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, pictured right; 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.
May 2026 Berkshires Overdose Addiction Prevention Collective (BOAPC) Meeting Features IHS Research Presentation,
Atkins Fellow Victoria Mei joined BOAPC on May 14th to present original research on overdose rates and addiction services in cities across Berkshire County. Mei's research lays groundwork for future inquiries into what makes an effective opioid treatment program in one of Massachusetts' most vulnerable regions. The presentation was the culmination of a 2025-2026 collaboration between Mei, Dr. Cynthia Tschampl, Dr. Darren Zinner, and Research Associate Sabrina Rapisarda.
2026 Atkins Fellows Present at 6th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Jennifer Perloff, PhD '06, Director