August 28, 2015
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY of SOUTH CAROLINA
Vol. 34, No. 1
MUSC community remembers, honors the lives of the Emanuel 9 Planting a tree of unity and hope By Mikie Hayes Public Relations
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MUSC student Reona Broadwater, third right, joins Mother Emanuel AME Church members-employees Velma Stamp, from left, Vanessa Thomas-Jackson, Brenda Brown, Marlena Davis and the Rev. Michelle Frayer as they visit the Magnolia tree of Unity & Hope honoring the Emanuel Nine.
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t the behest of medical students involved in the Student National Medical Association who were away from campus when the Emanuel Nine tragedy struck Mother Emanuel AME Church, a commemoration of that fateful day was planned so that students could connect to the community in a meaningful way and feel a part of the unity, fellowship and caring that afterward so abundantly coursed throughout MUSC and Charleston. August 17 marked the two–month anniversary of the tragedy and the day that students and employees came together to remember and honor those who were lost, as well as to show the members of the historic AME church, who are part of the MUSC family, just how much they are cared about. MUSC Chief Diversity Officer Willette Burnham, Ph.D., coordinated the observance with the MUSC community who participated in the day’s event by sharing music, poetry and sentiments. The program opened with a performance by MUSC’s own choral and instrumental group, MUSiC, an interprofessional group of students who performed the well–loved hymn “It is Well with My Soul,” penned by Horatio Spafford. President David J. Cole, M.D., FACS, took an opportunity to talk about the hope that came from tragedy and despair. “Two months ago to the day, our community and the nation were faced with a horrific and unspeakable act: the senseless murder of nine of our community members, colleagues and friends. To many at MUSC they represented nephews and nieces, aunts and uncles, brothers and sisters. This act that occurred at the Mother Emanuel AME Church is certainly etched in our minds. As we move forward as a community, it’s important that we recognize these moments. Both the act, and the remarkable unity that ensued from it, highlight both the best and worst capabilities of man. Our humanity, grace and caring have allowed us to move forward as a community, and I believe, have shocked the nation. As health care providers, community members, people —
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PICU nurse celebrates DAISY award The August DAISY (Disease Attacking the Immune System) award winner is Sheri Fannin, R.N., who works in the PICU. Perilla was nominated by Jamie O’Donnell, R.N., a nursing professional development facilitator who submitted this nomination. Below is Fannin’s nomination: “Many nursing units have a ‘Sheri:’ someone who has been there a while, can take any patient, is frequently in charge, acts a resource to newer staff — just someone you can always count on. As lucky as the PICU is to have her, her skills and contributions often go unnoticed because it is just part of her normal routine. Last week the PICU was reminded of just how lucky we are to have her. Sheri was in charge again during the nightshift when a critically ill patient decompensated. Sheri supported the bedside nurse but also took time to stand with the parents and explain the unthinkable to the distraught parents. After the young girl had passed, Sherri then took time to talk to the siblings and allow them one last chance to say goodbye to their sister. After the family had left, Sherri used a new debriefing tool (which she designed as part of her
R.N. III project) to discuss the event with the whole staff. This debriefing provided the same comfort to the staff that she had given to the family. Everyone was very upset but were able to discuss what had happened and offer feedback and support to each other. As much as we rely on our ‘Sheris’ it is important to remember how much they are interwoven in all that we do. Sheri exemplifies leadership, advocacy, integrity, collaboration and innovation in all she does. The PICU (and MUSC) is lucky to have her.” Each month, MUSC nurses are honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. It is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program recognizing the efforts that nurses contribute daily in their jobs. The award is given to outstanding nurses in more than 1,800 health care provider hospitals in the U.S. and 14 other countries. Nominations can be submitted by anyone — patients, visitors, physicians, fellow nurses and all MUSC staff and volunteers. To nominate a nurse, visit http://www. musc.edu/medcenter/formsToolbox/ DaisyAward/form.htm.
Nurse Sheri Fannin, third from left, is joined by the PICU team and medical center mangers at the recent DAISY award presentation.
