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UrduUlrich Steidl, M.D., Ph.D., an internationally recognized leader in cancer and stem cell biology, has been named the chair of the department of cell biology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Steidl assumes his new position as Arthur Skoultchi, Ph.D., who has led the department with distinction for 24 years, steps down from departmental leadership. Dr. Steidl is currently professor of cell biology, of oncology, and of medicine; interim director of the Ruth L. and David S. Gottesman Institute for Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine; and the Edward P. Evans Endowed Professor for Myelodysplastic Syndromes at Einstein; and deputy director of Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center (MECC) and co-director of MECC’s Blood Cancer Institute.
Tag: Leadership
Hackensack Meridian Health’s Dr. Ihor Sawczuk Named to 30-Year Fellowship Distinction by New York Academy of Medicine
Dr. Sawczuk honored on Nov. 16
What Defines Young Leaders? More Research Could Benefit Youth and Society Broadly
The authors note opportunities to extend concepts from the study of leadership in adults to adolescents, while leveraging existing adolescent-focused research on peer influence and cognitive and behavioral development.
Book: Time for Black women to claim the right to lead
At the First Pan African Conference in 1900, W.E.B. DuBois called the 20th century “the century of the color line.” Echoing this language, scholar Carole Boyce Davies calls our current era “the century for claiming Black women’s right to leadership,” in her new book, “Black Women’s Rights: Leadership and the Circularities of Power.”
UMD Smith Experts Comment, Available on Elon Musk Eliminating Twitter’s ‘Days of Rest,’ Remote Work
In addition to mass layoffs, Elon Musk’s Twitter acquisition reportedly includes elimination of the company’s “Days of Rest” — monthly days off for employees to recharge — and work-from-anywhere policies. Experts at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School…
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Vice Dean Hoffman Honored with Prestigious ELAM/ELH Fellowship
The year-long Executive Leadership in Health Care fellowship makes Vice Dean one of just 1,200 worldwide
Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, Named Director of Mount Sinai Heart
Will also serve as the first-ever Dr. Valentin Fuster Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine
California State University, Los Angeles Presidential Search Committee to Hold Open Forum
California State University, Los Angeles Presidential Search Committee to Hold Open Forum
4 science advances coming in the exascale era
To celebrate Exascale Day, Argonne highlights some of the projects poised to make scientific breakthroughs on the upcoming Aurora exascale computer. Their research explores the spread of cancer, fusion energy, brain mapping, particle physics and more.
New book offers road map for more equitable corporate culture
The new book “Shared Sisterhood” lays out a road map for white, Black and Latina women to build workplace alliances through vulnerability, trust, risk-taking, and empathy in order to pressure organizational structures to become more equitable for all women.
UC San Diego Health Physicians Named ‘Top Docs’ in San Diego County
More than 100 UC San Diego Health physicians have been named “Top Docs” in the 2022 San Diego Magazine “Physicians of Exceptional Excellence” survey.
FASEB Seeks Nominations for Excellence in Science Awards
FASEB is now accepting nominations for its 2023 Excellence in Science Awards.
Ed Clark Appointed CSU Chief Information Officer
The California State University (CSU) has appointed Ed Clark, Ed.D., to serve as Chief Information Officer. Dr. Clark currently serves as the Vice President for Innovation and Technology Services, CIO and Chief Digital Officer at the University of St. Thomas, the largest private college in Minnesota.
Humble leaders can help make groups more effective
Leaders of teacher groups who were thought of as humble helped improve professionalism and collaboration among team members, new research has shown.
Chancellor Koester: Aligning the CSU’s Mission and Actions
Learn more about Dr. Jolene Koester and her goals for the California State University during this transformational time.
Cleveland Clinic Names Michelle Kang Kim, M.D., Ph.D., Chair of the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Cleveland Clinic has appointed Michelle Kang Kim, M.D., Ph.D., as chair of the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition with Cleveland Clinic’s Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute. Dr. Kim’s will start Aug. 1. She will succeed Miguel Regueiro, M.D., who has served as interim chair of the department since May 2021, following his appointment as chair of Cleveland Clinic’s Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute.
