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Einstein-Montefiore Department of Medicine News

February 22, 2010

The Genetics of Critical Care
Knowing whether a family history includes death from sepsis or pneumonia may give ICU physicians new insight into preventing and treating these fast-acting, often devastating conditions.

February 8, 2010

Diversity "Second Look" Dinner and Visit
Seventeen minority medical students applying for residency attended the Diversity Affairs Committee's Re-Visitation Day.  

February 1, 2010

When Simple Interventions Can Save Lives
Physicians are critically poised to detect and intervene in the growing and underreported issue of elder mistreatment. 

January 25, 2010

Medicine Faculty Active as Scientific Editors
Enver Akalin (Nephrology), Gary Schwartz (Endocrinology), and Kami Kim (Infectious Diseases) are serving as editors and editorial board members of scientific medical journals.

Feuerstadt Named Outstanding House Officer
Gastroenterology fellow Paul Feuerstadt has been chosen as one of Montefiore's outstanding house officers for 2010.

Savel Recognized for Intensive Care Podcasts
Richard Savel (Critical Care) was recently honored by the Executive Committee and Council of SCCM for his work on intensive care podcasts.

January 18, 2010

Tribute to Ronald Nagel, MD
The Department of Medicine honors Ronald L. Nagel, MD, former Chief of the Division of Hematology.

Updated Department of Medicine Faculty Research Publications
Updates of the previous week's Pubmed listings of publications from primary and secondary Department of Medicine faculty members from September 21 through December 31, 2009.

January 10, 2010

Practicality Prevails for Diabetes and Heart Disease
While seemingly tame and old-fashioned, "eat right, quit smoking, and take your medicine" could be the best weapon yet for treating the world's unprecedented diabetes pandemic.

Recent Department of Medicine Faculty Research Publications
Pubmed listings of publications from primary and secondary Department of Medicine faculty members from September 21 through December 31, 2009.

January 3, 2010

Surks Receives Ingbar Award
Martin Surks, Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology), has received the 2010 Sidney H. Ingbar Distinguished Service Award.

Pinsker to Retire
Kenneth Pinsker, MD, Professor of Medicine (Pulmonary Medicine) will retire after a 40-year association with Montefiore Medical Center.

Department Staff Changes
Lili Beit and Deborah DeLuca-Parchen have transferred to new positions at Einstein/Montefiore.

December 7, 2009

Department of Medicine Welcomes New Faculty
James M. Tauras (Cardiology) has joined the Einstein-Montefiore Department of Medicine faculty.

November 29, 2009

Singh Receives Shields Postdoc Research Prize
Rajat Singh, Department of Medicine postdoctoral fellow, was among the winners of this year's Dennis Shields Postdoctoral Research Prizes.

Department of Medicine Welcomes New Faculty
Tihomir Stefanec (Critical Care Medicine) and Gerin R. Stevens (Cardiology) have joined the Einstein-Montefiore Department of Medicine faculty.

November 15, 2009

Jerschow to Lead Drug Desensitization Program
The Einstein-Montefiore Division of Allergy & Immunology recently recruited Elina Jerschow, MD, to become director of Montefiore's Drug Desensitization Program.

Department of Medicine Welcomes New Faculty Members
Charles Nordin (Cardiology) and Petra Rietschel (Oncology) have joined the Einstein-Montefiore Department of Medicine faculty.

November 8, 2009

Brandt Steps Down as GI Division Chief
Lawrence Brandt, Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology since 2000, has decided to step down to leverage his talents in scholarship and teaching for the Division.

Improving Einstein's Diversity
As the nation grows rapidly more diverse, the number of underrepresented minorities in academic medicine remains low.

Department of Medicine Welcomes New Faculty Members
Gladys Martin and Samantha Miller (General Internal Medicine) have joined the Einstein-Montefiore Department of Medicine faculty.

November 3, 2009

Barland to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
Congratulations to Peter Barland (Rheumatology), who has been selected to receive the Arthritis Foundation New York Chapter's Lifetime Achievement Award.

