The DOM had a great showing at the Northwestern Cardiovascular Young Investigators' Forum in Chicago earlier this month. Thorsten Leucker, assistant professor in the Division of Cardiology, won first place in the Junior Faculty Basic Science Competition. Priya Umapathi, fourth year fellow in the Division of Cardiology, won first place in the Fellow Basic Science Competition.(...)
Awards Received
Hendrix Receives Distinguished Investigator Award
Posted by | CongratulationsCraig Hendrix, professor and director of the Division of Clinical Pharmacology, was named the 2018 recipient of the Distinguished Investigator Award from the American College of Clinical Pharmacology. This award recognizes internationally known senior investigators for their superior scientific expertise and accomplishments in basic or clinical pharmacology.
Martin and Rouf Named Finalists of Nokia-Medicine X Digital Health Challenge
Posted by | Congratulations, Patient CareSeth Martin, associate professor in the Division of Cardiology, Rosanne Rouf, assistant professor in the Division of Cardiology, and their team including Michael Yu, Bayview resident, and Francoise Marvel, Cardiology fellow, were named one of five international finalists in the Nokia-Medicine X Digital Health Challenge from Stanford Medicine. They were recognized for their efforts to(...)
Everyday DOM: Mission, Vision and Values Month
Posted by | Administration, CongratulationsThis year, we are dedicating the entire month of October to our Mission, Vision and Values. Mark and Sherita will be visiting DOM admin offices and nursing units in an effort to meet and speak with you as well as distribute a bit of swag along the way. There are still opportunities to catch up with(...)
Four from the DOM Honored by the American College of Physicians
Posted by | Congratulations, Patient CareEach year, the American College of Physicians (ACP) collects nominations for awards and masterships in order to recognize excellence and distinguished contributions to internal medicine. The following members of the DOM were chosen for 2018-2019 and will be honored at the 2019 Internal Medicine Meeting. To see the full list of awardees, visit: https://www.acponline.org/about-acp/awards-masterships-and-competitions/new-masters-and-awardees Jeanne Clark, professor(...)
Bollinger Named Gupta Professor
Posted by | CongratulationsRobert Bollinger, professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, was installed as the Raj and Kamla Gupta Professor in Infectious Diseases in a ceremony last month. The standing-room only event took place in the Welch Library with remarks from Mark Anderson, Paul Rothman, Ronald Daniels and more. For more information, visit: https://main.ccghe.net/content/bollinger-installed-raj-kamla-gupta-professor-infectious-diseases
Hill-Briggs Awarded ADA Rachmiel Levine Medal
Posted by | Congratulations*pictured: Felicia Hill-Briggs (R) and Dr. William Cefalu, ADA Chief Scientific, Medical and Mission Officer (L) Felicia Hill-Briggs, professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine, is the 2018 recipient of The Rachmiel Levine Medal in recognition of leadership and service to the American Diabetes Association (ADA). She is current ADA President of Health Care(...)
State of the Department Recap
Posted by | AdministrationToday's State of the Department marked the opening of this year's Medical Grand Rounds. In his address, Mark Anderson reviewed highlights from the past year including findings from the departmental five-year review, and shared his goals for the year ahead. Thank you to everyone who attended. We look forward to another productive year. Highlights include: Launch(...)
Rosen Receives Excellence in Investigative Mentoring Award
Posted by | CongratulationsAntony Rosen, professor in the Division of Rheumatology, is the 2018 recipient of the American College of Rheumatology's Excellence in Investigative Mentoring Award. This ACR award recognizes dedicated mentors who significantly influence the successful development and career of mentees, and honors one's contributions to the rheumatology profession through outstanding and ongoing mentoring.
Knicely Receives Young Investigator Award
Posted by | Congratulations, ResearchDaphne Knicely, assistant professor in the Division of Nephrology, has been awarded the 2018 Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Grant from the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) to spearhead a vital program that seeks to sharply increase “health literacy” among patients who have chronic kidney disease. Daphne is collaborating on the project with colleague Sumeska Thavarajah, assistant professor(...)