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Dr. John Sanders, right, dean of the James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine, congratulates employees Marilyn Stark (clinical) and Karl Walsh (non-clinical) as recipients of the college’s staff recognition awards for second quarter 2015
Rape Agression Defense Class at MUSC
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The Department of Public Safety will be holding a RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) class for students, faculty, staff and community members in September and October. RAD is a series of self-defense classes for women. The class will be held at MUSC in room 125 of Thurmond-Gazes. RAD training dates and times are as follows: q Sept. 29, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. q Oct. 1, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. q Oct. 6, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 8, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.Email raddefense@musc.edu to register. Rape Aggression Defense is a selfdefense class specifically designed for women to provide them with various tools to utilize if ever involved in a self-defense scenario. RAD focuses on
a person’s natural instinct to defend herself with incorporating easy, yet effective, defensive techniques. RAD is not a martial arts class. Therefore, the techniques do not require repetitiveness or excessive hours of training. The first meeting will consist of a PowerPoint presentation regarding the RAD class and is essential for the class as it paves a strong foundation for the rest of the class.Later, the class will focus on defensive stances and a techniques practice session where participants can practice their skills in a “realistic” scenario. For information, visit raddefense@ musc.edu or contact Officers Bridget HinkelBein or Leslie Moore, 792-4196.
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Dear Students, Welcome back for the 2015-2016 academic year! I hope that each of you enjoyed some time over the summer to relax, renew, and to prepare for the enriching experiences ahead. I would like to add a special welcome to our newest members of the MUSC student body. We are fortunate to attract such bright, creative students from across the globe who are bringing an array of talents and perspectives that will benefit us all. We are also excited to welcome Dr. Willette Burnham as the university’s Chief Diversity Officer, who will be serving alongside Mr. Anton Gunn, Chief Diversity Officer for the Medical University Hospital Authority. Mr. Michael Caputo is also joining us in several weeks from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, as Cole our new Chief Information Officer; and also this summer, Dr. Paula Traktman joined as our new Dean of the College of Graduate Studies from the Medical College of Wisconsin. Over the summer we made many campus improvements. Whether you are on campus every day or only occasionally as a student enrolled in our nationally recognized online programs, please take time to enjoy the outdoor amphitheater between the library and the Basic Science Building. You also might want to stop by the commemorative tree planted behind the Drug Discovery Building in memory of the Mother Emanuel 9 (see story on page 1). You will continue to see additions to the campus grounds and buildings throughout the academic year. Late last year we began with a new Vision for MUSC, Leading Health Innovation for the Lives We Touch, and we currently have teams across the institution charting our course as we Imagine MUSC 2020: http://www.imaginemusc.com/. Based on the collective voices from all across our campus and community about the challenges and opportunities in health care, we’ve developed the following five goals: q Advance New Knowledge and Scientific Discoveries q Embrace Diversity and Inclusion q Foster Innovative Education and Learning q Commit to Patients First q Promote Healthy Communities As we implement these goals, you will notice changes in the way teaching and learning are taking place. We are planning the integration of classroom and experiential opportunities so that students from all professions have greater opportunities to learn from and to teach each other. Our faculty and staff are committed to excellent teaching, communication, and inclusion of all of our students, whether on campus or students at a distance through technology. Again, welcome back. Make time to take care of yourself and each other, and know that we have an array of outstanding colleagues and services here to support your success. I’m looking forward to seeing you on campus or connecting with you virtually and excited to see what we will accomplish together this year. Yours in service,
David J. Cole, M.D., FACS MUSC President
20th Annual Charleston Lions Charity Golf Classic Tuesday, Oct. 27 Bull’s Bay Golf Club
995 Bulls Bay Blvd. Awendaw, SC Register to play in this annual charity golf tounament that benefits the MUSC Storm Eye Institute. The event is hosted by the Charleston Lions Club. q Registration begins at 9 a.m. q $175 for an individual golfer q $700 for a golf team q Tournament registration fee includes green fees, cart, lunch and all beverages on the course. q Oct. 27 event: 10 a.m. Shotgun Start Silent auction and award ceremony with prizes for the winner of each flight to follow the tournament. For information, email Ashton Finley at finleyas@musc.edu or call 792-
A letter from the SGA President To All MUSC Students, On behalf of the Student Government Association, Office of Student Programs and Diversity, and Division of Education and Student Life, I would like to send a very warm welcome to all of you! You have made a wonderful decision in choosing to attend MUSC. As a student at MUSC, you will find an abundance of support and services across campus to help you succeed in every aspect of your education. Outside of your education, the Student Government Association (SGA) plans many social and cultural events, as well as service opportunities, for students in all six colleges to participate in to complement your academic experience. The most important advice that I received the week prior to starting medical school was from a former MUSC professor; he said that while it is important to sustain your hunger for learning and passion to help others, it is imperative to make time for yourself in order to create a healthy balance between school and personal life. We have all chosen to enter demanding careers, and the majority of your time here at MUSC will be spent studying and training to be successful health care professionals. The SGA provides a variety of programming and events throughout the school year for you to take advantage of whenever you need a break from your studies and want meet other MUSC students. Not only have you chosen to attend
