Research Roundup Newsletter
The Winter 2026 Research Roundup celebrates a period of continued scientific achievement and global impact, highlighting a globally-renowned review of fungus Candida auris by a CDI scientist that garnered major media attention. The issue also showcases the John Theurer Cancer Center's (JTCC) impressive presentation of 65 studies at the 67th Annual ASH meeting, as well as a prestigious publication in Nature by Dr. Hai-Hui “Howard” Xue. Further accomplishments include a $4.3 million Department of Defense grant for a nationwide teletherapy study led by the JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, and the announcement of three winning ideas from the Bear's Den "Making Patient Care More Personal" Innovation Challenge. This edition spotlights Dr. Adam Mayer of the CDI—who is building a new center for IBD-associated arthritis—and Research Administrator Caitlin DiBello, Manager of Clinical Research Budgets and Contracts.