Thursday evening, May 28, during the annual State of the Medical School address, several faculty and students were cited for their contributions to medical education and community service.
Articles by: Susan Green
Geisel Graduate Student Recognized by Chinese Government for Academic Achievement
Lin Deng, a graduate student in Biochemistry, is a recipient of the Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Students Abroad, which recognizes the academic accomplishments of Chinese students studying overseas.
Student Profile – Ryan Olavarria: Health Crusader
First-year Geisel medical student Ryan Olavarria is dedicated to showing people that small behavioral changes leading to better health are easy to make.
Samir Soneji: Forecasting Population Health
In this Q&A, TDI demographer Samir Soneji, PhD discusses how demographers are able to predict how changes in population affect public policy by forecasting future disease and mortality rates.
Student Spotlight: Philip Montana – Grace, strength, and endurance
While rehabilitating his own injuries, professional dancer Philip Montana decided to become a physician in order to help other injured dancers and athletes.
Helping Women Make Better Decisions About Their Health
Decision scientists, such as Elissa Ozanne, are helping women to better understand the risks they face, whether perceived or actual, when thinking about breast cancer.
Dartmouth Researchers Determine Key Element in Circadian Clock Speed
In a discovery that may lead to new treatments for sleep disorders, jet lag and other health problems tied to circadian rhythms, researchers have identified a determinant of the circadian clock’s period. Their findings appear in the January 29th issue of Science magazine.
Geisel Researchers Named Inaugural AAI Fellows
Dartmouth researchers are among 37 principal investigators and their dedicated trainees to receive the American Association of Immunologists inaugural Careers in Immunology Fellowship award.
Nara Michaelson: Music and Medicine in Concert
As both an aspiring physician and a musician, first-year Geisel medical student Nara Michaelson believes rather than being at odds, music can complement, renew, and strengthen a life in medicine.
Dror Ben-Zeev: Imagining the Future of Mobile Mental Health Care
While deploying old-school Palm Pilots during a psychopathology research project, Dror Ben-Zeev, PhD made a surprising discovery that has led to innovative smartphone-based treatments for people with mental health issues.