a fantastic university, you have also chosen to live in one of the best cities in the world. Travel+Leisure Magazine ranked Charleston as the #2 city in the world and the #1 Brown city in the United States and Canada for 2015. As an MUSC student, you can receive a variety of discounts across town; please visit our website (www.musc.edu/sga) for more information. The beaches are also a great place to study or relax! Please let me know if I can be of any assistance throughout your journey at MUSC. I look forward to meeting all of you soon, and hopefully I will see you at our first event of the year, the MUSC Back to School Party on Friday, Aug. 28. Then, on Wednesday, Sept. 9, please stop by the Student Activities & Volunteer Fair to find out about how to get involved with student organizations on campus, services available to students and volunteer opportunities. Best wishes for a great school year! Regina K. Brown MUSC SGA President
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ReseaRch GRant hiGhliGhts Oral Health Sciences Caroline Westwater Antifungal Activity of Complement Peptides in Candidiasis, $448,500 from NIH/NIAID (R15AI111338), June 2015 to May 2018 Health Professions Na Jin Seo Delays in Muscle Relaxation: A Novel Approach to Neuromechanism-Based Stroke Rehabilitation, $138,022 from the American Heart Association, May 2015 to June 2016 Medicine Melissa Cunningham Mechanisms of ERa Modulation of SLE Dendritic Cells, $75,000 from the Rheumatology Research Foundation, May 2015 to May 2016 Badih Elmunzer Stent vs. Indomethacin for Preventing Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: The SVI Trial Data, $9,117,058 from NIH/ NIDDK (U01DK104833), May 2015 to April 2020 Joshua Lipschutz CDC-42 and the Exocyst in Ciliogenesis and Polysystic
Kidney Disease, $400,580, from VAMC (BX000820), July 2015 to March 2019
Microbiology & Immunology Harold May Liquid Hydrocarbon Production with the Electrobiome Platform, $585,781, from DOD/ONR, April 2015 to March 2018 Chenthamarakshan Vasu Testing the immuno-modulatory and pre-biotic properties of beta 1.3-glucan derived from Euglena gracilis, $129,960, from Algal Scientific Corporation, June 2015 to June 2016 Neurosciences Peter Kalivas Cocaine, Opioids and Drug Abuse, $1,748,480, from NIH/NIDA (R01DA003906), June 2015 to April 2020 Pathology & Laboratory Medicine David Turner PQ3: AGEs and Race Specific Tumor Immune Response in Prostate Cancer, $280,890 from the NIH/NCI (R21CA194469), May 2015 to April 2017
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Cynthia Swenson Develop an Ecologic Model for Intimate Partner Violence in Cases of Child Maltreatment, $69,000, from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, April 2015 to December 2015 Surgery Rupak Mukherjee Exercise Capacity Recovery after Myocardial Infarction: Response to Novel Therapy, $113,471, from VAMC (RX001707), May 2015 to September 2016 Nursing Teresa Kelechi Monitoring and Managing Newly Healed Chronic Leg and Foot Ulcer Skin Temperature: A Cooling Intervention (MUSTCOOL) to Prevent Ulcer Recurrence, $1,337,674, from NIH/NINR (R01NR015647), June 2015 to March 2019 Pharmacy Nicole M. Bohm An App for NOACs, $125,850 from Bristol Myers Squibb, June 2015 to June 2016
MUSC Cloud Service allows employees to share info securely By Melanie RiCHaRdson OCIO Communications The ability to collaborate on patient care, while ensuring that patient data remains safe and secure, is a constant challenge. MUSC employees need to be able to share information with both MUSC and non-MUSC users, and they want something that’s simple to learn and use. Cloud-based storage solutions have become the popular answer to these problems because they are convenient and easy to access. However, we have to ensure that the services we use are approved by MUSC. Currently, the only cloud service approved for storing and sharing MUSC data is Box (musc.box.com). Box is an efficient and secure way to store and share MUSC data. WhaT kinD of DaTa can Be sToReD in Box? MUSC's policies define three classifications of data, according to sensitivity. Box is authorized to store all three levels of data. q MUSC Public: No restriction on access q MUSC Restricted: Information that should not be available to the general public but is not subject to
HIPAA or other privacy laws q MUSC Protected: Personally identifiable information that is subject to privacy laws, including all protected health information (PHI) as defined by HIPAA access Box fRom any inTeRneT-connecTeD Device You can access Box anywhere you have access to the internet: Open a web browser, go to musc.box.com and log in. Box is easy To leaRn, easy To use According to Andrew Savage, M.D., assistant professor for pediatric cardiology, it is extremely easy to learn how to use Box. Leonardo Bonilha, M.D., associate professor for the department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, said that Box is “significantly more convenient than regular storage servers”, and that “it is easier to access files and to control folder access with collaborators.” Boniha prefers Box over other file sharing software because Box “is MUSC sanctioned.” non-musc useRs Don’T neeD a neTiD To access You can give both MUSC and non-MUSC users access to folders in your Box site. You can also remove
a user’s access at any time. Please note: When you invite someone to be a collaborator on your Box site, your responsibilities will be the same as if you have sponsored that person for a NetID. conTRol Who has access To youR Box siTe When you give a user access to your Box site, you can customize their access level. seT Time limiTs on access To folDeRs You can disable a specific user’s access to a folder after a certain date. You can also choose to delete folders after a certain date. accessing Box After Sept. 1, use any Internet browser to go to musc.box.com and log in with your NetID and NetID password. You’ll see a pop up with MUSC’s Terms of Service. After reading the Terms of Service, click on the Agree button and you’ll have access to your Box account. Box is easy to access, simple to use and its many features make collaboration and project management smooth and uncomplicated. Box should be the only choice for storing and sharing MUSC data.
