Nine students mentored by IHS researchers presented posters the Brandeis community on April 30th. Poster topics included geriatric care (Tyler Devere, Dulce Gonzalez and Hannah Henris; mentored by Dr. Karen Donelan), opioid use outcomes (Malini Boorgu (pictured) and Victoria Mei, mentored by Dr. Cynthia Tschampl), racism and health (Anina Ghosal, mentored by Dr. Tschampl; Zahra Questelles and Sipora Deko, mentored by Rajan Sonik and Kimberley Nicholson), and social safety net changes (Maya Stantchev, mentored by Drs. Sonik and Nicholson), and premed student pathways (Nathaniel Hyman-Metzger and Ellie Reiner, mentored by Dr. Darren Zinner).
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2026 Atkins Fellows Present at 6th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium.
“State Innovation in Health Care Cost Control” Forum To Be Held June 5.
On Friday, June 5, 2026, the Johnston Health Policy Forum invites you to participate in a session exploring “State Innovation in Health Care Cost Control” at the Omni Parker Hotel.
This forum will highlight leading examples of state policy innovations in Massachusetts and other states, aimed at controlling costs while maintaining access and quality. It will also feature a discussion with key stakeholders representing government, providers, payers, and the public to explore practical pathways forward for Massachusetts. Registration link to come.
Dr. Cynthia A. Tschampl Delivers Address on Data Erasure at ChangeInSight Data Equity Summit.
At the 2026 ChangeInSight Data Equity Summit, Dr. Tschampl shared 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?” offered a closer look at how data can be applied in real-world settings to better understand community needs and improve outcomes across sectors.
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.”
Jennifer Perloff, PhD '06, Director