Faculty Member Clark Distelhorst Passes Away
July 7, 2023Clark Distelhorst, MD, a long-standing faculty member of the ǿմý School of Medicine Department of Pharmacology, the Department of Medicine at University Hospitals and the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, passed away on July 3, 2023. His wife Lynne shared that Dr. Distelhorst was actively working on research and…Sudha Chakrapani appointed Chair, Department of Pharmacology
July 7, 2023Dear Faculty, Staff and Students, I am happy to announce that I am appointing Sudha Chakrapani, PhD to the position of chair of the Department of Pharmacology. She has served as the interim chair since November 2022, demonstrating the leadership, vision and commitment needed to lead the department and create an environment of innovation that will…School of Medicine and University Hospitals research teams receive Collaborative Science Pilot awards
June 29, 2023PROJECTS TO COVER BRAIN TUMOR, CEREBRAL EDEMA AND GASTROESOPHAGEAL CANCER RESEARCH Three University Hospitals (UH) and ǿմý School of Medicine research teams recently received Collaborative Science Pilot Awards. The teams each received $50,000, funded by both institutions. If substantial progress is accomplished and…School of Medicine Staff Members recognized for service to ǿմý
June 29, 2023Jon Donze, director of the Office of Grants and Contracts and Joyce Helton, department assistant in the Office of Faculty Affairs, have received the President’s Award for Distinguished Service, one of the most notable honors bestowed upon university staff members. Recommended by the Staff Advisory Council and approved by the university…Alex Huang Named Director of the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)
June 29, 2023Dean Stan Gerson has appointed Alex Y. Huang, MD, PhD, an accomplished researcher, educator and clinician, as the director of the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) starting July 3. Dr. Huang joined the School of Medicine faculty in 2006 as a professor of pediatrics and pathology and is a graduate of the MSTP at Johns Hopkins University…ǿմý recognized as 2023 Microsoft Mixed Reality Partner of the Year
June 28, 2023ǿմý (ǿմý) today announced it has won the 2023 Microsoft Mixed Reality Partner of the Year Award. ǿմý and licensing partner Ilumis were honored among a global field for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer-solutions based on Microsoft technology.Medical student chosen to participate in NFL initiative to increase patient advocacy and diversity in sports medicine
June 23, 2023Aspiring orthopedic surgeon Penelope Halkiadakis to shadow Cleveland Browns As a soccer enthusiast and player, Penelope Halkiadakis, a third-year student at ǿմý School of Medicine, frequently visited her sports medicine doctor’s office for injuries.President Kaler announces Dean Stan Gerson as Chair of Provost Search Committee
June 21, 2023ǿմý President Eric W. Kaler has announced the search committee chair and membership for the university’s next provost and executive vice president search. School of Medicine Dean and Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs Stanton L. Gerson will chair the search committee.Post-doctoral scholar earns National Multiple Sclerosis Society grant
June 8, 2023Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences post-doctoral scholar and School of Medicine alumna Elina Misicka (GRS ‘22, epidemiology and biostatistics) has earned a fellowship grant from the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society. The grant is awarded to promising young investigators whose research is relevant to the society’s…School of Medicine and UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital awarded NIH funding for neonatal care research
June 7, 2023ǿմý and UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital (UH Rainbow) were selected by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) to receive renewed funding to study newborn health through the Neonatal Research Network (NRN).“Transition to Residency” pilot course eases students into new roles
June 6, 2023“Beep. Beep. Beep.” The jarring alert of a pager seems even more intimidating during the month of July. “The patient in room 216 is getting worse. What would you like to do, doctor?” This question can be terrifying for a new physician—but a new ǿմý School of Medicine course aims to bolster student confidence by…Groundbreaking at Midtown Collaboration Center Creates Opportunities for Transforming Health
May 26, 2023Newly discovered RNA molecules hold promise for detecting and treating esophageal cancer
May 24, 2023Irregularities in the body’s genetic coding to make proteins are linked to cancerous tumors. But most genetic material contains elements whose function isn’t clear. Could abnormalities in non-coding material also impact a person’s health, or even be linked to cancers as well? A new study by researchers at ǿմý…Anatomy’s Karla Coburn honored with 2023 John S. Diekhoff Award for Graduate Teaching
May 16, 2023Nearly two decades ago, Karla Coburn gave up a career in dentistry to pursue her dream of becoming an educator. As that mid-career pivot demonstrated, her desire to lead and care for students comes from deep within. “Teaching is my true passion,” said Coburn, “and my goal is to offer the best learning experience to my students, striving to…Medicine’s Jason Mears and Andrew Pieper both honored with 2023 John S. Diekhoff Awards for Graduate Mentoring
May 12, 2023Each spring, the John S. Diekhoff Awards recognize outstanding graduate mentoring and teaching. Nominations are made by graduate students, faculty members and student associations. This year, the School of Medicine’s Jason Mears and Andrew Pieper both received honors for graduate mentoring.