The PCORI-funded SPIRE study was approved in 2025 to advance from a Phase I pilot to full-scale implementation. Led by Drs. Perloff, Donelan, and Mass General Hospital’s Dr. Christine Ritchie, the study will compare the effectiveness of two care models for older adults with complex health needs. Enrollment has begun as of January 2026.
IHS News
Dr. Michael Doonan Honored with Heller 2026 Teaching Excellence Award.
Michael Doonan is known for his engaging and enthusiastic teaching style and commitment to creating an equitable classroom environment where every student has a chance to participate, share their own unique viewpoints and reach their potential. As one nominator said, “Professor Doonan has inspired me to think deeply, communicate clearly, follow my passions and make community in the spaces I occupy. He has permanently changed my worldview and sense of self-worth for the better, and I believe he has done the same for all of his students.”
Dr. Cynthia A. Tschampl to Deliver Address on Data Erasure at ChangeInSight Data Equity Summit, April 24.
Dr. Cynthia A. Tschampl will be speaking at the ChangeInSight Data Equity Summit on Friday, April 24. During the summit, Cynthia will share insights into the erasure of inclusive data, its impact on community representation and what is being done to address it. Her session, “Where Did the Data Go?” at 1 p.m. ET, will offer a closer look at how data can be applied in real-world settings to better understand community needs and improve outcomes across sectors.
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IHS Team Hosts 2026 ENHANCE Delirium Prevention Study Annual Meeting.
On March 26th, over 60 researchers, patients, family caregivers, clinical teams and policy leaders convened online for the ENHANCE Study's 3rd Annual Stakeholder Meeting. Attendees from 8 health systems across the US came together to celebrate the enrollment of over 1000 patient-caregiver dyads in the study. Delirium is a common and costly condition, as detailed in this ENHANCE stakeholder-designed informational video series, so the mission of prevention is urgent. Dr. Karen Donelan, Co-Director of the Schneider Institutes, leads the IHS ENHANCE team, which includes Carie Michael, Senior Research Associate; and Bella Cameron, Research Assistant.
Jennifer Perloff, PhD '06, Director