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Cancer and COVID-19

Author: M. Sharon Stack, PhD

We are all now well aware of the basic preventative measures to protect ourselves from COVID-19 infection including frequent hand washing, social distancing, and staying home when possible. However, cancer patients often have a weakened immune system, putting them at higher…
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Director's Message, Spring 2020

Author: M. Sharon Stack, PhD

Aligned with the closing of in-person teaching and research at the University of Notre Dame and the IU-School of Medicine South Bend, we have cancelled our 9th Annual HCRI Research Day, originally scheduled for April 20, 2020. We regret that we will not be able to celebrate…
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Rare disease advocacy and issues discussed during 11th annual conference

Author: Kathy Jonas

Treating patients and families of those with rare diseases takes a gentle touch, persistence, a willingness to listen and additional time, according to four medical professionals who spoke recently about clinical care at the 11th Annual Conference on Advancing Rare Disease Research, Therapy and Patient Advocacy.
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Research in Hibernation

Author: Cheryl Schairer

Except for coronavirus-related work, Notre Dame suspends lab operations, altering the academic and career landscape for graduate students and postdocs. Full story here.
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Notre Dame switches to online after canceling in-person classes

Author: Notre Dame News

In the face of the continuing threat of the novel coronavirus, and to mitigate its impact on campus, University of Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., announced today a suspension of all in-person classes on campus beginning Monday, March 23, through at least Monday, April 13.