2018

December
- Top Drexel Stories of 2018
  
  December 17, 2018
  2018 was a big year for Drexel University. Thanks to DrexelNow, you can relive the year's top stories concerning faculty, staff and students who were involved with some of the biggest news and events on and off campus.
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- Conference Combats Racism in Medicine
  
  December 12, 2018
  
  Earlier this semester, Drexel University College of Medicine hosted the 4th annual Racism in Medicine Conference (RiMC).
  
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- Dean Schidlow and Rhythmic Healing at AAMC
  
  December 07, 2018
  
  Daniel V. Schidlow, MD, Annenberg Dean and Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs, chaired a workshop titled "Rhythmic Healing: Music in Medicine" at the 2018 annual meeting of the Association of American Medical Colleges in Austin, Texas.
  
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- Drexel Creates Center of Excellence to Address Opioid Epidemic in Philadelphia
  
  December 05, 2018
  With a $1.5 million three-year grant from the HHS, College of Medicine clinicians are undertaking an ambitious project to address the opioid epidemic in Philadelphia.
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- The Secret Life of Postdocs, Vol. 3
  
  December 04, 2018
  The board members of the newly formed Drexel Postdoctoral Association (DPA) are aiming to bring more visibility, resources to Drexel’s postdoctoral community.
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November
- G. Peter Gliebus, MD, Named Chair of Neurology
  
  November 26, 2018
  
  G. Peter Gliebus, MD, has been named chair of the Department of Neurology. Dr. Gliebus joined the College of Medicine in 2015 and has served with distinction as interim chair since March 2017.
  
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- Drexel to Host Philadelphia Infection and Immunity Forum
  
  November 26, 2018
  
  The 27th Annual Philadelphia Infection and Immunity Forum is scheduled to take place at Drexel University College of Medicine on Friday, December 7, 2018. The event is organized by the Eastern Pennsylvania Branch & Student Chapter of the American Society for Microbiology.
  
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- Not All Organ Failures Are Created Equal: Study Identifies the Sepsis Symptoms That Lead to Death
  
  November 26, 2018
  The data analysis, pulled from more than 200,000 hospital visits, could help clinicians to more quickly identify - and treat- the patients who are at the greatest risk of dying from the common, and often insidious, condition.
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- Nominate a Colleague for AOA Membership
  
  November 05, 2018
  
  Nominations are open for election into the College of Medicine's chapter (Delta Zeta) of Alpha Omega Alpha, the national honor medical society. You do not need to be a member of AOA to nominate a deserving candidate.
  
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- 10 Foodie Finds Near Drexel’s Center City Campus
  
  November 02, 2018
  Dragons on Drexel’s Center City Campus have plenty of options to enjoy warm comfort food on a cold day near campus.
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October
- Tower Health, Drexel Select Site for Regional Medical School Campus
  
  October 31, 2018
  Tower Health has selected a location for construction of a 200,000 square foot building for a four-year regional campus of Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health.
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- Discovery Day 2018
  
  October 29, 2018
  
  With topics ranging from malaria and HIV to spinal cord injury and neuroengineering, more than 400 participants from Drexel University College of Medicine showcased original research at Discovery Day 2018 on Tuesday, October 23.
  
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- Heard Around Campus — October
  
  October 29, 2018
  Drexel faculty and staff should be aware of certain changes and upcoming events to prepare themselves for the rest of the term.
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- Susanna G. Evans, MD, Named Chair of Department of Family, Community & Preventive Medicine
  
  October 29, 2018
  
  Susanna G. Evans, MD, has been appointed chair of the Department of Family, Community & Preventive Medicine. Since February, she has served as the interim chair. Prior to that, she served as associate vice chair for clinical services in the department.
  
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- Faculty Highlights: Grants and Awards From Spring and Summer 2018
  
  October 09, 2018
  Over the past two terms, there has been a lot of research funding, commercialization activity and faculty honors at Drexel University.
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September
- Despite Changes to U.S. Kidney Allocation System, Inequities Still Persist
  
  September 17, 2018
  Early disease diagnosis and preemptive waitlisting remain the most effective strategies to improve survival chances, says a new College of Medicine study.
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- Pioneer in Ocular Gene Therapy to Receive 2018 Marion Spencer Fay Award
  
  September 14, 2018
  The College of Medicine's Institute for Women's Health and Leadership has selected physician and scientist Jean Bennett, MD, PhD, as its 2018 Marion Spencer Fay Award honoree.
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August
- The Secret Life of Postdocs, Vol. 2
  
  August 29, 2018
  In this Q&A with Drexel University’s new Director of Postdoctoral Affairs and Professional Development, Dragons can learn more about the biggest misconceptions and advice for their postdoctoral search.
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- Class of 2022 Receives White Coats
  
  August 14, 2018
  
  Drexel University College of Medicine welcomed 260 new medical students during its annual White Coat Ceremony on Friday, Aug. 10, at the Kimmel Center. The ceremony is celebrated by med schools across the country and is an important first step for future physicians as they receive the traditional symbol of clinical care and service — the white coat.
  
