Schweitzer Fellows improve health care, quality of life
When Jiwon Lim decided to study dental medicine, part of her decision hinged on her desire to help others and change lives. After her experience as a 2018-19 Albert Schweitzer...
Health Sciences Archives
COMBATTING FOOD INSECURITY
Throughout their time at ECU’s Brody School of Medicine, medical students work with a variety of organizations to serve the community. Before they graduate and head to residency programs across...
NEW RESEARCH CLUSTER
Researchers are putting a focus on biomaterials with the launch of East Carolina University’s newest research cluster. On April 5, the university launched its biomaterials research cluster as part of...
PATIENTS TEACH STUDENTS
In the mind and heart of 92-year-old Claudine Humphrey, age is nothing but a number. While that generational debate rages on, what’s set in stone is the bond Humphrey built...
PIRATES VS. CANCER
Stefani Funez spends most of her days trying to entertain herself in a hospital room. This has been the case for the 15-year-old Duplin County resident since she was diagnosed...
Brody chapter of Gold Humanism Honor Society inducts new members
The East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) recently inducted nine new members. Third-year medical students Ryan Accomazzo, Matthew Drake, Kelsey Evans,...
CON faculty member uses radio segment to discuss health topics
One College of Nursing faculty member has found a creative way to air—and share—health information with the community. Wendy Bridgers, clinical instructor in baccalaureate education in the College of Nursing,...
Agricultural health, safety issues addressed during collaborative N.C. symposium
Agromedicine experts from around the country descended on the Research Triangle on March 27 to discuss issues facing agricultural industry workers and their families. The 2019 North Carolina Agricultural Health...
College of Nursing inducts 8 new members into Hall of Fame
The ECU College of Nursing inducted eight new members to its Hall of Fame on Friday, March 15, 2019, and honored its newest Distinguished Alumni Award winner during a ceremony...
INVENTOR HONOR
An ECU faculty member whose work has allowed thousands the ability to communicate normally was recently elected to the inaugural class of the National Academy of Inventors Senior Members. Dr....