Continuous glucose monitors improve outcomes for children with type 1 diabetes. Yet, research conducted by KU Medicine's Dr. Daniel Tilden shows that the monitors are used less by kids in rural areas, where the burden of type 1 diabetes is high. bit.ly/3Vt1vcS

Hear from Wen-Xing Ding, Ph.D., professor of pharmacology, toxicology and therapeutics, who received the Olin Petefish Award in Basic Sciences this year in recognition of his research achievements: bit.ly/3RrBsjQ

Congratulations to Elizabeth Holmes, rising 4th-year student at KU Medicine, who will join the @chiefs for a clinical rotation this year as part of the NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative. Learn more: bit.ly/4eGWpBI

Lung cancer is the most deadly form of malignancy, accounting for nearly 20% of all cancer deaths. Researchers at KU Medical Center have developed a blood test that detects lung cancer 90% of the time and could be used to screen large, at-risk populations: bit.ly/3L66Fpw

The Rural Family Medicine Residency Program, a partnership between KU Medicine and CHC/SEK, is training family medicine physicians committed to caring for rural underserved communities. Learn more about the program and its inaugural residents in KWCH 12 News: bit.ly/4bqCt34

There are currently no FDA-approved drugs for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, an inherited disorder that affects 1 in 20,000 people. KU Medical Center is part of a multi-site clinical trial of a drug designed to go into muscle and target the disease. bit.ly/3LdQZk3

Looking forward to speaking to the modern mission of Academic Medical Centers with co-author panel APHA Press - join us 7/16 bit.ly/APHABookLaunch AAMC Center for Health Justice KU Cancer Center KU Population Health

Can music be used as a tool to reduce pain, promote wellness or slow the progression of some diseases? The Power of Music laboratory in the Department of Neurology combines neuroscience principles with a sophisticated understanding of elements in music: bit.ly/4fexNAu

📣 KU School of Medicine is now on Instagram! The account is a new place for us to share school, department and program news, research updates, events and community spotlights across our three campuses. Join in on the fun and follow us: instagram.com/ku.medicine/

We welcomed first-year medical students at this afternoon's White Coat Ceremony. Faculty presented students with their coats, signifying the official start of their medical education journeys. Congratulations and good luck to the Class of 2028! Learn more: bit.ly/3Ltxl3w

The latest issue of KU Medical Center's magazine, Kansas Medicine + Science, is now online. Learn about gender disparities in health care, the rise in weight loss drugs, the difference between biological age and chronological age and more news and updates: bit.ly/4d8E4M7

Meet the 2024 @KURadOnc Interns! The Radiation Oncology Summer Internship Program is an 8-week paid research internship for undergraduate and medical students. Students participate in clinical research and are mentored by a radiation oncology faculty member. #Every1HasARole

Several programs in the schools of Health Professions, Medicine and Nursing were recognized as top graduate programs in the country in U.S. News & World Report rankings for 2024. The national rankings reflect our commitment to caring for communities in Kansas and beyond: bit.ly/3WARHOQ

Register now for Alumni Reunion Weekend! Join us Sept. 26-29 for a fun-filled weekend with your fellow classmates. Enjoy class reunions, campus tours, open houses, the Alumni Awards luncheon and more. Learn about the celebrations and register online today: bit.ly/3A8dGDH

For medical students, there is no precise path to choosing a medical specialty. In the latest edition of Kansas Medicine + Science magazine, students and alumni reflect on their decision-making and what led them to their specialties: bit.ly/3SSoZH1

Fourth-year med students at KU School of Medicine can now take a clinical elective in functional medicine, previously available at just two other medical education campuses in the country, according to Jennifer Jackson, M.D., FACP. bit.ly/46CJNYH #MedEd

Discover how Dr. Shelley Bhattacharya's work with senior patients at the Landon Center on Aging fueled her research interest in older driving safety — read her Q&A in the latest edition of the Kansas Medicine + Science magazine: bit.ly/3YsoAi6

Josh Denny, M.D., M.S., chief executive officer of the NIH's All of Us Research Program (Josh Denny), visited campus today for an educational forum and celebration marking the launch of the AllofUsResearch Heartland Consortium. Learn more: bit.ly/3X6KS7X

Congratulations to the KU Medicine 2024 Alumni Award honorees. The recipients will be recognized during Alumni Reunion Weekend at a luncheon on Sept. 27. Learn more about the honorees and join us in congratulating them online: bit.ly/3SPxMcH

Interested in a career in medicine? Attend one of KU Medicine's in-person or virtual open houses to learn about our M.D. program. Learn about the application process, hear from students and faculty in a Q&A panel and explore our campuses. Register online: bit.ly/310GPzb