Dr. William Peters, director of the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and associate dean of cancer programs at Wayne State, is attacking cancer from the inside out - inside the laboratory and outside the hospital with outpatient bone marrow transplant.
Bone Marrow Transplants Change the Natural History of Metastatic Breast Cancer
Metastatic breast cancer, once an incurable disease, is now successfully treated by Karmanos Cancer Institute doctors who tout autologous bone marrow transplant as one of the most exciting new treatment strategies in the clinical weaponry against breast cancer.
Battle Against Cancer Begins in the Laboratory
The role of basic science research is critical in the fight against cancer. At the Wayne State University School of Medicine, many innovative translational research projects are underway to develop new understandings, interventions, medications and detection techniques to help cancer patients survive.
In a unique out-of-classroom experience, adventure-based learning helps medical students learn the value of organizational cooperation, interpersonal communication, and teamwork.
New Institutes Build Healthier Communities
By translating community research into targeted programs, patient care initiatives and health policy legislation, the newly established Community Health Institutes expects to make major improvements to the public health status of Detroit and its surrounding neighborhoods.
Kidneys Provide Window to Study Hypertension
The transplanted kidneys of laboratory rats are providing new insights as researchers investigate the association between genetic kidney dysfunction and humans’ susceptibility or resistance to high blood pressure.
As a medical examiner and forensic pathologist, Dr. Werner Spitz has used his medical expertise to build a successful career examining the bodies and unraveling the mysteries of the dead.
Targeting Defective Cells to Treat Neuromuscular Disease
Gene therapy may become a reality for preventing neuromuscular disorders including muscular dystrophy and Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Doctors have combined laboratory and clinical expertise to examine abnormalities in the expression of myelin genes which may unlock the secrets of treatment and prevention strategies.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, characterized by ritualized acts and recurrent unwanted thoughts, is not a phenomenon limited to adults. Pediatric psychiatrist Dr. David Rosenberg has found ways to compensate for abnormal neural activity, and is providing behavioral and pharmacological relief for affected children and their families.
Primary Care Meets Special Needs
The Primary Care Program for the Physically Challenged has made healthcare more accessible for disabled patients with complex medical management needs. The new collaborative practice led by Dr. Nancy Mann is already used as a model for other rehabilitation programs around the country.