2023

- December 14, 2023
  This update offers a snapshot of activity courtesy of the Office of the Provost and the Office of University and Community Partnerships.
- December 07, 2023
  
  Nominations are open for election into the Delta Zeta chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society. You do not need to be a member of AOA to nominate a deserving candidate. The deadline is January 5, 2024.
- November 30, 2023
  
  It’s no secret that growing older can be taxing on the body, and this is no less true during perimenopause, which occurs just before menopause, characterized by a significant drop in mature eggs in the ovaries, irregular ovulation, and plummeting levels of estrogen and the hormone progesterone. This drop in estrogen may play a role in hearing loss and help explain gender differences in hearing loss, according to data recently published by researchers at Drexel’s College of Medicine in the American Journal of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Medicine and Surgery.
- November 10, 2023
  
  An educational game designed by a team from the Institute for Molecular Medicine and Infectious Disease at 91��Ƭ�� recently took home a silver medal from the International Serious Play Awards competition in Toronto, Canada.
- November 03, 2023
  
  Members of the College of Medicine community came together on Thursday, November 2 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Center City Philadelphia for Discovery Day 2023. The annual event highlights participants’ original research across many biomedical science and clinical research topics.
- October 31, 2023
  
  The Janssen-Drexel Fellowship in Psychiatric Drug Development recently onboarded its third fellow. Participants in the program, from organizers to fellows, said the initiative offers a much-needed combination of two different research environments.
- October 27, 2023
  Last term, 91��Ƭ�� professors were recognized for their scholarly research and prolific academic and professional contributions. This update offers a snapshot of activity courtesy of the Office of the Provost.
- October 11, 2023
  
  On Friday, September 22, clinicians, researchers, community outreach professionals, patient advocates, public health officials and guests gathered to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Partnership Comprehensive Care Practice at a symposium, entitled “The Partnership: Then & Now.” The gathering took place at Drexel’s Health Sciences Building in University City. The program featured remarks from current and former Partnership leaders, as well as esteemed experts from local government and nonprofit organizations.
- September 28, 2023
  As obesity is a contributing factor to chronic kidney disease, weight loss can help mitigate a patient’s risk. But new research suggests that fitness and preventing weight gain could actually play a more important role in reducing risk than weight loss. The findings were published today in the journal Obesity from researchers at 91��Ƭ��’s College of Medicine and Dornsife School of Public Health.
- September 19, 2023
  
  Drexel is privileged to have the opportunity to work with the Science Leadership Academy Middle School (SLAMS), located adjacent to our Health Sciences Building, to provide mini-courses in health education for 5th- through 8th-grade students. Faculty and students from the College of Medicine and the College of Nursing and Health Professions will collaborate together to teach these actively engaged mini-courses.
- September 13, 2023
  New data published this month in the journal Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, from researchers at Drexel’s College of Medicine, gives more evidence to the possibility that developing a pathobiome in the brain could cause some forms of Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
- September 13, 2023
  How can you best connect with peers and mentors? What are some good places to eat, study and relax — on or off campus? Current graduate students shared tips for Dragons who are just starting at the University this year.
- August 25, 2023
  The funding provided close to $1 million to support the creation of a new Cell and Gene Therapy Technology, Engineering, Analytics, Manufacturing, & Science academic program, known as CGT-TEAMS, that launched this summer for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems and the College of Medicine at Drexel.
- August 18, 2023
  
  Mark B. Woodland, MS, MD, clinical professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, has been appointed to a new role as associate dean, advocacy and policy effective September 1, 2023.
- August 14, 2023
  
  The Commonwealth Universal Research Enhancement (CURE) Program funds collaborative biomedical research that aims to improve the health of Pennsylvanians.
- August 11, 2023
  
  The MD program class of 2027 gathered at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia on Friday, August 11, to celebrate their entry into medical school with the White Coat Ceremony. The tradition underscores students’ commitment to the duties and values of the medical profession.
- August 09, 2023
  
  Shadowing physicians and assisting with research at Tower Health – Reading Hospital over the summer has been more than a way to pad résumés or pass time, said medical students who wrapped up their participation in an internship program earlier this month.
- July 25, 2023
  
  Drexel faculty researchers working on the cutting edge of cell and gene therapy shared insights and information about their groundbreaking work at the Cell & Gene Therapy Symposium held in May 2023. Faculty from across the University spoke about their visions to treat or even cure devastating conditions ranging from neurodegenerative disease to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis to HIV, and debilitating injuries including heart attacks, spinal cord injury and acute kidney injury. Their expertise spanned diverse disciplines from the College of Medicine, College of Engineering and the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems.
- July 25, 2023
  
