Detecting Mental Health Conditions in Women Veterans Helps To Identify Their Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

A research team from BUSM and the VA Boston Healthcare System, which included corresponding author Megan Gerber, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Medicine, conducted a study that found Women Veterans that exhibit a high degree of mental health issues are associated with an increased risk for coronary artery disease (CAD). The study also found that with each additional mental health condition (depression, anxiety and psychotic disorders), the odds of CAD increased by at least 40%. Read more: http://www.bumc.bu.edu/busm/2017/10/11/detecting-mental-health-conditions-in-women-veterans-helps-identify-risk-for-cardiovascular-disease/

Sarah Bagley, MD, named one of Greater Boston’s Chamber of Commerce’s 2017 Ten Outstanding Young Leaders

Sarah Bagley, MD, Assistant Professor in the Section of General Internal Medicine, was named one of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce’s 2017 Ten Outstanding Young Leaders (TOYL). As founder and director of BMC’s CATALYST clinic, Dr. Bagley and her team focus on treating young adults and teens struggling with substance use disorder.

The TOYL awards celebrate the contributions of current and emerging young leaders like Bagley who have demonstrated professional, personal and civic commitment to improving the quality of life within the Greater Boston region. She will be honored on November 8 at Laugh Boston.

Read more:  http://internal.bmc.org/newsdetail.asp?news_id={A641514C-02DC-4B0D-95A4-9AB18FBC1CA1}#

BMC Provider Recognition Campaign

Congratulations to the following providers that have met the 75^th percentile bar for provider communication on the BMC survey.

CReM Honored for Sharing Stem Cell Lines

The Center for Regenerative Medicine, founded by Drs. Darrell Kotton, Gustavo Mostoslavsky, and George Murphy in 2008, has received the 2017 Sharing Research Resources Award from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), which was established “to recognize successful models for sharing biomedical research resources.” Read more: http://www.bumc.bu.edu/busm/2017/09/08/crem-honored-for-sharing-stem-cell-lines/

September 17 Appointments/Promotions

Promotions

Vipul Chitalia, MBBS - Associate Professor of Medicine, Section of Nephrology

Allan J. Walkey, M.D. - Associate Professor of Medicine, Section of Pulmonary, Allergy, Sleep & Critical Care

Vijaya Kolachalama Receives AHA Grant to Improve Cardiovascular Treatments

Vijaya Kolachalama, PhD, Assistant Professor of Cardiology, has received a Scientist Development grant from the American Heart Association (AHA). The award will fund his three-year study,“Mechanisms of Drug-Coated Balloon Therapy.” The project focuses on developing models for smarter artery care, including improving drug coated angioplasty balloons that could benefit patients with clogged arteries. Read more: http://www.bumc.bu.edu/busm/2017/08/16/vijaya-kolachalama-receives-aha-grant-to-improve-cardiovascular-treatments/

July 17 Faculty Appointments/Promotions

Initial Appointments

Darryl A. Woods, M.D. – Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Section of General Internal Medicine

Ehab Billatos, M.D. – Instructor of Medicine, Section of Pulmonary, Allergy, Sleep and Critical Care

Taylor J. Deasy, M.D. – Instructor of Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition

Jalpan Ringwala, M.D. – Instructor of Medicine, Section of General Internal Medicine

Gustavo Mostoslavsky, MD, PhD, receives Innovator of the Year Award

Congratulations to Gustavo Mostoslavsky, MD, PhD, Associate Professor in Gastroenterology, Co Director of CREM, who was awarded the Innovator of the Year Award by BU! Read more: http://www.bumc.bu.edu/busm/2017/07/11/crem-stem-cell-researcher-is-innovator-of-the-year/

June 17 Faculty Appointments/Promotions

Congratulations to the following DOM Faculty Members on their initial appointments/promotions at Boston University School of Medicine:

Initial Appointments

Andreea Bujor, M.D.,Ph.D. – Assistant Professor of Medicine in Rheumatology

Lindsay Demers, Ph.D. – Assistant Professor of Medicine in Geriatrics

Julie Freiman, M.D. - Assistant Professor of Medicine in Infectious Diseases

Arash Hossein-Nezhad Shirvani, M.D., Ph.D. - Assistant Professor of Medicine in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition

Jonathan Iaccarino, M.D. - Assistant Professor of Medicine in Pulmonary, Allergy, Sleep & Critical Care

Joseph Kaserman, M.D. – Instructor of Medicine in Pulmonary, Allergy, Sleep & Critical Care

Shivda Pandey, M.B.B.S. - Assistant Professor of Medicine in Cardiology

Pooja Phull, M.D. -  Instructor of Medicine in Hematology & Medical Oncology

Vina Pulido, M.D. - Instructor of Medicine in Hematology & Medical Oncology

Hedy Smith, M.D., Ph.D. – Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine in Hematology & Medical Oncology

Brielle Spataro, M.D., M.S. – Assistant Professor of Medicine in General Internal Medicine

Promotions

Melissa Farb, Ph.D. - Assistant Professor of Medicine in Vascular Biology

Hemant Roy Named Franz J. Ingelfinger, MD, Professor in Gastroenterology