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- 1OpenEvidence partners with Anthropic and Penn Medicine for AI expansionβΌOpenEvidence partners with Anthropic, Penn Medicine to expand physician access to AI across Africa and Asia
OpenEvidence has announced a partnership with Anthropic and Penn Medicine to expand physician access to its AI-powered clinical decision support tools across Africa and Asia. The collaboration aims to bring AI assistance to doctors in regions with limited medical resources, marking a notable step in extending US-developed health AI to global markets.
- 2Penn Medicine and IBA Launch Global Proton Therapy VentureβΌPenn Medicine and IBA Launch Joint Venture to Advance Proton Therapy and Radiation Oncology Program Development Worldwide
Penn Medicine and Belgian proton therapy company IBA have announced a joint venture to support the development of proton therapy and radiation oncology programs worldwide. The partnership aims to help hospitals and clinics internationally establish and expand advanced cancer treatment services, combining Penn Medicine's clinical expertise with IBA's technology. The announcement has been picked up by financial and international news outlets.
- 3Penn Medicine and IBA Launch Proton Therapy Joint VentureβΌPenn Medicine, IBA Form Joint Venture to Advance Proton Therapy, Radiation Oncology
Penn Medicine and Belgian medical technology company IBA have formed a joint venture aimed at advancing proton therapy and radiation oncology. The partnership will combine Penn Medicine's clinical expertise with IBA's technology to develop and expand proton therapy treatments for cancer patients.
- 4Oransky says publish-or-perish incentives flood medical literature with junkβ"If medical schools and universities don't want the literature to be overwhelmed with garbage," Oransky said, "then they
Ivan Oransky, co-founder of Retraction Watch, argues that medical schools and universities are themselves to blame for junk science filling academic journals. He says admissions processes that reward applicants for publications give students an incentive to publish large volumes of low-quality research, overwhelming the medical literature with what he calls garbage.
- 5IBA and Penn Medicine Launch Noventra Oncology AllianceβΌIBA, Penn Medicine Announce Noventra Oncology Alliance Joint Venture
IBA and Penn Medicine have announced a joint venture called the Noventra Oncology Alliance, combining the particle therapy technology company's expertise with the academic medical center's clinical and research capabilities. The partnership is aimed at advancing cancer treatment, though further details about its scope, funding and first projects have not yet been made widely available.
- 6Doctor warns of collusion between academics and drug industryβOne of the greatest problems in medicine is the collusion between academics seeking money and industry in search of a pl
Richard Lehman, a British general practitioner and commentator on medical evidence, says one of the greatest problems in medicine is the collusion between academics seeking money and industry looking for a plausible narrative to sell products. He argues that the role of academia is to question lucrative dogma rather than join what he calls the feeding frenzy around commercial interests.
- 7Insects essential to vertebrate survival, researchers sayβΌInsects are essential to vertebrate life β as food, shelter and medicine
Researchers at Binghamton University argue that insects are far more important to vertebrate life than commonly assumed, serving not only as food for countless animals but also as sources of shelter and medicine. The review highlights how declines in insect populations could ripple through ecosystems, threatening species that depend on them in ways beyond simple predator-prey relationships.
- 8Dartmouth's Geisel School of Medicine Holds White Coat CeremonyβΌGeisel School of Medicineβs White Coat Ceremony Focused on Knowledge, Trust, and Respect
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth held its White Coat Ceremony, marking a milestone for incoming medical students as they receive their white coats. The event centered on the themes of knowledge, trust, and respect, emphasizing the values and responsibilities that come with entering the medical profession and beginning clinical training.
- 9UChicago Medicine Names Precision Medicine Leader Josh Denny to Senior RoleβUChicago Medicine Appoints National Precision Medicine Leader Josh Denny to New Senior Leadership Role | Newswise
UChicago Medicine has appointed Josh Denny, a nationally recognized leader in precision medicine, to a new senior leadership position. The announcement, distributed via Newswise, signals the academic health system's intent to strengthen its focus on precision medicine, which tailors treatment to individual patients based on genetics and other data. Details on his exact title and start date were not provided in the brief announcement.
- 10Duke School of Medicine Dean Mary Klotman to step down in 2027βΌSchool of Medicine Dean Mary Klotman to step down in June 2027
Mary Klotman, dean of Duke University's School of Medicine, will step down from the post in June 2027. The announcement, reported by the Duke Chronicle, sets a timeline for a leadership transition at one of the top US academic medical centers. Further details about her plans or the search for a successor have not been given.
- 11Julie Bauman Featured in Women in Medicine and Science SeriesβΌWomen in Medicine and Science β Julie E. Bauman, MD, MPH
Julie E. Bauman, MD, MPH, has been profiled in the University of Arizona College of Medicine β Phoenix's Women in Medicine and Science feature. The series highlights the careers and contributions of women physicians and researchers at the institution. Bauman is known for her work in oncology research and leadership in academic medicine, and the profile spotlights her role as a leading woman scientist.
