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The 3rd Annual Brown APSA Conference brought together students, physician-scientists, and researchers to explore the future of medicine! From Dr. Jack Elias’ keynote to panels on AI in research and MD/PhD career paths, the discussions were inspiring. Thanks to all who joined!

Welcome to the newest class of clinical psychology residents! 🎉Excited to see all you’ll accomplish! #MatchDay #FuturePsychologists"

Direct-to-consumer #GeneticTesting for cancer risk comes with risks. 🔬 Wafik El-Deiry, associate dean of oncologic sciences, warns that without expert guidance, results can lead to anxiety & financial strain. 🔗 Read more: ow.ly/uAEI50V2Xah #CancerGenetics

Big news! 🎉 Rani Elwy, professor of psychiatry & human behavior, has been named a 2024-2025 RWJF Health Policy Fellow. She will contribute her expertise in WA Senator Senator Patty Murray’s office, shaping the future of health policy. Congrats, Dr. Elwy 👏 🔗: ow.ly/r3Er50V2Wvh

🍷 Can weight loss drugs curb alcohol cravings? A new study shows promising results with #GLP1 meds like #Ozempic and #Wegovy. Assoc. Prof. Carolina Haass-Koffler shares her thoughts on how this could help with #AlcoholUseDisorder. 👉 ow.ly/gnkw50V2YR7 #AddictionResearch

Are we ready for the next global #pandemic? 🌍 Join Brown University’s Pandemic Center at Brown School of Public Health for a critical panel discussion moderated by Jennifer Nuzzo, featuring experts in health equity, education, engineering, and public health. 🔗 RSVP: ow.ly/8SBm50V5IbB #GlobalHealth

Can #FishOil supplements boost heart health? Wenliang Song, assistant professor of medicine, says they might help lower triglycerides—but the full picture isn’t clear yet. Learn more about the benefits, risks, and unanswered questions. ⬇️ #HeartHealth 🔗ow.ly/2a9u50V5Jvk

No family history? No problem—if clinicians know what to do. Jade Wexler '20 MD'25 led a study showing how gaps in training leave adopted adults struggling with preventive care. See what she found: ow.ly/EJF550V5JNb

Flu cases in RI are surging—up 50% from last season. Prof. Leonard Mermel says it’s the worst flu season since 2019-2020. Lower vaccination rates and stronger #flu strains are making an impact. 📲 See what Dr. Mermel says about this year’s flu season: ow.ly/yK0w50V5KPh

We’re weeks away from celebrating 50 years of Brown’s Department of Family Medicine (@BrownFM)! ✨ Gala: March 7 at The Graduate in Providence ✨ Reunion Breakfast: March 8 at The Warren Alpert Medical School Support the Coletta Fund: ow.ly/ykqG50UGXly (search “Coletta”).

Professor Bess Frost’s research on #tauopathies is driving new treatments! From tau toxicity spread to targeting retrotransposon activation in #Alzheimers, her work is moving from the lab to the clinic. A well-deserved 2025 #RainwaterPrize winner! More: ow.ly/LPKh50V6VnK

Esketamine, a nasal spray for treatment-resistant depression, just got FDA approval for standalone use—but access remains a challenge. Professor Linda Carpenter discusses hurdles with insurance coverage and patient logistics. Read more ⬇️ ow.ly/H2L950V78iZ

🌊 "If there’s one place to protect in the Gulf of Maine, it’s #CashesLedge." Professor Jon Witman, who has studied this underwater ecosystem since 1977, calls it a "no brainer" for national marine sanctuary status. 🔗 ow.ly/fhwn50V7QOf

Judge Frank Caprio is staying hopeful as an experimental mRNA vaccine for pancreatic cancer shows promise. Asst. Prof. Alexander Raufi ’08 MD’13 shares how this trial could change outcomes for patients. Watch: ow.ly/BteK50V7RvF #PancreaticCancer #CancerResearch

Why don’t we know more about perinatal depression in the criminal legal system? Assoc. Prof. Christine Montross MD’06 RES’10 highlights the mental health crisis affecting incarcerated mothers. Learn why this issue deserves more attention. ow.ly/RyCB50V7Se5 #MaternalHealth

The Supreme Court’s Bruen decision reshaped America’s gun laws—and policing. Asst. Professor Brandon Del Pozo discusses how generations of officers were taught that "when you see a gun, it’s probably illegal." What happens when that’s no longer true? ow.ly/fgj250V2QlE

🚨 Thinking of DIY skin tag removal? Hayley Goldbach,assistant professor of dermatology, warns that at-home methods can lead to burns, infections & scarring. Here’s what experts recommend instead. 👇 ow.ly/gkFl50V2Pvh #SkinHealth #DermTips

The GI workforce shortage is a challenge, but Samir Shah, clinical prof. of medicine, shares solutions like team-based care & creative recruitment efforts to meet rising demand. 💡 #Gastroenterology #HealthcareWorkforce 🔗 Read more: ow.ly/cWQH50V2Xx3 #HealthcareWorkforce

Through a first-of-its-kind SMART Plus Clinic, doctors and medical students from Brown’s Warren Alpert Medical School (The Warren Alpert Medical School) are boosting middle schoolers’ health outcomes, academic success and career preparation. brnw.ch/21wRiY8

Research led by Tiffany Libby, clinical assistant professor of #Dermatology, shows that #Metformin, a diabetes drug, may significantly lower the risk of basal & squamous cell skin cancers. Read more: ow.ly/pAic50UKs7p #SkinCancer #ResearchMatters