Tanya Sloane, an administrative associate in the Division of Nephrology, was named a 2024 Winter DOM STAR awardee in recognition of her dedication to providing support and fostering a workplace where colleagues feel valued and respected. In a nomination letter, Division Director Orlando Gutierrez, M.D., called Sloane “a model staff member” and the “go-to person for help, a friendly smile, or encouragement.”

Ellen Lazarre, CRNP, the inaugural oncology APP manager for both Hem-Onc and Rad-Onc, has been named a 2024 Winter DOM STAR awardee in recognition of her outstanding leadership and dedication to nearly 60 APPs. Nominator Kelly Godby, M.D., described Lazarre as “a servant leader, approachable, supportive, and someone who motivates her team by encouraging them to be their best selves.”

Good News for December 20, 2024

Batra Receives 2024 AIPPD Presidential Citation

Hitesh Batra, M.D., MBA, professor in Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, received the 2024 Presidential Citation Award from the Association of Interventional Pulmonary Program Directors in recognition of outstanding contributions to the education of interventional pulmonologists.

Geisler is Assoc. Dean for Physician Scientist Development

William M. Geisler, M.D., MPH, professor in Infectious Diseases, has been named associate dean for Physician Scientist Development. In this role, he will lead efforts to support and enhance the training and development of UAB clinician-scientists. Congrats, Dr. Geisler!

Heersink Honors Meza-Perez with Featured Discovery Award

Selene Meza-Perez, Ph.D., instructor in Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, has been named the latest recipient of the HSOM Featured Discovery Award. Her research explores how microbiota metabolism influences regulatory T-cell function in ovarian tumor metastasis, with potential implications for new treatments.