Department of Medicine Welcomes New Faculty Members
Regina Lee (General Internal Medicine) and Dr. George Lui (Cardiology) have joined the Einstein-Montefiore Department of Medicine faculty. 

October 26, 2009

Gastroenterology Fellows Win National "GI Jeopardy"
Division of Gastroenterology fellows won first place in the sixth annual "GI Jeopardy" competition during the 2009 ACG Annual Meeting in San Diego.

Medicine Welcomes New Faculty
Harmit Kalia, DO (Hepatology) and Jason Korcak, MD, MPH (General Internal Medicine) have joined the Einstein-Montefiore Department of Medicine faculty.

October 19, 2009

Medicine Faculty Honored at Einstein Convocation
Six Department of Medicine faculty members were honored at Einstein's recent convocation.

Medicine Welcomes New Faculty
Manuela Calvo, MD and Elizabeth Kiefer, MD, MPH (General Internal Medicine) have joined the Einstein-Montefiore Department of Medicine faculty.

October 12, 2009

Hostetter to Chair ASN Public Policy Board
Thomas Hostetter (Nephrology) has been selected as the new chair of the Public Policy Board for the American Society of Nephrology.

Faculty in the Media
Marla Keller (Infectious Diseases) and Laurie Jacobs (Geriatrics) have appeared in recent media.

October 5, 2009

Department of Medicine 2009 Academic Promotions
Again this year, the Einstein Committee on Academic Promotions approved each of the 26 faculty members proposed for 2009 promotion or appointment in senior rank.

Eisen Named Moses MICU Medical Director
Dr. Lewis Eisen (Critical Care) has been appointed to the position of Medical Director of the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at the Montefiore Medical Center Moses Division.

September 28, 2009

2008-09 NIH Funding for Medicine Faculty
Einstein faculty members received a significant number of new grants, competing renewals, and supplements from the NIH September 2008 to September 2009.

September 20, 2009

Patient Data for Health Services Research
Long known to illuminate clinical studies, hospital databases can be a goldmine in tackling some of the nation's most complex, challenging healthcare issues.

September 13, 2009

Bettina Fries to Supervise Medical Research Pathway Residency
Bettina Fries, MD (Infectious Diseases) has been chosen to supervise the Medical Scientist Pathway Track in the Internal Medicine Residency Program.

September 6, 2009

QI Involves Challenge, Promise
Quality improvement is pervasive throughout the Einstein-Montefiore network, with goals of changing outcomes of CHF, diabetes, AIDS, and cardiac complications; improving performance; increasing patient satisfaction; building external recognition; peer review; and community health.

Scientists Move Closer to Safer Anthrax Vaccine
Nareen Abboud, Ph.D. and Arturo Casadevall, M.D., Ph.D. have identified two small protein fragments that could be developed into an anthrax vaccine that may cause fewer side effects than the current vaccine.

Faculty in the Media
Liise-anne Pirofski and Belinda Ostrowsky (Infectious Diseases), Aaron Fox (General Internal Medicine), and Jesse Roth (Endocrinology) are among Medicine faculty members recently interviewed or quoted in the media. 

August 30, 2009

Ruy Soeiro, MD
Dr. Ruy Soeiro, a longstanding member who served as co-division chief and chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Einstein for many years, died August 20, 2009.

August 24, 2009

Czaja and Kim Receive Tenure
Mark Czaja (Hepatology) and Kami Kim (Infectious Diseases) were two of the four newly tenured faculty members at Einstein this year.

Greenberg Appointed Interim Chief of Cardiology
Mark Greenberg, Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, has been appointed Interim Chief of Cardiology.

Jacobs Appointed Vice Chair for Clinical and Educational Programs
Dr. Laurie Jacobs, Chief of the Division of Geriatrics, has been appointed Vice Chair for Clinical and Educational Programs for the Montefiore operations side of the Department of Medicine.

Lief Appointed Interim Housestaff Program Director
Dr. Philip Lief, Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs, has been appointed Interim Housestaff Program Director.

