Dr. Kelli Allen promoted to Full Professor
Kelli Dominick Allen, PhD was promoted to Full Professor! Kelli has spent much of her distinguished career advancing the health of patients with osteoarthritis through her conduct of rigorous studies employing methods in health services, clinical and comparative effectiveness, and patient centered outcomes research. He work has focused on improving care for osteoarthritis, with a focus on self-management, physical activity, and physical therapy related care.
Dr. George Jackson quoted in national media on patient centered medical homes
George Jackson, PhD was quoted and interviewed as an expert in an article about Patient Centered Medical Homes on Medpage Today, edited by Sanjay Gupta, MD. See the article and George’s interview here: Jackson. Congratulations, George!
Dr. Voils elected Fellow of Society of Behavioral Medicine
Corrine Voils, PhD was elected as a Fellow of the Society of Behavioral Medicine. Fellow status is a distinction conferred by the Society on full members in recognition of outstanding contributions to the advancement of the science and practice of behavioral medicine. Among the considerations for this distinction are academic, professional, clinical, legislative, or other meritorious accomplishments. Congratulations, Corrine!
Drs. Jennifer Gierisch, Doug McCrory, and Ranee Chatterjee publish two papers in Annals of Internal Medicine
Jennifer Gierisch, Doug McCrory,,and Ranee Chatterjee published two high impact papers in published in Annals of Internal Medicine last week:
Prioritization of Research Addressing Management Strategies for Ductal Carcinoma in Situ. Gierisch JM, Myers ER, Schmit KM, Crowley MJ, McCrory DC, Chatterjee R, Coeytaux RR, Kendrick A, Sanders GD. Ann Intern Med. 2014 Feb 25.
DoM-led research sets treatment priorities in new national research effort
Two DoM-led research teams are working to identify and rank important gaps in knowledge for treatment regimens of two diverse conditions: bipolar disorder among adolescents and early breast tumors in women. For both conditions, diagnosis is often not clear-cut, while typical treatments come with a trade-off of benefits and serious side effects.
GIM has 5 presentations accepted at national SGIM conference
Several GIM members have been for selected for oral and abstract presentations at the upcoming SGIM meeting in San Diego, CA. Congratulations to these teams!
- Will Yancy, Cynthia Coffman, Megan McVay (research fellow), Gene Oddone, Corrine Voils and Valerie smith for “Allowing Patient Choice Between Two Diverse Diets Did Not Improve Weight Loss”
- Karen Goldstein, Hayden Bosworth, Gene Oddone, Lori Bastian, Leah Zuhlig, Karen Stetuchak, and Maren Olseon for “Gender and Racial Differences in Control of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors among Veterans”
- Joel C.
Dr. Paul Lantos Receives Career Development Award!
Paul Lantos, MD received a KL2 Career Development Award on “Improving the diagnosis of Lyme disease in the southeastern United States.” Congratulations, Paul!
Allen receives PCORI award to study knee osteoarthritis
Kelli Allen, PhD, associate professor of medicine (General Internal Medicine), has received a grant from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).
Dr. Allen's project is "Physical Therapy vs.
George Jackson, PhD appointed to Associate Professor!
George L. Jackson, PhD was appointed Associate Professor, Track V, effective January 1, 2014. George is a health care epidemiologist who has established an impressive track record of nationally recognized research and funding in the areas of implementation science with a focus on improving the structures, processes and outcomes of care among patients with hypertension, diabetes, and cancer. Congratulations, George!
Lori Orlando, MD MHS appointed to Associate Professor!
Lori A. Orlando, MD MHS was appointed Associate Professor, Track IV, effective January 1, 2014. Lori is a clinician, researcher, mentor and educator who has practiced women's health and preventive medicine and has performed studies in several related areas, including collection and assessment of family history to improve care. Congratulations, Lori!