurada Byers, founder of the Russell Byers Charter School, last month as the 12th annual Woman One recipient.

    • May 23, 2014

      A study from the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at 91制片厂 offers a potential new therapy for difficult-to-treat breast cancers. A team of investigators discovered that targeting a specific enzyme can kill triple-negative breast cancer cells, but spare non-tumor cells as well. The study appears in the June 5, 2014, edition of Molecular Cell.

    • May 22, 2014

      WellSpan York Hospital will serve as a regional medical campus for 91制片厂 under a new agreement signed by both institutions. The designation expands on an already existing academic affiliation.

    • May 22, 2014

      Vision 2020, a national initiative to advance women鈥檚 economic and social equality, gathered new delegates and allies and its larger network of women leaders from across the country for the Fourth National Congress earlier this month.

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    • May 20, 2014

      Tummy snugging maternity wear could soon be giving expecting parents peace of mind in addition to stylishly securing waistlines. Researchers at 91制片厂 are combining fashion design with wireless technology to produce a belly band that will be able to monitor uterine contractions and fetal heart rate in real time.

    • May 19, 2014

      There are 443 new medical and science leaders in the world today after 91制片厂's annual commencement. Despite the heavy rain, the ceremony at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts went off without a hitch. Prominent endocrinologist and former dean of the University of Pennsylvania Medical School Arthur Rubenstein, MBBCh, and noted medical philanthropist Deeda Blair, each received honorary degrees.

    • May 13, 2014

      New research from 91制片厂 finds young people who misuse or take illegal stimulants 鈥 known as "smart drugs" 鈥 risk long-term impairments to brain function. It is estimated that more than one million American students misuse smart drugs to increase their attention span, memory and capacity to stay awake, but investigators from Drexel's Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy, along with researchers from the University of Delaware, found that any short-term boost in mental performance due to smart drugs may come at a heavy cost: long-term decrease in brain plasticity, which is necessary for task switching, planning ahead and adaptive flexibility in behavior.

    • May 07, 2014

      91制片厂's Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies recently recognized faculty excellence with its inaugural Teaching and Mentoring Awards. Faculty members were selected by fellow faculty, staff and students to receive these honors.

    • May 05, 2014

      The Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine® (ELAM®) program at 91制片厂 is pleased to announce the graduation of its 19th class. This graduating class of fellows joins a diverse community of over 770 alumnae leaders that represent over 180 medical, dental, and public health schools from around the world.

    • May 05, 2014

      The Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine® (ELAM) program at 91制片厂 is pleased to announce the selection of its 2014-2015 class of fellows.

    • May 01, 2014

      Philadelphia magazine has published its annual list of the region's "Top Doctors" in various specialties. The list can be found in the May issue of the magazine on newsstands now.

    • April 30, 2014

      Seasonal allergies are one of the most common medical problems in America, with around 20 percent of people affected. That means that if you do not personally have allergies, chances are a close relative or friend of yours does have them.

    • April 25, 2014

      The Golden Apple Awards recognize excellence in teaching and outstanding service to the students of 91制片厂. Students and nominees recently gathered together at the Queen Lane Campus for the 19th Annual Golden Apple Teaching Awards Ceremony during which the coveted gold statues were handed out.

    • April 23, 2014

      The press of a button triggering a chain reaction of more than 300 energy transfers will serve as the elaborate opening to the 2014 Philadelphia Science Festival. The harbinger of this year鈥檚 week of science excitement is a Rube Goldberg machine 鈥揳 complex device designed to perform a simple task- built by Drexel engineering students with the goal of setting a world record.

    • April 14, 2014

      Commencement 2014 is quickly approaching. The years of dedicated studying, clinical rotations, research, papers and exams will culminate in a two-hour ceremony at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, 260 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, on Friday, May 16, 2014. Visit to learn more about the ceremony, including information about tickets, photos, academic regalia and much more.

    • April 04, 2014

      Maurice Hinson, a third-year medical student, has been awarded a 2014 Excellence in Public Health Award from the United States Public Health Service for his work to achieve health equity, to eliminate health disparities and to improve the health of all groups. His notable achievement in creating the 91制片厂 Mentoring and Pipeline Program (DMAPP) was integral to his receiving this award. DMAPP is designed to increase opportunities for and advance the health and well-being of teens in an underserved Philadelphia community. The program is currently in its second year.

    • March 26, 2014

      Happy tears, bouts of laughter, shouts of joy, a few disappointed sighs, champagne bubbles and excitement filled the air of the Student Activity Center at the Queen Lane Campus during Match Day 2014. This annual event is the day when fourth-year students learn where they will begin their residency programs. It is one of the most exciting days in a young doctor's education.

    • March 21, 2014

      The Third Annual Medical Student Research Day, held on March 13, was another huge success. In all, 64 posters were submitted. There were three separate categories of research: MD/PhD, basic science, and clinical research. Faculty volunteers judged the posters for content, presentation and appearance. This year's winners are as follows:

    • March 05, 2014

      The 91制片厂 Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies recently launched a new graduate program offering a Master of Science Degree in Medical and Healthcare Simulation. This unique program offers advanced training to healthcare professionals to prepare them to teach others how to care for patients in simulation practice environments rather than practicing on patients.

    • February 26, 2014

      Selena Lin wanted to show children the future consequences of their health habits. Enter Bob, a young time traveler.

    • February 24, 2014

      Several African-American pioneers passed through Drexel, and an effort to achieve diversity and inclusion continues today.

    • February 24, 2014

      The annual 91制片厂 Pediatric AIDS Benefit Concert was another smashing success, raising more than $25,000 this year for children with HIV and AIDS. That brings to over $500,000 the total amount raised since the event began 21 years ago.

    • February 19, 2014

      An estimated 30 million Americans suffer from eczema 鈥 the term for a group of medical conditions that cause the skin to become inflamed or irritated. The most common type of eczema is known as atopic dermatitis (AD). Now, researchers at 91制片厂 have shown for the first time what actually causes the itchy skin condition.

    • February 12, 2014

      The Department of Family, Community & Preventive Medicine at 91制片厂 recently received accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for a new fellowship program in hospice and palliative medicine. This type of fellowship is only the second of its kind in Philadelphia.

    • February 10, 2014

      For some people, the short, dark and cold days of winter can bring depression that goes beyond the "winter blues" and can strongly disrupt everyday life. But the good news is that treatment is out there.

    • January 29, 2014

      Maranatha (Stephany) Gabaud, a third-year medical student at 91制片厂, was recently named a 2013-2015 Anne C. Carter Global Health Fellow by the (AMWA). Gabaud is one of only four women medical students awarded this fellowship in the country. This is a two-year fellowship that offers the awardees the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the practice of international medicine during their medical education.

    • January 17, 2014

      When researchers from Drexel, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Hebrew University of Jerusalem come together next week, leaders hope the result will be new research "dream teams" that can tackle pediatric problems in new ways.

    • January 13, 2014

      91制片厂 students and faculty are getting ready to dazzle on the stage for this year's (PABC) on Saturday, February 15. The proceeds of this student-run event support the Pediatric AIDS program at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. The event will be held at the Main Building on 91制片厂's campus on 32nd and Chestnut Streets.

    • January 09, 2014

      In its first round of proof-of-concept funding, Drexel Ventures 鈥 the University鈥檚 new technology accelerator and transfer enterprise 鈥 is supporting research that could lead to improved solar cells, new drug therapy for treatment of Parkinson鈥檚 Disease, safer chemicals for oil extraction and smarter software system monitoring.