Awards and Accolades
Dr. Shameema Sikder Receives the 2010 Claes Dohlman M.D. Award
Shameema Sikder, M.D. of the John A. Moran Eye Center was awarded the prestigious 2010 Claes Dohlman M.D. Award for Fellows in Cornea, Refractive Surgery and External Diseases.
The 2010 Claes Dohlman M.D. Award recognizes outstanding fellows training in the areas of Cornea, Refractive Surgery and External Diseases. Applications from current and last year's cornea fellows across the country are reviewed by a selection committee comprised of leaders in these subspecialties and former recipients of the award.
Dr. Bala Ambati invited to join Entrepreneurial Faculty Scholars
Moran's own Dr.Bala Ambati was recently invited to join the Entrepreneurial Faculty Scholars (EFS) that is made up of the University of Utah's branch of the Community of Faculty Entrepreneurs (CFE). Dr. Ambati was selected for his outstanding contributions to the development of medical devices and research.
The Community of Faculty Entrepreneurs (CFE) at the University of Utah focuses on promoting and expanding business innovations by helping others overcome the difficulties that arise when starting a new company. The CFE is led by Glenn Prestwich, Presidential Special Assistant for Faculty Entrepreneurs, and Ronald Weiss, Technology Venture Development's Faculty Outreach representative.
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Dr. Hoffman Receives 2010 Ruth Craig Meritorious Award
Dr. Robert Hoffman received the 2010 Ruth Craig Meritorious Award for Lifetime Contributions to the Blind and Visually Impaired by Utah's Association for the Rehabilitation and Education of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER). Dr. Hoffman was out of the country when the award was announced at AER's State Conference this past fall, so Dr. Julia Kleinschmidt had the honor of presenting the award to him at Grand Rounds on Wednesday, January 12, 2011.
The mission of AER is to support professionals who provide education and rehabilitation services to people with visual impairments, offering professional development opportunities, publications and public advocacy.
Congratulations, Dr. Hoffman!!
Moran's Abraham Granados Jr. Awarded Prestigious University Staff Excellence Award for 2010
Abraham Granados, an Ophthalmic Medical Technician here at the Moran Eye Center, received a 2010 University of Utah Staff Excellence Award.
The University Staff Excellence Awards (USEA) began in 1992 in an effort to recognize outstanding service and work of members of the University's full-time staff. Each district narrows down hundreds of nominations and 24 district winners are selected. From those 24, a committee coordinated by the Chair of the U of U Staff Council chooses the top six candidates who have proven their service and dedication to their work and have gone above and beyond the requirements of their positions. Abraham and the other five winners of the coveted University of Utah Staff Excellence Award were announced at the District Awards luncheon held on September 2. Abraham and the others received a $5,000 honorarium and an engraved plaque. Their names will also be added to a plaque which is permanently displayed in the Human Resources building.
Urvi Pandya
Moran clinical pharmacist Urvi Pandya was awarded 2011 One to One Patient Counseling Award by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) for her exceptional patient counseling, resulting in better health, superior communication and improved outcomes. Urvi will be honored at a reception for all award winners at APhA's national meeting in Seattle this March.
Urvi also works as a clinical pharmacist at the University of Utah Hospital (Outpatient Pharmacy Services) doing Medication Therapy Management with post-operative Orthopedic Trauma and Surgical Patients, as well as at the Outpatient Pharmacy.
She obtained her ophthalmic pharmacy training at the Moorfield's Eye Hospital in London, England.
The APhA is the organization whose members are recognized in society as essential in all patient care settings for optimal medication use that improves health, wellness and quality of life.
City Weekly chooses U.S. Highway 89 as Best Non-Fiction Book of 2010
Ann Torrence, wife of Moran's Dr. Robert Marc, is the author of "U.S. Highway 89," which was recently honored by City Weekly as the Best Non-Fiction Book of 2010.
"U.S. Highway 89: the Scenic Route to Seven National Parks," displays breathtaking photography as it takes you on an expedition through some of the most scenic and historical landmarks in the American West. The book successfully captures the culture of the people throughout the region that runs from Arizona to Montana and shows the impact that urbanization has had on some of the last unspoiled countryside left in America.
Featured Published Work
Research in Dr. Paul Bernstein's Lab Makes Lead Article in Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences
Read the abstract or download "Human Ocular Carotenoid-Binding Proteins," here
The cover image was made by Moran's Jeanne Frederick, Ph.D., research assistant professor.
Newest Researcher
Meg DeAngelis, Ph.D. Joins the John A. Moran Eye Center Research Team
The Moran Eye Center is pleased to welcome Meg DeAngelis, Ph.D., as the newest member of its research team. Dr. DeAngelis is currently an Associate Professor at John A Moran Institute, University of Utah School of Medicine. Previously she was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.
Newest Physician
Mary Elizabeth Hartnett, M.D. Elected Into the American Ophthalmological Society
Mary Elizabeth "M.E." Hartnett, M.D. of the John A. Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah was recently elected into the prestigious American Ophthalmological Society (AOS).
Founding during the Civil War, the AOS was the first specialty society in the United States. The mission of the AOS is to promote excellence in patient care, education and research, to address essential issues in medicine, and to advance the art and science of ophthalmology.
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