JULY/AUGUST 2024

NEWS TO NOTE

Timely news and information

IHPI POLICY IMPACT SNAPSHOT

Improving readiness for disasters across the lifespan

Associate Professor Sue Anne Bell, Ph.D., FNP-BC, FAAN, in the School of Nursing works to understand how disasters affect different populations, such as older adults and people with chronic health conditions, to inform policy and improve disaster preparedness across the United States. 

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Meet the new Scholars

In July, IHPI welcomed eight new members of the 2024-2026 National Clinician Scholars Program (NCSP) and eight scholars who joined the one-year IHPI Master's Degree Program in Health and Health Care ResearchP.

NCSP Cohort
Master's Degree cohort
Early Career Faculty Advisory Council

Welcome new Advisory Council members

Nicholas Douville

Nicholas Douville, M.D., Ph.D., M.S.

 Anesthesiology

Raymond Jean

Raymond Jean, M.D., M.H.S., M.A.

General Surgery

Thuy Nguyen

Thuy Nguyen,

Ph.D., M.P.A.   

Health Management

& Policy

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OUR EXPERTS

Groundbreaking research, innovation, and intellectual energy


Waljee appointed assistant dean for global health research

Akbar K. Waljee, M.D., M.Sc., professor of learning health sciences and internal medicine, has been appointed assistant dean for global health research in the Medical School. His role will extend beyond our borders as he oversees and fosters collaborations and partnerships at the international level.

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Mahajan appointed chair of U-M Department of Emergency Medicine

Mahajan

Prashant Mahajan, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., has been appointed chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine and William G. Barsan Collegiate Professor of Emergency Medicine in the U-M Medical School, effective July 1. Mahajan previously served as vice chair of the department and section chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine.

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Brewer receives 2024 Henry Russel Award

School of Information assistant professor Robin Brewer, Ph.D. received a 2024 Henry Russel award at the July Board of Regents meeting. The award recognizes U-M faculty members who have demonstrated an extraordinary record of accomplishment in scholarly research and/or creativity, as well as an excellent record of contributions as teachers.

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Brewer

Brummett and Darbes named MICHR distinguished research mentors

Chad M. Brummett, M.D., professor of anesthesiology, and Lynae A. Darbes, Ph.D., associate professor of nursing, are among seven faculty named 2024 MICHR Distinguished Clinical and Translational Research Mentors. The award was established in 2012 to recognize individuals who meet the highest standard for clinical and translational research mentorship.

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Brummett

Darbes

LEARN SOMETHING NEW

Education, training, grants, and skill-building

Understanding and Improving the U.S. Healthcare System

IHPI’s “Understanding and Improving the U.S. Healthcare System” residential online course has been updated for the 2024–2025 academic year with 29 new videos and interviews. The course runs from October 6–November 17. IHPI members are welcome to use videos from the open version of the course in their teaching.

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HIGHLIGHTED RESOURCE

Health Policy in the Election


This research guide provides resources related to the 2024 Presidential election, including candidates' records, positions, public statements, and proposed policies. 


Interested in learning more?  

Email: mlibrary-ncrc@umich.edu

SAVE THE DATES

Events that connect and engage

2024 IHPI Member Tailgate Party

Saturday, September 21, 2024 | 1:00–3:00 p.m.

U-M Golf Course Clubhouse, 500 E. Stadium Blvd

Join your IHPI colleagues and their families for plenty of food, fun, games, and spirit before the Wolverines take on USC! Stop by this family-friendly outdoor event whether you're attending the game or not. Open to all ages.

RSVP Required

This event is open to IHPI Members & Scholars and their families.

A Conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | 2:00–3:00 p.m. EST

via Livestream

This event serves as IHPI's Annual Director's Lecture and the Center for the History of Medicine Davenport Lecture in the Medical Humanities.

RSVP Required

Welcome Back

Ice Cream Social

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

2:00–3:00 p.m.

In front of NCRC, Building 16

Blank Slate Creamery Ice Cream provided

RSVP Required

e-Health & Artificial Intelligence (e-HAIL) Symposium

Friday, September 13, 2024

10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

RSVP Required

Fall 2024 Michigan Health Policy Forum


Social Isolation and Loneliness: Creating Connections that Improve Lives

Monday, October 7, 2024

1:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Lansing Community College

Blank Slate Creamery Ice Cream provided

RSVP Required

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IN THE NEWS

Our members making headlines

NATIONAL POLL ON HEALTHY AGING

Caregiving: Poll reveals who’s providing care and who they’re caring for

National and Michigan data show many think the government should have a leading role in covering the cost of caregiving. More than 1 in 4 people age 50 and older helps take care of at least one family member or friend who has a health issue or disability, a new National Poll on Healthy Aging finds. 

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Last decade saw big decrease in teens who used or misused commonly prescribed prescription drugs

A new study led by Sean Esteban McCabe, Ph.D., M.S.W., M.A., professor of nursing, showed that since 2009, U.S. high school seniors have reported steep declines in medical use, misuse and availability of the three most commonly prescribed and misused controlled substances.

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McCabe

Pathologists aid in patient understanding and quality of care

Guaranteed income programs unlikely to improve health but still valuable tool for reducing poverty


Older women more likely to receive heart surgery, die at low quality hospitals


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NEW MEMBERS

Welcome to IHPI

Alexander Chaitoff, M.D., M.P.H.

 Internal Medicine

Melissa Cousino, Ph.D.

Pediatrics

Chigozirim Ekeke, M.D.

Surgery

Cynthia Ewell Foster, Ph.D.

 Psychiatry

Amarbi Gill, M.D.  

Otolaryngology

Gary Harper,

Ph.D., M.P.H.

Public Health

Jaclynn Hawkins, Ph.D., M.S.W.

 Social Work

Desmond Huynh, M.D.

Surgery

Lisbeth Iglesias-Rios, Ph.D.,

M.P.H., M.A.

Public Health

Michelle Kees, Ph.D.

Psychiatry

Zach Landis-Lewis, Ph.D., M.L.I.S. 

Learning Health Sciences

Regina Royan,

M.D., M.P.H.

Emergency Medicine

Yun Han, Ph.D.  

Internal Medicine



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