Sharing successes, challenges and daily happenings in the Department of Medicine
Dr. Mimi Canto, professor in the Division of Gastroenterology, was named a Master of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). This distinguished recognition reflects substantial contributions to the goals and ideals of the gastrointestinal profession, sustained throughout long-term excellence in medicine, education, research, practice support, quality and/or advocacy.
Dr. Wendy Post has been appointed as the inaugural Lou and Nancy Grasmick Professor of Cardiology. Wendy will be the first female faculty member to hold an endowed professorship in the Division of Cardiology, which is a testament to her impressive scientific scholarship, clinical skills, administrative leadership and commitment to the mentorship of both faculty […]
Dr. Francesco Simonetti, assistant professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, received the Director's Early Independence Award from the National Institutes of Health. Part of the NIH's High-Risk, High-Reward Research program, the award provides an opportunity for exceptional junior scientists who have recently received their doctoral degree or completed their medical residency to skip traditional […]
Dr. David Roth, professor in the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, received the M. Powell Lawton Award at the Gerontological Society of America Meeting in November 2021. This prestigious award is given for distinguished contributions in applied gerontological research. Dr. Roth bridges methodological rigor with expertise in content and theory in highly interdisciplinary applied […]
Dr. Christopher Chute, professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine, was selected to receive the Mayo Clinic Distinguished Alumni Award. The award was established in 1981 by the Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees to acknowledge and show appreciation for the exceptional contributions of Mayo alumni to the field of medicine, including medical practice, research, […]
The American College of Rheumatology Convergence 2021 meeting took place online in November. Dr. Alan Baer, professor in the Division of Rheumatology, was recognized as a Master of the American College of Rheumatology. Dr. Maximilian Konig, instructor in the Division of Rheumatology, received the Distinguished Fellow Award of the American College of Rheumatology. Dr. Philip […]
Dr. Kavita Sharma, assistant professor in the Division of Cardiology, has received a philanthropic gift from Amgen to the Johns Hopkins’ Center for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) in the amount of $250,000. She and Dr. David Kass, professor in the Division of Cardiology, have received an additional sponsored research grant from Amgen […]
Dr. Michael Chilazi, PGY-3 resident in the Osler Medical Residency, received the second place Young Investigator Award from the National Lipid Association. He presented his abstract at the 2021 National Lipid Association Scientific Sessions in September.
Dr. Sarah Johnson Conway, assistant professor in the Division of Hospital Medicine at JHH, was recently name one of the Daily Record’s 2021 Leading Women winners. Winners were selected based on professional experience, community involvement and a commitment to inspiring change before or by age 40. Dr. Johnson Conway stood out from the rest and […]
Ana Cervantes, senior administrative coordinator for the Johns Hopkins Center for Clinical Global Health Education, received the 2021 Hispanic Heritage Award from Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott. She was recognized for her work with Dr. Kathleen Page, professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, on COVID testing and vaccination services for Baltimore’s large Latino community. […]