Vishva Natarajan MED ’28, a second-year student at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine, is one of only 11 medical students nationally to be selected for a fellowship from the American Brain Tumor Association for his work to design a novel project that leverages AI to study brain tumor-related epilepsy.
Articles by: Timothy Dean
Relationship Building Key to Addressing Oncologist Shortages in Rural Care, says New Dartmouth Research
Rural oncologists reported the loss of expertise and professional support as key impacts of the departure of “linchpin colleagues,” according to a new Dartmouth-led study published in the journal JCO Oncology Practice. The study, which shares insights about the effects of specialist scarcity in rural settings, is helping researchers understand what strategies may work best in addressing gaps in care.
Dartmouth PhD Student’s Innovative Research Supports EMS Clinicians Nationwide
Innovative research led by a team of investigators from Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medine—in collaboration with national and local organizations across the U.S.—is showing promise in helping to improve the health and wellness of emergency medical services clinicians.
Geisel Celebrates Health Sciences Education Class of 2025
On Friday, June 13, Geisel School of Medicine celebrated the academic accomplishments of 116 of its Master of Public Health, Master of Science, and Master of Health Administration graduates at the 2025 Health Science Education Class Day.
Jamie Moseley Named Chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Geisel School of Medicine Dean Duane Compton, PhD, has announced that cell biologist Jamie Moseley, PhD, has been named the chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Moseley’s five-year term will start on July 1.
Dartmouth and Partners Recognized as Finalists for National Climate Leadership Award for Pediatric Care Initiative
A team of healthcare professionals from NH Healthy Climate, Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine, and Dartmouth Health, has been recognized as one of ten finalists for the ecoAmerica’s 2025 American Climate Leadership Awards. The award celebrates individuals and organizations across the U.S. that demonstrate outstanding leadership in climate advocacy and action. The finalists competed for a share of over $200,000 in awards, highlighting significant contributions to climate health initiatives.
Dartmouth-led Research Team Receives $13 Million PCORI Funding Award to Test the Impact of Video on Visit Communication for People with ALS
A research group led by investigators at Dartmouth and Massachusetts General Hospital, and including seven other institutions across the U.S., have received a five-year, $13 million funding award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). Their project will test the effectiveness of video as a communication tool during patient visits for people living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and their caregivers.
New Geisel Proteomics Shared Resource Now Available to Researchers Across Dartmouth
The new Biological Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics Shared Resource at the Geisel School of Medicine provides investigators across Dartmouth’s research community new tools and resources for studying the molecular components of the human cell. This capability helps researchers to make disease diagnoses, identify new biomarkers and drug targets, and gain a deeper understanding of biological processes and the causes of diseases such as cancer.
Soni Lacefield Named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Soni Lacefield, PhD, a professor of biochemistry and cell biology at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine, has been named a 2025 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)—the world’s largest general scientific society and the publisher of the journal Science.
Dartmouth Launches 3D Scholars Certificate Program to Boost Medical Device Development
Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine and Dartmouth Health have established 3D Scholars—a one-year certificate program that is now accepting applications for the program starting in September of 2025—that equips physicians with an advanced understanding of the field to drive progress in medical device development.









