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For more than two decades, an anonymous benefactor provided funds so that Ph.D. students could attend scientific meetings. The source of the funding came to light this year with the naming of the Lily Weinshilboum Travel Award for Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Read more: https://mayocl.in/3P2MA5e

Mayo Clinic President and CEO Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., is driving healthcare transformation through patient-centered innovation. Becker's Healthcare has honored him among the top hospital and health system CEOs shaping the future of healthcare. Read the full list of CEOs to know in 2024: https://bit.ly/3VIsdxS

In his 5 years, Arthur has lived much of his life in the hospital because of terminal cancer. That's where he met Kevin Pike, a security ambassador at Mayo Clinic, who ignited a passion for Pokémon in Arthur. So much so that Arthur, with Kevin's help and that of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, went on to throw a party for friends at the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. ⁠ ⁠ As is often the case with those affected by cancer, people focus on how sad and unfair it is. Arthur's mom, Freya, wants to help change that.⁠ ⁠ "I want to focus on how much fun we're having and the people we've met," she says. "Mayo Clinic Children’s Center has helped us buy this time we're using to make memories."⁠

On Dec. 18, 2023, the world went silent for Thomas Campbell. The active and vibrant 70-year-old lost his hearing in his left ear when he was 33 years old. And without much warning, on that December day, his hearing went out in his right ear, leaving him completely unable to hear. When other medical centers couldn't help, Thomas turned to Mayo Clinic for answers. Dr. Nicholas Deep, a Mayo Clinic otolaryngologist, had a plan. Read more about his story: https://mayocl.in/49F26On

This week, Mayo Clinic President and CEO Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., will share new articles highlighting Mayo’s five leadership competencies and our leaders who exemplify them. Read the first article here: https://lnkd.in/gE7xUhVW

Imagine a world where neurological diagnoses are made with greater precision, treatment decisions are supported by data-driven insights and early detection is more frequent. This is the vision driving new research from the Mayo Clinic Neurology Artificial Intelligence Program (NAIP), where artificial intelligence (AI) serves as a powerful tool to support and augment the expertise of healthcare professionals. Learn more: https://mayocl.in/3Dw1DBR

Join Dr. Daniel Childs, medical oncologist, and Dr. Matthew Tollefson, urologic surgeon, who will host their first Reddit AMA on Friday, December 20 at 3:30 p.m. CT. They’ll answer your questions on prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment, surgery and survivorship. Pre-submit your questions, and tune in for the live event here: https://bit.ly/4iH0Azd

Currently there is no cure for glioblastoma, but results of a new study conducted at Mayo Clinic show patients experienced improved overall survival while maintaining quality of life after undergoing a novel approach to treatment.⁠ ⁠ Nadya El-Afandi, a wife and mother of four, was diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2022. She is now 15 months post-treatment with no sign of glioblastoma. ⁠ ⁠ Learn more about the study and Nadya's journey: https://mayocl.in/3Djhbcg

Glioblastoma is the most lethal type of primary brain cancer due to its aggressive nature and its treatment-resistant characteristics. It is the most common form of primary brain cancer. Each year an estimated 14,500 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with the disease.⁠ ⁠ A Mayo Clinic study shows an innovative treatment approach may offer improvement in overall survival in older patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma while maintaining quality of life.⁠ ⁠ Learn more: https://mayocl.in/3ZDqsTW

Say hello to Meyer, one of our beloved Caring Canines. ⁠ ⁠ Meyer is a Cardigan Welsh corgi, sometimes referred to as the "corgi with a tail" or "the bigger corgi." He has a big-dog body with short and stocky legs and a jovial attitude that will steal your heart. Whether he's posing for a photo or showing off his fabulous wardrobe, Meyer brings endless smiles and cuddles to all staff and patients that he meets. ⁠ ⁠ Drop an emoji in the comments for Meyer to show your appreciation for him and our other therapy animals. ⁠ ⁠ Read more about the Animal Assisted Services program at Mayo Clinic: https://mayocl.in/41DYz0Q