Emory Report

for Faculty & Staff | October 2, 2026

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How Winship helped Alia Martinez beat cancer — twice

Fourteen years after her initial diagnosis of germ cell ovarian cancer, 37-year-old mother of two Alia Martinez was diagnosed with breast cancer. After receiving her ovarian cancer care at Winship Cancer Institute, Martinez says, “it was a no-brainer,” to return. Participating in the Winship 5K, happening this weekend, is one way Martinez says she likes to give back.

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Presidential Convocations, block party to welcome Emory’s new leadership

The Emory community will come together Oct. 20-22 for three events welcoming the university’s new president and deans. Learn what’s planned and mark your calendar to attend.

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Learn about Emory’s legislative and community efforts

Read about Emory’s legislative and community initiatives in the Office of Government & Community Affairs newsletter. This issue contains election engagement opportunities, a refreshed Emory-wide community engagement initiative, legislator tours of Emory and more.

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