Department of Medicine Honors 2009 House Staff Graduates
The Department graduated its 2009 class of Medicine house staff June 18, 2009, extending congratulations for a job well done to the graduates and award winners.

Faculty Honored at 2009 Graduation
Members of the Department of Medicine were recognized and honored at Einstein's annual graduation June 2, 2009.

August 3, 2009

Millions of U.S. Children Low In Vitamin D
Seven out of 10 U.S. children have low vitamin D levels, raising their risk of bone and heart disease, according to a study of over 6,000 children, co-led by Dr. Michal Melamed (Nephrology).

July 28, 2009

Researchers Uncover Topical Drug for Diabetes-Related Wounds
An iron-removing drug reduces the time it takes diabetic wounds to heal in mice, according to a study co-authored by Dr. Michael Brownlee (Endocrinology).

July 22, 2009

Peptide Linked to Glucose Metabolism and Neuronal Cell Survival
A cellular protein that may prevent nerve cells from dying also helps to improve insulin action and lower blood glucose levels, according to a study co-authored by Dr. Nir Barzilai (Endocrinology).

June 15, 2009

Predicting Fatal Fungal Infections
Dr. Liise-anne Pirofski (Infectious Diseases) describes a technique for predicting which HIV-infected patients are at greatest risk for developing fungal meningitis caused by Cryptococcus neoformans.

June 8, 2009

NIH Funds Regional Center for Biodefense and Emerging ID Research
Dr. Arturo Casadevall (Infectious Diseases) is Deputy Director of the Northeast Biodefense Center (NBC), recipient of a recent $46 million grant to conduct research on emerging infectious diseases.

May 3, 2009

ID Fellow Wins Best Abstract Award
Brian Metzger, infectious diseases fellow, was selected for the best fellows' abstract at the Infectious Diseases Society of New York annual meeting in April.

April 26, 2009

Cardiology Opens New Women's Heart Health Center
The Division of Cardiology announces the opening of its Womens Heart Health Center, offering medical management, clinical care, and education for women of all ages.

April 19, 2009

Gupta Receives Endowed Chair
Sanjeev Gupta (Hepatology) has been named the Eleazar and Feige Reicher Chair in Translational Medicine for achievements and contributions to the College.

Czaja, Cuervo Discover New Fat-Fighting Pathway
Mark Czaja (Hepatology) and Ana Maria Cuervo (Medicine) have discovered a process that controls the amount of fat that cells store for use as a back-up energy source.

Folkert Honored by American Kidney Fund
Vaughn Folkert (Nephrology) received the AKF annual award for dedication to patients with kidney disease and training and mentoring renal fellows.

Herbert Scheinberg, Professor of Medicine
Herbert Scheinberg, Professor of Medicine at Einstein's founding and leader of the Division of Genetic Medicine, died April 4, 2009.

March 30, 2009

Diabetes Education Receives ADA Recognition
Einstein-Montefiore’s diabetes education programs were recently awarded the American Diabetes Association Education recognition certificate for quality diabetes self-management education.

Anatol Morell, Emeritus Professor of Medicine
Anatol Morell, Emeritus Professor of Medicine and long-time research collaborator of Dr. Herbert Scheinberg, died at age 95 on March 16, 2009.

Diane Edelstein, Endocrinology
A Japanese maple tree has been planted and a bronze plaque inscribed in honor of Diane Edelstein, long-time employee of the Division of Endocrinology.

March 23, 2009

Students, Residencies Match Strong for 2009
In of the largest Match Day ever, 56 Einstein medical students matched in categorical Internal Medicine internships, and the Department of Medicine’s residency programs readily filled all slots.

March 16, 2009

Big Bugs, Few Drugs: Infectious Disease and Antimicrobial Stewardship
Treating a patient with an infectious disease often begins a race against the clock to start appropriate treatment before mortality, spread of infection, or other complications set in.

