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January 17, 2024 General, Homepage Feature

The top of the PLOS web page featuring Maria Mayorga's article.

Major Health Boost: Rubella Vaccine Could Save Millions of Lives, Study Finds

By Rob Lasson OR director Maria Mayorga had her article about the rubella-containing vaccine published by PLOS Global Public Health.

October 24, 2022 General

Debbie Allgood-Staton and Dr. Richard Bernhard at Debbie's retirement party.

ISE Loses Some of its “Heart”

By Rob Lasson After 25 years, Debbie Allgood-Staton earned the luxury of leaving the rat race behind to spend her days spoiling her grandchildren and working in her garden.

October 14, 2022 General

A sign that says, "Congratulations to the 2023 INFORMS board of directors"

INFORMS 2023 Board of Directors Election Results

By Rob Lasson ISE's Julie Swann was elected president-elect of INFORMS. After a year on the INFORMS Board as president-elect, she will assume the presidency in 2024.

August 10, 2022 General

Monkeypox virus, one of the human orthopoxviruses, pathogen closeup

Should I Be Worried About Monkeypox? And What Exactly Is Monkeypox Anyway?

By Rob Lasson What is monkeypox? How contagious is monkeypox? How dangerous is it? Expert Julie Swann and others answer your questions.