MEDICINE BuSpring 2020 • Volume 104et • Number 4 in THE GREATEST GOOD Maryland’s Center for Vaccine Development Innovations in Renal Transplantation Advancing the Field of Transplantation University of Maryland Medical Center Division of Transplantation recently concluded an eight-year study on the benefits of combining living donor kidney transplantation and panniculectomy. Guidelines suggest those with body mass index (BMI) >40 are less likely to benefit from transplantation. While nearly a quarter of those on the waiting list are categorized as obese, only 15% of renal transplants occur in obese patients. Obese and post-obese patients often have a large abdominal pannus, which may be prohibitive to transplantation. By using a multidisciplinary team to combine living donor renal transplant and panniculectomy, UMMC was able to greatly improve access to transplantation for the obese and post-obese population. This combined approach, unique to UMMC, yielded shorter- than-expected hospital stays and patients experienced excellent postoperative outcomes, and thus should be considered for patients in whom transplantation might otherwise be withheld on the basis of obesity. Transplant surgeons at UMMC prepare a living kidney donation for transplantation. Improving access to To refer a patient or consult with one of our physicians call 410-328-5408 transplantation Superior surgical Learn more at umm.edu/transplant expertise Visit our Physician Video Channel at physicians.umm.edu MEDICINE Bulletin Editorial Board Harry C. Knipp, ’76 Chairman Gary D. Plotnick, ’66 Vice Chairman John Allen, ’14 Frank M. Calia, MD, MACP Bu etin Triesta Fowler-Lee, ’99 Nidhi Goel, ’10 Christopher Hardwick Sachin D. Kalyani, ’03 8 Cover story George C. Kochman III, ’08 Brad D. Lerner, ’84 Jennifer Litchman Philip Mackowiak, ’70 Maryland’s Center for Vaccine Larry Pitrof Michael E. Reichel, ’74 Development: The Greatest Good Ernesto Rivera, ’66 Maryland’s world-renowned Center for Vaccine Walker L. Robinson, ’70 Julie Rosen Development was called into service during the Jerome Ross, ’60 recent outbreak of coronavirus. Kathleen Neuzil, Semhar Z. Tewelde, ’09 Tuanh Tonnu, ’90 MD, MPH, has headed the center since 2015 when Joseph S. McLaughlin, ’56 founder Myron “Mike” Levine, MD, DTPH, Chairman Emeritus stepped down. With the unwelcomed arrival of a Medical Alumni Association virus such as this, Neuzil says it’s important not to Board of Directors lose track of your day job, which is their focus on Stanford H. Malinow, ’68 President influenza through a $200 million NIH grant. (On the cover: Dr. Kathleen Neuzil) Brad D. Lerner, ’84 President-Elect Paul A. Tarantino, ’87 Treasurer 20 Alumnus Profile: Morton E. Smith, ’60 Harry A. Oken, ’83 Eyeing Something Meaningful Secretary John Allen, ’14 Growing up in Baltimore, Morton E. Smith, ’60, wasn’t sure what Triesta Fowler-Lee, ’99 he wanted to do with his life. After trying art school he sat out for two Nidhi Goel, ’10 Sachin D. Kalyani, ’03 years to do some serious soul searching. Determined to do something George C. Kochman, Jr., ’08 meaningful in life, Smith focused on medical school and has since enjoyed Michael E. Reichel, ’74 a career as an internationally recognized clinician and gifted teacher in Walker L. Robinson, ’70 Semhar Z. Tewelde, ’09 his subspecialty of eye pathology. Tuanh Tonnu, ’90 Directors Richard Keller, ’58 22 Alumnus Profile: Robert M. McLean, ’88 Honorary Regional Vice President Gary D. Plotnick, ’66 Maintaining the Doctor Identity Neda Frayha, ’06 During his investiture as ACP president last year, Robert M. McLean, Helen Cheung, ’20 Dr. E. Albert Reece, Dean ’88, somewhat jokingly asked those in attendance to pledge that they Ex-Officio would not use the word “provider” in the future when referring to another Larry Pitrof Executive Director physician. Since that day scores of physicians have taken the pledge and it University of Maryland School has become the signature of his tenure. of Medicine Board of Visitors Cynthia L. Egan Chair Louis F. Angelos, Esq. Peter G. Angelos, Esq. Departments Norman Augustine Kenneth R. Banks Alfred R. Berkeley, III 2 Dean’s Message 24 Advancement 27 Student Activities Marc P. Blum, PhD, LLB, CPA Jocelyn Cheryl Bramble News & Innovations Managing Money Class Notes Michael E. Cryor 3 25 28 Robert E. Fischell, ScD Neda Frayha, ’06 16 Faculty News 26 Recollections 30 In Memoriam Carolyn B. Frenkil Michael I. Greenebaum 18 Medicina Memoriae Jeffrey L. Hargrave William E. Kirwan, PhD Harry C. Knipp, ’76 The University of Maryland Medicine Bulletin, America’s oldest medical For information on advertising, please contact: The Medical Stanford Malinow Alumni Association of the University of Maryland, Inc. Patricia J. Mitchell alumni magazine, is produced by the Medical Alumni Association of the Edward Magruder Passano, Jr. University of Maryland, Inc., with support from the University of Maryland email: [email protected] Jacqueline Young Perrins School of Medicine and the University of Maryland Medical System. www.medicalalumni.org Abba David Poliakoff, Esq. The acceptance of