Black patients less likely to get genetic counseling

Researchers at the School of Medicine have surveyed cancer doctors to identify differences in physician attitudes that may contribute to a gap in referrals to genetic counseling and testing between Black women and white women with breast cancer.

Stretchy, bendy, flexible LEDs

Chuan Wang’s lab at the McKelvey School of Engineering has developed a way to print stretchy LEDs on unconventional surfaces using an inkjet printer.

University announces 2022 Great Artists Series

The Great Artists Series presents intimate recitals with some of the world’s finest classical musicians. The 2022 series will feature soprano Angel Blue; piano duo Kirill Gerstein and Garrick Ohlsson; the Attacca Quartet; and pianist Seong-Jin Cho.

Park named Fort Professor of Neurological Surgery

Pediatric neurosurgeon Tae Sung Park, MD, one of the top neurosurgeons worldwide in his field, has been named the Margery Campbell Fort Professor of Neurological Surgery at the School of Medicine.

Notables

Olin Business School took the top spot for the third consecutive year in a ranking of master’s in business administration entrepreneurship programs by business education news outlet Poets & Quants.

Notables

Eight projects by students in the Sam Fox School are now being highlighted as part of the Green New Deal Superstudio, a national architecture open call.

Research Wire

Eight School of Medicine researchers have received funding from the Longer Life Foundation, a cooperative effort between the School of Medicine and the Reinsurance Group of America.

Announcements

Open enrollment begins Nov. 1

Faculty, staff and trainees will have the opportunity to change or re-enroll for 2022 benefits starting Monday, Nov. 1, through Nov. 17. Selections can be made online through the Workday platform.