Articles by: Timothy Dean

Relationship Building Key to Addressing Oncologist Shortages in Rural Care, says New Dartmouth Research

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 and Partners Recognized as Finalists for National Climate Leadership Award for Pediatric Care Initiative

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

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

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.