In the News
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October 4, 2015
“Changing how the workplace functions and breaking down the discriminatory barriers between urban and rural citizens will be incredibly difficult … but these changes are crucial to the transformation of the Chinese economy to a more sustainable model of development,” said Mary Gallagher, associate professor of political science and director of the Center for Chinese Studies.
Pacific Standard -
October 1, 2015
A study conducted by Dr. Reshma Jagsi, associate professor of radiation oncology, was the focus of an article about the growing practice of doctors asking patients for donations to help fund medical centers and research.
The New York Times -
October 1, 2015
The goal of the 1000 Genomes Project — the brainchild of Goncalo Abecasis, professor of biostatistics — was to document genetic differences within and among populations, in hopes that scientists will be able to figure out what each change does — especially when it comes to disease.
Wired -
October 1, 2015
Geoff Emberling, assistant research scientist at the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology, discussed the recently revamped Ancient Middle East gallery at the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Detroit Free Press -
September 30, 2015
Research by Dr. Daniel Hayes, clinical director of the Breast Oncology Program, found that genetic testing to determine which breast cancer patients can skip chemotherapy after surgery works well for some patients, but a longer, follow-up study is needed to draw conclusions for a broader range of patients with riskier tumors.
National Public Radio -
September 30, 2015
Aradhna Krishna, professor of marketing, says that regardless of whether we commit a faux pas publicly or privately, we experience the feeling of embarrassment in similar ways.
New York Magazine -
September 30, 2015
Emily Hyssong, embedded counselor at the School of Music, Theatre & Dance, was interviewed about university efforts to increase mental health services for students.
HuffPost Live -
September 29, 2015
Research by Vasantha Padmanabhan, professor of pediatrics and communicable diseases, and obstetrics and gynecology, shows that the plastics chemical BPA appears to be linked with low birth weight among baby girls.
U.S. News & World Report -
September 29, 2015
Kathleen Potempa, professor and dean of the School of Nursing, says that health educators must start teaching medical professionals to get ready for climate change.
The Wall Street Journal -
September 29, 2015
Vanguard could be forced to raise its fees to cover new tax payments, possibly undercutting a low-cost advantage that has made the company the dominant player in the U.S. mutual fund industry, says Reuven Avi-Yonah, professor of law.
Reuters