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individuals, we will always remember this tragic event. And I believe in its own way it has made a mark in each of our hearts. It’s important that we move forward in meaningful ways and find ways to strengthen and sustain our community. And MUSC is committed to that path and partnership to strengthen our community. So it’s my honor to welcome you to this first annual ceremony of unity and hope. I encourage you to participate and find ways to strengthen you as we walk down this path of unity together.” Regina Brown, SGA President and College of Medicine student, shared her reflections with the audience. “Today I extend love and sympathy to the Mother Emanuel AME Church on behalf of my fellow MUSC students. Two months ago our community was shaken to its core. But the Charleston community has come together and risen above the injustice that occurred. As I reflected on this tragedy, I found inspiration in Romans Chapter 5, where the scripture says: ‘Suffering produces endurance, endurance produces character and character produces hope and hope does not disappoint.’ From this message we need to realize that from our suffering it has brought us together. We must continue to strengthen these bonds and love within our community. My hope is that we sustain our unity around the Mother Emanuel Church. We must make our desire to love and care for one another the core inspiration to all that
Our Hope Will Not Die It was a night that we will never forget. It was a night that phone calls came and we could not answer them all. It was a night of shocking fear that some persons very close to us were gone. It was a night of unforgettable sadness. It was a night when tears would not stop flowing. The next day embraced us and we walked around the church — the “Mother Church of the South.” This is the place where hope was birthed in our hearts. This is the place where the message of love, peace, and forgiveness is taught. There we sing and lift our voices in constant prayer. This is the place where strangers met us — a place where people comforted us and held us. Mother Emanuel is the place where the doors open wide. This is why our hope will not die. (Written by Myra Haney Singleton, College of Medicine)
we do, so that we can collectively build a better world. Only then can we overcome hate and evil. As a community we must continue to uplift the families, friends, and congregation of those precious nine
Student members of MUSiC (Musicians United for Service in Charleston) performed several inspirational selections during the event.
photos by J. Ryne Danielson, Public Relations
Student National Medical Association co-presidents Brittnay Cureton and Kendrick Kennedy present a framed white coat and Box of Hope momentoes to Carla Jones, a member of Mother Emanuel AME Church. lives that were lost two months ago.” Burnham explained how important it has been to MUSC to continue to remember the significance of that day. “We do that through providing opportunities for us to come together, not only as an MUSC community, but as a community in the Tri-county, state and region so that we don’t forget and so that we’re in constant remembrance of what those lives meant. Many of us agree that this event has made us stronger. Hence our slogan for that week and the weeks after: ‘Charleston Strong.’ But more than that, what many of us remember is the hope and unity that was demonstrated after the tragedy.” She continued, “So it is our purpose as an MUSC community — students, faculty, staff and extended community members — that we never forget. Let us commemorate that day in sustainable, tangible and visible ways that bring our communities together and remind us of the nine who lived and were lost that day.” Burnham thanked the audience for being there and “remembering in an honorable and respectful way all that we learned that was a result of that tragedy.” The planning committee invited the MUSC family to submit reflections in the form of statements, poems and expressions so they could be shared.
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Medical student Reona Broadwater shared her reflections as a student working with OB-GYN patients following the Mother Emanuel church shootings on June 17.
