David M. Altshuler, M.D., Ph.D.
Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
"Discovery and Clinical Application Type 2 Diabetes Genes"
Biography & Abstract
Friedhelm Hildebrandt, M.D.
University of Michigan
"New Treatment of Childhood Genetic Kidney Diseases"
Biography & Abstract
William G. Kaelin, M.D.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
"Translational Studies Based on Tumor Suppressor Proteins"
Biography & Abstract
Elizabeth M. McNally, M.D., Ph.D.
University of Chicago
"Epigenetics and Genetics of Heart Failure"
Biography & Abstract
Christopher V. Plowe, M.D., M.P.H.
University of Maryland School of Medicine
"Antigenic Diversity and Malaria Vaccine Efficacy"
Biography & Abstract
David Relman, M.D.
Stanford University
"Microbial Ecology of the Human Intestinal Tract"
Biography & Abstract
Joyce Slingerland, M.D., Ph.D.
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
"Molecular Therapies for Hormone Resistant Breast Cancer"
Biography & Abstract
2006 DCSA Continuation Grants
In addition to supporting a new roster of Distinguished Clinical Scientists in 2006, the Medical Research Program also awarded continuation grants of $200,000 each to support the exceptional mentoring projects of three past DCSA recipients.
Olufunmilayo I. Olopade, M.D.
University of Chicago
"Translational Research Career Development Program for Physician Scientists"
Dr. Olopade will support a Translational Research Career Development Program at the University of Chicago, which will foster the careers of clinical fellows and young faculty members in hematology/oncology and support a summer internship program for high school and college students.
Robert Siliciano, M.D.
Johns Hopkins University
"Bench to Bedside Training in HIV Therapeutics"
Dr. Siliciano will continue a novel mentoring program at Johns Hopkins developed during his DCSA grant, which provides medical students and infectious disease fellows with training in bench-to-bedside research in HIV therapeutics. This integrated program provides trainees with exposure to patient care in the HIV clinic under seasoned clinicians as well as direct involvement in laboratory work on HIV drug resistance under Dr. Siliciano.
Bruce D. Walker, M.D.
Massachusetts General Hospital
"Capacitating Research in Africa"
Dr. Walker will continue training Ph.D. candidates and postdoctoral fellows at the Doris Duke Medical Research Institute in Durban, South Africa, who are focusing on the AIDS and tuberculosis epidemics in South Africa. In addition, he will provide fellowships for African trainees to come to the U.S. and participate in summer training courses at the Harvard School of Public Health.