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College of Human Medicine

October College News Headlines

October 30, 2023

In the Media

  • Becker's Hospital Review: MSU Trustees approve six new departments in the College of Human Medicine including dermatology, otolaryngology, pathology, radiation oncology, urology, and neurosurgery. Related: MSUToday, Targeted News Service, WILX TV.
  • MLive: $3.4M grant will expand MSU’s Flint footprint with new downtown building. Related: ABC News 12, Bridge Magazine, Crain’s Detroit Business, Mid-Michigan Now, Business Telegraph, Expansion Solutions Magazine, Michigan Business Network, Newsbreak, WFNT Flint's News Talk, WCRZ Radio, Targeted News Service, Michigan.gov.
  • State News: Dean Sousa discusses two new scholarships to address the shortage of medical doctors serving indigenous communities and reduce health disparities through the Indigenous Pathway program.
  • WLNS: Irving Vega, PhD, Department of Translational Neuroscience, discussed research indicating Hispanic Americans are at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Guardian: Nigel Paneth, MD, professor emeritus, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, discussed the impact of genetically modified medicine.
  • Hour Detroit: In a report on disparities in women’s health care in Michigan, the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology was mentioned as one of the most well-funded research institutions in women’s health.
  • Fox 17: MSU medical student goes from classroom to hospital bed, diagnosed with leukemia. Related: People, AOL, WXYZ TV Detroit.
  • Dermatology Times: Two Michigan State University College of Human Medicine students and a Grand Rapids dermatologist delved into the representation of patients with skin of color (SoC) in educational content on TikTok, a growing social media platform.
  • Bridge Magazine: Victor DiRita, PhD, chair of the microbiology and molecular genetics department, commented about risk factors this fall for COVID.
  • Yahoo Lifestyle: Jamie Alan, PhD, associate professor of pharmacology and toxicology, discussed how pharmacy deserts can impact health.
  • State News: Irving Vega, PhD, Department of Translational Neuroscience, was featured in a story about efforts to redefine Alzheimer’s Disease research in Latinx Communities.
  • In continued coverage of the MIRACLE Center’s $19M NIH grant, the following publications wrote about the maternal health research center: Detroit Free Press, Crain’s Grand Rapids Business, WLNS, DBusiness, Daily Telegram, WZZM TV 13, among others.
  • Behavioral Health Business: Cara Poland, MD, substance use disorder expert in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, commented on the $56B opioid settlement.
  • AOL: Amit Sachdev, MD, director of the Division of Neuromuscular Medicine, commented on magnesium and potential reductions in the risk of developing dementia.
  • Physicians Weekly: Charles Day, MD, Department of Orthopedics, contributed to a story about racial, ethnic and sex diversity in academic medical leadership. Related: Healio, Black News.
  • Prevention Magazine: A report on long COVID symptoms included expert commentary from Amit Sachdev, MD, director of the Division of Neuromuscular Medicine.
  • CNN: Danielle Land, a public health research associate in the Charles Stewart Mott Department of Public Health explained the risk of lead exposure from lead water pipes, as saltwater contamination in the Mississippi River poses an increased risk to community health.
  • Yahoo! News: Jamie Alan, PhD, associate professor of pharmacology and toxicology, commented on why babies and young kids can’t get shots at pharmacies.
  • Mining Journal: Several UP medical students earn Mazzuchi scholarship.
  • Health: Jamie Alan, PhD, associate professor of pharmacology and toxicology, addresses the lack of studies on sex differences in flu vaccine reactions.
  • Prevention Magazine: A report on Ozempic included expert commentary from associate professor Jamie Alan, PhD, associate professor of pharmacology and toxicology, among others.
  • Yahoo Lifestyle: Jamie Alan, PhD, associate professor of pharmacology and toxicology, is quoted in an article about endocrine disruptors.

Faculty & Staff News

  • Nara Parameswaran, PhD, has been appointed senior associate dean for research, effective November 1.
  • Congratulations to this year’s newest Gold Humanism Honor Society members inducted on October 24, including 23 College of Human Medicine students and three faculty members.
  • Last month, the Office of Faculty Affairs and Development launched a new cohorted mentoring program for all categories of MSU-paid faculty outside of the tenure system. The 2023-24 CHM Mentoring Circles program includes 25 faculty mentees and 12 faculty mentors that meet in small groups, or "circles," virtually each month to support the progress of mentees toward their first promotion action.
  • Jack Lipton, PhD, chair of the Department of Translational Neuroscience, was recently interviewed on the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke podcast “Building Up the Nerve” on demystifying the early career faculty stage.
  • Ade Olomu, MD, MS, professor of medicine, received an Inspiration Award from the American Medical Association Women Physicians Section (WPS). The AMA WPS Inspiration Award honors and acknowledges physicians who have offered their time, wisdom and support throughout the professional careers of fellow physicians, residents and students.
  • Michael Zaroukian, MD (’80), professor emeritus in the Department of Medicine, has been reappointed co-chair of MDHHS’s Health IT Commission. He will serve another four year term representing medical doctors on the commission.
  • The Bioethics Public Seminar Series resumes November 15. Attend “Clinician Perspectives on Levels of Evidence and Oversight for Deep Brain Stimulation for Treatment-Resistant Childhood OCD” presented by Michelle T. Pham, PhD, assistant professor, Center for Bioethics and Social Justice and the Department of Medicine.
  • The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology will host an upcoming seminar on November 8: "Advancing Maternal Health: Addressing Naternal Morbidity, Mortality and Disparities" with Cristian Meghea, PhD, associate professor.
  • Sean A. Valles, PhD, director of the Center for Bioethics and Social Justice, has been appointed to the board of the Association of Bioethics Program Directors (ABPD) as a member at large.
  • Theresa Couch, CRA, research administration manager, received “Best Poster of the Year” at the Society of Research Administrators International 2023 Annual Meeting. Couch’s presentation “Go with the Flow: An Automated Proposal Intake Process Built in Office 365” maps the automated pre-award process she created for the Health Colleges Research Services office.
  • Outstanding faculty and staff were awarded for their achievements and contributions to medical education, research and academics at the college's annual award ceremony.

Student News

  • College of Human Medicine student Tamarandobra “Dobra” Ogeh reflects on her work with Detroit Lions and Henry Ford Health Physicians as part of NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative.
  • UP students Robert Dubisky, Katrina Elzinga, Lloyd Mercier, Karmyn Polakowski, Lindsay Sandell and Caleb Wendt received the Mazzuchi Scholarship.