Cheers — Nov. 16, 2009
ACADEMIC CENTERS AND AFFILIATES
Jhpiego was named an Innovator of the Year by The Daily Record in recognition of its efforts to save the lives of women and their families by creating low-cost health solutions that can be utilized in remote locations with few resources, such as running water or electricity, around the world. This year, [...]
Cheers — Oct. 19, 2009
BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
N. Franklin Adkinson Jr., professor of medicine, has received the 2009 Distinguished Clinician Award from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. The award recognizes his commitment to patient care and clinical investigation focused on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of asthma and allergic diseases.
Deidra Crews, instructor in nephrology, has received [...]
Milestones — Oct. 19, 2009
ACADEMIC AND CULTURAL CENTERS
15 years of service
Kowalczyk, Evelyn, Institute for
Policy Studies
Miller, Carl, Center for Talented Youth
10 years of service
Brooks, Cathy, Center for Talented
Youth
Dammann, John, Mind/Brain Institute
BLOOMBERG SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
30 years of service
Harris, Carolyn, Molecular
Microbiology and Immunology
Mapp, Joyce, Center for Teaching and
Learning with Technology
Zepp, Gloria, Epidemiology
20 years of service
Russo, Joann, Facilities
Weatherholtz, [...]
Our newest Nobelist: Carol Greider
Carol Greider honored for her groundbreaking work on telomeres
Biologist Evangelos Moudrianakis wins ‘Greek Nobel Prize’
Evangelos “Van” Moudrianakis, a Johns Hopkins University biologist and biophysicist, has won the 2009 Bodossaki Aristeio in Biomedicine for his pioneering work shedding light on the structure of the complex web of DNA and proteins (histones) that make up chromatin—work that has provided valuable insight into how the genetic information of chromosomes is regulated.
Alumni Bloomberg and Sawyers receive Lasker Awards
Two Johns Hopkins alumni last week received prestigious awards from the Lasker Foundation.
Five Johns Hopkins graduate students named Siebel Scholars
The California-based Siebel Foundation has selected five Johns Hopkins students from the Whiting School of Engineering and the School of Medicine as recipients of its annual Siebel Scholars awards, which provide $35,000 to each student to be used for the final year of graduate studies.
Cheers: August 2009
Cheers is a monthly listing of honors and awards received by faculty, staff and students plus recent appointments and promotions. Contributions must be submitted in writing and be accompanied by a phone number.
Milestones: August 2009
The following staff members recently retired or celebrated an anniversary with the university in June 2009. The information is compiled by the Office of Faculty, Staff and Retiree Programs, 410-516-6060
Two Johns Hopkins faculty members receive 2009 White House early career awards
Two Johns Hopkins faculty members are among the 100 winners of this year’s Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.
JHH tops ‘U.S. News’ Honor Roll for 19th year in a row
The Johns Hopkins Hospital has once again—for the 19th consecutive time—earned the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings of more than 4,800 American hospitals, placing first in three medical specialties and in the top 16 in 13 others.
The Johns Hopkins Children’s Center ranked in top 10
The Johns Hopkins Children’s Center is among the top 10 children’s hospitals in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings of American children’s hospitals.
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Recognition
See photos of some of the more than 570 staff members to be recognized—289 with five years of service, 190 with 10 years and 92 with 15.
2009 Johns Hopkins diversity awards
Nine individuals and two groups were honored this year by the Diversity Leadership Council for their commitment to the advancement of diversity, inclusion or multiculturalism as demonstrated by efforts and accomplishments.
Milestones: July 2009
The following staff members recently retired or celebrated an anniversary with the university in July 2009. The information is compiled by the Office of Faculty, Staff and Retiree Programs, 410-516-6060.
