Distinguished Alumnus Award goes to Robert Witt, M.D. Robert Witt, M.D., section chief of Head and Neck Oncology at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center, is the 2008 Distinguished Alumnus for the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Delaware. Dr. Witt, who earned his BS at UD in 1977, collaborates with his alma mater in a research program on vocal fold implants. He also is studying efforts to create artificial salivary glands for people with glands damaged by chemotherapy.
Jennifer Genuardi, M.D., wins Med-Peds award A fourth-year resident in Christiana Care’s MedicinePediatrics Program received the prestigious Howard Schubiner Award from the National MedPeds Residency Association.
Heather Bittner Fagan, M.D., gets cancer research grant The American Cancer Society awarded its prestigious Cancer Development Award for Primary Care Physicians to Heather Bittner Fagan, M.D., of the Department of Family & Community Medicine. She will receive a three-year, $300,000 research and training grant, awarded to a primary care physician pursuing an academic career with an emphasis on cancer control.
Dental Society honors Edwin Granite, D.M.D Edward L. Granite, D.M.D., received an Award for Excellence from the Delaware State Dental Society, recognizing his dedication to the Christiana Care Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and General Dental Practice residency programs. The program has one of the largest volunteer faculties at Christiana Care.
An active food bank and Habitat for Humanity volunteer, Jennifer Genuardi, M.D., was recognized for compassion in the community, as well as exemplary clinical care of patients.
Albert Rizzo, M.D., is speaker of lung association Albert A. Rizzo, M.D., section chief of Pulmonary/Critical Care, is the new speaker of the American Lung Association. He is a well-known, nationally recognized advocate for clean air, tobacco regulations and government benefits for pulmonary rehabilitation services. In his new role, Dr. Rizzo leads 15 regional associations in promoting healthy lungs and preventing disease through advocacy, education and research.
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