The Wayne State University School of Medicine’s Office of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development announced promotions and tenure status for more than 75 faculty members.
“This year we had a record number of School of Medicine faculty members who received the well-deserved recognition of being promoted to a higher academic rank. Among these were faculty members who distinguished themselves as scientists, educators, renowned clinicians, dedicated citizens and community leaders,” said Vice Dean of Faculty Affairs Basim Dubaybo, M.D. “It is gratifying but not surprising that even during a debilitating pandemic, our university continues to fulfill its academic and service missions without hesitation. This reflects our commitment to our students and our community, where a large number of physicians who participate in our academic mission have received the recognition and promotion they have earned.”
Five faculty were granted tenure, including Associate Professor of Oncology Asfar Azmi, Ph.D.; Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Visual and Anatomical Sciences Elizabeth Berger, Ph.D.; Associate Professor of Physiology Robert Wessells, Ph.D.; Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nerissa Viola, Ph.D.; and Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nardhy Gomez-Lopez, Ph.D.
“I am honored to receive the promotion of tenure at the Wayne State University School of Medicine. I am grateful to be part of the Perinatology Research Branch, whose translational research is dedicated to improving the lives of mothers and children,” Dr. Gomez-Lopez said. “This accomplishment was largely due to the successful collaborations that I have established in the intellectually-stimulating environment within the Perinatology Research Branch. I am particularly grateful to (PRB Chief and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology) Dr. Roberto Romero and (Professor and Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology) Dr. Chaur-Dong Hsu for their continuous support of women in science.”
A complete list of promoted faculty is now available at https://facaffairs.med.wayne.edu/ptawards
A formal celebration will be held at a later date.