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Study: In medical imaging industry, user-founded ventures outsurvive all other types
In what may be the first ever systematic study looking at the likelihood of survival of ventures from all five knowledge sources, Gies professors Sonali Shah and Shinjinee Chattopadhyay examine the world of medical imaging and unpack how an origin story can predict if a company will stand the test of time

 

Airing the Facts - New report highlights air pollution trends in Illinois
Study coauthored by finance professor and HCRI scholar Julian Reif reveals that Chicago has seen a 25% reduction in air pollutant levels over the past 20 years, which could lead to significant increases in life expectancy and quality of life.

Midwest Healthcare Management Conference showcases AI and technology-driven healthcare innovation
Technology-driven early detection for dementia and health kiosks for rural communities were among the breakthrough ideas shared at the fourth Midwest Healthcare Management Conference, organized by Gies College of Business and Carle Illinois College of Medicine.

Staying Power: How the lasting effects of incentives could lead to healthier habits
Findings coauthored by professors David Molitor and Julian Reif are part of a multi-year, large-scale randomized control trial at the University of Illinois designed to rigorously evaluate the effectiveness of workplace wellness programs.

Ahsen wins Young Researcher Award for improving mammogram screenings
HCRI Scholar Eren Ahsen is developing applications that alleviate patient anxiety during mammograms and address disparities in access to these screenings. Ahsen was recognized with the Young Researcher Award at the 14th Conference on Health IT and Analytics.

HCRI Scholar Shah among 12 Gies faculty to earn promotion
Promotion is a recognition of these faculty members’ ongoing dedication and productivity in the classroom and in the research field. Their efforts in these dual missions of the College elevate the reputation of Gies.

 

Study: Firms learn more from 'knowledge-gap' failures than mere 'slip-ups'
A new study co-written by HCRI Scholars Gopesh Anand and Ujjal Mukherjee finds that organizational learning from failures can vary significantly based on two factors: the nature of the failures themselves, and the innovation capabilities of the firms involved.

Study: Default testing for COVID-19 in K-12 schools more effective than voluntary testing
Schools adopting an “opt-out model” – in which students were regularly tested for COVID-19 unless they proactively declined or “opted out” of testing – experienced a 30% lower positivity rate than schools with a voluntary “opt-in” testing model.

iMBA learners collaborate with medical, engineering students to solve healthcare problems
Learners in Gies' online MBA innovate alongside students in the Carle Illinois College of Medicine and The Grainger College of Engineering through a yearlong, hands-on project aimed at solving problems patients and providers face in the medical industry.