Dr. Sabine Ehrt, a professor of microbiology and immunology, gave a plenary lecture entitled "Mycobacterium tuberculosis: Where Metabolism and Virulence Intersect” at the American Society for Microbiology's 115th general meeting on May 31 in New Orleans. The meeting showcased the central role of microbes in the biosphere by communicating today's cutting-edge science. The society, with more than 39,000 members, is the largest and oldest single life science membership organization in the world.
Dr. Claire Henchcliffe, an associate professor of neurology and of neuroscience in the Feil Family Brain and Mind Research Institute, received the Parkinson Disease Foundation Conference Award at the Parkinson's Disease Foundation's 2015 Meeting on May 18-19. The conference supports gathers experts in the field in order to address emerging clinical or basic science questions about Parkinson's. The foundation is a leading national presence in Parkinson's disease research, education and public advocacy.
Dr. Thomas Walsh, a professor of medicine and of medicine in microbiology and immunology, received the David C. White Research and Mentoring Award at the 115th American Society of Microbiology meeting. The society selects winners of the annual award from a pool of nominees who have contributed greatly to mentoring young biomedical researchers. Dr. Walsh was commended for his lifelong commitment to mentorship — he has mentored 166 students, many of whom are now leaders in their field — and for his commitment to diversity. In addition to receiving the award, Dr. Walsh gave the David C. White lecture, titled "Meeting the Challenges of Emerging Pathogens through Interdisciplinary Research and Mentoring,” on May 30.
More than 20 members of Weill Cornell's faculty received Excellence in Teaching Awards on June 29 at the annual awards dinner:
Dr. Susan Ball — Medicine Patients & Society III
Dr. David Berlin — Advanced Biomedical Science
Dr. David Berlin — Anesthesiology and Critical Care Clerkship
Dr. Stanley J. Birnbaum — Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship
Dr. Brian Bosworth — Basis of Disease
Dr. Bridget T. Carey — Neurology Clerkship
Dr. Pamela Charney — Primary Care Clerkship
Dr. Miriam H. Chung — Medicine Sub-Internship
Dr. Marc J. Dinkin — Brain and Mind
Dr. Jennifer I. DiPace — Pediatrics Sub-Internship
Dr. Domenick J. Falcone — Essential Principles of Medicine
Dr. Marcos Fe-Bornstein — Psychiatry Clerkship
Dr. Cori M. Green — Pediatrics Clerkship
Dr. Dana L. Gurvitch — Anesthesiology and Critical Care Clerkship
Dr. Yelena Havryliuk — Office Preceptor
Dr. Keith LaScalea — LEAP
Dr. Demitri J. Merianos — Surgery Clerkship
Dr. Lori A. Rubin — Anesthesiology and Critical Care Clerkship
Dr. Daniel M. Stein — Health Care Policy Clerkship
Dr. Shelene K. Stine — Medicine Clerkship
Dr. Debra Taubel — Introductory Clerkship
Dr. Tiffany A. Traina — Office Preceptor
Dr. Cecilia J. Yoon — Medicine Patients & Society II