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Lance Gable is an internationally known expert on public health law and bioethics whose research focuses on the overlap among law, policy, ethics, health and science. In addition to his training in law, Lance has a Masters in Public Health. Gable has worked with the World Health Organization, the Pan American Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He has also helped the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services develop ethical guidelines for the allocation of scarce medical resources during public health emergencies.
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In the news
Health
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Drs. Kilgore, Zervos discuss their roles in Moderna, Johnson & Johnson vaccines
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Karmanos to hold Health Equity Book Club discussion March 25
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University marks one year of pandemic, optimism grows
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WSU Psychiatry developing statewide mental health program to address stress among first responders and their families
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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‘My Kinky Hair is Beautiful’: Research explores how Black women negotiate their identities
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Wayne State’s Social Justice Action Committee publishes recommendations
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Board of Governors unanimously adopt resolution declaring César E. Chávez Day
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Alumnus builds rich legacy of science education and community engagement through Detroit Zoological Society
Innovation
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Help shape innovation, entrepreneurship at Wayne State
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Wayne State to streamline communication for current students using artificial intelligence
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Wayne State University STEM Innovation Learning Center, OurOffice to empower the next generation of leaders in diversity, equity and inclusion
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Wayne State University, partners invite K-12 and community to break world record in computer science programming with Michigan Accelerate Computer Science virtual event
Arts
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Karmanos to hold Health Equity Book Club discussion March 25
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The Walter P. Reuther Library and WKAR public media present 9to5: The Story of a Movement, the working women who organized and inspired change nationwide
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Former NPR host Michele Norris to share her journalistic journey, experiences exploring U.S. race relations
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Pepsi works with WSU alumna Desiree Kelly to share her take on Detroit
Honors & awards
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Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management Dawn Medley honored with MACAC Achievement Award
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Wayne State University receives $1.2M to help veterans complete college
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Dr. Heath to develop nationwide prostate cancer tumor atlas
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FEI Detroit honors Ilitch School students