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The fundamental biology underlying neuronal degeneration and neuropathy is not well understood. But now, thanks to a 5-year, $1.25M grant from the National Institutes of Health National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), researchers at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University have an opportunity to investigate whether a unique molecular mechanism is common to declining neuronal function observed across multiple neurodegenerative diseases.

Each member of the Lewis Katz School of Medicine Class of 2025 received Butterfly iQ+ ultrasound devices, along with Temple-branded stethoscopes, at the annual White Coat Ceremony today, Friday, Aug. 6. The handheld, portable ultrasound devices were made possible through a generous donation by Ronald Salvitti, MD ‘63. The gift is the first of its kind for medical students in Philadelphia and on the East Coast.

Breanna L. Price is a member of the Class of 2021 who will graduate Friday, July 30, from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program. Before enrolling at Temple, she worked as an emergency room technician at Jefferson Abington Hospital and a volunteer EMT for Bensalem Emergency Medical Services. A native of Croydon, Pa., she graduated from LaSalle University in 2012 with a degree in biology. This Q and A has been condensed.