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, pictured left), opioid use outcomes (Malini Boorgu and Victoria Mei, mentored by Dr. Cynthia Tschampl, pictured right), 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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“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.
Join IHS and 3i Housing of Maine at "Connected Living: Housing, Technology, and the Future of Long-Term Services and Supports."
On June 10 from 11:00 am-4:30 pm, leaders from housing, health care, technology, design, and public policy will convene at Boston Architectural College to explore how innovations in the built environment and enabling technologies can strengthen long-term services and supports (LTSS) and help people live safely and independently at home and in their communities. Register here.
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.”
2026 Atkins Fellows Present at 6th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Jennifer Perloff, PhD '06, Director