  Linwood R. Haith Jr., MD, has been appointed academic chair of the Department of Surgery effective July 1. Dr. Haith has been a faculty member of the College of Medicine for more than 40 years and is currently a professor of surgery, as well as associate dean of external affairs.
- July 05, 2023
  
  91��Ƭ�� is proud to announce that Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew, MD, MEd, MPPM, has been appointed academic chair of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, effective July 1. Dr. Larkins-Pettigrew brings experience as a clinician, educator and national leader to her new role.
- June 30, 2023
  An international group of researchers has embarked on the Alzheimer’s Pathobiome Initiative to develop pilot studies that look for infections in dementia and Alzheimer’s patients, with the eventual aim of finding out whether giving infected patients anti-microbial drugs prior to the onset of symptoms slows or prevents disease symptoms.
- June 16, 2023
  
  Scientists have now made substantial progress in predicting the path that COVID-19 will take in patients, finding sets of biological features that are associated with the course and severity of COVID-19. The findings were recently published in Cell Reports Medicine by researchers from 91��Ƭ��’s College of Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital, Yale, and other institutions nationwide.
- June 16, 2023
  Drexel professors were recognized for their academic and professional achievements.
- June 13, 2023
  Here's a snapshot of awards, scholarships, publications and fellowships 91��Ƭ�� students have earned in the past term.
- June 12, 2023
  During its first full year of operation and charge, the group of over a dozen faculty, professional staff, student and community members engaged in practices to represent the university community and ensure more accountability and transparency regarding the Drexel Department of Public Safety.
- June 12, 2023
  Kaytie Innamorati is officially the fastest person to run a half marathon while dressed as a witch.
- June 12, 2023
  Scientists have now made substantial progress in predicting the path that COVID-19 will take in patients, finding sets of biological features that are associated with the course and severity of COVID-19. The findings were recently published in Cell Reports Medicine by researchers from 91��Ƭ��’s College of Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital, Yale, and other institutions nationwide.
- June 07, 2023
  
  The annual Golden Apple Awards recognize outstanding service, teaching and mentoring by 91��Ƭ�� faculty and professional staff, who are nominated by each class of medical students for the honor. Students vote to determine the award winners.
- June 05, 2023
  
  91��Ƭ�� faculty were honored recently at the annual Faculty Day. This year, the number of Faculty Awards was expanded from 12 to 21 to recognize excellence across the College’s missions and include faculty at all career levels. Awardees were nominated by their peers and listed below. Congratulations to all!
- May 26, 2023
  
  The Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine® (ELAM) program and the Executive Leadership in Health Care (ELH) program at 91��Ƭ�� are pleased to announce the selection of the 2023-2024 class of fellows.
  
  ELAM® is the only longitudinal program in North America dedicated to preparing women for senior leadership roles in schools of medicine, dentistry, public health, and pharmacy. The prestigious program is dedicated to developing the professional and personal skills required to lead and manage in today's complex health care environment, with special attention to the unique challenges facing women in leadership positions. The ELH program is designed for senior-level women leaders interested in advancing in hospitals and health care systems to positions such as CEO, CMO, CNO and CFO.
- May 26, 2023
  
  Spotting patterns among patient records can allow physicians to better diagnose and treat their patients. With access to more records, and more time to parse them, it’s possible that these health care providers could identify and provide better treatments for conditions that have been particularly elusive to diagnoses. Recent developments in artificial intelligence and natural language processing programs are making it possible to glean information from volumes of electronic health records — giving doctors an important new tool to help patients.
- May 23, 2023
  
  On May 2, multidisciplinary teams of medical and biomedical engineering students from the DrExcel Health student group gathered at 91��Ƭ��’s Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building Atrium to present concepts for innovative medical devices. The goal of each team’s concept is to address an unmet need in clinical practice. The event, DrExcel Health Demo Day, is a culmination of yearlong collaboration for members of the student-driven, extracurricular group.
- May 15, 2023
  
  The class of 2023 celebrated Commencement at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts on May 12, with an audience of family, friends, Drexel leadership, special guests, faculty, alumni and professional staff. The ceremony celebrated over 550 MD program and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies students as they became alumni.
- May 15, 2023
  
  91��Ƭ��'s Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies recently recognized faculty excellence with its Teaching and Mentoring Awards. Fellow faculty, professional staff and students selected faculty members to receive these honors.
- May 11, 2023
  John H. Glick, MD, emeritus professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine, will deliver the keynote address to 91��Ƭ��’s class of 2023 during the college’s commencement on Friday, May 12 at 9 a.m. at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.
- May 09, 2023
  
