MCG Medicine [Fall 2017/Winter 2018]

Abstract

Table of Contents: From the Dean (2), From the President (4), News and Views (6), Our Aging Infrastructure: Scientists strive to preserve bone and muscle (10), Better Bones: Tiny tears in osteocytes may offer clues to improving bone health (16), Artificial Intelligence: Researchers leverage the power of IBM's Watson to improve targeted cancer therapies (18), Mission Critical: New forensic pathology fellowship aims to address critical shortage (22), A Closer Look (24), Alumni and Philanthropy News (26), The Promise: an MCG discovery is helping children with relapsed brain cancer, Right Place, Right Time: New endowed chair has been named for Dr. William S. Hagler, a pioneer in eye surgery (32), Simple Beginnings: Dr Charles Williams shares memories in his books (36), The Non-Traditionalist: Dr. Carol Meyer establishes fund for nontraditional students (40), The Fighting Spirit: Cuban immigrant Dr. Manuel Pena gives back through mission work (44), Class Notes (47), In Memoriam (48).