Biology/Medicine

Congratulations and best of luck to all the Brunonians who are in Tokyo for the Olympic Games!

Generous support from the Legorreta family will propel plans for a world-class, nationally designated cancer center at Brown that will turn basic science into treatments for patients in Rhode Island and beyond.

From the professor who changed everything to his current role in University leadership, Jeffrey Hines reflects on how Brown has shaped his career, his life, and his community.

The surgeon and scientist reveals how Brown and the power of collaboration have influenced her groundbreaking work in clinical cancer research.

As The Warren Alpert Medical School marks a historic milestone, we examine the many ways that its students, alumni, and professors bring the School’s deeply held values to life—and what this shared commitment means for the future.

As Brown works to expand its research enterprise, the Division of Biology and Medicine will play a central role in discovering and disseminating solutions to the world’s most pressing medical problems.

Dean and alumna Julianne Ip ’75 MD’78 RES’81 P’18 is leaving an institutional legacy and an imprint on thousands of students’ lives.

To help mark 50 Years of Medicine at Brown, alumni and faculty reflect on the profound influence the Medical School has had on their own lives and on the quality of patient care for all.

Oncologist Wafik El-Deiry knows a lot about translating basic research into patient care. He just wants to do it faster.

Patients can’t always prepare for a medical emergency. With donor support, Brown’s Department of Emergency Medicine can make sure the physicians who treat them are.

Decades apart, two women of Brown support the quest for quality health care through activism, research, and giving.

From Rhode Island to Texas to Guatemala, one thing remains constant for Martinez: his conviction to give back to those around him.

Members of Brown’s MD Class of 2022 celebrated the start of the next phase of their medical careers as they discovered where they have been matched for residencies.

Recent hires, game-changing grants, and collaboration are helping to position Brown’s Carney Institute for Brain Science as a global leader in Alzheimer’s research and treatment.

Early detection. Personalized treatments. Collaborative care. The Center for Alzheimer’s Disease Research is positioning Brown to improve patient outcomes now and in the future.

On March 19, The Warren Alpert Medical School's MD Class of 2021 joined medical students from around the country for Match Day.

A planned state-of-the-art facility for integrated life sciences research, Danoff Laboratories in Providence’s Jewelry District will convene scientists to solve complex, interconnected health and medical challenges.

Having reached its target more than a year ahead of schedule, the University will continue raising funds for student scholarships and faculty research, while establishing new goals in the months to come.

The Warren Alpert Medical School celebrated the MD Class of 2024 with a virtual event as first-year medical students donned their white coats.

Several faculty members across disciplines have shifted their research and community engagement efforts to focus specifically on COVID-19. Through their expertise and collaboration, they're providing a guide for addressing both the immediate and future effects of this global health and economic crisis.

Researchers at the Center for Alzheimer’s Disease Research are examining how risk factors and neuropsychiatric patterns may hold the key for early detection, and early intervention, in this fast-growing disease.

Dr. Methodius Tuuli has been serving as the chair of obstetrics and gynecology at The Warren Alpert Medical School for about a year. He is definitely in the right place at the right time.

Professor Eric Morrow and his team of researchers are using genetics to speed up the diagnosis and treatment of autism in children—and to provide hope to families.

In this episode of Women’s Voices Amplified, neurologist Teena Shetty ’95 MD’00 shares her thoughts on the human element in medicine, the importance of female mentorship, and how Brown helped shape her worldview.

With support from the Brown Medical Annual Fund, students like Christopher Demas ’21 are exploring their interests and pursuing innovative ideas outside the classroom.

Faculty in Brown’s Division of Biology and Medicine are pushing boundaries in the name of patient health.

Assistant Professor Sofia B. Lizarraga and her lab are working to translate discoveries at the bench into therapeutic treatments for autism.

Pediatric neuro-oncologist Stephen Gilheeney ’95 MMSc’97 MD’99 works with children and families affected by brain and spinal cord tumors. Although COVID-19 has changed the way he practices, he credits his experience at Brown—both as an undergraduate and in the Warren Alpert Medical School—with helping him become an exceptional physician.

In her mission for more equitable health care, Dr. Marshala Lee MD’11 is using every tool she can: mentoring students, educating patients, even training local barbers.

Unlocking innovation to treat vulnerable populations around the world

Sandi Nusinoff Lehrman ’69 MD’76 and Stephen A. Lehrman ’73 have seen two grandchildren battle a rare neurological disease. Through their philanthropy, they're supporting Brown's Center for Translational Neuroscience in its crusade to discover new treatments for rare brain diseases.

Dr. Mary B. Arnold ADE’74 hon. is honored for her lifelong commitment to mentoring physicians.

Can we live longer without major health challenges? Based on the research happening at Brown’s Center on the Biology of Aging, the prognosis is good.

By blurring the line between patient care and clinical research, this dual degree might be our best chance to tackle some of the most pressing health issues of our time.

The research leader in cardiology and gene therapy reflects on her family’s history of giving back and explores how Brown has been a foothold to grow her remarkable career.

Through their work and research, medical alumni Michael Roy ’84 MD’88 and Landis Mitchner MD’99 RES’03 are supporting veterans who struggle with the psychological effects of combat.

Physician and educator Rex Chiu ’89 MD’94 reflects on the ways a Brown education fosters a spirit of exploration and collaboration that stays with alumni long after graduation.