Dr. Antonio Bernardo, an associate professor of research in neurological surgery, received the Grand Award of Merit from the American Society of the Italian Legions of Merit on Feb. 25 at its 50th Anniversary Gala and Awards Ceremony. The society's highest honor, the award recognizes Dr. Bernardo’s world-renowned excellence in the fields of surgery and medicine, and his accomplishments, dedication and leadership to improving the lives of numerous Americans, Italians and Italian Americans.
Dr. James Killinger, an assistant professor of pediatrics, was in February elected a fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine. The group is the largest non-profit medical organization dedicated to promoting excellence and consistency in the practice of critical care with membership representing more than 100 countries. Fellows are practitioners, researchers, administrators and educators who have made outstanding contributions to the collaborative field of critical care.