Arnsten Wins Einstein Faculty Mentoring Award
Julia Arnsten, founding chief of the Division of General Internal Medicine, will be honored with a faculty mentoring award at the Davidoff Education Day ceremony..

Levine to Retire in June
Shirley Levine (Hematology), Associate Chair for Undergraduate Education since 1995, will retire June 30, 2009.

Silbiger to Assume New Leadership Roles
After eight years as program director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program, Sharon Silbiger will become Associate Chair of Undergraduate Medical Education and the Moses Site Director for the Division of Nephrology.

AIDS Center Receives International Visitors
The Montefiore AIDS Center and Center for Positive Living/ID Clinic recently hosted a site visit for visitors from Namibia and Guyana.

March 9, 2009

Srinivas Awarded Interventional Cardiology Training Grant
V. S. Srinivas (Cardiology) was been awarded the Abbott Fund Fellowship Grant for Interventional Cardiology and Vascular Medicine.

Dermatology Residents Give National Meeting Presentations
Einstein-Montefiore Dermatology residents presented numerous talks and posters at the annual American Academy of Dermatology meeting in San Francisco.

March 2, 2009

Medicine Faculty in the News
Rita Louard (Endocrinology) is quoted in an Ebony magazine article on diabetes, V. S. Srinivas (Cardiology) has published a study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, and Montefiore's "Keeping You Healthy" recently featured the Department's new Scarsdale practice site.

Recent Department of Medicine Faculty Research Publications
Pubmed listings of publications from primary and secondary Department of Medicine faculty members from December 8, 2008 to February 28, 2009.

February 23, 2009

Southern Appointed Chief of Hospital Medicine
Dr. William Southern has been appointed Chief of a new Section of Hospital Medicine within the Division of General Internal Medicine.

February 16, 2009

Peter Pan, Meet Father Time
As the senior citizen population skyrockets and geriatricians dwindle, Laurie Jacobs and colleagues have created innovative geriatrics training for medical students, residents, and practicing primary care physicians throughout the Bronx.

Oncology, Dermatology Win Young Investigator Awards
Pawan Kaler, Lin Deng, and Michael Papetti (Oncology) and Adam Friedman (Dermatology) were awarded first- and second-place prizes for presentations at the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs 15th Young Investigator Symposium.

February 9, 2009

Tenore and Bernstein Receive Faculty Awards
Dr. Peter Tenore (General Internal Medicine) received an "Addiction Physician of the Year" award from the NYS OASAS, and the Dean's Teaching Awards Selection Committee has chosen Dr Leslie Bernstein (Gastroenterology) to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Critical Care Physicians Pass Neurocritical Care Medicine Board Exam
Six Einstein-Montefiore Critical Care Medicine physicians took and passed the new Neurocritical Care Medicine Board examination, a new board under the United Council of Neurologic Subspecialities umbrella.

January 25, 2009

Nosanchuk Elected ACP Fellow
Dr. Joshua Nosanchuk (Infectious Diseases) has been elected to the status of Fellow in the American College of Physicians.

Matthew Florczyk, MD, PhD
Dr. Matthew Florczyk, Einstein-Montefiore Internal Medicine Residency intern, died January 21, 2009 after a long illness.

Medical Student Recalls Rich Diversity of Lab Experience
Second-year medical student Ariel Benson's online essay about his experience in the Susztak research lab (Nephrology).

January 19, 2009

London to be Honored at Harvard
A Harvard Medical School academic society will be established in honor of Dr. Irving London, renowned hematologist and geneticist and the first Chairman of Medicine at Einstein.

Medicine Welcomes New Faculty Members
Luciano Barbosa Lemos-Filho (Critical Care Medicine) and Vivien Leung (General Internal Medicine) are among those who have recently joined the Department.

January 12, 2009

Aldrich Receives Outstanding Clinician Award
The 2009 Outstanding Clinician Award from the New York State Thoracic Society goes to Thomas Aldrich, MD (Pulmonary Medicine).

