Individually, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and ALS are each devastating, fatal diseases. But all of them together? That’s how the medical profession describes Huntington’s disease. UMMC is offering unique, specialized care and a clinical trials partnership with the University of Alabama-Birmingham to give HD patients new hope. |
![School of Medicine makes good on PROMISE to foster more diversity School of Medicine makes good on PROMISE to foster more diversity](/news/News_Articles/2020/02/Images/Haynes_Coleman_02.png) | College students dreaming of medical careers but discouraged by a lack of resources may be candidates for PROMISE, a program to boost those under-represented in medicine. Mid-March is the deadline for applying to this early assurance initiative UMMC officials believe could ultimately encourage some participants to pursue careers in other health care fields as well. |
The Medical Center extends its sympathy to the family of a former faculty member in appreciation for the loved one's contributions to the academic health sciences center. | ![In Memoriam: Dr. Mart McMullan In Memoriam: Dr. Mart McMullan](/news/images/in _memoriam.jpg) |
![CCRI Grand Rounds, resume writing workshop close week's activity slate CCRI Grand Rounds, resume writing workshop close week's activity slate](/news/Miscellaneous/2019/November/Nov. 14, 2019/Nov. 14 Photos/upcoming_events_430x2050.jpg) | Several interesting events are scheduled for the upcoming weeks at the Medical Center. |
Medical Center leadership is proud to announce the following addition to its faculty and leadership staff. | ![Ohio State associate professor of pediatrics joins UMMC faculty Ohio State associate professor of pediatrics joins UMMC faculty](/news/images/new_faculty.jpg) |