A child’s capacity for learning requires a delicate balance between nature and nurture. By tracing energy consumption in developing brains, Dr. Harry Chugani has discovered the powerful impact of early childhood experiences.
By tracking cancer cases in the metropolitan Detroit area, the SEER registry is providing researchers with a comprehensive look at incidence, trends and therapies--ultimately leading to more effective cancer treatments.
Wayne State medical students are integrating their education and training through a technique called problem-based learning. This approach encourages physicians to consider the complexities of health care that go far beyond clinical diagnosis.
Women and Aging: A Natural Progression
Women across the country are taking charge of their health. Thanks to new research at Wayne State, menopausal women are getting answers to their questions about cardiovascular disease, cancer, osteoporosis and hot flashes.
Neurosurgery and the Gurdjian Legacy
Wayne State’s neurosurgical program celebrates its 40th anniversary by remembering its founder, Dr. E.S. Gurdjian.
Low-Fat Diet May Reduce Cancer Risk
Dr. Zora Djuric of Wayne State’s Karmanos Cancer Institute is leading the Women’s Diet Study which will determine if a low-fat diet may protect against oxidative DNA damage, thereby reducing the risk of breast cancer.
The Crisis in Graduate Medical Education
Graduate medical education programs across the country are learning to compete in a new era of cost-driven care, but this crisis is threatening the entire health care delivery system as we know it.
The Value of the Academic Health System
As academic health systems compete for funding and support, Wayne State University and The Detroit Medical Center are evaluating their combined strengths as they plan for the future of health care.
Based on studies of evolution and DNA, Dr. Morris Goodman found that humans and gorillas share a common ancestor and are at least 99.3 percent the same. Now, this research from the past may have significant genetic applications for the future.