I am pleased to share the news that the Johns Hopkins University Board of Trustees has recently approved the appointments of three distinguished Cardiology faculty to new and existing endowed chairs within the division. Ron Berger will now hold the Nicholas J. Fortuin Professorship in Cardiology. We are thrilled to be able to recognize his(...)
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Blumenthal Receives Arthur Agatston Award
Posted by | CongratulationsRoger Blumenthal, professor in the Division of Cardiology, was recently awarded the 2019 Arthur Agatston Award from the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT). He was recognized for his contributions to the optimal management of ischemic heart disease, noninvasive detection of coronary atherosclerosis and the development of new strategies to optimize the management of CVD risk(...)
Three from the DOM Receive JHU Catalyst Awards
Posted by | Congratulations, ResearchRaquel Greer, assistant professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine, Cynthia James, assistant professor in the Division of Cardiology, and Rosanne Rouf, assistant professor in the Division of Cardiology, were selected to receive Johns Hopkins Catalyst Awards, representing some of the most creative thinkers from across the university. The awards, accompanied by a $75,000 grant and mentoring opportunities,(...)
Miller Selected for ABIM Exam Committee
Posted by | CongratulationsJulie Miller, associate professor in the Division of Cardiology, will serve on the Cardiovascular Board Interventional Cardiology Exam Committee of the American Board of Internal Medicine. This is one of 20 exam committees responsible for developing relevant, clinically valid and rigorous assessments for certification. Julie is currently serving on a committee of eight, and is one(...)
Women’s Task Force Annual Sponsorship Dinner
Posted by | CongratulationsThis year's Task Force on Women's Academic Careers in Medicine Annual Dinner proved to be not only an excellent networking event for women, but an inspiring evening full of meaningful conversation between faculty, staff, residents and fellows as well as our institution's leaders. The event took place on Thursday, May 30 at the Four Seasons in Baltimore with an engaging presentation(...)
Peairs Selected as Center for Innovative Medicine Scholar
Posted by | Congratulations, Patient CareKimberly Peairs, assistant professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine and associate vice chair for ambulatory operations, was recently selected as a Center for Innovative Medicine (CIM) Scholar. The Johns Hopkins CIM was launched in 2005 to make medicine a better public trust. They advance this purpose by stimulating and supporting people who have the(...)
Hendrix Receives ASCPT and FDA Award Lecture
Posted by | CongratulationsCraig Hendrix, professor and director of the Division of Clinical Pharmacology, was named the recipient of the William B. Abrams Award Lecture form the American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics (ASCPT) and the FDA. He gave the lecture entitled "Challenges Developing a Topical, On Demand, & Behaviorally-Congruent HIV Prevention Product" as part of a lecture series(...)
Michos Named Chair of American Society of Echocardiography Task Force
Posted by | CongratulationsErin Michos, associate professor in the Division of Cardiology, will lead a task force established to provide guidance on best practices, resources, position statements and advocacy on these issues for members of the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE). The task force is part of the ASE Cares Campaign whose goal is to promote the well-being(...)
Three from the DOM Receive American Society of Nephrology Awards
Posted by | CongratulationsThis year, the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) established the Mid-Career Awards Program to recognize mid-career clinicians, educators, health professionals and researchers who have made outstanding contributions to nephrology and/or demonstrated exemplary service to society. Three faculty members from the Department of Medicine have been selected to receive these inaugural awards. Only two individuals across the(...)
Boyle Named President of Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Posted by | CongratulationsMichael Boyle, adjunct professor in the Division of Pulmonary, was named the next president and CEO of the of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Formerly the foundation's senior vice president of therapeutics development, Mike will succeed Preston Campbell following his retirement. Press Release