Geisinger College of Health Sciences Magazine 2024

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Research

Student research

Geisinger Commonwealth held its annual Summer Research Immersion Program (SRIP) symposium, featuring student work. Three students, all members of the class of 2026, were recognized with awards of distinction. From left are Samuel Wyman, Christina Shaffern and Ara Khoylyan.

Seen at the 2023 Spring Research Symposium are Sonia Lobo, PhD, RYT, associate dean for research & scholarship; Sireesha Mamillapalli, PhD, assistant professor of biochemistry & physiology; Mahdi Taye, MD Class of 2025; Matthew Hamers, MD Class of 2026; & Gabi Waite, PhD, professor of physiology and immunology.

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Articles inside

Abigail Geisinger Scholar spotlight

2min
page 32

School of Nursing

1min
page 28

Knowing the genetic cause of high cholesterol predicts disease risk better than cholesterol level alone, study finds

2min
page 5

School of Medicine events

2min
pages 15, 18-19, 22-23

A career in community. A legacy of excellence.

5min
pages 16-17

Student research 

1min
page 7

Philanthropy

2min
page 31

Faculty

2min
page 30

School of Graduate Education

2min
page 29

Grant-funded Clinical Faculty and Preceptor Academy educates nurse faculty

2min
page 27

Graduate Medical Education news

2min
pages 24, 26

Additional grant funding strengthens graduate-level primary care curricula targeting screening, care of eating disorders

2min
page 25

Grant establishes 'first of its kind' preventive medicine residency program in Pennsylvania

2min
page 24

You’re speaking my language

5min
pages 20-21

 Transformation in the west

7min
pages 12-14

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

2min
page 11

Drive to THRIVE

6min
pages 8-10

Routine screening for three genetic conditions is cost-effective, study shows

3min
page 6

Study supports genetic testing for people with cerebral palsy

1min
page 5

‘Reinvigorated’ Henry Hood award put the spotlight on research excellence

2min
page 4

GCHS magazine 2024

3min
pages 2-3
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