March 25, 2016

The mathematical savvy of scientists such as Dr. Guillermo Cecchi holds the promise of enabling accurate diagnosis—from speech alone—of ailments ranging from mental health conditions to chronic pain.

How do we help and protect patients with suicidal thoughts who are at risk for life-threatening behaviors? Is it ethical to enroll such patients in clinical trials? This was the topic of a recent Bioethics Grand Rounds.

In celebration of Black History Month, on Feb. 25, drummer Nasar Abadey led a quartet through half a dozen standards—leaning on the work of D.C. native Duke Ellington—in a 90-minute concert punctuated by Abadey’s congenial dialogues about the music.