Sharing successes, challenges and daily happenings in the Department of Medicine
William Schmidt, research fellow in the Division of Cardiology, was recently named the recipient of a two-year fellowship from the American Heart Association. With the help of faculty mentor Anthony Cammarato, assistant professor in Cardiology, and his lab, Will aims to uncover novel molecular mechanisms that regulate striated muscle contraction, and in particular cardiac contraction, so as to(...)
Jennifer Townsend, instructor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, has been selected to be a part of the Epic's national Infectious Disease Steering Board. The board aims “to design recommended workflows for common types of patients you see and build the necessary clinical content to support that.” Jenny encourages input from faculty and fellows regarding improvements to(...)
Sarah Johnson Conway, instructor in the Division of General Internal Medicine, has been selected to be the medical director of the Infusion Center recently opened in the Park Building. In her role, Sarah will oversee the care of adult patients referred to the Johns Hopkins Hospital/Infusion Center, and ensure that care is delivered in a(...)
Gary Wand, professor in the Division of Endocrinology, received two new five-year grant awards from the National Institutes of Health. The first project is a U01 where he will be studying glucocorticoid exposure on measures of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) connectivity in the central nervous system. The second project is a R01 entitled PET(...)
Jonathan Zenilman, professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, was recently selected to direct the expansion of the Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality on the Johns Hopkins Bayview campus. The new location will help further the institute's mission to eliminate preventable harm, improve patient outcomes and experiences and reduce waste in health care. Full(...)
Four from the DOM were inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society in an induction ceremony on May 22. AOA is a professional medical organization that recognizes and advocates for excellence in scholarship and the highest ideals in the profession of medicine. Congratulations to : Deidra Crews, associate professor in Nephrology Francoise Marvel, instructor in(...)
Cynthia Rand, professor in the Division of Pulmonary, is one of three JHU faculty members to receive the Provost's Award for Excellence in Faculty Mentoring, recognizing her commitment to helping early- and mid-career faculty advance their careers. This award in its second year comes with a $5,000 honorarium and is part of a series of initiative(...)
David Kass, professor in Cardiology, and Jay Pasricha, professor in Gastroenterology, were named recipients of the Johns Hopkins Clinician Innovator Mentor Award at the 2017 Design Day hosted by Center for Bioengineering Innovation and Design on Tuesday, May 9. This award recognizes clinicians who have made significant progress in developing new health care solutions that(...)
Robert Silciano, professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, is one of 84 new members elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) in recognition of his “distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.” The NAS was established in 1863 by President Abraham Lincoln and provides policy advice to the U.S. government. For a full list of the(...)
Thomas Finucane, professor in the Division of Geriatrics, was recently named the recipient of the C. Lockard Conley Award from the Maryland Chapter of the American College of Physicians, which honors members for their contributions to resident clinical care, education and research. The award is named in honor of a Hopkins hematologist and acclaimed teacher who proved to(...)