Dr. Cynthia Boyd, professor and director of the Division of Geriatric Medicine & Gerontology, Dr. Nadia Hansel, professor and director of the Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, and Dr. Petros Karakousis, professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, were recently named to the newest cohort of members of the American Society for Clinical […]

Page Receives Levi Watkins Ideals Award
Posted by kbennett | Civic Engagement, CongratulationsDr. Kathleen Page, associate professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, was recognized earlier this month during the Johns Hopkins Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration virtual event with the Levi Watkins Ideals Award. The award honors the late Dr. Levi Watkins and is bestowed upon a Johns Hopkins Medicine leader who has made outstanding contributions […]
Jan 22, 2021 No comments

Leading Change: Perspectives from Outside of Medicine
Posted by kbennett | Civic EngagementThe goal of this conversation series is to help us think about ways to improve “the patient experience” at Hopkins by learning from experts in other fields and disciplines. Please join us, in welcoming Lynda Carter, actor, singer/songwriter and producer on Thursday, January 28 at 5 p.m. via Zoom. A Q&A session will follow the […]
Jan 22, 2021 No comments

Epic Tip of the Week: January 22, 2021
Posted by kbennett | Patient CareInpatient & Ambulatory: COVID-19 Vaccine EUAs COVID-19 Vaccine EUAs are available under Patient Education button on the Epic toolbar For more COVID-19 resources, please visit the COVID-19 page on the Training Portal Inpatient & Ambulatory: Changes to Interpretation Services Used/Refused Smartlist & Smartphrases (Effective 1/26/21) The following phrase has been removed from the INTERPASSIST, INTERPRETERASSIST and […]
Jan 22, 2021 No comments

Seed Grants for Research on Sex/Gender Differences
Posted by kbennett | ResearchTo apply, CLICK HERE
Jan 21, 2021 No comments

Oxidized CaMKII and O-GlcNAcylation cause increased atrial fibrillation in diabetic mice by distinct mechanisms
Posted by kbennett | Article of the WeekARTICLE: Oxidized CaMKII and O-GlcNAcylation cause increased atrial fibrillation in diabetic mice by distinct mechanisms AUTHORS: Olurotimi O Mesubi, Adam G Rokita, Neha Abrol, Yuejin Wu, Biyi Chen, Qinchuan Wang, Jonathan M Granger, Anthony Tucker-Bartley, Elizabeth D Luczak, Kevin R Murphy, Priya Umapathi, Partha S Banerjee, Tatiana N Boronina, Robert N Cole, Lars S Maier, Xander H Wehrens, Joel L Pomerantz, Long-Sheng Song, Rexford S Ahima, Gerald W Hart, Natasha E Zachara, Mark E Anderson JOURNAL: […]
Jan 20, 2021 No comments

Risk of developing active tuberculosis following tuberculosis screening and preventive therapy for Tibetan refugee children and adolescents in India: An impact assessment
Posted by kbennett | Article of the WeekARTICLE: Risk of developing active tuberculosis following tuberculosis screening and preventive therapy for Tibetan refugee children and adolescents in India: An impact assessment AUTHORS: Kunchok Dorjee, Sonam Topgyal, Tenzin Tsewang, Tenzin Tsundue, Tenzin Namdon, Elizabeth Bonomo, Caroline Kensler, Dekyi Lhadon, Tsering Choetso, Tenzin Nangsel, Tsering Dolkar, Thupten Tsekyi, Chungdak Dorjee, Dawa Phunkyi, Tsetan D Sadutshang, Zorba Paster, Richard E Chaisson JOURNAL: PLoS Med. 2021 Jan 19;18(1):e1003502. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1003502. Online ahead of print. Abstract Background: Tuberculosis […]
Jan 20, 2021 No comments

Ogunwole Receives Grant from Physician Scientist Training Program
Posted by kbennett | Congratulations, ResearchDr. S. Michelle Ogunwole, fellow in the Division of General Internal Medicine, recently received a micro grant through the Johns Hopkins Physician Scientist Training Program. The grant will provide funding for her research project with the Black Women’s Health Study, which focuses on racism and adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Jan 19, 2021 No comments

Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence Call for Nominations
Posted by kbennett | Patient CareThe Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence will accept nominations for its 2021 class Monday, January 11 - Friday, January 22, 2021. The mission of the academy is to recognize and promote clinical excellence at Johns Hopkins and beyond for the benefit of the individuals and communities that we serve. Since its inception in 2009, […]
Jan 15, 2021 No comments

The Academy at Johns Hopkins is Offering Mentoring Services
Posted by kbennett | Administration, LeadershipThe Academy at Johns Hopkins is comprised of Emeritus, Emerita and retired faculty from the Johns Hopkins University Schools of Medicine, Nursing and Public Health. Membership recognizes the decades long experience of these members who are able to share their wisdom and experience to benefit our students, faculty, institution and neighboring communities. Thirty five academy […]
Jan 14, 2021 No comments