Danelle Cayea, associate professor, Jessica Colburn, assistant professor, and Jane Marks, nurse manager, all in the Division of Geriatrics, were recently named the recipients of an educational grant by the Johns Hopkins Institute for Excellence in Education (IEE) Managing Board and the Office of CME in the amount of $5,000 for their proposal “Bringing Geriatrics(...)
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Irvin Completed Presidential Leadership Scholar Program
Posted by | Congratulations, LeadershipIn February, we announced that Risha Irvin, assistant professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, would begin a six-month program sponsored by the presidential centers of George W. Bush, William J. Clinton, George H.W. Bush and Lyndon B. Johnson that brings together leaders from across the non-profit, military, public and private sector fields to learn(...)
Sisson, McGuire and Conway Accept Roles with the Office of Johns Hopkins Physicians
Posted by | Congratulations, LeadershipThe Office of Johns Hopkins Physicians (OJHP) is thrilled to announce that Dr. Stephen Sisson has accepted the position of VP, Clinical Operations effective July 1st. In his new role, Steve will be responsible for overseeing operational integration of ambulatory services throughout Johns Hopkins Medicine. Steve will work to establish metrics and monitor performance on(...)
Bumpus Named Associate Dean for Basic Research
Posted by | Congratulations, ResearchI am pleased to announce that Namandjé Bumpus has been named associate dean for basic research at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Having held several leadership positions throughout her tenure at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Bumpus has seen firsthand that significant opportunities exist to enhance the environment for basic scientists in clinical departments across(...)
Leff Elected to ABIM Council
Posted by | CongratulationsBruce Leff, professor in the Division of Geriatrics, was recently named the chair-elect of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Council. The ABIM Council designs policies and procedures for certification and maintenance of certification with peers across all the specialties of internal medicine to ensure the quality, relevance and effectiveness of ABIM's programs. Bruce also(...)
Galiatsatos Named Daily Record VIP
Posted by | CongratulationsPanagis 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(...)
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,(...)