AGA - American Gastroenterological Association Inc.
10/07/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/08/2024 08:51
Congratulations Drs. Jung, May and Hashash!
From a new position to NIH funding, we're excited to recognize these three AGA members on their impressive accomplishments, and we look forward to seeing what they do next.
Dr. Barbara H. Jung named first woman dean of UC San Diego School of Medicine
Past AGA President Barbara Jung, MD, AGAF, is moving to La Jolla from the University of Washington, one of the largest academic departments in the country. Dr. Jung was serving as chair of medicine, overseeing more than 1,200 faculty, 1,000 staff and 500 residents and fellows.
Dr. Fola May received $3 million NIH grant
Folasade May, MD, PhD, MPhil, along with Dr. Beth Glenn, will use the grant to improve follow-up care for colorectal screening in underserved populations. The new study will focus on increasing follow-up care for underserved patients who receive abnormal results from stool-based fecal immunochemical tests (FIT).
Dr. Jana Al Hashash selected for Mayo Clinic Early Career Innovator Award
Jana Al Hashash, MD, MSc, AGAF, chair of the AGA Clinical Practice Update Committee, was selected as one of six awardees from over 100 applicants submitted across the enterprise. The award will provide $50k in support.