Medicine Welcomes New Faculty Members
Michael Khilkin (Critical Care Medicine) and Puja Korabathina (General Internal Medicine) are among those who have recently joined the Department.

January 5, 2009

For Lupus Patients, a Day in the Sun?
Vitamin D may have important immunological consequences for patients with autoimmune diseases such as lupus, according to John Hardin, Professor of Medicine (Rheumatology) and Microbiology and Immunology.

Medicine Faculty Rated Highly for Teaching
Department of Medicine faculty received high scores in the annual summary of evaluations from third- and fourth-year medical students.

Nosanchuk Awarded Hirschl Scholarship and Micro/ID Course Directorship
Joshua Nosanchik (Infectious Diseases) has been named an Irma T. Hirschl Scholar and is now the director of the Einstein Microbiology/ID course.

Medicine Welcomes New Faculty Members
Reena Agarwal (General Internal Medicine) and Paul Gaglio (Hepatology) are among those who have recently joined the Department.

December 15, 2008

Three Medicine Postdocs Win Travel Grants
Drs. Neena Jain, Xiaohong Jing, and Wangyong Zeng are among ten postdoctoral researchers to be awarded for their work, presented at a recent scientific poster session.

Medicine Welcomes New Faculty Members
Susan Kovsky Wallis, MD (Rheumatology) and Kenneth Wen, MD (Cardiology) are among those who have recently joined the Department.

December 8, 2008

Medicine Welcomes New Faculty Members
Graciela J. Soto, MD (Critical Care Medicine), Joanna Starrels, MD (General Internal Medicine), and Cynthia Taub, MD (Cardiology) are among those who have recently joined the Department.

Department of Medicine Faculty Publications
PubMed listings of publications from the Department's primary and secondary faculty members for the period October 20, 2008 through December 7, 2008.

December 1, 2008

Two Medicine Postdocs Win Belfer Prizes
Li Zhou, PhD (Oncology) and Clemence Blouet, PhD (Endocrinology) are recipients of the Belfer Prize for Outstanding Postdoctoral Research.

Medicine Welcomes New Faculty Members
Alda Osinaga, MD and Andrea Porrovecchio, MD (General Internal Medicine) and Saima Saad, MB, BS (Geriatrics) are among those who have recently joined the Department.

November 17, 2008

The Mysterious Cough, Diagnosed and Treated
The human cough is a topic of burgeoning research, emerging treatment innovations, and a great deal of ongoing mystery, according to Dr. Peter Dicpinigaitis, Professor of Clinical Medicine and Director of the Montefiore Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit (Weiler Division).

November 10, 2008

BMI to NIH: Medicine's Role in Montefiore's Future
Boosting the U.S. News and World Report rank from 38 to top 20 and lowering the average South Bronx resident’s BMI are part of Dr. Steven Safyer's ambitious vision for Montefiore, Einstein, and the Department of Medicine.

Medicine Welcomes New Faculty Members
The Einstein-Montefiore Department of Medicine welcomes Calie Santana (General Internal Medicine), Neohi Shah (Pulmonary Medicine), and Keerti Sharma (Geriatrics).

November 3, 2008

High Honors for ID Faculty
Dr. Arturo Casadevall delivered the Kass Lecture at the most recent IDSA/ICAAC meeting, and Dr. Josh Nosanchuk will serve a two-year term as chair of the Joint Research Awards Committee.

Medicine Welcomes New Faculty Members
The Einstein-Montefiore Department of Medicine welcomes Belinda Ostrowsky (Infectious Diseases) and Vincent Pantone and Ketul Patel (General Internal Medicine).

October 26, 2008

Santana to Champion Quality Improvement
In a newly created role as Associate Director of Quality, Calie Santana will address the increasing demand for higher quality of care from regulatory and accreditation bodies, patient groups, and payers.

Medicine Welcomes New Faculty Members
Sara Lorenz and Alda Osinaga (General Internal Medicine) and Alissa Mark (Gastroenterology) are among those who have recently joined the Department.

