University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

09/14/2026

Meet Devarsh, one of our newest Ambassadors this fall! 🙌

Devarsh grew up in Mumbai, India, and came to Miami in 2018. Now part of the M.D. Class of 2029, he serves as class president and has found a particular interest in medical education, research and supporting the people around him. This summer, he had the opportunity to work on his own research project and volunteer alongside classmates at a community health fair in the Florida Keys.

That sense of community is also a big part of what he wants to share as a Ambassador. This semester, you’ll see more of the classmates, experiences and work happening around him as he shares his own perspective on what it means to be a . 🩺

09/10/2026

University of Miami Health System neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Ivan is the first in the world to use a new 3D imaging system that lets patients see and explore their own anatomy in real time 🧠

Instead of looking at flat scans, patients can rotate and examine a detailed model of their brain, helping them better understand their condition and what comes next. The technology is already changing conversations in the clinic, giving patients more clarity and confidence during critical moments.

Learn more about this new approach to patient care: https://loom.ly/7z7LlC0

09/10/2026

After a distinguished career shaping medical education, Dr. Latha Chandran is stepping down from her leadership roles at the Miller School of Medicine. Since joining in 2020, she helped launch the NextGenMD curriculum, founded the Department of Medical Education, and expanded programs that prepare faculty and future physician leaders for the challenges of modern health care.

Her vision created a more integrated approach to training, one that connects scientific discovery, patient care, research, and service from the first days of medical school. We’re grateful for her leadership and the lasting foundation she leaves for students and educators.

Read more about her legacy: https://loom.ly/KWT3uzU

09/09/2026

Medical school comes with a built in community here at the Miller School. 🙌 Each incoming student joins one of our academic societies, bringing together classmates, faculty and mentors they’ll get to know throughout medical school.

Academic societies are part of the experience throughout all four years, giving opportunities to connect outside of the classroom, find mentors and get to know students across different classes.

09/08/2026

Dr. Anthony Griswold and Dr. Holly Cukier are using genetic data from more than 26,000 men along with stem cell models to study the connection between loss of the Y chromosome and Alzheimer's disease.

Their research will examine whether this genetic change, which becomes more common as men age, could help identify those at greater risk for Alzheimer's before symptoms appear and provide new insight into how the disease develops.

Read more: https://loom.ly/j_w4MK8

Miller School researchers are studying whether loss of the Y chromosome may help identify men at higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease.

09/04/2026

Our researchers are developing an “inner ear-on-a-chip” to better understand how the cells responsible for hearing and balance develop and whether damaged sensory hair cells can be regenerated. 👂

The research could help uncover new approaches to treating hearing loss and other inner ear disorders. Learn more: https://loom.ly/3-samyc

09/04/2026

Congratulations to Dean Henri Ford on his induction into the American Philosophical Society, one of the nation's most selective intellectual honors. 👏

Founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1743, the society recognizes individuals whose work has made an extraordinary impact on knowledge and public life. Dean Ford joins its distinguished membership in recognition of his pioneering pediatric surgery research, leadership in academic medicine, mentorship of physician-scientists and longstanding commitment to global health.

Read more: https://loom.ly/F-Euvnc

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Dean Henri Ford has been elected to the American Philosophical Society.

09/03/2026

Dr. Jeffrey Goldberger and his team are testing an advanced heart-mapping technology that could help physicians better identify the electrical signals driving persistent atrial fibrillation and improve catheter ablation outcomes.

The EMPIRE-AF clinical trial is studying whether using this more precise mapping approach can help guide treatment based on each patient's individual heart rhythm rather than relying on standard ablation alone.

The study is currently enrolling patients with persistent AFib. Learn more about the research and participation: https://loom.ly/dduxpBc

Learn how the EMPIRE-AF clinical trial is testing advanced heart mapping to improve catheter ablation outcomes for persistent AFib.

09/02/2026

A new clinical trial at the Miller School is exploring whether a personalized anti-inflammatory diet can help reduce inflammation in patients with Crohn's disease who continue to experience symptoms despite treatment.

Led by Dr. Oriana Damas, the study will look beyond diet alone, examining the gut microbiome, genetics and individual dietary preferences to better understand why patients respond differently and how nutrition could complement existing Crohn's disease treatments.

Read more: https://loom.ly/3Jjvxrw

The Sherman Emerging Leader Prize winner says she's motivated by seeing her patients thrive and helping others in their medical careers.

09/01/2026

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