Vanya Quiñones Appointed President of California State University, Monterey Bay
Vanya Quiñones Appointed President of California State University, Monterey Bay
$1.3M to boost arts and humanities faculty in institutional leadership
The grant will expand the successful University of Utah Presidential Leadership Fellows pilot to Salt Lake Community College, Utah State University and Weber State University. The program aims to increase academic leaders from the arts and humanities who have been historically excluded from the ranks of chairs, deans and university presidents.
Two Chula Projects Shortlisted in THE Award Asia 2022 for Technological Innovation and Support for Students
Two of Chulalongkorn University’s projects, have been internationally recognized and shortlisted for the “THE Award Asia 2022” in the categories of “Technological or Digital Innovation of the Year” and “Outstanding Support for Students”.
American Thoracic Society Announces Leadership for 2022-2023
Today at its annual Membership Meeting, the slate of officers to serve on the American Thoracic Society’s Executive Committee for the 2021-2022 term were approved by the membership.
Sherine E. Gabriel, MD, MSc, to Retire as President of RUSH University
Sherine E. Gabriel, MD, MSc, has decided to retire as the President of RUSH University. Dr. Gabriel has served as RUSH University’s fourth president since February 2019. RUSH University will begin a national search for a permanent successor later this year.
RUSH Announces Inaugural Director of RUSH BMO Institute for Health Equity
Rush University System for Health has appointed John A. Rich, MD, the inaugural director of the RUSH BMO Institute for Health Equity.
Registration now open for EMBO Lab Leadership Course at Stowers Institute
This course provides tools, techniques and insight tailored specifically to the laboratory/research setting.
Police Training Needs Urgent Reforms, New Report from American University Reveals
The instructional models that are used to train police officers across the U.S. are in many cases antiquated, inadequate, and in critical need of immediate transformation, according to a new report by American University’s School of Public Affairs.
Mount Sinai Boards of Trustees Announce Updated Leadership Structure
The Mount Sinai Boards of Trustees today announced leadership updates that will position the Mount Sinai Health System for future challenges and opportunities.
COVID-19 Pandemic Hastens Cleveland Clinic’s Unified Well-Being Strategy
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a catalyst for shaping a new future in healthcare. At the Cleveland Clinic, top priorities throughout the pandemic have been to support caregivers professionally and personally and to help them be their best for themselves, their fellow caregivers, patients, organizations, and communities.
Chancellor Castro: Lessons from Pandemic Illuminate a Bold Yet Compassionate Path Forward for CSU
In his first “State of the CSU” address, Chancellor Joseph I. Castro explores how the lessons of the past 18 months have issued a calling for the CSU to be an even more vital and equitable institution.
George Miller selected for John S. Foster Medal for contributions to national security
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) Director Emeritus George Miller has been named the 2021 recipient of the John S. Foster Medal for his contributions to U.S. national security.
UC San Diego School of Medicine Receives $2.6M for Health Equity Programs
UC San Diego School of Medicine receives $2.6M to fund their PRIME-Health Equity program and launch a new program on Native American health. These medical education programs provide financial support to medical students interested in addressing health disparities and serving local communities.
CSU to Launch Global Hispanic Serving Institution Equity Innovation Hub
Partnership with Apple and state of California will lead to
new and additional educational pathways for students in STEM
Northwestern Kellogg Professor on America’s Failure To Deliver Sufficient Vaccines Worldwide and Why It Will Cost The U.S. Its Global Leadership
MEDIA ALERT – AUGUST 23, 2021 EVANSTON, IL — “While the U.S. is trying to incentivize Americans to get vaccinated, people in developing countries are protesting a lack of access. The U.S. needs to step up its global vaccine sharing, not…
Leadership Lessons from Student-Athletes
Whether on the field, the court, the mat or the course, these CSU athletes take home more than a win.
Think States Play No Role in Shaping Effective Principals? Think Again.
States often tread lightly when it comes to assuming a full role in improving principal quality.