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Infectious disease physician admired as gifted clinician, mentor Public Relations John Michael Kilby, M.D., professor of medicine and microbiology and director of MUSC’s Division of Infectious Diseases, died on August 10, leaving behind his wife Michelle “Mia” Amaya, M.D., and two sons, Matthew and Andrew. Kilby was 51. Best remembered for his work with HIV and AIDS, both in Africa and the Deep South, Kilby began his career at Kilby the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he served as medical director of the 1917 Clinic, a comprehensive AIDS treatment and research center. “It was a somber time,” Kilby recalled in a 2014 interview with MUSC’s Department of Global Health. The route of transmission of the disease was poorly understood, he said, and he wanted to contribute to knowledge of the disease and, eventually, a cure. Kilby continued his research at MUSC, working to end the stigma associated with HIV screening by integrating the HIV testing into routine health screenings and implementing an opt-out testing policy.
This has been particularly beneficial in South Carolina. In the United States, more than half of new AIDS cases are diagnosed in the South. This region also has the highest death rate due to HIV in the country. Kilby dedicated his life to changing those trends through educational outreach and by improving access to care. He ran the federally-funded Ryan White HIV/AIDS program, an organization that works with cities, states and community–based organizations to ensure HIV treatment and services are provided to those lacking sufficient health coverage or financial resources to cope with what can be a very expensive disease. Kilby also pioneered groundbreaking antiretroviral and immune–based “Dr. Kilby was a kind and compassionate physician devoted to taking care of South Carolina’s HIV/ AIDS population.” Valerie Assey, R.N. Ryan White HIV/AIDS program, Division of Infectious Diseases “Dr. Kilby always made every person feel valued and that their opinion mattered no matter their title. Our clinic will forever be grateful to have worked with such a caring and insightful person.” Megan Ohorodynk, R.N., 10 West Orthopedics/Trauma; Morgan Johnson, R.N., RT Infectious Disease Clinic; Marie Ladson, RT Infectious Diseases Clinic
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time with them, including his dog, Eddie. He enjoyed stamp collecting and writing reviews of the latest music and films. He ran his first marathon in 2014 and was training for many more to come. An outpouring of emotion from Kilby’s colleagues show how they, too, thought the world of him.
“Michael was an incredibly gifted clinician, teacher and mentor who wore his heart on his sleeve. Infectious Diseases lost a true ambassador. You could readily see his enthusiasm for his work, family and friends. He was easily the most genuine person I knew. I remember the things we had in common which included a love of music and poetry. He would routinely share his new and old favorites with me, left in my mailbox with a short, witty note. I’m glad I kept all those notes as a reminder of his friendship. I will miss him every day.” Cassandra D. Salgado, M.D. Division of Infectious Diseases
person and leader. His time with us was too short, but I feel blessed that I had the privilege to work under him, even for just a little while. He cared deeply for his patients and had the ability to make each staff member feel as if they were the most important member of the team. Most of all, I remember how much he loved his wife. This was evident in the way he loved to talk about her and spend time with her. Dr. Kilby, we will miss your smile, your sense of humor, your leadership, your love. Words cannot begin to describe how our hearts break.” Rebekah Shinta Division of Infectious Diseases
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Health disparities researcher brings worldwide expertise Staff Report Reducing disparities and enhancing equity through the design and testing of population-specific interventions is at the forefront of the nation’s agenda on minority health and health disparities. For this reason, Chanita Hughes–Halbert, Ph.D., has dedicated her academic career and professional service activities to addressing these issues through systematic research. Hughes–Halbert always knew she wanted to be a psychologist. From early on she was fascinated with how people thought and wanted to understand why they did the things they did. When she was in graduate school, she had the opportunity to work with a group of researchers, and it had a profound impact of the future direction of her career. “I realized research had the potential to touch people’s lives when findings from a body of research are used to develop the policies for how health care is delivered. I saw first-hand how significant research is — to be a part of a body of work that really does influence how and in what capacity people receive care — that became my calling — to address the issues of minority populations.” She started her academic career in 1997 after earning her doctorate in personality psychology from Howard University in Washington, D.C., and completing preand postdoctoral training in cancer prevention and control at the Georgetown University Medical Center. At Georgetown, as a research assistant, she recognized there was very little participation in research studies or clinical trials by African–Americans. In 1999, the first report titled “The Unequal Burden of Cancer: An Assessment of NIH Research and Programs for Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved” was released by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Medicine. The results of