The Excellence in Patient Care Symposium from the Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence took place on Monday, October 11. Ten new members were inducted, including three from the Department of Medicine. During the ceremony, Dr. Scott Wright, professor in the Division of GIM and director of the Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence, read […]
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Johns Hopkins Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratory for Aging Research
Posted by | ResearchThe Johns Hopkins Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratory (AITC) for Aging Research received funding from the National Institute on Aging. The plan for the AITC was developed jointly by faculty across the Whiting School of Engineering, the School of Medicine and the Carey Business School. The overarching goal of the AITC is to connect engineers, […]
2021 State of the Department Recap
Posted by | Administration, Education, Leadership, Patient Care, ResearchThank you all for attending Dr. Anderson's State of the Department address and the opening of Medical Grand Rounds. Your interest and participation in the successes and future of this department are a huge part of what makes it the productive and accomplished department it is. Listed below are a few highlights of the presentation […]
Faculty Promotions and Additions
Posted by | CongratulationsCongratulations to the below faculty members who were recently promoted. Associate Professor Romsai Tony Boonyasai, Hospital Medicine at JHH Abdulla Al Damluji, Cardiology Erika Darrah, Rheumatology Jose Madrazo, Cardiology Rakhi Naik, Hematology Saowanee Ngamruengphong, Gastroenterology Assistant Professor Andrew Lerner, Pulmonary John Miller, Rheumatology Samantha Vogt, Hematology Instructor Michael Keller, Pulmonary We would also like to […]
Roth Receives Lawton Award
Posted by | CongratulationsDr. David Roth, professor in the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, will receive the M. Powell Lawton Award at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America in November. This prestigious award is given for distinguished contributions in applied gerontological research. Dr. Roth bridges methodological rigor with expertise in content and theory […]
Boyd Named Director of the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology
Posted by | Congratulations, LeadershipWe are excited to announce that Dr. Cynthia Boyd will assume the role of director of the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology. She has graciously served as interim director since July 2020 following Dr. Chris Durso’s move to director of the Department of Medicine at JHBMC. Dr. Boyd has led the division with distinction […]
Oh Receives Venture Discovery Fund
Posted by | CongratulationsDr. Esther Oh, associate professor in the Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology, was awarded the Venture Discovery Fund (VDF) from the Richman Family Precision Medicine Center of Excellence in Alzheimer’s disease (RC PMCoE-AD). This is a collaborative project with Dr. Najim Dehak (Co-PI) (Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering, WSE), Dr. Laureano Moro Velazquez (Co-I) […]
Nidadavolu and Westbrook Receive Junior Faculty Awards
Posted by | Congratulations, ResearchDrs. Lolita Nidadavolu, fellow in the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, and Reyhan Westbrook, instructor in the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, have each received a Junior Faculty Award sponsored by the Glenn Foundation for Medical Research and the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR). This $100,000 grant is awarded to investigators studying biology […]
Christmas Named Rosemarie Hope Reid, M.D. Endowed Professor
Posted by | Congratulations, EducationWe are delighted to announce the establishment of the Rosemarie Hope Reid, M.D. Endowed Professorship to support the Director of the Primary Care Leadership Track in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. We are also delighted to announce that Dr. Colleen Christmas, director of the Primary Care Leadership Track, will be the inaugural recipient […]