Department of Medicine

Study suggests possible stem-cell solution for acute kidney injury

Acute kidney injury is a sudden decrease in kidney function that can lead to kidney failure, the need for kidney dialysis and death.

Sunil Kripalani recognized for leadership, innovation in field of hospital medicine

Kripalani was elected a Master in Hospital Medicine, a distinction earned by only 50 out of approximately 60,000 practicing hospitalists.

Kimberly Dahlman, PhD

Kimberly Dahlman elected to board of International Association of Medical Science Educators 

She will begin serving her three-year term upon the closing of the association’s annual conference on June 17.

From left, Alvin Powers, MD, Joe C. Davis Professor of Biomedical Science and professor of Medicine and Molecular Physiology and Biophysics; Barbara Gisella Carranza Leon, MD, associate professor of Medicine and interim clinical and senior division director of the Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism; and David Nathan, MD, founder and director of the Diabetes Center and Diabetes Research Center at Massachusetts General Hospital. (photo by Susan Urmy)

Top scientist shares long view on diabetes research and treatment

The number of adults living with diabetes has surpassed 800 million, and the World Health Organization has called the escalating prevalence of Type 2 diabetes an epidemic.

Pelayo Correa, MD

Pelayo Correa and John Kuriyan named fellows of the AACR Academy

Fellows of the AACR Academy constitute a global brain trust of leading experts in cancer science and medicine.

John Sergent retires after providing a legacy of leadership and excellence

He has left an indelible imprint on the University and Medical Center as a student, resident, faculty physician and leader.

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