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MSU researcher connects change in DNA to cleft palate phenomenon
New research published in Nature Communications connects a change in DNA variant near a specific gene to Finland’s high frequency and unique geographic distribution of cleft…
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MSUCOM professor’s international work brings together osteopathic medicine and vanilla research
Assistant Professor Travis Gordon, D.O., MSc, focuses on international collaboration in health care, research and education. He is also part of a project in Yucatan to revive…
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Bryan Vonasek joins MSUCOM as assistant professor and director of the Clinical Tropical Medicine clerkship elective
Dr. Bryan Vonasek, a dedicated pediatrician and researcher, focuses on improving tuberculosis diagnosis in children while splitting his time between Michigan and Malawi.
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Christina Dokter one of 14 faculty selected for MSU’s second COIL cohort
Dr. Christina Dokter is enhancing global education at Michigan State University through the COIL Faculty Fellows Program, collaborating with the University of Nigeria Nsukka to…
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Future physician connects osteopathic medicine and research to motorsport athletes
D.O. student Aidan Davis is combining his love of racing and research with his passion for osteopathic medicine to create a career that he loves.
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Harnessing AI to accelerate cancer drug development
Dr. Yasser Aldhamen is leveraging AI through a collaboration with Atomwise to develop novel immune-modulating drugs aimed at enhancing cancer treatment, significantly expediting…
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