Emory School of Medicine

Kyra Tennyson, '26 Master of Medical Science Genetic Counseling graduate (@EmoryGCTP), accepted a position as a pediatric cardiovascular genetic counselor at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta @childrensatl after graduation. Read her story bit.ly/3OsizPN #EmoryMedicine2026

As we enter Commencement season and begin the celebration 🎉 let's meet some of our graduates! MD graduate, Riya Goel matched at University of California Los Angeles in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Read her grad story ➡️ bit.ly/4smZQDj #EmoryMedicine2026

Emory’s grad/professional schools ranked among top by U.S. News & World Report! The School of Medicine ranks as a tier 1 med school (research), our @CoulterBME Department of Biomedical Engineering ranks #1; our Doctor of Physical Therapy program ranks #8 bit.ly/428prF0

What began as a bold Emory research idea is now Bystro AI, Alex Kotlar's effort to make genetic data easier to understand and use. Emory Magazine shares how an alumnus develops 'ChatGPT for Genetics' ➡️ bit.ly/41VyXLz #AI #HumanGenetics #Data

The Association of American Physicians elected four Emory researchers to its membership. They were selected for their visionary advancements in basic or translational biomedical research and join 2,700 active members worldwide. Meet the researchers ➡️ bit.ly/48dmuqk

Cassandra Quave (dermatology), Diego Sastre (biochemistry), Eric Sundberg (biochemistry), Hari Trivedi (radiology and imaging sciences, biomedical informatics), and David Weiss (medicine) are among this year's recipients of Emory's Office of Technology Transfer awards #EmoryProud

Satish Viswanath (@EmoryPediatrics) & his lab are developing specialized #AI & computational imaging models that support clinicians in making more precise, personalized care decisions. His research team is advancing scientific knowledge & transforming care bit.ly/4uT4xqE

Walter A. Orenstein (medicine; @EmoryPediatrics), professor emeritus and a globally recognized leader in immunization, was recently named a 2026 recipient of the @IVIHeadquarters International Vaccine Institute's Park MahnHoon Award. bit.ly/40UCYj4

On April 28th, leading researchers and clinicians will share the latest insights into preventing and predicting Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias during the 30th Brain Health Forum, hosted by the Goizueta Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. 🔗: links.emory.edu/1rv

Maneesha Agarwal (@EmoryPediatrics) was appointed president-elect of the Injury Free Coalition for Kids for the 2026–2028 term. The Injury Free Coalition for Kids is a leading national network of hospitals and community-based programs dedicated to preventing childhood injuries.

Mohammed K. Ali (family & preventive med) was awarded the '26 Kelly West Award for Outstanding Achievement in Epidemiology by the American Diabetes Association. Over 20 years, Ali has been at the forefront of global efforts to study & combat diabetes. bit.ly/4sBVLvD

Steven Liang (radiology & imaging sciences) was named a senior member of the National Academy of Inventors @AcadofInventors Class of 2026. This recognition is a testament to his remarkable achievements as an academic inventor & a rising leader in his field bit.ly/4sC7b2q

Emory researchers found that MRI-guided transcranial magnetic stimulation reduced overactivity in the brain’s fear center and improved #PTSD symptoms, with benefits lasting at least six months. ➡️ bit.ly/4vnV37b

Rami Najjar, a #postdoc researcher studying the role of plant-based diets & dietary bioactive components in #cardiovascular disease, was featured in The Scientist's Postdoc Portrait series, sharing his background as a basic scientist in a clinical lab. bit.ly/4m1fpPo

Emory & Georgia Public Broadcasting are teaming up to present the Emmy Award-winning TV series “Your Fantastic Mind.” Season 7 explores #ALS, #Alzheimer’s, #suicide prevention & early #brain development. The first episode premieres TONIGHT at 9:30 p.m. bit.ly/48HAtET

Charles Searles and colleagues from the School of Medicine were the first to link increased #cardiac ICU admissions to more days of extreme #heat risk, as measured by @NOAA’s experimental heat risk index tool. bit.ly/4rQ4rgV

Swati Rajwal, a PhD candidate in computer science was recently awarded the 2025 American Medical Informatics Association LEAD Fund Trainee Award (@AMIAinformatics), a national honor recognizing emerging leaders in biomedical and health informatics. More ➡️ bit.ly/4cYbyji

A new study published in the scientific journal Cell (@CellPressNews) provides the clearest evidence to date that people infected with #influenza actively expel infectious virus into the air & that the amount released varies enormously between individuals bit.ly/3Plc6pZ

Four exceptional Emory students representing academic achievement & passionate curiosity across the liberal arts & sciences will spend a year studying at the University of St Andrews as part of the prestigious Robert T. Jones Jr. Scholarship. bit.ly/4llRU36 @EmoryFamMed

Kerry-Ann Mitchell (surgery) was named asst editor of the Neuroplastic Surgery section of Operative Neurosurgery @NeurosurgeryCNS, a journal dedicated to the technical foundations of neurosurgical practice. Positioning Emory as a destination for complex neuroplastic surgical care