Jina Sawani
Lead Public Relations Representative

Sawani handles communications for several departments across Michigan Medicine, including the University of Michigan Medical School, gastroenterology/digestive diseases, hepatology, otolaryngology and government relations. She's passionate about fostering a sense of unity and bridging gaps between cultures through the art of storytelling. Prior to joining U-M in 2017, she worked in public affairs and political communications in Washington, D.C., and Southeastern Michigan. Contact: [email protected].

Jina Sawani
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How to make your biomedical sciences application stand out
If you’re applying to Ph.D. programs in the biomedical sciences, here are some helpful tips from experts.
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How do sugary beverages affect the liver?
A liver specialist teams up with a nutrition epidemiologist to examine the direct impact of consuming sugar-sweetened beverages on developing liver disease.
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A better approach to caring for cirrhosis
Cirrhosis of the liver is a complex condition that requires a network of support to manage. Two U-M experts are working to improve the quality of cirrhosis prevention and care.
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Coping with Anxiety as Mask Mandates Lift
No-mask anxiety and concerns about returning to ‘normal’ life even after COVID vaccination are affecting many as CDC guidelines change to allow fewer pandemic restrictions.
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One Doctor’s American Dream: To Stop Hate
Asian-American history is American history. Dr. William D. Chey shares his immigrant father’s legacy, his own experience and calls on youth to practice the values of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout their lives.
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Better Balance, Speech and Hearing: What You Need to Know
Audiologists can help with more than your hearing; they can also help with better speech and balance for children and adults.
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Class of 2021 medical school graduates: leaders during the pandemic
The University of Michigan medical student education experience uniquely prepares graduates to make an impact in health care. The COVID-19 pandemic, which greatly affected their final two years of medical school, also provided the graduating class of 2021 with unforeseen opportunities to show others that they are ready to lead and change medicine.
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What are the Effects of Terlipressin When Treating HRS-1?
The drug terlipressin is commonly used to treat hepatorenal syndrome in other parts of the world, but lacks FDA approval. Researchers examine both its efficacy and safety.
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How One Virtual Program Changed the Anatomical Sciences
A team of experts developed an innovative medical education program via a remote learning platform.
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Michigan Medicine nationally recognized for straight ‘A’s in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
For the 19th consecutive time, Michigan Medicine was awarded an “A” for achieving the highest national standards in patient safety.
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A Pregnant Liver Transplant Recipient Conquers COVID-19
A pregnant liver transplant recipient receives cutting-edge monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19 months before her due date.
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Does Public Policy Affect Alcohol-Related Liver Disease Deaths?
With alcohol-related liver disease cases on the rise in the U.S.., lver experts are examining how public policy impacts the mortality rates of those in this otherwise young, healthy population.
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LGBTQ+ Health: A Collaborative of Care
Michigan Medicine experts share how their work is contributing to gender-affirming and other forms of equitable health care for the LGBTQ+ community.
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Medical School, School of Nursing rated among best nationally
Michigan Medicine once again secured high marks for training the next generation of health care leaders in the 2022 U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings, released today (March 30, 2021).
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Mock Paging Curriculum: An Interprofessional Experience
Pagers may seem outdated, but not for doctors. Experts in medical education have developed a program that helps prepare graduating medical students for residency with a mock paging curriculum.
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