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Getty Presents a Story of Rediscovery, Provenance Research, and Restitution

LOS ANGELES, California, June 9 -- The J. Paul Getty Trust issued the following news release:

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Getty Presents a Story of Rediscovery, Provenance Research, and Restitution

Exhibition recounts the journey of a drawing lost during World War II and the research that led to its return to Germany

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The Getty Research Institute (GRI) presents "Lost. Found. Returned." on view June 23-Oct. 18, 2026, at the Getty Center in Los Angeles.

This exhibition traces the extraordinary history of a drawing once believed lost during World War II and now set to return to its rightful home in Dresden, Germany. ... Show Full Article LOS ANGELES, California, June 9 -- The J. Paul Getty Trust issued the following news release: * * * Getty Presents a Story of Rediscovery, Provenance Research, and Restitution Exhibition recounts the journey of a drawing lost during World War II and the research that led to its return to Germany * The Getty Research Institute (GRI) presents "Lost. Found. Returned." on view June 23-Oct. 18, 2026, at the Getty Center in Los Angeles. This exhibition traces the extraordinary history of a drawing once believed lost during World War II and now set to return to its rightful home in Dresden, Germany.Before its departure, the work will be exhibited publicly for the first time, offering visitors a rare opportunity to examine both the artwork and the investigative process that uncovered its history.

"Every artwork has a history, and even when that history is well-documented it is sometimes more complex than we realize," says Andrew Perchuk, Interim Director of the Getty Research Institute. "This exhibition highlights the meticulous research and investigative work required to trace an object's journey across decades and borders, while underscoring the Getty Research Institute's commitment to advancing provenance research and supporting responsible stewardship of cultural heritage."

At the center of the exhibition is "Standing Male Nude from the Back, with a Smaller Sketch" by German Symbolist artist Otto Greiner (1869-1916). Acquired in 1894 by the Print Room of the Saxon Royal Art Collections, now the Kupferstich-Kabinett, Dresden State Art Collections (SKD), the drawing was recorded as lost in the aftermath of World War II. More than a century after entering the Dresden collection, the work resurfaced in an unexpected place, at the Getty Research Institute's archive.

The case of the Greiner drawing demonstrates how historical, archival, material, forensic, and computational evidence can be brought together to reconstruct an object's history. Registered in Germany's Lost Art Database, the drawing became the subject of extensive investigation that ultimately confirmed its identity and provenance. The exhibition further illustrates how museums, archives, and research institutions can work collaboratively to address the ongoing effects of Nazi-era art looting and wartime losses.

The exhibition also draws attention to the wealth of online information that contributes to this process of discovery, such as the Getty Provenance Index, one of the world's leading resources for provenance research. By showcasing the methods and tools used to identify and return the drawing, "Lost. Found. Returned." sheds light on the growing importance of provenance studies within art history and museum practice.

According to Nancy Um, Associate Director of Research and Knowledge Creation, "Provenance research hinges on the close inspection of the artwork, in the quest for any material clues about its past, such as inscriptions, inventory numbers, or collectors' stamps. But, today, these long-held methods must be combined with exhaustive research across many resources, including expansive online databases, which collate the vast amount of information that we have at our disposal. Yet, as this exhibition shows, even if this information is available digitally, concerted effort is still needed to bring together the full biography of each lost object."

More than the story of a single artwork, "Lost. Found. Returned." is a testament to the power of research, transparency, and international collaboration. As Getty prepares to return the drawing to Dresden in November, the exhibition invites visitors to consider the enduring significance of cultural stewardship and the responsibility institutions share in preserving and restoring the histories of works of art.

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Original text here: https://www.getty.edu/news/getty-exhibition-rediscovery-provenance-research-restitution/

Denver Foundation Awards $2.7M in Community Grants

DENVER, Colorado, June 9 -- The Denver Foundation issued the following news:

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The Denver Foundation awards $2.7M in community grants

Congratulations to the 70 nonprofit organizations that have been awarded a total of $2.7 million in grants during the 2026 cycle 1 of our Community Grants Program.

These incredible organizations work to advance economic opportunity, climate and environment, affordable housing, and youth well-being for people across the seven Metro Denver counties.

These organizations reflect the priority areas of our strategic framework. This was the second year in which ... Show Full Article

WLF Asks Supreme Court to Keep Congress's Promise of Immediate Judicial Review of Constitutional Claims

WASHINGTON, June 8 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Washington Legal Foundation issued the following news release:

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WLF Asks Supreme Court to Keep Congress's Promise of Immediate Judicial Review of Constitutional Claims

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"Mr. Johnson has a constitutional claim and is entitled to his day in federal district court. Not years later after an exhausting tour through the federal bureaucracy, but right now."

-Zac Morgan, WLF Senior Litigation Counsel

Click here to read WLF's brief.

