Emory University School of Medicine
Coverage of Emory University School of Medicine in the Nexus archive.
- Billionaire Home Depot cofounder Bernie Marcus’ foundation donates nearly $30 million toward stem cell research for heart attacks
The Marcus Foundation, established by Bernie and Billi Marcus, donated $28.7 million to Dr. Chuck Murry at USC to advance clinical trials of stem cell-based therapies for regenerating tissue after a heart attack. This gift is noted as the largest donation from The Marcus Foundation to USC. Overall, the foundation maintains a dedicated focus on medical research across various areas including regenerative medicine and cardiovascular disease.
- Why the hantavirus outbreak is different from the COVID-19 pandemic
The hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has resulted in three deaths and several illnesses, but health authorities do not anticipate it becoming a global pandemic like COVID-19. The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging cross-border collaboration to trace and contain the spread. The virus has a fatality rate of up to 50% in the Americas.