- 12Incoming Stanford biosciences PhD students receive lab coats and inspirationβΌIncoming biosciences PhD students receive lab coats and inspiration
Incoming biosciences PhD students at Stanford Medicine have been presented with lab coats and words of inspiration as they begin their doctoral training. The welcome ceremony marks the start of their research careers, with faculty encouraging the new cohort as they enter the university's biosciences programmes.
- 13Duke's Mary Klotman to Step Down as Dean in June 2027βΌMary Klotman, MD, to Step Down as Dean and EVP for Health Affairs in June 2027
Mary Klotman, MD, will step down as dean of the Duke University School of Medicine and executive vice president for health affairs in June 2027, Duke announced. The move opens a high-profile leadership transition at one of the nation's top academic medical centers, with the university expected to begin planning for her successor.
- 14NU Regents approve university representatives to Nebraska Medicine boardβΌKUVR - NU Regents approve university representatives to Nebraska Medicine board
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents has approved the university's representatives to the Nebraska Medicine board, formalizing the governance link between the university system and its academic medical partner in Omaha. The approval was reported by regional outlets serving Nebraska, with coverage noting the routine but significant role these appointments play in oversight of the health system.
- 15UChicago Medicine appoints NIH genomics leader as first chief data officerβΌUChicago Medicine taps NIH genomics leader for new chief data officer post
UChicago Medicine has hired a genomics leader from the National Institutes of Health to fill its newly created chief data officer role. The appointment signals the health system's push to strengthen its use of data, genomics and analytics in research and patient care. Details on the executive's start date and priorities have not yet been announced.
- 16Duke Health Academic Leader Mary Klotman to Step Down in 2027βΌMary Klotman, Duke's Chief Academic Health Leader, will Complete Service in 2027
Mary Klotman, Duke University's chief academic health leader, will complete her service in 2027. The announcement from Duke Health signals the end of a long tenure overseeing the university's academic medicine enterprise, with a transition in leadership expected as the date approaches.
- 17Gastric bypass pioneer receives Long Leaf Pine honorβΌGastric bypass pioneer given Long Leaf Pine honor
A pioneer of gastric bypass surgery has been awarded North Carolina's Long Leaf Pine honor, one of the state's highest civilian recognitions. The award, reported by East Carolina University, acknowledges the surgeon's contributions to medicine and bariatric surgery. The recognition highlights a career that helped shape modern weight-loss surgery, and is drawing attention in academic and medical circles in the region.
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The Association of American Medical Colleges has announced its 2026 AAMC Award winners, honoring individuals for contributions to medical education, research, and service. Details on specific recipients have not yet been made widely available, but the announcement is drawing attention from the academic medicine community, which follows these annual honors closely.
- 19Study Examines Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks in Community Emergency DepartmentsβProspective Study of Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Blocks for Upper Extremity Procedures in a Community Emergency Medicine Hospital
A new prospective study published in Cureus evaluates ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia blocks for upper extremity procedures in a community emergency medicine hospital. The research examines how emergency physicians use nerve blocks to manage arm and hand injuries, a technique increasingly adopted outside specialist settings. Findings may inform wider use of the approach in community emergency departments.
- 20Indiana University senior charts path toward physician-scientist careerβFrom freshman researcher to future physician-scientist, IU senior charts remarkable path of discovery
Indiana University is highlighting a graduating senior whose academic journey began with research in her freshman year and has led her toward a career as a physician-scientist. The university profile traces her growth in laboratory work and her ambitions to combine medicine with scientific discovery. The story showcases how early research opportunities can shape a student's trajectory.
- 21Sanjeev Kumar named chief of UF Health Pain MedicineβSanjeev Kumar appointed chief of UF Health Pain Medicine
Sanjeev Kumar has been appointed chief of Pain Medicine at UF Health, the University of Florida's academic health system. The appointment was reported by The American Bazaar, which covers news of interest to the Indian-American community, suggesting Kumar is of Indian origin. Details about his prior roles and plans for the division were not included in the initial report.
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Northwestern University announced that Yancy has received the 2026 Herbert W. Nickens Award. The Nickens Award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to advancing diversity and inclusion in academic medicine. The announcement highlights Yancy's recognition for leadership in this field.
- 23US Army Officer Advances Medical AI CollaborationβLTC Kirkwood Advances Medical AI Collaboration through Engineer and Scientist Exchange Program
Lieutenant Colonel Kirkwood of the Uniformed Services University is advancing collaboration on medical artificial intelligence through the Engineer and Scientist Exchange Program. The initiative connects military researchers with partner-nation scientists to share expertise in AI applications for healthcare and medicine, strengthening international research ties in military medical technology.