(Washington, DC)-Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) today urged the U.S. Supreme Court to rule that Congress ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, June 8 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Washington Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * WLF Asks Supreme Court to Keep Congress's Promise of Immediate Judicial Review of Constitutional Claims * "Mr. Johnson has a constitutional claim and is entitled to his day in federal district court. Not years later after an exhausting tour through the federal bureaucracy, but right now." -Zac Morgan, WLF Senior Litigation Counsel Click here to read WLF's brief. (Washington, DC)-Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) today urged the U.S. Supreme Court to rule that Congressmust speak clearly before stripping federal district courts of jurisdiction to hear constitutional questions.

Floyd Johnson contends that a current federal law about veterans' benefits distribution is unconstitutional. Under the modern version of a 150-year-old statute, Congress has given the federal district courts power to hear all constitutional questions arising from federal law. Not on delay, but immediately. Yet despite that default rule, Johnson has been told that he must first present that claim to an exhausting list of bureaucrats-none of whom are empowered to void the law for good. And he must do this not because Congress clearly set aside the usual rule in another statute-but because, according to the Eleventh Circuit, it implicitly did so.

WLF's brief explains why that's wrong. Basic rules of statutory interpretation counsel that courts shouldn't assume Congress would lightly set aside a 150-year promise of immediate federal judicial review. Because Congress didn't clearly change the rules, the default rule applies. That standard clears the way for judicial review of Mr. Johnson's case. And it doesn't help only him. Jurisdictional certainty is particularly useful for business interests, who must ruthlessly make cost/benefit calculations about whether litigation is worth it-and might not bring meritorious constitutional challenges if they must first waste years going through the motions of an arcane bureaucratic process or fighting with the federal government over where to file.

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Original text here: https://www.wlf.org/2026/06/08/communicating/wlf-asks-supreme-court-to-keep-congresss-promise-of-immediate-judicial-review-of-constitutional-claims/

OMRF receives grants for Alzheimer's, eye disease research

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 8 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news:

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OMRF receives grants for Alzheimer's, eye disease research

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The BrightFocus Foundation has awarded a pair of grants totaling $500,000 to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation: one to study Alzheimer's disease, the other to investigate macular degeneration.

Sarah Ocanas, Ph.D., and Eric Ma, Ph.D., were among 69 scientists in eight countries to share in $16 million BrightFocus awarded this year. The nonprofit funds early-stage research around the world to discover cures for diseases ... Show Full Article OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 8 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news: * * * OMRF receives grants for Alzheimer's, eye disease research * The BrightFocus Foundation has awarded a pair of grants totaling $500,000 to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation: one to study Alzheimer's disease, the other to investigate macular degeneration. Sarah Ocanas, Ph.D., and Eric Ma, Ph.D., were among 69 scientists in eight countries to share in $16 million BrightFocus awarded this year. The nonprofit funds early-stage research around the world to discover cures for diseasesof mind and sight.

Ocanas received a three-year, $300,000 grant to investigate why more women than men develop Alzheimer's. She suspects our immune systems may hold the key.

"This study will explore how immune cells in aging ovaries send signals to the brain," Ocanas said. "We believe this process may worsen memory problems and drive the disease."

By studying those particular cells in mice with an Alzheimer's-like condition, Ocanas hopes to discover novel targets for protecting women's memory as they age.

More than 7 million Americans 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's, a progressive, terminal brain disorder that has no known cause or cure. Unless scientists can unlock the secrets of this disease, the number of U.S. cases is expected to double by the year 2050.

Ma received a two-year, $200,000 grant to conduct studies aimed at protecting a layer of blood vessels below the eye's light-sensing neurons. These vessels deliver the oxygen and nutrients needed for clear vision, Ma said.

"In macular degeneration, these vessels wear out, much like tires lose their tread," Ma said. "This project aims to uncover molecular pathways that protect these vessels from disease damage."

An estimated 20 million American adults have macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss in those 65 and older. Early detection and treatment are crucial to slowing the disease progression and preventing permanent vision loss.

"Defeating Alzheimer's and macular degeneration will require bold thinking and sustained investment in innovative science," said Stacy Pagos Haller, president and CEO of BrightFocus Foundation. "The ideas being explored by this year's grant recipients reflect the kind of forward-looking research that moves us closer to protecting vision and ultimately finding a cure

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Original text here: https://omrf.org/omrf-receives-grants-for-alzheimers-eye-disease-research/

Nemours Children's Health Program Taught Medical Residents to Conduct Autism Evaluations in Primary Care Setting

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 8 -- Nemours Foundation posted the following news release:

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Nemours Children's Health Program Taught Medical Residents to Conduct Autism Evaluations in Primary Care Setting

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WILMINGTON, Delaware (May 26, 2026) - When families are concerned that their child may have autism, the wait for answers can feel endless-often 6 to 12 months to get an initial screening appointment. But an innovative Nemours Children's Health program is changing that story by teaching medical residents to conduct diagnostic assessments for younger children in primary care.

