School of Dentistry professor Dr. Russell Taichman has received a $1 million grant to further his research into prostate cancer. Taichman is the Major M. Ash Collegiate Professor of Periodontics, professor of dentistry and associate dean for research. He and his team are one of five awards announced by the Prostate Cancer Foundation after it received $5.3 million from the Movember Foundation, a global charity focused on men’s health. The multi-year, team science awards include Taichman’s research into “Mechanisms of Prostate Cancer Relapse in Marrow.”
Chris Rutherford, program director for the Michigan College Advising Corps at the Center for Educational Outreach, received the President’s Volunteer Service Award in May at the White House. He was one of 62 men associated with BMe Community Detroit to receive the honor, given annually by the Corporation for National and Community Service. Rutherford received a signed letter from Obama for his volunteer efforts in the city of Detroit and beyond. BMe Community Detroit is the local chapter of a national nonprofit organization made up of a network of people who are committed to building caring, prosperous communities inspired by black men.
