A case report from Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine has earned national recognition with its publication in the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM), one of the field’s leading peer-reviewed journals.
Authors Ayah A. Ibrahim, OMS-IV; Dr. Macken Yrun-Duffy, DO; Rochelle D. Almario, DO; Dr. Jordyn R. Mullins, DO; and Scott S. Cyrus, DO, FACOP, collaborated to shed light on a rare genetic skin disorder affecting a newborn Native American boy. Dr. Yrun-Duffy, Dr. Almario, and Dr. Mullins, all alumni of Burrell College, alongside Dr. Cyrus, (faculty member) not only bring attention to an important medical issue but also highlight the strong spirit of collaboration at Burrell College.
“This publication really speaks to the dedication and teamwork we see every day at Burrell,” said Dr. Cyrus, Professor and Founding Chair of Pediatrics. “When students, alumni, and faculty work together like this, it elevates everyone’s learning and pushes the field of medicine forward, and that’s the focus of our research program”
Burrell College’s research program remains a key resource for students and graduates interested in pursuing original research and building their academic skills. The program offers structured mentorship, dedicated time for project development, and opportunities for publication and conference presentation. This case report is one of several recent successes to emerge from the program, reinforcing its value as a launchpad for scholarly achievement and interdisciplinary teamwork.
“We want Burrell to be a place where students and alumni can take on meaningful projects and make a real impact,” Dr. Cyrus said. “This publication is a great example of what’s possible when we work together.”
View the full publication in the following link: Non-Herlitz junctional epidermolysis bullosa in a Native American newborn
