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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A link between asthma, obesity and the airway microbiome

Variances in the population of microbes may be behind higher risk of asthma

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Sugar is processed differently in the brains of obesity-prone vs. obesity-resistant rats

Molecular insights point to neuronal underpinnings of obesity

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Virologists call for rational discourse on gain of function research

8 U-M researchers sign commentary stressing importance of viral research

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Gut bugs control the body’s thermostat

Study reveals the microbiome’s role in regulating body temperature

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Nearly 1/3 of people with chronic pain turn to cannabis

More than half of adults surveyed reported that the use of cannabis led them to decrease their pain medications.

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Geometry of the brain, dimensions of the mind

Researchers identify new ways to characterize states of consciousness

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Study identifies a signaling cascade behind retina regeneration in zebrafish

The findings could help inform treatments for blindness in humans.

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Study hints at why older people are more susceptible to the flu

Influenza is back in circulation, posing a special danger to older adults.

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Potential therapy derived from a banana protein works against SARS-CoV-2

What if COVID could be treated from a protein derived from a banana? This antiviral may not only be effective against SARS-CoV-2, but all known coronaviruses and the flu.

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The unique way this virus sneaks into a cell’s nucleus could advance the study of cancer-causing pathogens

Some viruses, like HPV, can cause cancer. Recent investigation into a monkey virus called SV40 may help researchers understand how human oncogenic viruses work, and how to develop more effective treatments.