  The Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine® (ELAM®) program at 91��Ƭ�� is pleased to announce the graduation of its 28th class. The graduating class included 72 ELAM fellows and 24 fellows of the inaugural class of Executive Leadership in Health Care (ELH), from a total of 81 institutions. They join a diverse alumnae community of more than 1,300 highly accomplished leaders that represent 300 medical, dental, public health and pharmacy schools from around the world.
- May 02, 2023
  
  On Thursday, April 27, 2023, the PA Breast Cancer Coalition (PBCC) presented a $100,000 grant to Mauricio Reginato, PhD, professor and interim chair in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, and director of the Graduate Program in Cancer Biology.
- May 01, 2023
  
  Obesity is a risk factor for end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), and it can prevent an ESKD patient from becoming eligible for a life-saving kidney transplant. New findings from researchers at Drexel’s College of Medicine, School of Public Health and College of Nursing and Health Professions – in conversations with patients and clinical teams – suggests that critical weight management conversations between patients and their care teams simply aren’t happening, and the communication breakdown doesn’t end there.
- April 21, 2023
  
  Philadelphia magazine published its annual list of the region's “Top Doctors.” The list of physicians, who were chosen by their peers, can be found in the May issue.
- April 19, 2023
  
  91��Ƭ�� at Tower Health is building connections with future physicians and scientists in the Reading, Pa., community. First- and second-year MD program students have partnered for two years with Sisters in STEM and recently expanded their work with the Reading Science Center program, which encourages elementary- and middle-school girls to study science.
- April 10, 2023
  The Korman Center is becoming the hub of on-campus academic support services for students and a central place to get help for STEM classes, writing projects and so much more.
- March 31, 2023
  Although the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna are safe and effective at preventing severe illness in adults and children, including immunocompromised individuals, researchers have noticed that these shots continue to be the most efficient and effective in younger individuals than in older adults.
- March 31, 2023
  
  The College of Medicine proudly congratulates our faculty, residents, alumni and students who have recently been inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha and the Gold Humanism Honor Societies.
- March 23, 2023
  The University expanded its collaborations with local organizations and industry partners last term.
- March 17, 2023
  
  On Friday, March 17, anticipation filled 91��Ƭ��’s Queen Lane Campus as fourth-year medical students gathered to learn where they would be spending the next three to seven years of their lives.
- March 10, 2023
  Drexel professors were recognized for their academic and professional achievements
- March 09, 2023
  Students have earned scholarships and fellowships and received awards in the last term.
- February 23, 2023
  Nina Haracz joined Mauricio Reginato’s lab to test the nature of the survival of breast cancer cells that metastasize to the brain.
- February 14, 2023
  
  The popular music styles of the day may change, but the mission of the student-run Pediatric AIDS Benefit Concert (PABC) has been the same for 30 years: raising money for children living with HIV and AIDS. In the last three decades, PABC has raised more than $650,000 for its cause.
- February 09, 2023
  
  Dennis H. Novack, MD, professor of medicine and associate dean of medical education, teaches clinical skills to the next generation of doctors. A few musically talented students get the real Dennis Novack Experience – playing in a cover band that, alongside other Drexel Medicine musical performers, has raised over $650,000 for pediatric AIDS research and care at the Dorothy Mann Center for Pediatric and Adolescent HIV, which provides patient-centered HIV/AIDS care at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children for newborns, infants, children and teens.
- February 03, 2023
  
  The College of Medicine is proud to announce that Nancy D. Spector, MD, senior vice dean for faculty, is the 2023 Elizabeth Blackwell awardee. The award is given annually to a woman physician who has made outstanding contributions to the cause of women in medicine, created pathways for other women in medicine and made other exceptional contributions to women in medicine.
- January 13, 2023
  
  Marla J. Gold, MD, senior vice provost of community health and chief wellness officer at 91��Ƭ��, has been named the 2022-2023 recipient of the WMC/MCP Phyllis Marciano, MD, WMC '60, Woman in Medicine Award. She will be honored with the award during the WIMSC Leadership Summit on February 10.
- January 09, 2023
  
  The Orthopedic Enrichment Program (OEP), a new educational opportunity made available to medical students across the Philadelphia region, held a launch event on Saturday, December 3, 2022. The OEP was created to address racial, ethnic and gender disparities that exist broadly in medicine and specifically in the field of orthopedic surgery.