Researcher Spotlight
What is your professional background? I received my medical degree from College of Medicine, University of Lagos, one of the top medical schools in Nigeria, my home country. I subsequently relocated to Atlanta, Georgia in…
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Researcher Spotlight: Felipe Paredes Diaz
What is your professional background? I started my professional career working in cell metabolism and cancer; during this stage, I acquired knowledge in quality control of proteins linked to mitochondrial metabolism. This knowledge transferred to…
Reseacher Spotlight: Jeffrey Lentz
What is your professional background? I earned a doctorate from Georgia State University in sociology with a concentration in aging and the life course, a master’s degree from Southern Connecticut State University in sociology, and…
Department of Medicine launches the Research Ride podcast
The Department of Medicine’s Strategic Advisory Research Team (StART) is excited to announce the launch of its new DOM Research Ride podcast! The podcast highlights our department’s brilliant and passionate researchers and their cross-cutting research programs. DOM Research…
David Stephens to serve as Emory’s interim executive vice president for health affairs
*This story originally appeared in Emory News Center Media Contact Nikki Troxclair Assistant Vice President, Health Sciences Communications nikki.troxclair@emory.edu June 16, 2022 Dr. David S. Stephens will serve as Emory University’s interim executive vice president for health…
Researcher Spotlight: Jane Yoon Scott
What is your professional background? Most of my higher education was completed in my home state of Georgia, starting with Georgia Tech for undergrad, then the Medical College of Georgia for medical school. I moved…
Vin Tangpricha named Southern Society for Clinical Investigation president-elect
Vin Tangpricha, MD, professor in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Lipids, has been named the 2022 Southern Society for Clinical Investigation (SSCI) president-elect. SSCI is a regional academic society dedicated to the advancement of medically-related research….
Abdoulaye Kouyate named assistant director for the Department of Medicine’s Research Administration Services Unit
The Department of Medicine is pleased to announce that Abdoulaye Kouyate has been named assistant director of the department’s Research Administration Services (RAS) Unit, effective February 28. Kouyate has more than 15 years of experience…
Researcher Spotlight: Zack Jarrell
What is your professional background? I received my PhD (avian physiology), MAT (science education) and BSA (biological sciences) all from the University of Georgia. Ever since, I’ve been working as a postdoc at Emory training…
Researcher Spotlight: Alexis Bender
What is your professional background? My doctoral training was in sociology with a concentration in family, health, and the life course. I also completed an interdisciplinary certificate in gerontology from Georgia State University. Before joining…