In 2021, recognizing ... Show Full Article JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 8 -- Nemours Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Nemours Children's Health Program Taught Medical Residents to Conduct Autism Evaluations in Primary Care Setting * WILMINGTON, Delaware (May 26, 2026) - When families are concerned that their child may have autism, the wait for answers can feel endless-often 6 to 12 months to get an initial screening appointment. But an innovative Nemours Children's Health program is changing that story by teaching medical residents to conduct diagnostic assessments for younger children in primary care. In 2021, recognizingthe need to serve more families concerned that their child may have autism, a small group of physicians and psychologists at Nemours Children's, in collaboration with the Nemours Swank Autism Center, began assessing children for autism in primary care settings. Physicians also saw an opportunity to train medical residents who receive primary care training at one of these clinics on how to evaluate children for autism.

These physicians conducted a study between March 2022 and June 2024 to evaluate the educational program's success. Results from their data were recently published in The Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics and demonstrated that the participating residents reported improved confidence in recognizing symptoms of autism. Patients evaluated through the program were able to access timely autism resources.

"Families who suspect a child may have autism often face lengthy delays in accessing care. That's unfortunate because early diagnosis and intervention are critical to improving patient outcomes," said Meghan Harrison, DO, a Primary Care Pediatrician in the Behavioral and Developmental Access Clinic, Nemours Children's Health, Delaware Valley. "Finding creative ways to increase access to critical diagnostic services can have enormous impact on long-term health and well-being for children with autism."

Through this initiative, medical residents at Nemours Children's studied educational material on autism, including information from the American Academy of Pediatrics and guidelines for administration of a play-based autism assessment. They worked with supervising pediatricians to review skills related to history taking, behavior observation, diagnostic decision making, and intervention planning. They also learned how to discuss autism with families in a sensitive, strengths-based manner, which can be different than traditional models that largely focus on deficits.

During the study period, residents participated in 30 autism evaluations of children who had been identified for the program following parental concerns, pediatrician suspicion of autism, or a qualifying score on an autism screening questionnaire. In these 80-minute appointments, the residents independently collected patient history, conducted interviews based on guidelines from the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), and completed behavior observations. They then participated in administration of a standardized autism assessment (ASD-PEDS) with the trained pediatrician. After completing the evaluation, the resident and supervising pediatrician discussed their findings and recommendations with patient families, including referrals to developmental therapies and early intervention services as necessary.

"This hands-on training program helped residents gain confidence in assessing patients for autism," said Brittany Perry, DO, Primary Care Pediatrician and Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Nemours Children's Health, Delaware Valley, who was lead author of the study. "We are hopeful that programs like ours can build the community's capacity for conducting autism evaluations, especially for children with clearer symptom presentation. By providing more comprehensive training to future physicians, we can help more children and families get the support they need when they need it most. That can make all the difference in their long-term health and well-being."

About Nemours Children's Health

Nemours Children's Health is one of the nation's largest multistate pediatric health systems, which includes two freestanding children's hospitals and a network of more than 70 primary and specialty care practices. Nemours Children's seeks to transform the health of children by adopting a holistic health model that utilizes innovative, safe, and high-quality care, while also addressing children's needs well beyond medicine. In producing the highly acclaimed, award-winning pediatric medicine podcast Well Beyond Medicine, Nemours underscores that commitment by featuring the people, programs and partnerships addressing Whole Child Health. Nemours Children's also powers the world's most-visited website with health information written for parents, kids and teens, Nemours KidsHealth.org.

The Nemours Foundation, established through the legacy and philanthropy of Alfred I. duPont, provides pediatric clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention programs to the children, families and communities it serves. For more information, visit Nemours.org.

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Original text here: https://nemours.mediaroom.com/news-releases?item=123225

Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust: New Targeted Ovarian Cancer Treatment Available for NHS Patients for the First Time in Over 20 Years

LONDON, England, June 6 -- The Royal Marsden National Health Service Foundation Trust issued the following news:

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New targeted ovarian cancer treatment available for NHS patients for the first time in over 20 years

The NICE recommendation is based on findings from the international Phase III MIRASOL trial, which was led in the UK by The Royal Marsden.

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A team of Royal Marsden researchers have welcomed the news that a new life-extending targeted treatment for women with folate receptor-alpha (FRa)-positive platinum-resistant ovarian cancer will be available to eligible NHS patients in ... Show Full Article

Georgia Public Policy Foundation Issues Commentary: Reporting Gap in School Choice

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 6 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following commentary on June 4, 2026, by policy analyst J. Thomas Perdue:

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The Reporting Gap in School Choice

Over the last decade and change, the push to give students and families access to educational options that better fit their needs has grown from a once-marginal reform effort into a defining issue in education policy.

Year after year, in state after state, lawmakers are creating new school choice programs and families are filling up waitlists to participate. Some states have made eligibility universal ... Show Full Article

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