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- 1OpenEvidence partners with Anthropic and Penn Medicine for AI expansionβΌOpenEvidence partners with Anthropic, Penn Medicine to expand physician access to AI across Africa and Asia
OpenEvidence has announced a partnership with Anthropic and Penn Medicine to expand physician access to its AI-powered clinical decision support tools across Africa and Asia. The collaboration aims to bring AI assistance to doctors in regions with limited medical resources, marking a notable step in extending US-developed health AI to global markets.
- 2Penn Medicine and IBA Launch Global Proton Therapy VentureβΌPenn Medicine and IBA Launch Joint Venture to Advance Proton Therapy and Radiation Oncology Program Development Worldwide
Penn Medicine and Belgian proton therapy company IBA have announced a joint venture to support the development of proton therapy and radiation oncology programs worldwide. The partnership aims to help hospitals and clinics internationally establish and expand advanced cancer treatment services, combining Penn Medicine's clinical expertise with IBA's technology. The announcement has been picked up by financial and international news outlets.
- 3Penn Medicine and IBA Launch Proton Therapy Joint VentureβΌPenn Medicine, IBA Form Joint Venture to Advance Proton Therapy, Radiation Oncology
Penn Medicine and Belgian medical technology company IBA have formed a joint venture aimed at advancing proton therapy and radiation oncology. The partnership will combine Penn Medicine's clinical expertise with IBA's technology to develop and expand proton therapy treatments for cancer patients.
- 4Oransky says publish-or-perish incentives flood medical literature with junkβ"If medical schools and universities don't want the literature to be overwhelmed with garbage," Oransky said, "then they
Ivan Oransky, co-founder of Retraction Watch, argues that medical schools and universities are themselves to blame for junk science filling academic journals. He says admissions processes that reward applicants for publications give students an incentive to publish large volumes of low-quality research, overwhelming the medical literature with what he calls garbage.
- 5IBA and Penn Medicine Launch Noventra Oncology AllianceβΌIBA, Penn Medicine Announce Noventra Oncology Alliance Joint Venture
IBA and Penn Medicine have announced a joint venture called the Noventra Oncology Alliance, combining the particle therapy technology company's expertise with the academic medical center's clinical and research capabilities. The partnership is aimed at advancing cancer treatment, though further details about its scope, funding and first projects have not yet been made widely available.
- 6Doctor warns of collusion between academics and drug industryβOne of the greatest problems in medicine is the collusion between academics seeking money and industry in search of a pl
Richard Lehman, a British general practitioner and commentator on medical evidence, says one of the greatest problems in medicine is the collusion between academics seeking money and industry looking for a plausible narrative to sell products. He argues that the role of academia is to question lucrative dogma rather than join what he calls the feeding frenzy around commercial interests.
- 7Geisel School of Medicine Holds White Coat Ceremony for New StudentsβΌGeisel School of Medicineβs White Coat Ceremony Focused on Knowledge, Trust, and Respect
Dartmouth's Geisel School of Medicine held its White Coat Ceremony, welcoming incoming medical students with a program centered on knowledge, trust, and respect. The traditional rite of passage marks the start of students' medical training, symbolizing their entry into the profession and the values they are expected to uphold as future physicians.
- 8Duke School of Medicine Dean Mary Klotman to step down in 2027βΌSchool of Medicine Dean Mary Klotman to step down in June 2027
Mary Klotman, dean of Duke University's School of Medicine, will step down from the post in June 2027. The announcement, reported by the Duke Chronicle, sets a timeline for a leadership transition at one of the top US academic medical centers. Further details about her plans or the search for a successor have not been given.
- 9Incoming Stanford biosciences PhD students receive lab coats and inspirationβΌIncoming biosciences PhD students receive lab coats and inspiration
Incoming biosciences PhD students at Stanford Medicine have been presented with lab coats and words of inspiration as they begin their doctoral training. The welcome ceremony marks the start of their research careers, with faculty encouraging the new cohort as they enter the university's biosciences programmes.
