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Kidneys

Despite Changes to U.S. Kidney Allocation System, Inequality Persists

Early disease diagnosis and preemptive waitlisting remain the most effective strategies to improve survival chances, says a new College of Medicine study.
Jean Bennett, MD, PhD

The 2018 Marion Spencer Fay Award

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.
The Secret Life of Postdocs, Vol. 2

The Secret Life of Postdocs, Vol. 2

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.
From left to right: Elisabeth Van Bockstaele, PhD, who was recently appointed vice provost for graduate education; Koren A. Bedeau, PhD, who will serve as interim vice provost for global engagement; and Shivanthi Annandan, PhD, who will serve as interim vice provost for undergraduate education.

Graduate College, Global Initiatives, Undergraduate Education Moves Announced

Drexel University's Provost announced updates on leadership positions in the Graduate College, Office of International Programs and on his staff.
Dean Schidlow.

Employee Spotlight: College of Medicine Dean Daniel V. Schidlow, MD, and His Storied Life and Career

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.
Mihir Shah '00 founded UE Lifesciences to develop the iBreastExam using research and support from Drexel professors and the Coulter-Drexel Translational Research Partnership Program.

Coulter-Drexel Translational Research Program Continues on Path to Succeed Through 2021

The University’s Coulter-Drexel Translational Research Partnership Program recently met the metrics to continue its innovative programming for another three years.
D. Walter Cohen

Walter Cohen, Former Drexel College of Medicine Trustee and Medical College Chancellor

D. Walter Cohen, former Drexel College of Medicine trustee and Medical College chancellor, died Friday, June 29, at age 91.
Microtubule after tau depletion

Study Challenges Approach to Treating Alzheimer's

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.
kidney transplant

How Medicaid Expansion Changed the Kidney Transplant Waitlist 

A new study from Drexel researchers suggests that Medicaid expansion may have helped to curb racial and socioeconomic disparities in chronic kidney disease care.
Dean Schidlow.

Daniel V. Schidlow, MD, to Conclude Role as Dean of the College of Medicine

 Drexel University College of Medicine Dean Daniel V. Schidlow, MD, will step down as dean on June 30, 2019.
V2a neurons

Lab-Grown Neurons Improve Breathing

In a pre-clinical study, College of Medicine neuroscientists showed that V2a interneurons contribute to an injured body's ability to self-repair.
John McCormick and Ryan Rothman on Drexel's Queen Lane campus.

Drexel Medical Students Share Friendship, Stem-Cell-Donation Bond

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.