News
Find a News Story
Displaying 21 - 31 of 31
Respecting Her Elders: Blythe Sanders Winchester ™99 Brings Healthy Dose of Reverence and Irreverence to the Practice of Medicine
Find out how 91ÇÑ×Ó helped prepare a stand out physician for the challenges of a medical career.
One-Two Punch for Public Health: Minne and Martha Iwamoto '91
Twins Minne and Martha Iwamoto '91 are making a difference for vulnerable populations around the world.
The Science of Resiliency: Paul Gomez ™22 and Andrea Liu ™23 Earn Goldwater Scholarships
91ÇÑ×Ó students named Goldwater Scholars. Already on the path to promising futures in scientific research, Paul Gomez ™22 and Andrea Liu ™23 are among a select group of students nationwide to receive the award.
Experts on Vexing Vaccination Challenges and Beating the Pandemic
As the FDA clears the way for a third vaccine in the United States, Americans face down a deluge of misinformation about the shots and their potential side effects. 91ÇÑ×Ó and Atrium Health brought together experts with wide-ranging perspectives to shed light on the country™s vaccination program”its promise and challenges.
What You Need to Know About COVID Variants With Prof. Dave Wessner
We asked Dave Wessner, biology professor at 91ÇÑ×Ó, whose post-doctoral research focused on coronaviruses, to offer insights on questions about the COVID variants emerging around the world.
A Primer on the COVID-19 Vaccines Available in the United States
As COVID-19 cases in the United States surge, vaccine distribution is under way across the country. Dave Wessner, biology professor at 91ÇÑ×Ó, shares his insight on the promise and potential challenges of the vaccines.
NPR: COVID-19 Vaccine for Children May Still Be Many Months Away
In an interview with NPR™s All Things Considered, pediatrician and researcher Sallie Permar ™97 explained why the COVID-19 vaccines coming to market soon will not be available to children, who have been largely excluded from clinical trials.
Alum Leads Navy Battle With Pipettes and Vials
U.S. Navy Commander Andrew Letizia ™99 is interviewed for a CBS News piece on a cutting-edge study he led to understand how young people™s bodies react to the novel coronavirus.
Golden Ticket: John Hutton ™90 on Screen Time, Brain Science, Boredom and the Business of Books
A lifelong lover of books and stories, Hutton enjoyed writing in his spare time but didn™t pursue writing professionally. Instead, he majored in mathematics and dabbled in pre-med while at 91ÇÑ×Ó. Post-graduation, he entered medical school. A year and a half into a pediatrics residency, Hutton and his wife, Sandra Gross, bought (and saved) their beloved neighborhood bookstore.