Staff Changes and New Faces
Shelly Ann Bell has joined the department as the nurse manager for the MAP 2, Dermatology Center, and Scarsdale practice sites.

October 20, 2008

Montefiore's First Liver Transplant Performed
Montefiore performed its first liver transplant on October 10th, after a several-year process of applications, battles, staff recruitment, and acquiring necessary approvals.

CHCC's Buprenorphrine Program Offers Drug Users Options
Dr. Chinazo Cunningham's clinic-based buprenorphrine treatment program takes a patient-centered approach, empowering heroin and opiate users to manage their disease and build better lives.

Medicine Welcomes New Faculty Members
Robert Goodman (General Internal Medicine), Loren Greenberg (Geriatrics), and Tom Karson (Cardiology) are among those who have recently joined the Department.

October 13, 2008

Faculty Accolades Include Textbooks, Grants, Teaching Awards
David Hamerman, James Scheuer, Robert Ostfeld, V. S. Srinivas, Gabriele de Vos, Jacqueline Achkar, Markus Bitzer, Victor Schuster, and Felise Milan are recognized for recent accomplishments.

Housestaff, Fellows Recognized for Research
Congratulations go to James Leu, Brian Metzger, Samir Shah, and Adam Friedman, winners of the 2008 Medicine housestaff/fellow research symposium.

Medicine Welcomes New Faculty Members
Sulejman Celaj (Cardiology), Maria Duda (General Internal Medicine), and Ythan Goldberg (Cardiology) are among those who have recently joined the Department.

October 8, 2008

For "Athletes" with Heart Failure, Hope in Dope
Muscle-bulking clenbuterol and high-altitude simulation may benefit patients with chronic heart failure, according to Simon Maybaum (Cardiology).

October 1, 2008

Clothes Make the Man, But do They Make the Doctor?
Little research is available on the role of ties, white coats, and long sleeves in transmitting bacteria, but elements of today’s more casual work attire must also be examined, according to Lawrence J. Brandt (Gastroenterology).

September 29, 2008

Medicine Welcomes New Faculty Members
Carolyn Bauer (Renal Division), Laura Boucai (Endocrinology), and James Brust (General Internal Medicine) are among those who have recently joined the Department.

Montefiore Opens First Bronx Liver Transplant Program
On August 20th, 2008, the New York State Department of Health approved the first and only liver transplant program in the Bronx, at Montefiore.

Montefiore Opens New Renal Dialysis Vascular Access Center
In July 2008, a new renal dialysis vascular access center owned by Montefiore Medical Center was opened next to the GI endoscopy center on Broadway and 230th Street.

First Weiler Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation Performed
On June 18, 2008 the east campus Cardiology Electrophysiology group, led by Eugen Palma, performed the first radiofrequency catheter ablation at the newly equipped lab at Weiler Hospital.

Medicine Staff Changes and New Faces
George Ribadeneyra, Sheryl Simpson, and Yemisi Okusanya have recently joined the Department.

September 21, 2008

Nordin Announces Resignation from Jacobi Chairmanship
Dr. Charles Nordin (Cardiology), Chairman of Medicine at Jacobi Medical Center since 1996, announced last week that he will step down from the position in 2009.

Medicine Welcomes New Faculty Members
Yelena Averbukh (General Internal Medicine), Claire Bastie (Endocrinology), and Dina Began (Dermatology) are among those who have recently joined the Department.

GIM Faculty Awarded Multiple Grants
Hillary Kunins, Shadi Nahvi, William Southern, Alain Litwin, and Sarita Shah have recently received a number of grants and awards for their research.

September 14, 2008

Drinking and Bone Density
Moderate drinking can be beneficial in preventing hip fractures, according to a review and analysis of the effects of alcohol consumption on bone mineral density and hip fracture conducted by Karina Berg (General Internal Medicine).

Bitzer Receives Nephcure Grant
Markus Bitzer (Nephrology) has been awarded the 2008 NephCure Foundation Research Scientific Grant Program for his study of kidney failure.

