Congratulations to the below faculty members who were recently promoted. Associate Professor Monica Mukherjee, Cardiology Nazareno Paolocci, Cardiology Clare Rock, Infectious Diseases Assistant Professor Frederick Anokye-Danso, Endocrinology Melanie Dispenza, Allergy and Clinical Immunology Julia Lynn Drewes, Infectious Diseases Rupert Hung, Hospital Medicine at JHBMC Mahaa Umapathi, Cardiology Instructor Caroline Kensler, General Internal Medicine We would […]
Gastroenterology
Thank You For All You Do: Gastroenterology and Nephrology
Posted by | Patient Care, ResearchNo one is untouched by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although all departments in the School of Medicine and Johns Hopkins Health System have come together in remarkable ways to meet this challenge, no group has given more than the Department of Medicine. COVID-19 is fundamentally a medical illness, and our department is at the forefront in […]
Lennon Named Director of the Division of Gastroenterology
Posted by | Congratulations, LeadershipIt is my pleasure to announce that Anne Marie Lennon will be the next director of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. She has accepted the position after serving as interim director since February 1. Anne Marie is professor of medicine, oncology, radiology and surgery. She earned her medical degree from the Royal College of […]
Hopkins Conte Digestive Diseases Research Core Center Pilot/Feasibility Grant
Posted by | ResearchThe Pilot/Feasibility Projects (P/FP) are key components of Core activities. The goal of this program is to provide seed money for projects, eventually leading to successful competition for funding at the national level. The P/FPs provide $10,000-$25,000, typically given each year to up to 4 investigators/projects. Alternatively, up to $50,000 can be awarded for collaborative […]
Melia and Montemayor Receive Seed Grants on Sex and Gender Differences Awards
Posted by | CongratulationsJoanna Melia, assistant professor in the Division of Gastroenterology, and Kristina Montemayor, fellow in the Division of Pulmonary, received 2020 Seed Grants on Sex and Gender Differences. These grants aim to promote basic, translational, clinical, population health and social science research on sex and gender differences in the immune system and its function and to […]
Faculty Promotions and Additions
Posted by | CongratulationsCongratulations to the below faculty members who were recently promoted. Associate Professor Mahendra Damarla, Pulmonary Raquel Greer, General Internal Medicine James Hamilton, Gastroenterology Oliver Laeyendecker, Infectious Diseases Assistant Professor Eric Gapud, Rheumatology Emily Insetta, CIMS Gigi Liu, General Internal Medicine Michelle Sharp, Pulmonary Homa Timlin, Rheumatology Scott Vasher, CIMS We would also like to welcome […]
Giardiello and Pasricha Honored by the AGA
Posted by | CongratulationsFrank Giardiello and Jay Pasricha, professors in the Division of Gastroenterology, were honored by the American Gastroenterological Association for their distinguished careers as mentors and leaders. The AGA Research Foundation program recognizes individuals who have had a pivotal role in shaping the fields of gastroenterology and hepatology and helps to raise funds to support future investigators. They will […]
Hopkins Conte Digestive Diseases Basic Research Core Center Grant
Posted by | ResearchThe Pilot/Feasibility Projects (P/FP) are key components of Core activities. The goal of this program is to provide seed money for projects, eventually leading to successful competition for funding at the national level. The P/FPs provide $10,000-$25,000, typically given each year to up to four investigators/projects. Alternatively, up to $50,000 can be awarded for collaborative […]
The Alan Hofmann & Family Lectureship
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Kalloo to Step Down as Director of Gastroenterology
Posted by | Administration, LeadershipAfter 15 years, Tony Kalloo will step down as the director of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology on February 1, 2020. Dr. Kalloo joined the Hopkins faculty in 1988. During that time, he has proven to be an incredible innovator, valuable mentor and world-class clinician. He is the pioneer of natural orifice surgery, a […]