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- Graduate College, Global Initiatives, Undergraduate Education Moves Announced
  
  August 08, 2018
  Drexel University's Provost announced updates on leadership positions in the Graduate College, Office of International Programs and on his staff.
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July
- Employee Spotlight: College of Medicine Dean Daniel V. Schidlow, MD, and His Storied Life and Career
  
  July 11, 2018
  After eight successful years as dean of the College of Medicine, Daniel V. Schidlow, MD, looks ahead to a sabbatical — and looks back at his journey to Drexel University.
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- Coulter-Drexel Translational Research Program Continues on Path to Succeed Through 2021
  
  July 10, 2018
  The University’s Coulter-Drexel Translational Research Partnership Program recently met the metrics to continue its innovative programming for another three years.
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- Walter Cohen, Former Drexel College of Medicine Trustee and Medical College Chancellor
  
  July 02, 2018
  D. Walter Cohen, former Drexel College of Medicine trustee and Medical College chancellor, died Friday, June 29, at age 91.
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June
- Study Finds Tau Protein Does Not Stabilize Microtubules, Challenges Approach to Treating Alzheimer's
  
  June 28, 2018
  These findings suggest that microtubule-stabilizing drugs currently in clinical trials may not be effective in treating Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases associated with the dysfunction of the protein called tau.
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- Medicaid Expansion Under the ACA Increased Low-Income Patient Access to Kidney Transplants
  
  June 21, 2018
  A new study from Drexel researchers suggests that Medicaid expansion may have helped to curb racial and socioeconomic disparities in chronic kidney disease care.
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- Daniel V. Schidlow, MD, to Conclude Role as Dean of the College of Medicine
  
  June 11, 2018
  Drexel University College of Medicine Dean Daniel V. Schidlow, MD, will step down as dean on June 30, 2019.
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- Lab-Grown Neurons Improve Breathing in Rats After Spinal Cord Injury
  
  June 06, 2018
  In a pre-clinical study, College of Medicine neuroscientists showed that V2a interneurons contribute to an injured body's ability to self-repair.
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- Drexel Medical Students Share Friendship, Stem-Cell-Donation Bond
  
  June 05, 2018
  John McCormick and Ryan Rothman, both second-year medical students in Drexel University’s College of Medicine, share a medical tie — McCormick was saved by a stem cell donation, and Rothman recently donated his stem cells to save someone else.
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May
- Wei Du, MD, Named Chair of Psychiatry
  
  May 29, 2018
  
  Wei Du, MD, has been appointed chair of the Department of Psychiatry, effective June 1. Dr. Du has served with distinction as interim chair since July of last year.
  
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- In the Flesh: Drexel Biomedical Engineering Students Gain Surgical Insight in Clinical Settings
  
  May 18, 2018
  Students in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems who take BMES-596 are invited to observe on surgical floors at Hahnemann University Hospital and flex their imaginative muscles through final projects.
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- ELAM Announces 2018-2019 Class
  
  May 10, 2018
  
  The Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine® (ELAM) Program for Women at Drexel University College of Medicine is pleased to announce the selection of its 2018-2019 class of fellows.
  
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- Drexel University's 2018 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients
  
  May 09, 2018
  More than a dozen respected speakers will address Drexel Dragons at various college- and school-level ceremonies, as well as at a University-wide event.
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- Doctors of Tomorrow? Drexel Medical Students Inspire High Schoolers Through Diversity Program
  
  May 04, 2018
  
  Earlier this spring a group of high school students got to experience what medical school would be like. Students at Vaux Big Picture High School (Vaux BPHS) visited Drexel University College of Medicine, in a trip organized by Lidyvez Sawyer, MPH, director of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
  
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- Faculty Named Top Docs for 2018 by Philadelphia Magazine
  
  May 03, 2018
  
  Philadelphia magazine recently published its annual list of the region's "Top Doctors." The list of physicians, who were chosen by their peers, can be found in the May issue of the magazine. The issue also features essays by two Drexel University College of Medicine faculty members. Assistant Professor of Medicine Kevin F. D’Mello, MD, writes about the need to be honest about making mistakes, and Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology Damien Croft, MD, MPH, writes about the need to have empathy for the realities patients are facing.
  