Bouhassira on Stem Cells In NYT
Human embryonic stem cells can easily be made into volumes of red blood cells for transfusions, according to researchers including Eric E. Bouhassira (Hematology).

Casadevall on NPR
Arturo Casadevall (Infectious Diseases) joined a panel of nationally acclaimed scientists to discuss all things fungal on NPR's "Science Friday" last week.

Palma Appointed Director of Weiler Arrhythmia Service
Eugen C. Palma, Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine (Cardiology), has been appointed Director of the Weiler Arrhythmia Service.

Feldmesser and Keller Elected to IDSA Fellowship
Marta Feldmesser and Marla Keller (Infectious Diseases) have been elected to fellowship in the Infectious Diseases Society of America by the Board of Directors of the IDSA.

Einstein-Montefiore AIDS Center Visited by Botswana Officials
The Einstein-Montefiore AIDS Center was recently visited by officials of Botswana's National HIV Program.

September 11, 2008

Seven Years Later, a Cough and a Covenant
9/11 firefighters and rescue workers's health issues have become the primary focus for investigators like Pulmonary Medicine's David Prezant.

September 5, 2008

Medicine Faculty Appointments and Promotions
Sincerest congratulations go to the Medicine faculty members, either for appointment or promotion.

Bouhassira and Chua Among 5 Faculty Members Granted Tenure
Eric E. Bouhassira, Ph. D. and Streamson C. Chua, Jr., M.D., Ph.D. were among five Einstein faculty members to receive tenure, a permanent teaching status granted to the most esteemed members of the institution’s teaching staff.

August 25, 2008

Kitsis to Lead New Center for Cardiovascular Research
Richard Kitsis will become the founding director of the new Center for Cardiovascular Research, a world-class cardiovascular research facility spanning all Einstein and Montefiore academic and clinical departments.

Arnsten to Direct CFAR Clinical Core
Julia Arnsten will take over as Director of the Einstein-Montefiore Center for AIDS Research Clinical Core Facility, a renowned HIV core providing investigators with access to key HIV research resources.

Zingman Appointed Clinical Director of Infectious Diseases 
Barry Zingman, M.D., Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine (Infectious Diseases), has been appointed Clinical Director of the Einstein-Montefiore Division of Infectious Diseases at the Moses Division.

Price Center/Block Research Pavilion targets tuberculosis, other diseases
Daily News: The Einstein-Montefiore Price Center/Block Research Pavilion, a $220 million cutting-edge research center in the Bronx, someday may make major breakthroughs in the fights against cancer and genetic disorders, including lung cancer.

Brownlee Receives JDRF's Highest Award
Michael Brownlee (Endocrinology) is this year's selection for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's David Rumbough Award for Scientific Excellence.

May 4, 2008 

Vitamin D May Protect Against PAD
People with low vitamin D levels may face increased risk for PAD, according to Michal Melamed, M.D. and other Einstein Nephrology researchers.

April 27, 2008

GIM Faculty Active, Diverse in Presenting at SGIM Meeting
Einstein General Internal Medicine faculty presented nearly 40 pre-courses, poster sessions, oral presentations, clinical vignettes, interest groups, and workshops at the 31st Annual Society of General Internal Medicine Meeting.

April 20, 2008

Bitzer Receives NephCure's Young Investigator Award
Markus Bitzer (Nephrology) has received a $300,000 Young Investigator Award from the NephCure Foundation

Brownlee Receives JDRF's Highest Award
Michael Brownlee (Endocrinology) is the 2008 recipient for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s highest award, The David Rumbough Award for Scientific Excellence.

April 13, 2008

Endocrinology's Diane Edelstein Dies
Diane Edelstein, a senior research assistant in Endocrinology, died April 10th after a long struggle with pancreatic cancer.

New Geriatrics Program Funded to Target Elder Abuse and Neglect
The Division of Geriatrics has received a UJA-Federation grant in support of its initiative to tackle elder abuse and neglect.

