Taubman Institute funds early-detection COVID study that uses wearable devices

Early in the wake of the pandemic as new epidemiological data were emerging, a major concern shared by healthcare workers (HCWs) was the potential to transmit virus without any warning signs. A critical unaddressed issue is whether early detection, especially of infection before obvious symptoms, can prevent “pre-symptomatic transmission” and stop further spread.   Sung…

Emerging Scholar named to new professorship

Taubman Emerging Scholar Rajesh Rao, MD, has been selected as the inaugural Leonard G. Miller Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Science. A formal installation ceremony and reception took place on June 11 at U-M’s W.K. Kellogg Eye Center.  Attendees included Dr. Rao’s colleagues and family, in addition to Mr. Miller, the benefactor whose gift made…

2018 Taubman Institute Emerging Scholar Symposium

2018 Taubman Institute Emerging Scholar Symposium April 13, 2018 8:30 am – 12:30 pm 5050 Brehm Tower The Taubman Institute is pleased to showcase the work of four outstanding clinician-scientists at its 2018 Emerging Scholars Symposium on April 13. The newest Taubman Scholar, Donna Martin, MD, PhD, will present the keynote talk, “Novel Insights into…