that study became her personal clarion call to do something about the stark statistics. Fast forward to today, she said, and things haven’t really changed. “There is still greater mortality for black women with breast cancer and black men with prostate cancer. There is still a need for research - research that moves the needle and thinks about things in a different and innovative way.” Hughes–Halbert joined MUSC in 2012 in hopes of advancing statewide initiatives in cancer disparities research and programs in South Carolina and making a significant difference in the dismal numbers that still plague African–Americans. The focus of her research program is to identify sociocultural, psychological, genetic and environmental determinants of minority health disparity (MHD) and to translate this information into interventions to improve equity among racially and ethnically diverse populations and other medically underserved groups. Within this overarching program, Hughes– Halbert’s research focuses on three converging lines of investigation that include enhancing participation
Dr. Chanita Hughes-Halbert, Ph.D., is the SmartState Center of Economic Excellence Endowed Chair in Cancer Disparities and faculty member in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and Hollings Cancer Center Cancer Control Program Leader. of minorities in prevention and control research; developing culturally tailored assessments and interventions to improve outcomes in minorities and medically underserved populations; and developing sustainable infrastructure for health promotion and disease prevention and control through community– based participatory research methods. Although Hughes–Halbert’s research program draws primarily upon her core discipline of psychology, her research is multidisciplinary and incorporates the fields of clinical oncology and medical genetics, internal medicine, anthropology, epidemiology, health services research and communication science. She has received more than $20 million in total costs from peer-reviewed federal grants to support her research program. The results of Hughes–Halbert’s research have been published in influential journals in the fields of disease prevention, clinical oncology, medicine, genetics and public health. Thomas W. Uhde, M.D., chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and executive director of the Institute of Psychiatry, praised Hughes–Halbert for her continued research in public health and health disparities research. “Dr. Hughes–Halbert is a world leader in the investigation of health disparities research. Her research focuses on a large number of public health issues of particular importance to the citizens of our region. We are honored to have her as a distinguished member of our faculty. Her contributions to science and leadership in the community will undoubtedly lead to earlier diagnosis of those greatest in need of our care.” Hughes–Halbert was appointed by President Barack
Obama to the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Board of Scientific Advisors. Hughes–Halbert is a professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, the AT&T Endowed Chair for Cancer Equity at the Hollings Cancer Center and associate dean for assessment and evaluation in the College of Medicine. She was recruited to MUSC to direct the SmartState Center for Cancer Equity. Hughes–Halbert is also the program leader for Cancer Control at HCC. Previously, she was a faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania, where she was an associate professor of psychology in the Department of Psychiatry and the first African–American woman to be promoted with tenure. Hughes–Halbert was attracted to MUSC because of the opportunity to work across the state of South Carolina and with the Hollings Cancer Center, as well as other centers and departments at MUSC to develop, implement and evaluate local and regional programs to enhance health equity. In 2014, the NCI awarded a five-year $3.4 million grant to the Hollings Cancer Center to conduct multi-site cancer clinical trials and cancer care delivery research studies that focus on the representation of minority and underserved communities. The grant was awarded under the NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP), a national network of investigators, cancer care providers, academic institutions and other organizations that provide care to diverse populations in community-based health care practices across the United States. Hughes–Halbert and her team will study new therapies for cancer treatment and how cancer care is delivered in statewide communities in South Carolina. Anthony Alberg, Ph.D., interim director of Hollings Cancer Center and associate director for population sciences, has worked closely with Hughes-Halbert since her arrival on campus and has seen her research grow in both depth and creativity. “Dr. Hughes–Halbert has dedicated her academic career and professional service activities to improving cancer equity, and she has continually grown the boundaries of her work to better understand the complex causes of cancer disparities” he said. “Thanks to Dr. Hughes–Halbert’s skillful and steadfast leadership, in 2014 the HCC’s Cancer Control Research Program was approved for the very first time and rated highly as part of our NCI designation renewal, a major accomplishment.” Hughes–Halbert now serves as the principal investigator for the NCI’s Community Oncology Research Program grant for minority and underserved communities, where she is focusing her efforts on further developing HCC’s capacity to enroll minorities across the state in clinical trials, as well as leading the development of an emerging area of research — cancer care delivery research.
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“Michael Kilby was a superb leader for the Division of Infectious Diseases and for MUSC. He expanded the Division by bringing in talented new faculty members with special expertise. He inspired us all with his vision of how special our Division and our University could be. Even though Dr. Kilby is no longer with us, we will continue to benefit from the culture of supportive collegiality and forward-looking optimism that he nurtured.” John Gnann, M.D. Division of Infectious Diseases “It is hard to find any words to express my sadness about Dr. Kilby’s passing away so tragically and unexpectedly. He was the one who was so good with words. I was fortunate to have worked with him for nearly eight years. He was a hard worker who made it look easy, a great leader who had a way of inspiring you with his authentic good energy and his caring presence. To me, he embodied the archetype of the positive patriarch. He brought kindness, intelligence, humor and a special brightness to every situa-
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Recently, Hughes–Halbert was awarded additional NCI funding for a proposal that she led involving researchers at MUSC, the University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill and other academic institutions and community organizations within the Southern (mid–Atlantic) region to create a hub for cancer health disparities. This regional hub will establish a regional infrastructure to support CHD research and enhance community engagement; disseminate information about CHD across the mid–Atlantic to stimulate disparities research and educate public health stakeholders, academic investigators and community members about determinants of disparities in medically underserved populations and effective interventions to combat disparities; and increase the pool of investigators in CHD research through professional development, mentoring and education. Even with these many prominent initiatives on her plate, she still wants to do more. “I met a woman a couple months ago,” she said, “who was a two–time breast cancer survivor. She started a small foundation that concentrates on cancer education and advocacy. It was so striking to me that they really have an intimate, personal relationship with women, and they help them as they’re dealing with their diagnosis and treatment
tion — perhaps especially to those tough situations we sometimes encountered working in an HIV clinic. It was just truly great working with him. I will miss him so much. He spoke frequently and so lovingly of his wife and sons. My heart breaks for all of us, but especially for them.” Linda Scott Division of Infectious Diseases “Dr. Kilby was an outstanding teacher, physician, colleague, and person. I remember the first time I met him in HIV clinic. I was a second–year pharmacy resident and can attribute a lot of my knowledge and dedication to HIV therapeutics thanks to his commitment and enthusiasm for treating a disease in which treatments and patient survival have come so far. I always appreciated having his perspective, as he was so pensive and thoughtful when considering options and alternatives. He was a very genuine, unassuming, and humble person, which was apparent through his dedication to patient care, the loving relationships he had with his wife and children, and the professional but personal relationships with his colleagues here and across the country. I am so grateful for the impact he has had
MUSC’s ARROW Initiative MUSC’s Advancement, Recuitment and retention of Women Initiative, formerly the Women Scholars Initiative, focuses on the advancement of women faculty across all missions and colleges of MUSC. For information, visit http://academicdepartments. musc.edu/arrowinitiative/index-new.htm. and also their recovery. That is the type of program that we need — what they’re doing at the grassroots, community level. These are the type of programs we need to have as the standard of practice in clinical care. When I hear about the things women are doing just because of their passion and commitment, it makes me even more committed to work within the health care system to establish these types of programs in a way that will be sustainable and have a significant impact on their treatment and the quality of their long-term survivorship.” The type of dedication and passion Hughes–Halbert brings to her job is not lost on those she works with. Alberg said, “Dr. Hughes–Halbert has a passion for science and inspires great confidence as a researcher, an innovator, and a leader. In sum, she is a difference maker. We are very proud and appreciative to have a researcher of such national prominence as part of the Hollings Cancer Center leadership team.”
on my life and family and know so many who feel the same. I will continue to celebrate a man who brought life, light, and joy to so many people.” Madelyne Bean, PharmD Division of Infectious Diseases “I met Dr. Kilby during the first year of my Reproductive Infectious Diseases Fellowship. When rounding with him on the wards, I was struck by his overwhelming positive nature. Following my fellowship, when I joined the OB–GYN Faculty, I met with Michael to determine how our fellowship program could continue to serve the Infectious Diseases Division and how I could play a role in education. He worked with me to formulate a viable option for continuing our mission of delivering improved care to HIV–infected women. Later, when he decided to apply for Part D Ryan White funding, he included me and our fellowship in the grant application. I am forever grateful for his foresight and inclusive nature. I am not sure anyone else in his position would have thought to be so inclusive. “In the past seven years, I have developed an incredible admiration for Michael Kilby. He is a terrific clinician, but most importantly, he is a terrific person
and colleague. I will miss his collegial nature and his smile. I will miss his mentorship and input into our various RID projects. I will just miss him. I am not sure anyone can fill Michael’s shoes, but I am confident that he laid the ground work for a division that can succeed in his absence. He leaves behind an incredible legacy to the Department of Medicine at MUSC.” Gweneth B. Lazenby, M.D. Department of Obstetrics-Gynecology “I was extremely lucky to have worked with such a wonderful clinician. He was truly dedicated to the advancement of HIV medicine, and he made such an impact on may of our patients’ lives.” Cameron B. Oswald, PA-C Division of Infectious Diseases “The world lost a great teacher, excellent professor and better person. Maybe Dr. Kilby had to go because the world was not ready for a person like him. Even when I only knew him for a couple of months, it hurts just to know we will not see him anymore. I hope I can get half the wisdom he had.” Richard E. Kilgore M.D. Division of Infectious Diseases
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MUSC employees and members of Mother Emanuel AME Church stand to be recognized in the audience during the Aug. 17 campus event. Burnham also asked that “We never, Reona Broadwater, College of never forget the unity and hope that Medicine, read “Reflections,” a piece she came out of that terrible day.” wrote when she conducted a research The program proceeded as members of coordinator rotation at the Obstetrics the MUSC family shared reflections and Clinic with MUSC Women’s Health. personal forms of expression related to Burnham shared that members of the tragic event. the Mother Emanuel AME Church Medical Center Chief Diversity Officer have been inundated with the love Anton Gunn read a poem written by of the Charleston Community. She J. Herman Blake, Ph.D., executive introduced Carla Jones with Hospital director of the Gullah–Geechie Corridor Patient Accounting and senior steward Commission and professor emeritus at at the Mother Emanuel Church, who MUSC, on June 18, after the massacre at would be serving that day as the official the church: “Knee-boned, Knee-boned, representative of the church. Knee-boned: Our hearts are Broken, Moved by the day’s events, Jones Our Spirits Are Strong, Our Faith is graciously thanked all who contributed Triumphant.” to the day of commemoration and those The emotion in the room was palpable who attended, on behalf of herself; the as guests digested Gunn’s somber words. Rev. Dr. Norvel Goth Sr., presiding elder Everyone stood as MUSiC performed of the 87th district and interim pastor a second piece, “Lift Every Voice and of Mother Emanuel AME Church; and Sing,” often referred to as the ‘Black the officers and members of Mother National Anthem.’ Emanuel. Jones said, “We are humbled Donna Kern, M.D., associate dean by the support we have received from this for curriculum, College of Medicine, institution. We would like to express our read “Our Hope Will Not Die” a poem appreciation of your kindness for paying composed by MUSC’s Myra Haney homage for this, the second month Singleton and her husband, members of anniversary, of the tragic loss of the Mother Emanuel, after the loss of friends Mother Emanuel Nine. We are touched and in response to a community torn by your gesture, which is a powerful apart. remedy to our wounded hearts. Your At the conclusion of the poem, thoughtfulness gives our congregation Burnham added, “As we come together the resilience to carry on despite our in unity and hope, we remember the huge loss. Since our tragedy on June lives lived despite the loss. Remembering 17, it is proven that we are stronger those nine lives lived and not lost.” together. We will continue to choose Deep Sangani, a student in the College love over hate and understanding over of Graduate Studies, read “Work to be anger. Once again, we thank you for your Done” by D.J. Howard. support and thoughtfulness. We offer
you our most sincere gratitude and love.” There were special presentations by MUSC students, SNMA co–presidents Kendrick Kennedy and Brittnay Cureton and Kern. Kennedy addressed the church members. “Greetings to the Emanuel AME Church members present this afternoon and to the families of the Emanuel Nine. We thank you for showing the world how love can triumph over evil. We want to give you a symbol of our love and gratitude during this difficult time.” Cureton added, “We had our SNMA fall semester planning meeting back in July and wanted to respond to the Mother Emanuel AME Church tragedy. We wanted to show our love through a token of love and support. Margaret, one of our SNMA executive board members, shared the idea to take one of our clinical student white coats from the COM Dean’s Office and gift it to the Emanuel AME church community. For two weeks, we had faculty, students, physicians sign this coat, sharing messages of support and encouragement
and words of love and scripture to present to the church.” Kern concluded the presentation, adding, “In addition to the white coat, organizers also collected hundreds of notes from students, faculty and staff expressing their thoughts, prayers and messages of love and encouragement. We created a box, now known as the ‘Box of Hope,’ filled with these reflections to give to the church.” Burnham explained that there would be a commemorative magnolia tree planting. A sign stands in front of the tree, tucked in a sea of sweetgrass, bearing the names of the Emanuel Nine victims. Benches nearby offer a respite: a place where the MUSC family and Charleston community can sit, rest and reflect. The tree, she said, is to be a permanent symbol of unity as others walk across our campus. “There’s no better symbol of unity and hope than an evergreen, ever-growing tree to represent MUSC’s commitment to that cause.” MUSiC concluded the day’s events with their soulful rendition of “Amazing Grace,” a hymn by John Newton.
To read poems and view more photos from the Aug. 17 MUSC Ceremony of Unity & Hope event commemorating the Mother Emanuel 9, visit www.musc.edu/catalyst.
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