- 10Duke's Mary Klotman to Step Down as Dean in June 2027βΌMary Klotman, MD, to Step Down as Dean and EVP for Health Affairs in June 2027
Mary Klotman, MD, will step down as dean of the Duke University School of Medicine and executive vice president for health affairs in June 2027, Duke announced. The move opens a high-profile leadership transition at one of the nation's top academic medical centers, with the university expected to begin planning for her successor.
- 11NU Regents approve university representatives to Nebraska Medicine boardβΌKUVR - NU Regents approve university representatives to Nebraska Medicine board
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents has approved the university's representatives to the Nebraska Medicine board, formalizing the governance link between the university system and its academic medical partner in Omaha. The approval was reported by regional outlets serving Nebraska, with coverage noting the routine but significant role these appointments play in oversight of the health system.
- 12Mercer School of Medicine names 2026 Greenberg-Williams lecturerβSchool of Medicine announces featured speaker for 2026 Greenberg-Williams Lectureship
Mercer University's School of Medicine has announced the featured speaker for its 2026 Greenberg-Williams Lectureship. The announcement names who will headline the annual academic event, which brings a prominent figure in medicine to the university. Further details about the speaker and the lecture program were included in the university's announcement.
- 13UChicago Medicine hires NIH genomics leader as first chief data officerβΌUChicago Medicine taps NIH genomics leader for new chief data officer post
University of Chicago Medicine has recruited a genomics leader from the National Institutes of Health to fill its newly created chief data officer role. The move signals the academic health system's push to build up data-driven capabilities in precision medicine, research analytics and clinical informatics. Details of the appointee's start date and broader digital strategy have not been announced.
- 14Duke Health Academic Leader Mary Klotman to Step Down in 2027βΌMary Klotman, Duke's Chief Academic Health Leader, will Complete Service in 2027
Mary Klotman, Duke University's chief academic health leader, will complete her service in 2027. The announcement from Duke Health signals the end of a long tenure overseeing the university's academic medicine enterprise, with a transition in leadership expected as the date approaches.
- 15Gastric bypass pioneer receives Long Leaf Pine honorβGastric bypass pioneer given Long Leaf Pine honor
A pioneer of gastric bypass surgery has been awarded North Carolina's Long Leaf Pine honor, one of the state's highest civilian recognitions. The award, reported by East Carolina University, acknowledges the surgeon's contributions to medicine and bariatric surgery. The recognition highlights a career that helped shape modern weight-loss surgery, and is drawing attention in academic and medical circles in the region.
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The Association of American Medical Colleges has announced its 2026 AAMC Award winners, honoring individuals for contributions to medical education, research, and service. Details on specific recipients have not yet been made widely available, but the announcement is drawing attention from the academic medicine community, which follows these annual honors closely.
- 17Indiana University senior charts path toward physician-scientist careerβFrom freshman researcher to future physician-scientist, IU senior charts remarkable path of discovery
Indiana University is highlighting a graduating senior whose academic journey began with research in her freshman year and has led her toward a career as a physician-scientist. The university profile traces her growth in laboratory work and her ambitions to combine medicine with scientific discovery. The story showcases how early research opportunities can shape a student's trajectory.
- 18Sanjeev Kumar named chief of UF Health Pain MedicineβSanjeev Kumar appointed chief of UF Health Pain Medicine
Sanjeev Kumar has been appointed chief of Pain Medicine at UF Health, the University of Florida's academic health system. The appointment was reported by The American Bazaar, which covers news of interest to the Indian-American community, suggesting Kumar is of Indian origin. Details about his prior roles and plans for the division were not included in the initial report.
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Northwestern University announced that Yancy has received the 2026 Herbert W. Nickens Award. The Nickens Award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to advancing diversity and inclusion in academic medicine. The announcement highlights Yancy's recognition for leadership in this field.
- 20US Army Officer Advances Medical AI CollaborationβLTC Kirkwood Advances Medical AI Collaboration through Engineer and Scientist Exchange Program
Lieutenant Colonel Kirkwood of the Uniformed Services University is advancing collaboration on medical artificial intelligence through the Engineer and Scientist Exchange Program. The initiative connects military researchers with partner-nation scientists to share expertise in AI applications for healthcare and medicine, strengthening international research ties in military medical technology.