Panagis Galiatsatos, instructor in the Division of Pulmonary, was recently named to the Maryland Daily Record's 2018 VIP List which recognizes very important professionals successful by the age of 40. The individuals--from different cites and across a wide variety of industries--were selected by a panel of previous VIP List honorees and business leaders in recognition(...)
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Faculty Promotions and Additions
Posted by | CongratulationsCongratulations to all of the below faculty members who were recently promoted. Professor: Petros Karakousis, Infectious Diseases Sean Leng, Geriatrics John Murphy, Infectious Diseases Timothy Osborne (not pictured), Endocrinology Sarbjit Saini, Clinical Immunology Associate Professor: Justin Bailey, Infectious Diseases Lee Daugherty-Biddison, Pulmonary Seth Martin, Cardiology Stephen Sozio, Nephrology Jeffrey Trost, Cardiology Assistant Professor: Keira Cohen,(...)
Smith-Resar Selected for NIH Study Section
Posted by | Congratulations, ResearchLinda Smith-Resar, professor in the Division of Hematology, was selected to serve as a member of the Molecular Oncogenesis Study Section, Center for Scientific Review for the Department of Health and Human Services of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) beginning July 1, 2018. Members of the study section are selected on the basis of(...)
Ahima Named Editor in Chief of JCI
Posted by | Congratulations, ResearchRexford Ahima, professor and director of the Division of Endocrinology, was elected the next editor in chief of the Journal of Clinical Investigation effective July 1. Rex has served as deputy editor since July 2017 when the journal came to Hopkins with Gordon Tomaselli as editor in chief. From the ASCI: The ASCI is pleased to(...)
Hill-Briggs Speaks at ADA Scientific Session
Posted by | CongratulationsFelicia Hill-Briggs, professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine, spoke at the American Diabetes Association's 78th Annual Scientific Sessions in Orlando. Felicia began her role as President of Health Care and Education on January 1 and delivered an inspiring message to ADA members including fellow DOM faculty members. For a recap of her speech,(...)
Members of the DOM Receive Discovery Awards
Posted by | Congratulations, ResearchThe Johns Hopkins University Discovery Awards were given to interdisciplinary faculty teams across eight Johns Hopkins divisions. These awards aim to bring departments together to solve significant problems and spark new creative endeavors. The winning teams were chosen out of 190 proposals. The below are projects involving members of the DOM: A Mobile Directly Observed(...)
Daumit Named Samsung Professor
Posted by | CongratulationsGail Daumit, professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine, was recently named the Samsung Professor of Medicine effective July 1, 2018. This Johns Hopkins University Professorship was established by the Samsung Corporation in 1997 to support high quality international medicine.
Appel Named Distinguished Scientist
Posted by | CongratulationsLarry Appel, professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine, was elected as a Distinguished Scientist of the American Heart Association (AHA). This designation was created in 2003 to honor AHA/ASA members who have made extraordinary contributions to cardiovascular and stroke research. Larry will be recognized at the AHA Scientific Sessions in Chicago in November.
Bennett Elected to Faculty Senate
Posted by | Congratulations, LeadershipWendy Bennett, associate professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine, was recently elected to represent the Department of Medicine in the Faculty Senate. The Faculty Senate provides a mechanism for faculty, fellows and students of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine to participate more effectively in the deliberations and governance of the institution.(...)
Record Appointed Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education
Posted by | Congratulations, EducationWe are pleased to announce that Janet Record will assume the position of assistant dean for undergraduate medical education, effective July 1. Dr. Record is an assistant professor in the Department of Medicine and the division of hospital medicine at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. She has had a number of important leadership roles in(...)