Faculty accomplishments

One of the cancer field’s most respected information sources, the National Cancer Institute Bulletin, recently featured the work of Craig Jordan, Ph.D., a cancer stem cell scientist at the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center. Jordan, an associate professor of Biomedical Genetics and the director of Wilmot’s Translational Research for Hematologic Malignancies, is among the world’s top cancer stem cell scientists, leading one of the nation’s few cancer stem cell research programs. His innovative, NCI-funded work in the area of leukemia stem cells is especially promising.

Peter J. Papadakos, M.D., F.C.C.M., director of Critical Care Medicine and professor of Anesthesiology, Surgery and Neurosurgery, was named to the editorial board of the Journal of Neurocritical Care, the official publication of the Neurocritical Care Society. He was also recently named a section editor for the Trauma and Resuscitation component of another academic journal, Current Opinions in Anesthesiology.

Karen Wilson, M.D. M.P.H., received a research award at the American Academy of Pediatrics’ annual meeting in Boston for her study that determines the average length of stay for respiratory illnesses, the most common reason for pediatric hospitalization. Wilson, a senior instructor of Pediatrics, was awarded the 2008 Pediatric Hospital Medicine Abstract Research Award by the Academy’s Section on Hospital Medicine.

Richard Kreipe, M.D., a professor of Pediatrics and president of the Society of Adolescent Medicine, has helped the NBA and WNBA put together a campaign to promote vaccine awareness for adolescents. NBA Cares recently launched the campaign to help get teens vaccinated against meningococcal disease, influenza and whooping cough in Phoenix. To learn more, click here.

Two national orthopaedic organizations joined forces recently to honor Randy Rosier, M.D., Ph.D., for his significant clinical, research and educational contributions to the field. The American Orthopaedic Association and the Orthopaedic Research Society presented Rosier with the Alfred R. Shands, Jr., M.D. Award, which annually honors a physician who has dedicated a significant portion of their professional career to furthering knowledge of musculoskeletal disease. Rosier, a professor of Orthopaedics, has a strong interest in biophysics; his research includes growth factor regulation and signaling in bone and cartilage, the molecular mechanisms of tumor metastasis, and radiation damage to skeletal tissues.

Catherine Cerulli, J.D., an assistant professor of Psychiatry, was honored recently at Albany Law School with a Kate Stoneman award, presented annually to individuals who are committed to actively seeking change and expanding opportunities for women in the legal profession. Cerulli is the director of the Medical Center’s Laboratory of Interpersonal Violence and Victimization. She was selected for her leadership and work in domestic violence and mental health, as well as her commitment to being a role model for young lawyers.

The American Society for Clinical Investigation, an honor society for physician-scientists, has elected Patricia J. Sime, M.D., as a member. Sime is an associate professor of Medicine, Environmental Medicine and Oncology; director of research for the URMC Pulmonary and Critical Care Unit; and associate chair for research in the Department of Medicine. She investigates pulmonary fibrosis/scarring and pulmonary inflammation, and operates a subspecialty clinic for patients with diseases related to lung scarring and inflammation. Membership to the ASCI is considered an extraordinary honor in academic medicine and represents significant career achievement at a relatively early age, 45 or younger.

Manish N. Shah, M.D., M.P.H., associate professor of Emergency Medicine, Community and Preventive Medicine and Geriatrics, and chief of the URMC Division of Pre-hospital Medicine, has received two emergency medical services leadership awards from the Monroe-Livingston Regional EMS Council. The awards salute a local, regional or state emergency medical services provider for qualities such as innovation, management skills, commitment and dedication.

Jan Schriefer, M.B.A., Dr.P.H., assistant professor of Pediatrics, was selected as a nominee for the GetWellNework’s first annual award for IPC (Interactive Patient Care) Pediatric Clinician. GetWellNetwork produces a highly interactive “edutainment” system that delivers educational, communication and entertainment functions straight to patient rooms at Golisano Children’s Hospital at Strong. As a nominee, Schriefer has been invited to attend a celebration in Washington, D.C. this spring. Schriefer has been recognized for her personal commitment to engage and empower patients and families, greatly improving the quality of care for the hospital’s pediatric patients.

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