Larry J. Shapiro, M.D., executive vice chancellor for medical affairs and dean of the School of Medicine, recognized three employees for their outstanding contributions, exceptional commitment and dedication to the School of Medicine.
Jerome “Jerry” Pinkner received the Dean’s Distinguished Service Award. Pinkner is research lab manager in the Department of Molecular Microbiology working for Scott Hultgren, Ph.D., professor of molecular microbiology. Hultgren said Pinkner is “indispensable” to the lab — managing granting accounts, negotiating and purchasing lab equipment and supplies and managing staff. Pinkner also was first author on an article in the November 2006 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science.
Maggie Chi received the Research Support Service Award. Chi is research lab manager in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology working for Kelle Moley, M.D., professor of obstetrics and gynecology. Chi joined the School of Medicine in 1973 to work under the late Oliver Lowery, M.D. She learned microanalytic quantitative analysis to measure metabolites and enzyme activities in small quantities of tissue. She is one of only a few people worldwide who uses this technique and shares her expertise with other researchers.
Ivory Reed Jr. received the Operation Support Service Award. Reed is manager for Custodial Services working for Gregg Evans. Those who nominated Reed cited his support of the development, training and mentoring of all the employees in the department, as well as his superior ability to lead by example. In addition, they noted his ability to achieve and promote teamwork within a culturally diverse work group and his “can-do” attitude.
School of Medicine faculty and staff mingle at the employee picnic June 8 at Hudlin Park. Festivities included a catered barbecue lunch, Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, a disc jockey providing background music, and games, including a pig race (below).