Rush Leader Serving as President of American Academy of PAs
Jennifer M. Orozco, MMS, PA-C, DFAAPA, director of advanced practice providers at Rush University Medical Center, is beginning her term as president of the American Academy of PAs for the 2021-22 leadership year.
Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital Selects New Leaders
Cedars-Sinai has appointed Joanne Laguna-Kennedy, MSN, RN, CENP, as vice president and chief operating officer of Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital.
Pulmonary Fibrosis Care Leaders And Patients Will Unite At PFF Summit 2021
All Virtual Conference To Highlight PF Research And Quality Of Life Nov. 8-13
Maryland Smith Experts Available on Juneteenth’s Significance for Workplaces, Organizations
Leaders and experts at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business are available to discuss Juneteenth’s significance for organizations and workplaces. They can address such underlying concepts as understanding and navigating ‘racial and gender overtones to professionalism”…
30 DAYS OF PRIDE
LGBTQIA awareness is always in season, but during Pride Month in June, there’s a heightened sense of visibility and community. These CSU faculty members, students, alumni and staff are committed to breaking down closet doors year-round.
Cleveland Clinic Names Miguel Regueiro, M.D., Chair of the Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute
Miguel Regueiro, M.D., has been named chair of Cleveland Clinic’s Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute (DDSI).
The torch is passed: Perimeter Institute names a new Board Chair
Twenty years after launching the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, founder Mike Lazaridis is confident the future looks brilliant under the guidance of his successor as Board Chair, Canadian entrepreneur Mike Serbinis.
Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval Appointed President of California State University, Fresno
Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval Appointed President of
California State University, Fresno
Juan Fernando Lopera named Beth Israel Lahey Health’s Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer
Beth Israel Lahey Health announced the appointment of Juan Fernando Lopera as its inaugural Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer.
Susan Bukata, MD, Named Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Bukata is only the fourth woman in the U.S. to lead a health system’s orthopedic surgery department.
New APS Leaders Take Office for Coming Year
The American Physiological Society (APS) is pleased to announce its new leadership: President Jennifer Pollock, PhD, FAPS, FAHA; President-elect Dee U. Silverthorn, PhD, FAPS, FAAA, FAAAS; and Councilors Lacy Alexander, PhD, FACSM; Margarita Curras-Collazo, PhD, FAPS; and Dexter Lee, PhD. The new officers were elected by APS membership and took office April 30, 2021.
UIC students breaking down stereotypes about young Black men
A group at the University of Illinois Chicago is on a mission to break down stereotypes of who young Black men are and what they’re capable of.
We Are Men (WAM) is a program at UIC’s Jane Addams College of Social Work.
Massachusetts State Rep. Liz Miranda is Wellesley’s 2021 Commencement Speaker
Massachusetts State Representative and Wellesley College alumna Elizabeth Miranda will be the commencement speaker for the class of 2021 at Wellesley’s 143rd Commencement on June 4.
Henry Ford Health System Cardiologist to Lead Michigan Chapter of the American College of Cardiology
Karthikeyan Ananthasubramaniam, M.D, FACC (Karthik Ananth), Director of Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiac PET Laboratory at Henry Ford Hospital, has been elected to lead the Michigan Chapter of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) through 2025.
Expert in Industry of Outer Space, Greg Autry Joins Thunderbird School of Global Management at ASU
Press Release Announcement: Space-Sector Expert Joins ASU Thunderbird
A leader’s gender plays a role in local government sustainability policymaking
When it comes to local government, does the gender of a mayor or county executive matter in sustainability policymaking? Yes, but only in certain ways, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Study Aims to (re)Define Latino Manhood and Masculinity
Researchers explored how 34 Latino undergraduate male students defined masculinity and manhood based on their own life experiences and looked at gender socialization, leadership and transfer experiences. Study results suggest including the importance of an approach to research and practice that engages Latino undergraduate male students via leadership development and involvement that is reflective of the way Latino masculine gender identity and leadership performance is socialized within the social construct of “familismo.”