University of Maryland School of Medicine Appoints Roberto Machado, MD, as Chair of the Department of Medicine

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The University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) has appointed Roberto Machado, MD, as the new Chair of the Department of Medicine, effective November 2023, and Physician-In-Chief at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Machado brings a rare combination of scientific expertise, clinical leadership, and a long-standing commitment to mentorship and education.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dr. Machado has been appointed Chair of the Department of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) and Physician-In-Chief at the University of Maryland Medical Center, effective November 2023.
  • He has received more than $20.5 million in total funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for his research on pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary complications of sickle cell disease.
  • Dr. Machado has a noteworthy h-index of 51 with more than 11,400 citations for his research publications, making him a highly accomplished researcher.
  • He has mentored more than 20 post-and pre-doctoral trainees and serves as the Principal Investigator on two training grants at Indiana University.
  • Dr. Machado will bring significant growth and leadership to the Department of Medicine, doubling the size of the division, and increasing research funding to $11.4 million per year.

Statistics:

  • $20.5 million: Total funding received by Dr. Machado from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for his research on pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary complications of sickle cell disease.
  • 51: Dr. Machado's h-index, indicating an average of 51 papers with each having been cited at least 51 times.
  • 11,400: Number of citations for Dr. Machado's research publications.
  • 20: Number of post-doc and pre-doc trainees mentored by Dr. Machado.
  • $11.4 million: Annual research funding increased by Dr. Machado during his tenure as Division Chief at Indiana University School of Medicine.
  • 92: Number of full-time faculty in Dr. Machado's division at Indiana University School of Medicine, up from 55 when he took the position in 2017.
  • 55: Number of full-time faculty in Dr. Machado's division at Indiana University School of Medicine when he started in 2017.
  • $175 million: Annual extramural funding increased under Dr. Stephen Davis's leadership of the Department of Medicine.

Sources:

  • University of Maryland School of Medicine (Source)
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