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Dear Colleague,

It is my pleasure to welcome you to this issue of Robert Wood Johnson Medicine — my first as dean — and share some of the latest news, innovative programs, and inspiring people who are bringing new ideas and outstanding services to our community and beyond.

In these pages, you’ll meet Partho Sengupta, MD
(“Innovations in Cardiac Imaging: Ultrasound as the Ultimate Diagnostic Tool”), whose insatiable drive for innovation and inquiry helped lead to the establishment of the Center for Innovation, a joint project of the medical school and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital that aims to advance healthcare technology and clinical care. You’ll learn how Christoph Buettner, MD, PhD, is strengthening obesity- and diabetes-focused research in the Department of Medicine (“Understanding the Brain’s Role in Metabolism and Disease”) and how art is helping improve the patient experience (“Father-Daughter Duo Helping Heal Body and Mind”). And, you’ll see how one of our students is translating his passion for community service into promoting STEM among young students, inspiring future generations of scientists (“The Intersection of Science and Service”).

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In This Issue:

ALUMNI PROFILES
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Meet Dean Amy P. Murtha, MD

Dr. Amy Murtha took the reins as dean in August and is leading the medical school through a pivotal moment in its history. In this profile, learn more about Dr. Murtha’s vision, her experiences in medicine and research, and what led her back to the East Coast.

By Jodi McCaffrey
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Innovations in Cardiac Imaging:
Ultrasound as the Ultimate Diagnostic Tool

The goal of cardiologist Partho Sengupta, MD, FACC, is to create a hub of innovation that leverages new technologies—including artificial intelligence and advanced imaging—to improve diagnosis, better tailor treatment, and, ultimately, improve patient outcomes.

By Jodi McCaffrey
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Post-COVID Recovery Program Is Helping Individuals
Get Back on Their Journey to Wellness

From physical and cognitive rehabilitation to assisting with financial and social barriers to recovery, the Post-COVID Recovery Program is helping individuals with long-term COVID on the road back to wellness.

By Beth-Ann Kerber
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From Adoption Medicine to Solving Diagnostic Dilemmas, Expanded Pediatric Services Keeps Kids Close to Home for Care

Through innovative services like its international adoption clinic and diagnostic referral service, the Department of Pediatrics has ensured patients have access to state-of-the-art specialized care right at home.

By Jodi McCaffrey
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Understanding the Brain’s Role in Metabolism and Disease

Christoph Buettner, MD, PhD, aims to advance knowledge of the brain’s function in obesity, metabolism, and related disorders through innovative diabetes-focused research.

By Jennifer Forbes Mullenhard
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It is my pleasure to welcome you to this issue of Robert Wood Johnson Medicine — my first as dean — and share some of the latest news, innovative programs, and inspiring people who are bringing new ideas and outstanding services to our community and beyond.

In these pages, you’ll meet Partho Sengupta, MD
(“Innovations in Cardiac Imaging: Ultrasound as the Ultimate Diagnostic Tool”), whose insatiable drive for innovation and inquiry helped lead to the establishment of the Center for Innovation, a joint project of the medical school and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital that aims to advance healthcare technology and clinical care. You’ll learn how Christoph Buettner, MD, PhD, is strengthening obesity- and diabetes-focused research in the Department of Medicine (“Understanding the Brain’s Role in Metabolism and Disease”) and how art is helping improve the patient experience (“Father-Daughter Duo Helping Heal Body and Mind”). And, you’ll see how one of our students is translating his passion for community service into promoting STEM among young students, inspiring future generations of scientists (“The Intersection of Science and Service”).

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Meet Dean Amy P. Murtha, MD

Dr. Amy Murtha took the reins as dean in August and is leading the medical school through a pivotal moment in its history. In this profile, learn more about Dr. Murtha’s vision, her experiences in medicine and research, and what led her back to the East Coast.

By Jodi McCaffrey
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Innovations in Cardiac Imaging:
Ultrasound as the Ultimate Diagnostic Tool

The goal of cardiologist Partho Sengupta, MD, FACC, is to create a hub of innovation that leverages new technologies—including artificial intelligence and advanced imaging—to improve diagnosis, better tailor treatment, and, ultimately, improve patient outcomes.

By Jodi McCaffrey
Image

Post-COVID Recovery Program Is Helping Individuals Get Back on Their Journey to Wellness

From physical and cognitive rehabilitation to assisting with financial and social barriers to recovery, the Post-COVID Recovery Program is helping individuals with long-term COVID on the road back to wellness.

By Beth-Ann Kerber
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From Adoption Medicine to Solving Diagnostic Dilemmas, Expanded Pediatric Services Keeps Kids Close to Home for Care

Through innovative services like its international adoption clinic and diagnostic referral service, the Department of Pediatrics has ensured patients have access to state-of-the-art specialized care right at home.

By Jodi McCaffrey
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Understanding the Brain’s Role in Metabolism and Disease

Christoph Buettner, MD, PhD, aims to advance knowledge of the brain’s function in obesity, metabolism, and related disorders through innovative diabetes-focused research.

By Jennifer Forbes Mullenhard
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It is my pleasure to welcome you to this issue of Robert Wood Johnson Medicine — my first as dean — and share some of the latest news, innovative programs, and inspiring people who are bringing new ideas and outstanding services to our community and beyond.

In these pages, you’ll meet Partho Sengupta, MD
(“Innovations in Cardiac Imaging: Ultrasound as the Ultimate Diagnostic Tool”), whose insatiable drive for innovation and inquiry helped lead to the establishment of the Center for Innovation, a joint project of the medical school and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital that aims to advance healthcare technology and clinical care. You’ll learn how Christoph Buettner, MD, PhD, is strengthening obesity- and diabetes-focused research in the Department of Medicine (“Understanding the Brain’s Role in Metabolism and Disease”) and how art is helping improve the patient experience (“Father-Daughter Duo Helping Heal Body and Mind”). And, you’ll see how one of our students is translating his passion for community service into promoting STEM among young students, inspiring future generations of scientists (“The Intersection of Science and Service”).

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FEATURES
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Meet Dean Amy P. Murtha, MD

Dr. Amy Murtha took the reins as dean in August and is leading the medical school through a pivotal moment in its history. In this profile, learn more about Dr. Murtha’s vision, her experiences in medicine and research, and what led her back to the East Coast.

By Jodi McCaffrey
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The goal of cardiologist Partho Sengupta, MD, FACC, is to create a hub of innovation that leverages new technologies—including artificial intelligence and advanced imaging—to improve diagnosis, better tailor treatment, and, ultimately, improve patient outcomes.

By Jodi McCaffrey

Innovations in Cardiac Imaging:
Ultrasound as the Ultimate Diagnostic Tool

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From physical and cognitive rehabilitation to assisting with financial and social barriers to recovery, the Post-COVID Recovery Program is helping individuals with long-term COVID on the road back to wellness.

By Beth-Ann Kerber

Post-COVID Recovery Program Is Helping Individuals Get Back on Their Journey to Wellness

Image

From Adoption Medicine to Solving Diagnostic Dilemmas, Expanded Pediatric Services Keeps Kids Close to Home for Care

Through innovative services like its international adoption clinic and diagnostic referral service, the Department of Pediatrics has ensured patients have access to state-of-the-art specialized care right at home.

By Jodi McCaffrey
Image

Christoph Buettner, MD, PhD, aims to advance knowledge of the brain’s function in obesity, metabolism, and related disorders through innovative diabetes-focused research.

By Jennifer Forbes Mullenhard

Understanding the Brain’s Role in
Metabolism and Disease

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