The discovery was an important first step; the dialogue continues. That’s the takeaway more than 600 participants from within the university community heard in a unique, universitywide forum, “Race & Ethnicity: A Day of Discovery and Dialogue,” which took place Feb. 5 and 6.​​

Factors associated with the prevalence of diabetes vary by geographic region in the United States, according to new research from the Brown School led by J. Aaron Hipp, PhD. The findings suggest that approaches to combating the disease should be localized.

Sarah K. England, PhD, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology, has been named the inaugural Alan A. and Edith L. Wolff Professor of Medicine at the School of Medicine. Her work aims to reduce the frequency of preterm labor, a problem that affects 12 percent of births in the U.S.

The next two Assembly Series lectures will cover topics in today’s headlines. On Tuesday, Feb. 17, religious scholar Reza Aslan will address “Faith, Extremism and Democracy: Examining the Parallels of Religious Fundamentalism at Home and Abroad.” The next day, writer Ta-Nehisi Coates will explore “The Case for Reparations.”