March 31, 2008

Putterman to be 2008 Einstein AOA Faculty Inductee
Chaim Putterman, Chief of the Einstein Division of Rheumatology, will be this year's faculty inductee into Einstein's Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) honor society.

March 23, 2008

Record Match Results for Internal Medicine Residency
The Einstein-Montefiore Department of Medicine succeeded in matching each of its 2008-2009 positions for the Internal Medicine Residency Program, including an all-time high for the Medical Scientist Pathway.

Strong Match Results for Dermatology Residency
The Einstein-Montefiore Division of Dermatology had another excellent match for its 2009-2010 residency program, ranking 33 candidates and going only to #5 on its list to obtain three house staff, including its #2 choice.

March 7, 2008

Brandt Receives 3 Awards for Teaching Excellence
Larry Brandt, Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology, recently received 3 prestigious awards, including distinguished educator and master teacher.

Simon Receives Einstein Harry Eagle Award for Best Teaching
Douglas Simon (Gastroenterology) is the recipient of the Einstein 2008 Harry Eagle Award for best teacher in the basic sciences.

February 24, 2008

Dermatology Opens Mohs Surgery Suite
Albert Einstein Department of Medicine announces the opening of the Mohs Surgery Suite in the Division of Dermatology under the direction of Dr. Eric Berkowitz.

Ho Takes 2nd Prize in Moses Competition
Sammy Ho, M.D. (Gastroenterology) was selected as the second prize recipient in the Clinical Medicine category of the Henry L. Moses Prize Competition.

February 12, 2008

First Chief of Hematology Ernest Jaffe Dies
Ernest R. Jaffe, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Einstein's first Chief of the Division of Hematology, died suddenly Saturday, February 11.

Endocrinology's Quida Yu Dies
Dr. Quida Yu, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology), died February 6th.

Oncology Hits Home Runs at Montefiore Young Investigator Research Symposium
Members of Einstein-Montefiore Division of Oncology made 11 of the 27 presentations at the Montefiore Young Investigator Research Symposium on Friday, February 8, and won 6 of the 11 prizes.

October 7, 2007

Jeffrey Weiss Appointed Montefiore Medical Director
Effective July 1, 2007, Dr. Jeffrey Weiss has been appointed Medical Director of Montefiore Medical Center.

John Loehner is New Montefiore Service Chief
Dr. John Loehner, a former chief resident, has taken the position of Service Chief at Moses.

September 30, 2007

Montefiore Makes Top Leapfrog List
Montefiore is among only 41 hospitals nationwide, 1 of only 2 New York State hospitals, and the sole New York City hospital to make the 2007 Leapfrog Group list.

Will Southern Appointed Associate Director, Medical Service
Will Southern, M.D., has been appointed to the position of Associate Director of the Medical Service, Weiler Division.

September 23, 2007

Former Einstein Chief of Cardiology has Died
Edward Sonnenblick, Chief of the Division of Cardiolology 1975–1996, died Saturday, September 22, 2007 following a several year battle with esophageal cancer.

Former Einstein Chief of Pulmonary Medicine has Died
Henry Williams, Chief of the Division of Pulmonary Medicine 1981–1994, died Sunday, September 16, 2007.

Karen Eschenbach Appointed New Department Administrator
Following a productive tenure as interim administrator on the Montefiore side, Karen Eschenbach has agreed to accept the position permanently.

New Grants to Geriatrics Faculty
Six faculty members in the Einstein Division of Geriatrics were awarded 3-year Geriatric Academic Career Awards from the Bureau of Health Professions.

New Medicine Faculty Announced
The first installment of fall 2007 faculty appointment announcements.

September 3, 2007

Critical Care Medicine Now a Formal Division
Critical Care Medicine will be set up as a formal division of the Department of Medicine, and Dr. Vladimir Kvetan will be its founding director.

Simon Spivack Appointed New Chief of Pulmonary Medicine
Simon Spivack, M.D., M.P.H., has been recruited to succeed Thomas Aldrich as the new Chief of the Division of Pulmonary Medicine.