Seven faculty and staff members who contribute enormously to the research environment at U-M will be honored at the 2024 Mentoring Forum, co-sponsored by the Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research (MICHR) and the Medical School Office of Faculty Development, on September 27, 2024.
The award was established in 2012 to recognize faculty who foster the intellectual, creative, scholarly, and professional growth of their students, fellows, and trainees in the areas of clinical and translational health and research. Out of a competitive field of remarkable research leaders, MICHR has selected individuals who meet the highest standard for clinical and translational research mentorship.
All are invited to celebrate our awardees and the spirit of mentorship at the September 27, 2024, Mentoring Forum featuring Elizabeth Harry, MD, Chief Wellness Officer, Medical School, University of Michigan. Dr. Harry will present on the importance of well-being.
Following Dr. Harry’s talk, the seven mentors who contribute enormously to the research environment at U-M will be honored with the 2024 Distinguished Clinical and Translational Research Mentor Award and Peer Mentor Award. The awards will be presented by Emily Somers, PhD, ScM, Faculty Lead for Mentoring Programs, Education & Mentoring Group, MICHR, Professor of Internal Medicine and Obstetrics & Gynecology, School of Medicine, and Professor of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health.
Top L to R: Brummett, Darbes, Golden, Martin
Bottom L to R: Ruff, Smith, Uhler
Recipients of the 2024 MICHR Distinguished Clinical and Translational Research Mentor Award:
Chad M. Brummett, MD, Bert N LaDu Professor of Anesthesiology, Senior Associate Chair for Research, Co-Director, Opioid Research Institute, and Co-Director, Overdose Prevention Engagement Network, Medical School
Lynae A. Darbes, PhD, Associate Professor, Vice Chair, Department of Health Behavior and Biological Sciences, School of Nursing
Marc Peters-Golden, MD, Professor of Internal Medicine, Medical School
Matthew J. Smith, PhD, MSW, MPE, LCSW, Associate Dean for Research and Professor of Social Work, and Director, Level Up: Employment Skills Simulation Lab, School of Social Work
Michael Uhler, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Biological Chemistry, and Research Professor Emeritus, Michigan Neuroscience Institute, Medical School
Recipient of the 2024 MICHR Distinguished Clinical and Translational Research Faculty Peer Mentor Award:
Allison Ruff, MD, MHPE, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Medical School
Recipient of the 2024 MICHR Distinguished Clinical and Translational Research Staff Peer Mentor Award:
Catherine L. Martin, MS, RN, Clinical Nurse IV and Research Coordinator, Internal Medicine, Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology, and Diabetes, Medical School; and Adjunct Clinical Instructor, School of Nursing