advertising by this publication does not in any way Editor-in-Chief Timothy J. Regan constitute endorsement or approval by the Medical Alumni Association. Copyright © 2020 Medical Alumni Association Larry Pitrof Maurice Reid, ’99 Requests to reproduce articles should be directed to: Editor, Medicine of the University of Maryland, Inc. Design Melvin Sharoky, ’76 All rights reserved. Richard L. Taylor, ’75 Bulletin, 522 W. Lombard Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201-1636, or by Brushwood Graphics email: [email protected]. Design Group Subscriptions are $20 per year (domestic) and $25 (overseas) Art Director Nancy Johnston Spring 2020 • Volume 104 • Number 4 DeaN’S NewS INNOVaTIONS message Martinez, ’98, Promoted to Associate Dean for his season holds a great deal of promise for a particularly exceptional year of accomplish- Medical Education & Student Experience ments. With several integral faculty members assuming increasingly prominent leadership roles, the school has set off on an exciting trajectory. This is the year for bold leadership. Joseph P. Martinez, ’98 associate professor in the depart- Kathleen Neuzil, MD, who directs the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health ments of emergency medicine and internal medicine at (CVD), is leading one of the largest ever awarded National Institutes of Health research con- Maryland, was named associate dean for medical education tracts to the school. Featured in this issue of the Bulletin, Dr. Neuzil has assembled an expert and and student experience. In this role he will lead and man- accomplished team at CVD, perfectly poised for such a potentially globally impacting project as age the office of medical education with broad oversight developing a universal influenza vaccine. I expect great momentum and productivity from all of of the school’s curriculum including structure, content, our leaders, including several new department chairs, new president and CEO of the University delivery, and assessment. A chief focus has been placed on of Maryland Medical System, Mohan Suntha, MD, new chancellor of the University System the implementation of the new Renaissance curriculum for of Maryland, Jay Perman, MD, and new interim president of the University of Maryland, MD students expected to be in place by fall. Martinez is Baltimore, Bruce Jarrell, MD, all three of whom proudly represent our institution as medical also responsible for monitoring and enhancing the learning school faculty members. environment for students during their time at Maryland. While the school maintains many leaders on campus, our alumni continue to harness the He has been a member of the dean’s office since 2005 when spirit of influence and inspiration beyond our boundaries. Profiled in this issue,Robert McLean, he was appointed assistant dean of student affairs. ’88, has dedicated his career to quality of care. As a practicing internist and rheumatologist and the medical director for clinical quality at Yale New Haven Health’s Northeast Medical Group, Dr. McLean values thoughtful and personalized interactions with his patients. Having served the American College of Physicians (ACP) in several different roles, he now leads the ACP as presi- dent. Morton Smith, ’60, also profiled in this issue, is retiring as professor of ophthalmology at Now a full year since Washington University in St. Louis. Known as the heart and soul of the ophthalmology program, Early Lottery Ticket Donated to Bowers Museum implementing the Dr. Smith has dedicated 53 years to scholarship and service. He has earned numerous awards from his students for his gift as an educator, and his mentorship has undoubtedly impacted countless The Medical Alumni Association Akiko culture transformation aspiring physicians. K. Bowers Museum of Medical Artifacts While much goes into creating and cultivating a high grade of leadership that transcends the initiative, the school is is now in possession of an original school and its surrounding communities of Maryland, two key ingredients include diversity and lottery ticket issued by the University leading the arenas of inclusivity. During the first quarter of every year, we celebrate Black History Month, Women’s of Maryland shortly after its founding. History Month, and the diversity of our students, faculty, and staff. Our roles within the medical David S. Klein, ’80, of Longwood, academic medicine and field carry the charge to honor the many differences among us. Since our goals include having Florida, gifted the artifact to the MAA a positive impact on the health of the citizens of Baltimore and the region, we must consider biomedical research last fall. each population group we serve. Now a full year since implementing the culture transformation After receiving a state charter to through its diversity and initiative, the school is leading the arenas of academic medicine and biomedical research through establish the College of Medicine of its diversity and inclusion initiatives. Having completed a gender equity in compensation study, Maryland in 1807, the school’s founders inclusion initiatives.