Woodruff Health Sciences Center

Emory, Georgia Tech receive first human exposome center grant in U.S.

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

Investigators at Rollins School of Public Health, along with partners at the Georgia Institute of Technology, have received a $4 million grant over four years to establish the HERCULES Center at Emory University.

Double trouble: resistance to antibiotic makes bacteria resistant to immune system

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

When bacteria become resistant to colitsin, they also become resistant to antimicrobial substances made by the human body. The finding emphasizes the need for better antibiotics.

Finding a family for orphan receptors in the brain

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

Emory researchers have identified a protein that stimulates a pair of "orphan receptors" found in the brain, solving a biological puzzle and possibly leading to treatments for neurological diseases.

Emory Neuroscientist receives Pasarow Foundation Award

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

Helen Mayberg, MD, was the recipient of a Robert J. and Claire Pasarow Foundation Award at a special event on May 10 for her contributions to the field of neuropsychiatry. Mayberg is professor of psychiatry, neurology and radiology, and the Dorothy C. Fuqua Chair in Psychiatric Imaging and Therapeutics at Emory University School of Medicine. The Pasarow awards were created in 1987 to honor extraordinary achievement, creativity and distinction in the areas of cancer, cardiovascular disease and neuropsychiatry.Summary for RSS feed and homepages

Putting students first, public health teacher instructs, mentors

Mon, 20 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

Juan Leon, winner of the the ASPH/Pfizer Early Career in Public Health Teacher Award, puts students first. His passion for helping people reach their potential has made him a favorite among students and a standout among fellow faculty members.

White matter imaging provides insight into aging

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

Yerkes scientists have discovered that white matter, wires connecting the computing centers of the brain, begins to deteriorate earlier in the human lifespan than in the lives of aging chimpanzees.

Cystic fibrosis research extends and improves lives for children and adults

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

The Emory-Children's Center for Cystic Fibrosis Research focuses research efforts on developing new therapies, drugs and devices that will improve the quality and longevity of the lives of CF patients.

Rollins family gives $2 million for endowed chair in cardiovascular research

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

Rollins School of Public Health received a gift of $2 million from the O. Wayne Rollins Foundation and the Rollins family to fund the Wilton Looney Chair of Cardiovascular Research.

Scheinberg earns Saint Joseph's Hospital highest honor

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

Paul J. Scheinberg, MD, has been named the 2013 recipient of Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta's E. Napier Burson Jr., MD Award of Distinction.

Children's physical activity linked with friends' influences

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:00:00 -0400

According to a review article by researchers at Emory's Rollins School of Public Health, friends are an important source of support for children's physical activity.