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Summer 2011 e-NewsletterCollege of Health SciencesThe Science That Heals
Message from the dean PA students among the nation's bestPhysician assistant students recently scored in the top 2 percent of more than 150 programs nationwide on the board exam. Traditionally, Marquette's PA students have scored in the top 5 percent. Marquette teams also swept the Spring Wisconsin State Medical Challenge Bowl for PA students, winning first, second and third place. Students Emily Hallstrom and Colleen Woodington won prestigious National Health Service Corps scholarships, which are given to students who commit to working in an underserved primary care area after graduation. Senior receives top leadership awardShazia Ali, a 2011 biomedical sciences graduate, received the Rev. Andrew J. Thon, S.J., Vice President's Award for Distinguished Leadership, Scholarship and Service, Marquette's highest student honor. Ali was also awarded the Robin Curtis Award for Outstanding Leadership at the Department of Biomedical Sciences' graduation ceremony. Ali will spend the next year traveling as a Tony Blair Faith Acts International Fellow to serve as an interfaith ambassador for the United Nations. Faculty honored for teachingDr. Gregory Rajala, associate professor of biomedical sciences, recently received the university's highest teaching honor, the John P. Raynor, S.J., Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence. Rajala, who has taught gross anatomy at Marquette for more than 30 years, was commended for his commitment to students and ability to communicate anatomical principles, linking structure and function in an exciting, accessible way. Dr. Paul Gasser and David Leigh received the College of Health Sciences' Teaching Awards for their outstanding commitment and dedication to teaching. Gasser, assistant professor of biomedical sciences, received the Edward W. Carroll Teaching Award. David Leigh, clinical assistant professor of exercise science, received the Dorothy H. Wood Award. PT professor wins national awardThe Foundation for Physical Therapy awarded Dr. Sheila Schindler-Ivens, associate professor of physical therapy, the 2011 Robert C. Bartlett Innovation in Fundraising Award for her leadership with the Marquette Challenge. The Marquette Challenge is the foundation's largest annual fundraiser. Biomedical sciences professor receives research honorDr. SuJean Choi, assistant professor of biomedical sciences, received Marquette's 2011 Way Klingler Young Scholar Award. Choi studies the neuroscience behind feeding behavior and body weight regulation. When these complex processes don't function appropriately, it can lead to eating disorders, metabolic disorders or obesity. College offers continuing educationThe College of Health Sciences offers a wide range of continuing education classes, including its popular neuroanatomical dissection course, which attracts health care professionals from across the nation. Courses cover a range of topics, including dissection, bioethics and imaging. Learn more and register now. Clin lab faculty and students achieve national, state recognitionDr. Linda Laatsch, associate professor and chair of clinical laboratory science, received the 2011 Distinguished Service to Public Health Award from the Wisconsin Public Health Association. Laatsch was recognized for her development of undergraduate course work intended to raise the awareness and knowledge of public health, as well as increase the numbers of students who go into public health careers. The department's students also had a stellar year. Laura Jordan won a 2011 American Society for Clinical Pathology National Student Honor Award for outstanding academic and leadership achievement. Bridget Nelson earned a travel grant to present her research at the 2011 American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Annual Meeting this summer in Atlanta, and she represented Wisconsin at the ASCLS Legislative Symposium in Washington, D.C., in March. A Marquette student team also took first place in a quiz competition at the Wisconsin Annual Meeting of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, and Marquette CLS seniors won six of the 11 scientific poster awards at the same event. Health Sciences Alumni Association sponsors Al's Run team, fall retreatJoin fellow alums and college faculty in the Briggs & Al's Run & Walk for Children's Hospital on Saturday, Sept. 17. To join the Marquette Health Sciences team, register online by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17. The registration team name is MU Health Sciences, and the password is anatomy. In conjunction with the feast of St. Luke, the patron saint of the medical profession, Rev. James O'Leary, S.J. will direct a half-day retreat on Saturday, Oct. 15. The retreat, “A Morning with God,” will be held on campus at Church of the Gesu. If interested, please contact Dr. Kim Halula, associate dean of the college. |
IN THIS EDITIONPA students among the nation's best Senior receives top leadership award PT professor wins national award Biomedical sciences professor receives research honor College offers continuing education Clin lab faculty and students achieve national, state recognition Health Sciences Alumni Association sponsors Al's Run team, fall retreat |
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Welcome to the summer 2011 edition of our e-newsletter for alumni, students, faculty, families and friends of the College of Health Sciences at Marquette University. As always, it is a pleasure to share some of the many exciting developments within the college, including the achievements of the faculty and students forming our nationally ranked and recognized programs. I encourage you to explore some of these developments in more detail, and to visit us at our 