Kelly Malcom
Lead Research Communicator
Malcom is a lead research communicator for Michigan Medicine and research communications strategist for the U-M Medical School, with more than 20 years of experience in strategic communications, marketing, and health and science writing. She covers the basic science departments, pulmonary and critical care medicine, infectious disease, pathology and anesthesiology. Contact: [email protected]
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An Olympic controversy: Do marijuana and athletics mix?
A pain expert questions the science behind cannabis prohibition in sports.
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Mary-Ann Mycek named next BME Chair
Mary-Ann Mycek, Associate Dean for Graduate and Professional Education in the College of Engineering and Biomedical Engineering professor, has been named the interim chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME), effective July 1, 2021.
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COVID-19 variants explained
Variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind COVID-19, continue to emerge. Michigan Medicine experts explain what that means for COVID vaccine efficacy and current treatments.
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People with fibromyalgia substituting CBD for opioids to manage pain
The cannabis-derived substance provides fewer side effects, with less potential for abuse.
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Chronic high carbon dioxide levels in the blood associated with more hospitalizations and death
Patients with obesity are especially at risk.
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Popular sepsis prediction tool less accurate than claimed
The algorithm is currently implemented at hundreds of U.S. hospitals.
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Microscopic imaging without a microscope?
New technique visualizes all gene expression from a tissue.
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On the Fence about the COVID-19 Vaccines?
Experts answer lingering questions.
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Escape from Oblivion: How the Brain Reboots after Deep Anesthesia
How does the brain wake up after anesthesia? A new study illuminates our understanding of how our brains come back to consciousness after being put under.
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Some Healthcare Providers Among Those Hesitant About COVID-19 Vaccine
Though most healthcare personnel planned to be vaccinated, some were more likely to be reluctant
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Study Reveals the Gateway to Conscious Awareness
Researchers find out how some sensory information breaks through to conscious experience.
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Body’s Natural Pain Killers Can Be Enhanced
A study in cells and mice finds compound works with fewer side effects than opioids.
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New Algorithm Uses Online Learning for Massive Cell Data Sets
The method enables researchers to analyze millions of cells with the amount of memory found on a standard computer.
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Who Gets a Shot First?
While supplies are limited, experts ponder how to get the COVID-19 vaccines to those who need them most.
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Beth Moore, Ph.D. Appointed Chair of U-M Department of Microbiology & Immunology
The Board of Regents has approved the appointment of Bethany B. Moore, Ph.D., as chair of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology in the Medical School, effective April 1, 2021. She had served as interim chair of the department since July 2019.
