As Research & Policy Media Relations Manager at the U-M Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation (IHPI), Kara Gavin draws on 25 years of experience in communicating about science, medicine and health policy. Her responsibilities include creating compelling stories about discoveries made by the U-M Medical School's biomedical and mental health researchers, the findings and opinions of the 490 healthcare wonks at the U-M IHPI, and the innovative education available at U-M for future doctors and medical scientists.
Stress granules help the body’s cells protect their most important messenger, RNA — a process that could give clues to cancer and other di
Most adults ages 50 to 80 say they support its use with a doctor’s recommendation, but they want more research.
Recent discoveries about how the immune system reacts to injury — and the dire consequences if that response spirals out of control
As a pilot study illustrates the effect of the medical intern year, researchers are seeking more graduating medical students to help add to the data.
A new report taps into national research, interviews with learners and examples of positive action by some schools to help inform suggested changes.
A student-led depression education program boosts other students’ knowledge and awareness, a new study shows. Now, the resources are available to all online.
