Detroit Free Press: In coverage of a teenage boy who died in his sleep three days after getting a second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, Keith English, MD, chair of the Department of Pediatrics and Human Development, discusses the importance of the COVID vaccine, with its benefits outweighing the risks. Related: MSN, Yahoo, AOL News.
Bridge Michigan: In a story about a new COVID variant in Michigan, Victor DiRita, PhD, chair of the Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, discusses community-wide immunity to COVID.
Crain’s Grand Rapids: MSU’s Innovation Park fosters new partnership connecting startups with expertise
Grit Daily: In a story about Michigan’s thriving tech startup ecosystem, health care partners such as Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and Henry Ford Medical Center provide invaluable resources to startups.
Prevention Magazine and Yahoo: Jamie Alan, PhD, associate professor of pharmacology and toxicology, College of Human Medicine, comments on popular weight loss drugs, their potential benefits and the risks.
Seen Magazine: In a feature story about Alana’s Foundation, the Flint Teddy Bear Picnic is mentioned as an upcoming outreach location for the non-profit organization providing education on the severity of influenza and the importance of vaccinating children against the flu.
Faculty & Staff News
Jayne Ward, DO, was named chair of the Department of Neurology and Ophthalmology.
Ariel Cascio, PhD, joins the university as assistant professor in the Center for Bioethics and Social Justice and Department of Medicine.
Sean A. Valles, PhD, was recently promoted to professor in the Center for Bioethics and Social Justice.
Student News
The College of Human Medicine’s Family Medicine Interest Group received a 2023 AAFP Program of Excellence Award. The award was presented to three student members at the National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students on July 27.