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- Chilean Doctor Will Deliver Drexel College of Medicine Commencement Address
  
  May 01, 2018
  Ignacio Sánchez, MD, president of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, will address the Drexel University College of Medicine class of 2018 at its commencement ceremony May 18.
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April
- ELAM Program Announces Graduation of 2018 Class
  
  April 26, 2018
  
  The Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine® (ELAM®) program at Drexel University College of Medicine is pleased to announce the graduation of its 23rd class. This graduating class of 53 fellows from 48 institutions joins a diverse alumnae community of more than 1,000 highly accomplished leaders that represent 259 medical, dental, public health and pharmacy schools from around the world.
  
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- Drexel Joins Regional Health Systems to Expand Access to Clinical Trials
  
  April 16, 2018
  The PIER Consortium™ will bring clinical trial sites to larger numbers of patients, while also bringing new treatments to market faster.
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- Faculty Highlights: Grants and Awards From Winter 2018
  
  April 10, 2018
  Check out what Drexel University faculty and staff accomplished during the winter term.
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- 2018 Golden Apple Awards
  
  April 10, 2018
  
  The Golden Apple Awards recognize excellence in teaching and outstanding service by faculty and staff of Drexel University College of Medicine. Students and nominees recently gathered at the Queen Lane Campus for the 23rd Annual Golden Apple Teaching Awards Ceremony.
  
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- Tower Health and Drexel Announce Plans to Develop Branch Medical School Campus
  
  April 09, 2018
  Tower Health and Drexel University have announced plans to jointly develop a branch medical school campus of Drexel University College of Medicine in West Reading near the campus of Reading Hospital, subject to the appropriate accreditation approvals. It is expected that upon approval of the regional accreditor, the branch campus will be operational for the 2021-2022 academic year.
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- Experimental Psychologist Gloria Twine Chisum, PhD, to Receive 2018 Woman One Award
  
  April 04, 2018
  The Woman One program honors an outstanding woman for her leadership in the Philadelphia community and raises scholarship funds for talented, underrepresented College of Medicine students.
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- Drexel to Co-Host Lyme Disease Conference
  
  April 03, 2018
  To address gaps in Lyme disease diagnostics and treatment, College of Medicine microbiologists are bringing together researchers, physicians and patient advocates.
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March
- Fourth-Year Medical Students Meet Their Match
  
  March 19, 2018
  
  On Friday, March 16, the sense of nervousness, excitement and anticipation was palpable in the Drexel University Main Building Auditorium where fourth-year medical students had gathered with friends, family and College of Medicine faculty and staff to learn where they would be spending the next three to seven years of their lives.
  
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- Lia Suzanne Logio, MD, FACP, Named Chair of Medicine
  
  March 16, 2018
  
  Lia Suzanne Logio, MD, FACP, has joined Drexel University College of Medicine as the June F. Klinghoffer Distinguished Chair of the Department of Medicine, effective March 1.
  
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- Legacy Center Archivists to Receive AMWA's Camille Mermod Award
  
  March 06, 2018
  
  The American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) will honor Drexel University College of Medicine’s Legacy Center Archivists with the 2018 Camille Mermod Award, presented to individuals who have rendered exceptional service to the association unrelated to their capacity as physicians.
  
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February
- Maya Rao, PhD, Publishes Article in Journal of Biological Chemistry
  
  February 21, 2018
  
  Molecular & Cell Biology & Genetics PhD Maya Rao recently published "Interaction between the AAA+ ATPase p97 and its cofactor ataxin3 in health and disease: Nucleotide-induced conformational changes regulate cofactor binding" in the November issue of Journal of Biological Chemistry.
  
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- 25th Annual Pediatric AIDS Benefit Concert Raises $24,000
  
  February 07, 2018
  
  The 25th Annual Drexel University College of Medicine Pediatric AIDS Benefit Concert (PABC) was another success, raising more than $24,000 this year for children living with HIV and AIDS.
  
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January
- Hidden Treasures: Storing the Life of Alumnus Bruce Sisler, MD
  
  January 16, 2018
  Since 2012, the Legacy Center Archives at the College of Medicine has been slowly receiving one of its more comprehensive collections of alumni papers from the relative of a graduate of Hahnemann University — and there’s still more to come.
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