Allman, Solnica-Krezel receive faculty achievement awards

Jean Allman, PhD, of Arts & Sciences, and Lilianna Solnica-Krezel, PhD, of the School of Medicine, will receive 2021 faculty achievement awards, Chancellor Andrew D. Martin announced. Also, the medical school’s Aaron DiAntonio, MD, PhD, and Jeffrey Milbrandt, MD, PhD, will be recognized for innovation and entrepreneurship.

Class Acts: The champions for health equity

Class Acts celebrates graduates who are working for health equity across the globe, in their neighborhoods and in examination rooms. Meet Gautam Adusumilli and Cory French, doctor of medicine candidates from the School of Medicine, and Keishi Foecke, who is set to earn an undergraduate degree from Arts & Sciences.

Sugary drinks linked to increased colorectal cancer risk

A new study led by the School of Medicine has found a link between consuming sugary drinks and an increased risk of colorectal cancer among women under 50. The findings could help explain the rising rates of colorectal cancer among younger adults.

Wealth, status not a shield from parasitic infection

New archeological research by Theresa Gildner in Arts & Sciences suggests that parasitic disease was likely widespread in New England during the 19th century, even in remote rural areas and in wealthy households.

Research Wire

Joseph A. Fournier, assistant professor of chemistry in Arts & Sciences, won a CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation. Fournier’s research program focuses on characterizing the dynamics and mechanisms of fast chemical reactions.

Notables

Rachel Sachs, an expert on drug pricing at the School of Law, testified this week before the U.S. House Committee on Energy & Commerce about ways to lower prescription drug costs.

Michael E. Hughes, assistant professor of medicine, 41

Michael Evan Hughes, a neuroscientist and chronobiologist highly respected for his research at the School of Medicine, died May 4 at his home in St. Louis after a six-year battle with brain cancer. He was 41. A public celebration of life will be held Saturday, May 8.