FTG - Dr. Dora Clayton-Jones Inducted into the AAN 2023 Class
August 02, 2023
Dr. Dora Clayton-Jones, FTG Cohort 6, has been inducted into the American Academy of Nursing 2023 class of fellows.
Global Hope Sickle Cell Disease Directed Course
August 02, 2023
Global HOPE’s sickle cell disease (SCD) training program for primary careproviders in resource-limited settings seeks to improve the clinical care ofchildren diagnosed with SCD. The course will teach local clinicians whoprovide the initial care to children how to manage SCD.
RISE - Dr. Tashara Leak Named Inaugural Associate Dean for CHE in NYC
August 02, 2023
Dr. Tashara Leak, RISE Cohort 8, has been named the inaugural Associate Dean for College of Human Ecology in NYC for Cornell University.
Tashara will serve as the coordinator for various CHE research, educational and outreach programs in NYC, increasing collaboration and visibility across CHE programs. Tashara will also lead the development of new programs that are in line with Ithaca-based programs, expertise, and goals, including the development of an undergraduate summer program in NYC
OHD - Dr. Bettina Beech Featured in Alumni Spotlight at University of Texas School of Public Health
August 02, 2023
Dr. Bettina Beech, MPI OHD, was featured by her alma mater, University of Texas School of Public Health. Please see the article at https://sph.uth.edu/news/story/alumni-spotlight-bettina-m-beech-drph-mph
OHD - Dr. Jerraco Johnson Published in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
August 02, 2023
Dr. Jerrico Johnson, OHD Cohort 9, published data from his SRP grant and the article was featured by the University of Houston. The feature can be found at https://uh.edu/news-events/stories/2023/july-2023/07122023-parent-fitness-study.php
RISE - Dr. Utibe Essien Appears on PBS NewsHour
August 02, 2023
Utibe Essien, RISE Cohort 7, made a remarkable appearance on PBS NewsHour (7/10/23). In an interview with the esteemed Amna Nawaz, he spoke about the recent Supreme Court ruling on Affirmative Action and its significant impact on diversity in healthcare. You won't want to miss this enlightening conversation! Catch the interview online at the official PBS NewsHour website: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/.
AGOLD - Dr. Ramon Lorca Published in Physiological Genomics
August 02, 2023
Dr. Ramon Lorca, AGOLD Cohort 8, was recently published in Physiological Genomics.
Altered placental ion channel gene expression in preeclamptic high-altitude pregnancies
BSM - Dr. Suzanna Martinez Receives R01
August 02, 2023
Dr. Suzanna Martinez, BSM Cohort 6, recently received an R01, Food Security and Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, from NHLBI.
OHD - Dr. Keith Norris Named Distinguished Professor
July 25, 2023
Dr. Keith Norris, PI OHD, was recently named a Distinguished Professor of Medicine at UCLA.
AGOLD - Dr. Ariangela J. Kozik Receives Tenure
July 25, 2023
Dr. Ariangela J. Kozik, AGOLD Cohort 9, has received a tenure track position as an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan.