Findings
Houston, Texas
Volume 5, Issue 10
November 2007

Briefs

Beaudet receives award for human genetics research

Arthur Beaudet, M.D., chair and professor of molecular and human genetics at Baylor College of Medicine, has been awarded the American Society of Human Genetics Allan Award.

The award recognizes substantial and far-reaching scientific contributions to human genetics over a sustained period of scientific inquiry and productivity. Beaudet focuses his research on the role of epigenetics in human disease with a particular emphasis on genomic imprinting and diseases associated with mental retardation and autism.

The ASHG established the award in 1961 in memory of William Allan, one of the first American physicians to conduct extensive research in human genetics.

Guntupalli named outstanding teacher of residents

Dr. Kalpalatha Guntupalli, professor of medicine and program director for Pulmonary/Critical Care Fellowship and the Critical Care Fellowship, was recognized by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education as one of 10 outstanding teachers of residents with the 2007 Parker J. Palmer Courage to Teach Award. The award is given to distinguished program directors, nominated by faculty and residents, in recognition of their commitment to teaching and development of innovative and effective residency programs.

Ostermeyer honored for behavioral health program

Britta Ostermeyer, M.D., assistant professor of psychiatry and family and community medicine, received the 2007 Gold Achievement Award from the American Psychiatric Association for the accomplishments of the Harris County Hospital District Community Behavioral Health Program.

Ostermeyer is the co-founder and director of CBHP, a primary care and behavioral health program that integrated behavioral health providers into the district's primary care centers. The program is a collaboration of The Menninger Department of Psychiatry, HCHD, The Houston Council On Alcohol and Drugs, The Baylor Department of Family and Community Medicine and the UT Department of Family and Community Medicine.

This national award is given to one new and innovative program per year by the American Psychiatric Association. CBHP will serve as a role model to other institutions and communities around the nation.